Painting your classic

Post by **katiekat** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:25 pm

mckenzie wrote:That looks very good for your first attempt WELL DONE, has given me the urge to have a go myself
Well done again
Tony

Thanks, that's kind of you.

Post by **aupickup** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:27 pm

well i wasnt saying anything about a rolls royce finish, but any paying customer would expect a good finish that is shiny and they can just polish

i know you pays your money and takes your choice, but paying customers are paying customers

most customers will not be friends like we are on here
and at some point thge public will be the paying customers

unless kate is going to work for next to nothing, then its not viable as a buiseness

Post by **katiekat** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:29 pm

You can just pay me in biscuits!

Post by **aupickup** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:31 pm

well in that case then you can my other one when i get it

and i make a very good home made chip butty

Post by **katiekat** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:32 pm

For a chip butty you will get a free valet!

Post by **aupickup** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:37 pm

now how can i refuse that offer

thanks

but then there will be 2 to valet, my white one as well

Post by **ani** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:43 pm

jonathon wrote:
ani wrote:I'll make a great big plastic bubble for Katie to work in and fix up a cold air blower in one end and a hover at the other - that should do the trick

I will of course provide the bacon sandwiches and chocolate hob-nobs and a spare room with a big cooked breakfast every day.

Blimey I'll come down and spray it if they are the terms

You and Katie can come down together - get it done in half the time and by the sound of it twice the fun

and of course Dennis can join in with the chip butties

Post by **jonathon** » Wed May 13, 2009 8:48 pm

priceless

Post by **aupickup** » Wed May 13, 2009 9:07 pm

DEAL OR NO DEAL

Post by **kennatt** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:19 pm

i'm becoming extremely suspicious of you katiekat,I don't think you are who or as inexpirienced as you are making out to be.You've been repairing cars and painting them for years ,your words, yet you have asked some of the most basic questiones about cars and paint,don't believe you i'm aftraid.

Post by **kennatt** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:26 pm

i'm becoming extremely suspicious of you katiekat,I don't think you are who you are or as inexpirienced as you are making out to be.You've been repairing cars and painting them for years ,your words, yet you have asked some of the most basic questions about cars and paint,don't believe you i'm aftraid.There was once a guy on the scimitar forum who was a qualified mechanic who was just playing about asking daft questions which he knew the answer to,come on come clean,anyone who can spray a bonnet,to that standard,although no way near professional standard,at the first attempt,has either done it before or is extremely lucky or skilful.

Post by **ani** » Wed May 13, 2009 10:38 pm

I can just imagine everyone waiting with baited breath for Katie's response .................................... shame and this thread had provided much entertainment for this evening

Post by **katiekat** » Wed May 13, 2009 11:11 pm

I find that question hilarious!

I have had four beetles that were mostly full of rust and holes, so I gradually learnt how to use bodyfiller. I learnt how to spray by using aerosols from Halfords. Using these aerosols is really difficult but I've had lots of practice. Even each aerosol seems to paint differently, even if you buy exactly the same colour etc. You have to adapt your technique all the time. This experience helped me so much today.

I'm a 41 year old woman with arthritis and plantar fasciitis (foot problem). I just like classic cars!

I know you are local Kennatt so I can bring Bertie to your place if you like and you'll see I'm no fraud!

Is this a sexist thing? I really hope not!

Post by **aupickup** » Wed May 13, 2009 11:15 pm

well i will still make the chip butties then

Post by **MGFmad** » Wed May 13, 2009 11:19 pm

Your paint job is looking good there Katiekat. Like you I had plenty of experience with aerosols before starting with spray guns and compressors.

If you find the end finish is not as perfect as you would like, sand the paint using 1500 grade wet/dry paper used wet in some soapy water. Then apply a cutting compound (Farecla G3) preferably with a machine and compounding mop but you can do a small area by hand. This gives a great smooth finish.

Post by **ani** » Wed May 13, 2009 11:23 pm

katiekat wrote:I find that question hilarious!

I'm a 41 year old woman with arthritis and plantar fasciitis (foot problem). I just like classic cars!

Is this a sexist thing? I really hope not!

Phew - thank goodness for that

I'm even older than you are and I like getting involved as much as I can. I don't believe any of this is sexist - I've had really good feedback from most men!! However it is, of course, still a male dominated area

But we can change all that - perhaps we should start up in business together

Post by **kennatt** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:11 am

no offence intended katie,was just supprised that you could get that sort of finish at your first attempt at spraying paint cos mine,I can just remember it was an absolute mess and it took me me ages to strip it off and start again,the second wans'nt much better.Good for you keep at it,

Post by **katiekat** » Thu May 14, 2009 9:00 am

No offence taken. Practicing with aerosols is good training! My job is actually being teacher of IT and maths (11-18 year olds).

It would be nice if there were more women on the forum. Me and Ani could set up a women friendly garage, where women don't get looked at like they are aliens when they want their car sorting!

Post by **kennatt** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:58 am

cheers katie,by the way did you ever sort out the heavy clutch if no open the original post and i'll explain how I made mine 50% lighter for my daughter,involves welding an extention on the mechanism.

Post by **katiekat** » Thu May 14, 2009 6:23 pm

The clutch on my first moggie doesn't seem to bad now. I think the spring has loosened a bit. The spraying is going alright but got some paint runs today due to using a bit too much thinner. Here is the latest pic:

<br>