Paras bus resto

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by paradox, Aug 10, 2011.

  1. Well I’ve ordered satin paint and will be using a fluffy roller so it will have a slightly textured non shiny finish.
    It should help with blending the panels and any future touch ups

    Like this will do
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  2. Watch out with hammerite.. it hates almost any other paint....but you've done enough painting to not need to be told...

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  3. The rustbeater isn’t like normal hammerite thankfully so I should be ok fingers crossed.
     
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  4. Lazy Andy

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    It’s such a shame to see the panel like that. Are you still in touch with Paul?
     
  5. It’s not just that panel ☹️
    I messaged him at the beginning of the year to wish him and the family happy new year.
     
  6. Trying to look for positives instead of dwelling on negatives

    NATO green is a British standard colour so I’ll have no problems getting matching paint in the future
     
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  7. Dents that happen during use don’t have to be filled
    They can be brushed over once back home and called character
     
  8. Looks like the window is going to have to come out
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  9. Bloody hell that's terrible, how long ago was it painted?
     
  10. Three and a bit years ago
     
  11. Well in reality it's probably not far off then. Daisey has done 30 odd thousand miles and is doing a restoration after 5 years.
     
  12. Still there should not be any thing coming through at 3/12 If done properly :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Yes mine was painted nearly seven years ago, I have had to touch up the gutters, there is a small bubble or two under one rear light and a little rust in a seam or two but nothing like this.
     
  14. Started collecting bits together for the repaint
    Bought 5 litres of thinners and some strip and clean discs
    I’ve also ordered a maypole cover.
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  15. Has anyone got a pic of how an original bus should look in this area where the sill meets the rear arch panel
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    And at the other end of the sill where it meets the b pillar?
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  19. Here you go para 15219841046761819142413.jpg
     
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  20. I’ve finished off painting the last of the conduit
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