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1996 Audi S2 - 295bhp and 326lb/ft - Complete Rebuild Project
1994 Audi 80 - 2.0 8v (slow but reliable!)
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Not getting panels off the car.That should be avoided if all of them are perfect aligned.
Getting trims,lamps,mirrors etc
Door handles should be painted off the doors.That involves removing interior door cover etc.
And that will save you money.Paint shop will only prep/mask/paint and will not charge you for getting off front bumper,fog lights etc.
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Originally posted by Error404 View PostWhat is the difference between the two hardeners for that D800 Rob?
PPG lists a D802 Standard Hardener, or a D803 MS Hardener with different mixing ratios?Rob..
94 RS2 Noggy,LHD,MTM map,18"cup 1s,245/35/18,Bilsteins,RS2 H&Rs,Cup splitter.
87 UR 20v ABY
97 S6 Avant
96 A6 C4 2.5 TDI quattro avant,Ming,Wietec/eibach,chipped
1967 Ford Mustang,Eleanor,460ci v8
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Originally posted by pasbogdan View PostWhat air cap do you use on your gti?What regulated pressure do you use?Rob..
94 RS2 Noggy,LHD,MTM map,18"cup 1s,245/35/18,Bilsteins,RS2 H&Rs,Cup splitter.
87 UR 20v ABY
97 S6 Avant
96 A6 C4 2.5 TDI quattro avant,Ming,Wietec/eibach,chipped
1967 Ford Mustang,Eleanor,460ci v8
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Originally posted by GT500 View PostGetting lots of sun in Lagos Portugal.
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Originally posted by pasbogdan View PostWhat air cap do you use on your gti?What regulated pressure do you use?
Newsh,
Yes we shot out that way in the awesome corsa hire car. I'm not a fan of the sea. I like pulling fish out on a line and having a snorkle about but thats about it. NOt a surf dude!Rob..
94 RS2 Noggy,LHD,MTM map,18"cup 1s,245/35/18,Bilsteins,RS2 H&Rs,Cup splitter.
87 UR 20v ABY
97 S6 Avant
96 A6 C4 2.5 TDI quattro avant,Ming,Wietec/eibach,chipped
1967 Ford Mustang,Eleanor,460ci v8
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I used PPG 2K flat gloss on my motor as it's the OE spec for Lazer red. Base and clear is far better for a resilient deep shine and will stop the paint oxidising over time. Never tried water-based, but 2K is OK if you use a mask and work in a booth with air extraction.91 Modded 3B
14 A6 Avant Black Edition
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Originally posted by Jamin View PostWhat if like most on here, you don't happen to have a spray booth with air extraction or an air fed mask?1996 Audi S2 - 295bhp and 326lb/ft - Complete Rebuild Project
1994 Audi 80 - 2.0 8v (slow but reliable!)
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Air fed masks are not expensive TBH. Look at Darren's DIY booth and the finish he achieved on his UR in his garage
http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32731Panthero Coupé quattro 20vt
Indigo ABY coupé
Imola B6 S4 Avant
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Originally posted by Jamin View PostWhat if like most on here, you don't happen to have a spray booth with air extraction or an air fed mask?
Am i missing something here?Or it is not clear that a paint can not be done without right tools and money?It can be done by yourself if you have some of the tools.The painting boot will have the airline and filters for airline.But the guns i am not sure they will loan.
The things needed will be aprox the following:
Gun for paint
Gun for laquer
Gun for primer
Air compresssor with lines and water separator
Sanding blocks(long,short,curved),airpower and/or electric tools
Bondo
2k primer
Paint
Laquer
Sandpaper,water resistant masking tape,masking paper etc
High/low spots finder material
Polishing tool/pads/material(medium and fine)
Painting clothes
Degreaser
And more
The car needs to be 100% stripped to get a perfect finish(door handles,mirror caps,bumpers,etc etc)Even windshield is a good idea to remove to get the paint under the windshield seal.There is a mashing tape with a plastic film that can be inserted between the seal and the body and keep the seal away from the car to let the paint/laquer get under.But usually seals are hardened from age and this can not be done.
It is not a simple job.And it is expensive.It can be done even in your garage if you have the tools.Wash all with water to avoid part of the dust,cover all the space in plastic foil(to avoid dust coming in your paint).Get good lightning sources and start painting.But it is not expensive to loan a booth so garage is not an option.
The finish of the car is made of:
1.stripping and prepp. the body
2.painting
3.quality of the materials/equipment used
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Originally posted by Jamin View PostWhat if like most on here, you don't happen to have a spray booth with air extraction or an air fed mask?91 Modded 3B
14 A6 Avant Black Edition
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Hi folks, bit of advice needed, I'm prepping car at the moment and wondering how to split the painted metal part from the plastic handle, there appears to be a slim plastic clip but really not sure how to split and don't want to break either part
Paul1995 RS2 Nogaro
1971 Lotus Elan Sprint
1974 Lotus Elan+2S 130/5
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