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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Woodford Posts: 1107  
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My 2003 TD5 CSW needs a bit of bodywork sorting out. and will need some respraying. Now I have plenty of time on my hands, and have the basic equipment to spray, in need to know what paint system is used.
It’s a CSW in a lovely deep shiny Oslo blue. It’s obviously got a clear coat on top because it’s peeled on one of the wing tops. I’ve done loads of coach enamel spraying on my Series, but never tackled a modern vehicle other than with touch up rattle cans. This needs a bit more than that. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV 1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy |
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29th Mar 2020 2:15pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111  
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Water-based acrylic polyurethane as the base followed by 1k or 2k clearcoat. Or you could get the paint supplier to mix a solid colour which will gloss straight out of the gun and will not need a clear coat. I tend to use solid colour these days (unless its Metalic paint)as its a lot less hassle.) For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
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29th Mar 2020 2:23pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111
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As said a mask is imperative. However, as you will not be spraying every day you could use a good carbon-filled mask and spray outside or in a garage with plenty of ventilation. Also, wear goggles as you do not want isocyanates. in your eyes For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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29th Mar 2020 3:21pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111
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You could also test a small sample of paint to see if you can get away with Celly the easiest paint to spray high gloss and drys in seconds, and is non-cancerous, make a mistake and just sand down within minutes or if you get a paint reaction with celly on your original paint you could spray a water-based barrier coat and use celly on top of that. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
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29th Mar 2020 3:26pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5724 
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Good luck getting a face mask
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29th Mar 2020 4:52pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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29th Mar 2020 4:55pm |
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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Woodford Posts: 1107
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Hmmm ok, I think it might have to go to a pro. Don’t like the sound of the clear coat poisoning me. I have a decent mask but it’s not air fed. 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
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29th Mar 2020 8:15pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4216  
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You can get single pack acrylic clearcoat which is less toxic. I'm going to be spraying some in my garage this week. Should still use a decent mask though. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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29th Mar 2020 9:19pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5111
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1k clear coat is Ok but it needs heat applied for it to cure otherwise it takes an age to fully harden.
Do not be put off having a go yourself the chance of catching cancer by spraying a few LR panels wearing a good mask is incredibly low. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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29th Mar 2020 9:35pm |
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| deftd5 Member Since: 26 Dec 2018 Location: worcester Posts: 15 
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All valid points above, but bare in mind nothing will give the durability or quality of the 2 pack systems.
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30th Mar 2020 9:21am |
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