Post by David on Feb 5, 2010 15:28:13 GMT
From the GWS forum. Though not a Rover, the following can be applied to any car bonnet.
As some of you may recall I resprayed my bonnet using some original Saab rattle cans and Halfords Clear Laquer.
At first it looked fine but over time the laquer reacted with anything that fell on it including rain. Repeated polishing brought the shine back but eventually the laquer was gone.
I was kindly offered FOC the same colour bonnet which I duly accepted along with a couple of wings. As those who know the previous bonnet owner will testify, keeping cars clean and shiney is not particualrly high on his list of priorities, so it would be interesting to see how well the bonnet came up with a bit of machine polishing.
As you can see from the test section it did come up rather well.
So well in fact it showed up the multitude of stone chips.
So I thought I would explain how I plan on making these less noticeable. This is a technique I have used before with some sucess
Items required: A can or two of lighter fuel, small tub of matching or similar colour paint (Humbrol enamel paints are ideal - I used black), polishing pad (ideally lint free), protective gloves.
1. Wipe surface over with a cleaner - I use lighter fuel.
2. Squirt lighter fuel on to pad and add some paint.
3. Apply paint on to surface ensuring it is well rubbed in to the chips.
4. Leave for half an hour and repeat the procedure at least three times till the chips appear 'full'.
5. For large stone chips get a toothpick and dip in the paint and apply to hole.
6. Leave for a few days for the paint to dry.
6. Using 3000 grit wet and dry rub over the entire surface, taking particualr care with the larger toothpick filled stone chips.
7. Machine polish and finish with a wax.
This will get rid of 80-90 percent of pinholes.
UPDATE: I have given the bonnet a couple of coats.
Original photo for comparison
I know it may look a bit frightening but a steady nerve and taking time will reap rewards. As explained it will reduce thee appearance of chips rather than remove them completely.
Anyway another coat or two and then I will leave it for a week for the paint to harden.
Here is the bonnet after a test section using Farcela Scratch paste on a rotary. You may find there are a few pin holes that may have been missed, so use a toothpick and paint to fill them.
It will then have some Menzerna Final Finsih, follwoed with a a cleaner and wax.
As some of you may recall I resprayed my bonnet using some original Saab rattle cans and Halfords Clear Laquer.
At first it looked fine but over time the laquer reacted with anything that fell on it including rain. Repeated polishing brought the shine back but eventually the laquer was gone.
I was kindly offered FOC the same colour bonnet which I duly accepted along with a couple of wings. As those who know the previous bonnet owner will testify, keeping cars clean and shiney is not particualrly high on his list of priorities, so it would be interesting to see how well the bonnet came up with a bit of machine polishing.
As you can see from the test section it did come up rather well.
So well in fact it showed up the multitude of stone chips.
So I thought I would explain how I plan on making these less noticeable. This is a technique I have used before with some sucess
Items required: A can or two of lighter fuel, small tub of matching or similar colour paint (Humbrol enamel paints are ideal - I used black), polishing pad (ideally lint free), protective gloves.
1. Wipe surface over with a cleaner - I use lighter fuel.
2. Squirt lighter fuel on to pad and add some paint.
3. Apply paint on to surface ensuring it is well rubbed in to the chips.
4. Leave for half an hour and repeat the procedure at least three times till the chips appear 'full'.
5. For large stone chips get a toothpick and dip in the paint and apply to hole.
6. Leave for a few days for the paint to dry.
6. Using 3000 grit wet and dry rub over the entire surface, taking particualr care with the larger toothpick filled stone chips.
7. Machine polish and finish with a wax.
This will get rid of 80-90 percent of pinholes.
UPDATE: I have given the bonnet a couple of coats.
Original photo for comparison
I know it may look a bit frightening but a steady nerve and taking time will reap rewards. As explained it will reduce thee appearance of chips rather than remove them completely.
Anyway another coat or two and then I will leave it for a week for the paint to harden.
Here is the bonnet after a test section using Farcela Scratch paste on a rotary. You may find there are a few pin holes that may have been missed, so use a toothpick and paint to fill them.
It will then have some Menzerna Final Finsih, follwoed with a a cleaner and wax.
