Winter restoration of the baby

[Mr.Cambio]

Thank you!The problem is that not every stone has removed the colour.There are chips where the colour remains, but the surface has become sharp, due to the chip. I have found the colour code and repair the chips in this way, until i have the bumper resprayed.

 

[MAF260]

I don't believe there is any sanding or treatment of the surrounding paintwork Matt. AFAIK you fill the chips with the colour-matched paint and then use a special solution to wipe off any excess paint which hasn't gone into the chip. I've seen before & after shots on various cars on different forums and the results all seem to be positive. I have no idea how long this lasts or whether the new paint shrinks, but it may be a solution for those who don't want a panel painted/selling a car(!). The front bumper of my GT is littered with stone chips, apparently it's very common, so I will give this a go when the weather's a bit warmer. For £50 it's got to be worth a try. I will, of course, do a full 'how to' guide!

Having looked at other forums, it's possible we could get a group discount if enough are ordered - anyone interested?

 

[conaero]

I look forward to your findings MAF.

What I was suggesting above was the that it mimics a colour sanding method, but instead of using sandpaper to knock the high spots off, you use the solvent instead.

 

[MAF260]

Yes, apologies, I misunderstood you!

 

[lozcb]

I don't believe there is any sanding or treatment of the surrounding paintwork Matt. AFAIK you fill the chips with the colour-matched paint and then use a special solution to wipe off any excess paint which hasn't gone into the chip. I've seen before & after shots on various cars on different forums and the results all seem to be positive. I have no idea how long this lasts or whether the new paint shrinks, but it may be a solution for those who don't want a panel painted/selling a car(!). The front bumper of my GT is littered with stone chips, apparently it's very common, so I will give this a go when the weather's a bit warmer. For £50 it's got to be worth a try. I will, of course, do a full 'how to' guide!

Having looked at other forums, it's possible we could get a group discount if enough are ordered - anyone interested?

Filling stone chips with mettalic paint is a waste of time , its only successful with solid colours

regards loz

 

[hodroyd]

I imagine you could be right Loz, unless there is a metalic version.

Cheers
hodroyd

 

[MAF260]

I don't have any experience of these guys yet, but they match the paint codes from the manufacturers, so metallic should be included.

 

[lozcb]

Mettalics are sprayed in such a way that the flake is spread evenly , no way can you do that with a touch up brush , its stands out like a sore thumb and looks worse than the chip


regards loz

 

[hodroyd]

No way around the metalic's then Loz, looks like a spray job on the nose.

 

[lozcb]

No way around the metalic's then Loz, looks like a spray job on the nose.

just the shape of these cars means they attract stone chips like bees to honey,The only way to avoid the stone chip damage is either Ventureshield applied from new or newly painted surface , or to drive everywhere like our lovable Urby at 30-50mph everywhere , and i cant do that , i bought it to enjoy and not pose in hahahha (sorry urby) hence ive had both the 4200 and GS painted once so far ,and after last years european trip and plenty of times hitting the high numbers its time to do the Gransport again ..............good job i get trade prices for my paintwork


regards loz

 

[Mr.Cambio]

Loz, if you need some good polishing at reasonable price...do not hesitate

 

[AerosGS]

Shouldn't there be rubber shields over the shock to protect the piston rod?

M

 

[ZAM400209]

if it's aftermarket springs- mabey they didn't come with them...?

 

[Mr.Cambio]

Almost done...

excuse the fingertips on the bumper..Working in the garage with no sunlight, is difficult to see everything!

Refurbished rims and front grille, too.

 

[ENZ525]

Looking good Nikos...I would have missed the fingerprints if you hadn't mentioned it...dazzled by the sparkle of the grill

 

[Mr.Cambio]

Yeah Enzo, didn't expect the grille and the rims to make such a difference in the end and i'm happy for that!

 

[hodroyd]

Lovely job, a credit to you, she looks gorgeous.

 

[Parisien]

Ooohhhhhhhh Nikos.....you can do mine in Nice..........to make it very Nice in Nice......


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[Mr.Cambio]

Ooohhhhhhhh Nikos.....you can do mine in Nice..........to make it very Nice in Nice......


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Thank you Robert!..
Frank..of course i can do yours, too....But you'll have to pay my money part in Black Jack at the casino...And as you might know...Greeks are wasters!

Deal???

 

[Mr.Cambio]

some better ones..