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grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
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Might be worth buying another can

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4th Mar 2020 8:16pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4209

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

Really struggling to get the bodyline right. It had sustained a supermarket trolly dent right on the line which I thought would be easy to fix, but not having much luck reinstating a straight line if the right radius.

Click image to enlarge 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

15th Mar 2020 3:56pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4785

A long block with a radius is the way forward. About 400mm long ish

15th Mar 2020 5:44pm

Clemmo

Member Since: 03 Aug 2012
Location: Mile Oak
Posts: 1217

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey

I’ve spray painted a few cars...

It’s always easier to spray a vertical panel than a horizontal one... get it vertical if you can. Maybe hang from something?
Dust is always a major problem so invest in a few “tac rags’ as a final wipe over before paint.
Also water the floor where you are working...it’s amazing how much dust you kick up.
Only paint when it’s dry and not humid otherwise you will get a bloom effect and possible micro blistering later

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15th Mar 2020 6:06pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4209

grafty99 wrote:
A long block with a radius is the way forward. About 400mm long ish

Thanks Grafty, I guess I can make a block out of a length of wood and then attach the abrasive with double sided tape? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

15th Mar 2020 7:03pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4209

Clemmo wrote:
I’ve spray painted a few cars...

It’s always easier to spray a vertical panel than a horizontal one... get it vertical if you can. Maybe hang from something?
Dust is always a major problem so invest in a few “tac rags’ as a final wipe over before paint.
Also water the floor where you are working...it’s amazing how much dust you kick up.
Only paint when it’s dry and not humid otherwise you will get a bloom effect and possible micro blistering later

Clemmo

Slightly ahead of you, I did have a problem with dust when I sprayed it flat last time, so I;ve rigged a way to gang it from the ceiling for future painting.

I've got no tac rag, but I do have a ton of panel wipe and some lint free cloths. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

15th Mar 2020 7:05pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4785

Bluest wrote:
grafty99 wrote:
A long block with a radius is the way forward. About 400mm long ish

Thanks Grafty, I guess I can make a block out of a length of wood and then attach the abrasive with double sided tape?

Yeah that'll do it, just make sure it's smooth. Any lumps will transfer into the filler

15th Mar 2020 7:37pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5808

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey

Quick question to all the knowledgable types. As mentioned already, I'm thinking of doing this this summer. The whole DC exterior. I'm happy to take my time, panel by panel, door by door. I'm doing it because my paint looks dull, and in parts is peeling/bubbling. I am not doing it to also affect an repairs on dents. With this in mind, and baring in mind that I don't have any large or noticeable dents, do I need to fill them anyway? Will simply painting the areas create a weak spot in the paint because of the dent? Note that I fully intend to do the full layers, primer, coats, etc, just wondering if I need to add the extra labour for what are a very few small dents? Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

16th Mar 2020 6:55am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4785

Preparation is key - pun intended

As long as the paint is properly keyed, all the way into the dent then it will have no effect on the paint. Although if you're going to paint the defender then it's the perfect time to sort the dents

16th Mar 2020 8:15am

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4209

I’ve gone again with the etch primer and much happier this time. The finish is very slightly orange peel which might come out with some 1200 wet and dry. I think that happened because I had too small a nozzle on the gun (1.4) and not enough volume of paint getting through.

Click image to enlarge 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

20th Mar 2020 7:38pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5808

I’m in enforced quarantine. Loooooads of time on my hands (I left work as I’m about to PM the renovation of my farmhouse....great timing

) and I can’t get the parts I need to do any work on the Def. Would have been a perfect time to start stripping the panels. Ho hum. Only another ten days to go.

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

21st Mar 2020 7:43am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4785

Looking good

I'm hoping we don't have to close our 'site. Luckily I've been planning for lock down and got some parts in stock, just in case

21st Mar 2020 8:07am

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4209

I’ll run out of materials to continue this job today. I’m hoping I’ll still be able to web order stuff next week. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

21st Mar 2020 8:11am

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4209

Well, the jobs stopped indefinitely by Corvid 19. I can't get replacement filters for my respirator, everywhere is either out of stock or only supplying health care. I'll need to find something else to do to pass the time 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

23rd Mar 2020 4:04pm

Grenadier

Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
Location: The foot of Mont Blanc...
Posts: 5808

^^^ PornHub is ‘apparently’ (clearly I’ve not checked) offering free subscription....

Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey

23rd Mar 2020 4:17pm

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