miguel
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Post by miguel on Sept 21, 2008 12:53:50 GMT
The price of a respray also depends on the degree of preparation of the car. If it needs to dismantle all, remove the paint (I´m thinking on not going bare metal: Advices?) the prices rise. Dont really have a clue of the jigging prices... I´ve noticed that you talk about 2k paint. What´s that? and what kind of paints there are for cars, and wich is most "original" and quality finish? This is in fact the part of the restoration that I´ll pass to specialists, but I think here in Portugal I can get much nicer prices... I hope. Miguel
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Sept 21, 2008 14:48:58 GMT
Twp pack paint where a hardener or catalyst is used to set the paint film. the chemicals are deadly and far less "green" than celulose is and both are being phased out in favour of water based paints which require specila drying booths.
The P5 paint was semi synthetic but behaved much like cellulose but harder wearing but allowed localised repairs to be blended in provided a good match could be obtained.
2 pack sets rock hard and cannot be blended in - this gives a very high thick gloss plasticy finish quite unlike original finishes
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theroveringmember
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P5B Saloon - P4 110 - P6B x2 - 2200TC - 2000TC (S1) 2000SC........How Many Is Too Many?
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Post by theroveringmember on Sept 21, 2008 16:51:23 GMT
A follow up on the doors crash rails. Removed the dust from the inside (former foam) and put back some new one (2 cm). Do you think its too fat? Miguel When I did mine I deliberately made mine fatter with more foam than original as I prefer the extra squidginess & it actually makes for better crash protection. Although in anything more than a minor bump they'd be useless anyway.
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miguel
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Post by miguel on Sept 21, 2008 18:49:36 GMT
So if synthetic is the way, how many layers should be applyied for an excellent finish? Arent synthetic also finished with a kind of varnish?
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Sept 21, 2008 21:15:44 GMT
Some modern paints must be finished with a clear-coat laquer to protect and give the shine. Others can be but it is not necessary.
It really depends what you paint finisher uses and whether you want a modern or traditional finish.
See earlier thread from John about his "slight" problem with someone who did not know about traditional paint finishes
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Sept 22, 2008 6:01:27 GMT
Another thing about the wonderful "green" and friendly waterbased paint is they still have to use 2K lacquer to finish the job
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