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marlinspike
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What's the white paint you used? It looks sprayed, though I know you said it's brushed on. Looks great with the black on.
Close up it doesn't look sprayed but it's a field tank under the car so don't mind. Jotunmastic 90. Decided to go a light colout so i can see if the hardtop chips off its easily noticeable.
Managed to get the first coat of white on the area above the fuel tank. Also had to retap all the bolt hole threads due to corrosion setting in with them exposed for so long. Hoping to get the 2nd coat of white on tomorrow, followed by 2 coats of hardtop.
2nd coat of white applied. Also sorted out one of the heatsheilds that was loose with oversized washers and also applied so BBQ paint over the new heatshield holes in the hope they will stop corroding through. Time will tell.
Seam sealing tomorrow.
Seam sealing tomorrow.
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Tiger seal I find is very good but as said it can be difficult to apply. Good work.
marlinspike
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I think I just did mine with cheap thinners after using Gravitex. Think there was a screw top for the Gravitex cans but I'm not sure it keeps long once opened anyway. Can't be worse than Tiger Seal though. That sets hard in the cartridge if you look at it funny.
Celica is really coming along, looks great. I'm impressed you're doing all this on axel stands outside.
Celica is really coming along, looks great. I'm impressed you're doing all this on axel stands outside.
marlinspike
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That's a really nice finish. Looks a bit smoother than the Gravitex and a bit less matte. I went on a bit too heavy on my wheel arches in a couple of spots and it's starting to flake a bit now. Got a bit carried away and couldn't see where I'd already done.
Get another one mate. I little project for you.
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