Thanks for answering those questions. Two TVR specialists I’ve spoken to have advised not going down the original Crystal Topaz route but to choose a more modern colour that is easier to ‘live’ with in terms of touch ups etc. I’m tempted to go down that route but like you say it’s more cost. By the way, loved the Merc you were standing next to. I had a 1955 180D Ponton that I repainted myself back in the 90s. Stuck with the original black for that car. Loved that car.
My friends family used to own a body shop in Astoria queens NYC and every year he would paint his 72 Chevelle a different color. It was always exciting to see what color he would come up with. The family sold the business year's ago and the car has been in storage for a long time and this year he decided to work on the car again but without his shop he has been working on it in an alley. So far he painted the tubs with a paint brush slather and the primer with a rattle can. And it looks great I'm sure all his experience helps but it goes to show it can be done
Good update, I agree with the colour change issue with the only exception personally if the car is black, I’ve repainted my 520D into a nice bmw green but left the engine bay and roof black so it sort of goes. Keep up the good work
I would like to paint my Lancia myself when the bodywork restoration is complete. I have done a little spraying with cellulose paint many years ago. I have a good compressor and a Devilbiss spray gun. I do not have an air fed breathing supply. Is there any paint system I can use , with a good quality respirator, that will not destroy my lungs? thanks in advance
Amen to the lead loading debate. Also something we are asked about often, very well explained
Thank you 👍
Not boring at all! Very interesting video. Thankyou.
Great video 👍A full colour change is like painting it twice 😊.
Thanks for answering those questions.
Two TVR specialists I’ve spoken to have advised not going down the original Crystal Topaz route but to choose a more modern colour that is easier to ‘live’ with in terms of touch ups etc. I’m tempted to go down that route but like you say it’s more cost.
By the way, loved the Merc you were standing next to. I had a 1955 180D Ponton that I repainted myself back in the 90s. Stuck with the original black for that car. Loved that car.
My friends family used to own a body shop in Astoria queens NYC and every year he would paint his 72 Chevelle a different color. It was always exciting to see what color he would come up with. The family sold the business year's ago and the car has been in storage for a long time and this year he decided to work on the car again but without his shop he has been working on it in an alley. So far he painted the tubs with a paint brush slather and the primer with a rattle can. And it looks great I'm sure all his experience helps but it goes to show it can be done
Good update, I agree with the colour change issue with the only exception personally if the car is black, I’ve repainted my 520D into a nice bmw green but left the engine bay and roof black so it sort of goes. Keep up the good work
Very intresting video thank you.
Blue.
Gold.
any colour so long as its black :)
Candy apple red
It doesn't matter what you say, some people are committed to lead and nothing will dissuade them, it is like a religion with them!
100% - and thats fine. We all have our own ways. I am not saying Lead is wrong - we just prefer the alternatives - for the reasons given 👍
I would like to paint my Lancia myself when the bodywork restoration is complete. I have done a little spraying with cellulose paint many years ago. I have a good compressor and a Devilbiss spray gun. I do not have an air fed breathing supply. Is there any paint system I can use , with a good quality respirator, that will not destroy my lungs? thanks in advance
What is the best way to sweat out the LED , 59 mogy rear sail panels ?
Gentle heat from a butane torch