1969 Volvo Amazon Resto.

[MG David]

I didn't flat back the engine bay. Now I regret that.

 

[Burdekin]

I didn't flat back the engine bay. Now I regret that.

Yeah going to be flatting it and topcoat again after I do the interior. Need to also get a flatter finish from the epoxy so a bit of experimenting as well before I paint the interior.

 

[bert]

I find when I put epoxy primer on I lower the air pressure to the gun to about 20psi. Seems to flow nicer and sit better on the panel.

I always flatten primer before paint though.

 

[Burdekin]

I find when I put epoxy primer on I lower the air pressure to the gun to about 20psi. Seems to flow nicer and sit better on the panel.

I always flatten primer before paint though.

Cheers will give it a try.

 

[Burdekin]

Weather was just too nice to be in the workshop so chilling at the cottage.

 

[Burdekin]

The new alloys. Have a soft spot for the Torq Thrusts and think they look great on a Amazon.

 

[Dcal]

Very nice @Burdekin
They look like a mashup between a 4 spoke Revolutions and Minilites.
They will certainly add a bit of attitude

 

[bert]

Like those a lot

 

[Burdekin]

Brushed a good layer of epoxy on, started sanding out the orange peel in the engine bay and then seam seemed inside. Need to spray the floor for the heavy layer to go on next.

 

[Burdekin]

Couple of layers of epoxy down ready to put the heavy layer sections back in next.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Couple of layers of epoxy down ready to put the heavy layer sections back in next.

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The work you've put into this, it'll be a 'forever car'

 

[Burdekin]

The work you've put into this, it'll be a 'forever car'

Hope so. Would like to ensure she stays lovely and not rusty.

 

[Cato]

Hope so. Would like to ensure she stays lovely and not rusty.

It's a credit to you.

The work you're doing now should also help keep the motivation when it starts going back together.

 

[Burdekin]

Been away this week for work so not much done. Fitted the sound deadening today. Will give all the inside a coat of epoxy next and then on with body colour.

 

[Burdekin]

Final coat of epoxy down and topcoat tomorrow.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Final coat of epoxy down and topcoat tomorrow.

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Who's been a busy boy, then?

 

[Burdekin]

Who's been a busy boy, then?

The masking took longer than the painting. I would have top coated it today but I touched one of the only bits you see with the airline so it will need a little rub down before top coating in the morning.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Is it going to be warm enough for top coating it?

 

[Burdekin]

Is it going to be warm enough for top coating it?

Yeah no bother, I have a heater that I will put on that heats the room pretty quick and it’s forecast for 11c tomorrom.

 

[Burdekin]

Got the colour on today, after all that only the two wee sections under the windows are actually seen.