Revolution... Get Back To Where You Once Belonged

~Street Sleeper~ · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 6

Good read pal...

I am also currectly working on a Lancer project that i started around October last year.. only Sunday I got around to doing the flare kit..

I seriously need a front grill though.. this baby getting brand new lights all round..brand new GSR upholstery (ordered from Japan).. and a bunch of goodies.. heheh

zodiaque · Dude where's my Car? Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 602

There is a shop on Cipero street in Sando that had new grilles up to the other day, a little way down from Carplus on the same side going South. The normal type though, not the louvered type.
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Rick · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 14

I still lookin for ah rear left sidedoor for mine Crying or Very sad

~Street Sleeper~ · Pumpum Conqueror Joined: 29 Mar 2007 Posts: 6

Got me a brand new front grill and reverse lights on the weekend Twisted Evil

...now thinking I should bolt up the intercooler.. hmm nm

*sigh..

zodiaque · Dude where's my Car? Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 602

zodiaque · Dude where's my Car? Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 602

Changed tires this past Saturday, old set was like slicks. Luckily I had a set of hardly used Dunlop SP Sport GT tires that were formerly on our 98' lancer befor we switched to 14'. Car handling a good bit better now Cool

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MG Man · Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 2:45 pm Post subject:

fast becoming best project thread Very Happy

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zodiaque · Dude where's my Car? Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 602

Car seems to be burning more and more oil. Possibly the Valve seals have gone really bad by this time.

On a lighter note, made me some "euro" style license plates since my dog ate my front one. She can't eat these I hope, aluminum Cool

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Sanctifier · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 4:48 am Post subject:

MG Man · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 2:26 pm Post subject:

huge gobs of filler
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zodiaque · Dude where's my Car? Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 602

MG Man · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 6:07 am Post subject:

I have resigned to the fact that there are no more craftsmen....hence I am doing all my body prep myself
I will do all the stripping wrt the MG, and I will do final assembly. Similarly with the HSR next time around....hopefully by then I'll be handy with a spray gun too
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zodiaque · Dude where's my Car? Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 602

^ If I have the right equipment to paint by then perhaps I can help. All I have now are low preasure guns and a 3/4hp compressor, good for lacquer and enamel, not as good with 2K.
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Sanctifier · Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:17 am Post subject:

^ ^ ^ zodiaque don't try to paint with a small portable compressor if you can avoid it.
More mistakes, headaches and work in that direction IMHO.
Problems include OIL, WATER and DIRT in paint. Itz ah b!tch to correct these IMHO.

Why compressor in the first place? You WILL also need ... Regulator... (Pressure control)...
Water Seperator... Dessicator (both needed to remove water in the line.)

Not trying to give you a "hard sell" pitch... but why not HVLP turbine?
I can get you a reasonable HVLP Turbine. No regulator, water seperator etc needed.
It's CHEAPER and gives less overspray and paint application headaches.
Why not get together with MG in a "Group Buy"? That will cut the cost in half.
... and you can help with each other's cars to finish in HALF the time too.

Also, use water-based paint system (eg. Auto Air.) MUCH easier to use for a novice.
Mistakes and blemishes MUCH easier to correct. Best feature for novices and
MOST important is... NO RUSH TO APPLY SECOND COAT AFTER "FLASH-OFF" TIME.
It's compatable with urethane clear coats too. Use urethane last, then colour sand/buff.
Try to stay away from "metallics" and "pearls" for your first attempt.

This is the most important advice I can suggest...
Whatever you use... please use a TOP-QUALITY RESPIRATOR from 3Ms etc.
Respirator MUST protect from ISOCYANATES (Urethane clear coat)
and PARTICULATES (all paint overspray.)

My $0.02�
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