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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:38 pm
by Puma931
I have not fitted it yet as I am painting to roof so need to wait until the oil based paint hardens.
I will post a pic next month.
TheStinkyHippy wrote:How was the replacement seal for roof?
Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 5:43 pm
by Puma931
Front end has had it's 4 coats! Just need to wait a few weeks until it is rubbed down with 1500, 2000 and 2,500 and then polished.
The rest of the van is taking time as painting outside is not easy (bugs, wind/dirt etc) so I need to find a garage to do the final coats.
VW bib spoiler fitted (middle section) the outer parts need to be cut and bonded to the bumper with tiger seal (PU adhesive).

I also need to make the underside cooling vents larger as the bib spoiler blocks them.
I hope to have it all finished by the end of May

Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 7:00 pm
by Gasy
Is this any good for a new roof seal £3:50 per meter
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:15 pm
by the.sasquatch
looking cracking so far, can't wait to see it finished
Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:39 am
by Puma931
No, you need a rubber tube on the edge to form a seal.
Gasy wrote:Is this any good for a new roof seal £3:50 per meter
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:20 am
by Puma931
sprayed a bit of matt black on the bumper and fitted my 2nd hand fog lights.

Just need to add a red pin stripe now.

Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:38 am
by Puma931
This is the one I went for:
http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1606-fl ... -seal.aspx
Puma931 wrote:No, you need a rubber tube on the edge to form a seal.
Gasy wrote:Is this any good for a new roof seal £3:50 per meter
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Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:55 pm
by Puma931
Almost finished my rear cupboard above the cooker/sink unit

Also cooked my first bacon cobb (I was in Derbyshire)
Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 4:08 pm
by meek.tv
loving this colour, can't wait to see it finished
Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 4:51 pm
by Puma931
As it is so difficult to roller paint around/behind the side windows, I have decided to rattle can some red which will follow the lines of the van, from the line below the mirror, to the small curve at the top of the front wing, up and along the gutter and down the line on the rear side window back to the line that runs along to the front mirror. The bonnet will also have some red again following the lines in the panel, plus the mirrors will also be painted red. There are some nice lines on the van to follow so hopefully it will look good.
Below is a guide of what it could look like...
meek.tv wrote:loving this colour, can't wait to see it finished
Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 9:22 am
by Puma931
small update...
Fitted BMW electric window switch to the n/s and need to work on the o/s now.

VW splitter has been fitted and secure in place with ss screws and ss bolts. The front now looks good with the red pin stripe.

I'm on the final rub down before the final coat of rustoleum

trying to get rid of the orange peal takes time!

Rattle canned the mirror red and the rest will be done once the final coat of rustoleum is done.

Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 9:41 am
by mikeonb4c
Looking good - I'm starting to get excited at seeing the finished product

Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 10:21 am
by Puma931
Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 10:22 am
by thevanarchist
Ditto

(for seeing the finished Bongo that is)
Re: Project - Retrim and new paint
Posted: Fri May 15, 2015 12:31 pm
by mikeonb4c
Make sure all the paint fumes have gone before you start kipping in it!!!