Bare metal respray

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by Supercalm, Nov 25, 2015.

  1. So here is the van after all the paint, filler removed and patched panels/rot are revealed. There is quite a shopping a list for replacement panels. Nice thing will be knowing when the job has been done it will be totally 'solid.' Green primer to stop any more rust. The doors need replacing as the lower section had been cut and badly patched. Front window quite bad. DSC_0194.jpg DSC_0195.jpg DSC_0196.jpg DSC_0197.jpg DSC_0186.jpg DSC_0187.jpg DSC_0188.jpg DSC_0189.jpg DSC_0190.jpg DSC_0191.jpg DSC_0194.jpg DSC_0195.jpg DSC_0196.jpg DSC_0197.jpg DSC_0186.jpg DSC_0187.jpg DSC_0188.jpg DSC_0189.jpg DSC_0190.jpg DSC_0191.jpg
     
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  2. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Slap some filler on quick, world war 3 is starting. :thumbsup:
     
  3. bernjb56

    bernjb56 Supporter

    Quick drying :thumbsup:
     
  4. bernjb56

    bernjb56 Supporter

  5. Looks like border restorations workshop
     
  6. a nice fresh canvas to do
     
  7. Doesent look to bad in the pics compared to a lot of busses
     
  8. No I won't be doing the work. Its a proper full restoration so zero rot at the end of it. Still haven't decided on colour, roof or interior yet?
     
  9. decide whether you want a swivel front passenger seat before painting it...roll over jigs are the business....
     
  10. Pffft..Supercalm your bus has virtually no rust compared to mine.
     
  11. Looks like a PO was trying to save on welding wire and metal.:D
     
  12. No such thing as zero rot unfortunately. There'll be some hiding somewhere, somewhere you can't get to, like inside the deformation panel or roof frame:(
    All you can do is get rid of the obvious bits and try to stop what's there getting worse and new stuff starting.
    Looks like a nice solid van to start with though. Good luck:)
     
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  13. Any updates? :)
     
  14. We have decided to use some one else to continue work due to spiraling costs so there has been a delay. In the next few weeks it will be be transformed as work is due to start soon. I'm hoping that it will be emerald green lower section. White top section. Westfalia interior (interested to know any opinions on this choice). I do wonder if filler may have been the best route, certainly saved a lot of money but once the project starts there is no going back, especially if you've going to have a proper job.
     
  15. Well? ;)
     
  16. they get worse before they get better some say :hattip::rolleyes::thumbsup:
     
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