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Update: Subframes Part 2 - First Coat
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Author:  mtsmini [ Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Update: Subframes Part 2 - First Coat
Well the first coat came up ok. Few runs and drips but they are mostly hidden under the car anyway.

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One thing I did learn. BMC welders seem to have thrown the welds on from about 2 metres +/-. There are runs, splatters, holes. The welds are shocking. Not up to the usual MIG welding I have seen. :shock:

Next job: second coat then fit up rear subframe.
Author:  AEG163job [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:01 am ]
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Hmmmmmmm! - the smell of new paint :)
Author:  Harley [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:11 am ]
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Looks like you've done a really good job of painting that.....especially for doing it with a wooden spoon! :lol:
Author:  mtsmini [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:24 am ]
Post subject:  Paint
Wooden spoon AND a file - if you don't mind.

It's a old but well trusted painting technique... :lol:

p.s. with KBS paint I just threw away cheap brushes after use. Its toooooo hard to clean off anything even with the correct thinner. Hands still look like the back of a Dalmation!
Author:  Mearcat [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:34 am ]
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How long did that take you to a single coat on each subframe?
Author:  mtsmini [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:45 am ]
Post subject:  Topcoat
Good question - I didn't time it but probably a couple of hours.

Did it on Saturday afternoon between lunch and afternoon tea (bit of a win - wife brought me out a coffee and scones - lovely woman :D ).

So a few hours would be right.
Author:  Mearcat [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:51 am ]
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Coffee & Scones!!! :shock:

I'm lucky if my wife comes out and reminds to eat & drink, let alone bring me anything :roll: You lucky bugger :D
Author:  mtsmini [ Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:00 am ]
Post subject:  Subframes
Ah, but I'm a bit older and from the nethanderal generation.

I have no idea what an iron is, where the washing machine is (or what the hell it does), how a dishwashing machine turns on OR what that funny looking object in the kitchen is that gets hot in the middle and has fire on top. :D

But I'm an expert on beer fridge operation and how to fix and build anything. I can start a fire from rubbing sticks together and I can guddle for trout.

Remember the Billy Connolly observation: "Grandad, how many sugars do you take in your tea? No idea, ask your Gran."

Such a sad state of affairs today with all those SNAGS.... :D
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