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by dustyfog
Sat Sep 22, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Paint shortcut
Replies: 6
Views: 2618

Re: Paint shortcut

i would recomend a full primer coat on what ever you're painting, regarding the wheeler dealer episode it was a bodge blowover with 2k for instant shiney results for a quick profit. its when the paint is a few months old where the problems can occur and you're the one stuck with a rubbish paint fini...
by dustyfog
Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Woodwork - How much?
Replies: 8
Views: 1496

Re: Woodwork - How much?

where would you recomend buying the wood from?
by dustyfog
Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:08 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: spraying synthetic paint hints and tips
Replies: 26
Views: 54173

Re: spraying synthetic paint hints and tips

HI, what was the car painted in when it was resprayed ? 2 pack , cellulose or even synthetic . It sounds more like solvent popping to me. This usualy occures when you don't use the correct meterial for the paint.in other words different thinners or hardner from different manufactures. by doing this ...
by dustyfog
Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:00 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Leicester Branch Rally - 22 August 2010
Replies: 24
Views: 11751

Re: Leicester Branch Rally - 22 August 2010

i really enjoyed the rally as it was my first since joining the club lol.It was nice to put some names to faces
by dustyfog
Sat Aug 21, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Leicester Branch Rally - 22 August 2010
Replies: 24
Views: 11751

Re: Leicester Branch Rally - 22 August 2010

can you just turn up with your car or do you have to have a form to get in with your car?
by dustyfog
Mon Jun 14, 2010 8:55 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: spraying synthetic paint hints and tips
Replies: 26
Views: 54173

Re: spraying synthetic paint hints and tips

glad it turned out ok
by dustyfog
Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:59 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: spraying synthetic paint hints and tips
Replies: 26
Views: 54173

Re: spraying synthetic paint hints and tips

Hi Andy, Q, I have been painting my car with 2k and have had a few runs and dust in the paintwork, i have flattened these out with 2000 and soap, and flattened the rest of the panel, i was planning on using a fine compound and mopping slowly, clearly i don't want to hit the primer, do you think i wo...
by dustyfog
Sun May 16, 2010 6:57 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Leicester Branch Rally - 22 August 2010
Replies: 24
Views: 11751

Re: Leicester Branch Rally - 22 August 2010

u don't mean you going to go to sunny shepshed psl
by dustyfog
Sun May 16, 2010 6:28 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Leicester Branch Rally - 22 August 2010
Replies: 24
Views: 11751

Re: Leicester Branch Rally - 22 August 2010

have you got anymore details on the rally
by dustyfog
Thu Apr 08, 2010 10:58 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: spraying synthetic paint hints and tips
Replies: 26
Views: 54173

Re: spraying synthetic paint hints and tips

i did explain all about electricty supply in the post
by dustyfog
Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:39 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: spraying synthetic paint hints and tips
Replies: 26
Views: 54173

Re: spraying synthetic paint hints and tips

Hi brian , as a rule of thumb, the bigger the better. there are quite a few factors to consider when buying a compressor for the first time, if you are intending in buying a compressor ,then buy one thats up to the job from the start, that way you have a more versatile piece equiptment, i personally...
by dustyfog
Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: stainless steel front window screen insert
Replies: 7
Views: 1460

or would it just be easier to get a new later rubber and plastic insert instead of going down the original route.
by dustyfog
Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: stainless steel front window screen insert
Replies: 7
Views: 1460

i think i had better start again lol , i thought of replacing the original front screen rubber as it leaks slightly, the rubber is the original type with the two fillets as mentioned earlier , the question was how difficult would it be to replace the stainless two piece inserts into the new rubber ,...
by dustyfog
Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: stainless steel front window screen insert
Replies: 7
Views: 1460

its the first one with the 2 fillets
by dustyfog
Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:40 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: stainless steel front window screen insert
Replies: 7
Views: 1460

stainless steel front window screen insert

Hi what would be the best way in replacing tha stainless steel window screen insert (not a splitty) on a 61 2 door
cheers dysty
by dustyfog
Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:49 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rear view mirror
Replies: 7
Views: 1967

ayr , have you thought of a second hand clamp unit, the glass you can still buy new as i did last year
by dustyfog
Fri Sep 04, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: not quite a morris but ......
Replies: 5
Views: 1269

small world indeed dunketh,my lad wants to know your i.d on the xr2 forum as he is racking his brain out lol :lol:
by dustyfog
Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what have you called your morris minor
Replies: 77
Views: 11432

daisy- 1963 almond green 4 door saloon

dolly- 1961 yukon grey 2 door saloon

maisy- 1967 almond green 2 door saloon

molly -1967 trafalgar blue 2 door saloon
by dustyfog
Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:08 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: locking petrol cap
Replies: 7
Views: 1133

hi mike,the 948 head dosn't have the big nut near the thermostat housing as the 1098. i will look at the threads
many thanks for your help
by dustyfog
Tue Sep 01, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: which speedo
Replies: 15
Views: 2539

its to dark at tha moment. will look again tomorrow ang give all details then, thanks for you help