Mk4Gaz Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 So at 22 years old, the supra was starting to look a little tired in places. In general, the paint is still very good, but various stone chips and the very beginning of some minor corrosion has made me take the plunge into giving it a new splash of colour for the future..... I decided to stay with the original 3l2 red, as it's a lovely colour, and I specifically wanted a red supra during my searches some 5 years ago when I bagged this one. Many of you know the car, and the amount of buggering about I do with it, but no amount of polish was going to get it looking how I wanted it. So, I'm also keeping the same styling, and I managed to bag a spare pair of doors, and trial rear bumper, that I could paint prior to taking the supra to my workshop, which will make reassembly much easier. Unfortunately my unit isn't big enough to paint everything at the same time, so I've been doing bits over the last few weekends, so that once the body is done, I can bolt the fresh pieces on, and my original parts will be kept as spares, or sold on - I haven't decided yet! The trial rear bumper and doors I picked up were in pretty good condition, and didn't take too much prep to get ready for paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 So I got them primed and painted a couple of weekends ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Then spent last weekend flatting and polishing them, along with adding the satin black to the trial rear diffuser [emoji41] Also got the door handles painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 So this weekend has mostly consisted of moving everything around, getting the car in, and stripping it down. I've got a bit more to do next weekend, before I start prepping it for paint. I also welded up the aerial hole on the rear quarter, and plan to do the same with the rear wiper hole on the tailgate. She looks really sorry for herself [emoji24], but good things to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Looking sweet mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) Looking sweet mate Cheers buddy, I'm beginning to question my sanity, but it'll be worth it. Also nice to look back on [emoji106] Edited September 2, 2018 by Mk4Gaz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inazone Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Looking awesome mate, hat's off to you. How are you spraying your parts? Do you have a tent in your garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraTRD_MK4 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Well done on taking up the work mate. Looks swell in the thumbs up photo. Thats the finish you want in all the panels. Is it possible to assist me with a photo showing the bonnet latch cable to where it runs under the driver side fender? I tried mounting up mine temporarily but I was left with too much cable or loose cable should I say. I am trying to figure out the correct routing for it as I dont have the plastic wheel well arches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMY23 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I'm just starting this process myself, are you using 2k clear over basecoat? what brand paints are you using? you had any issues so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Looking awesome mate, hat's off to you. How are you spraying your parts? Do you have a tent in your garage? /QUOTE] Cheers buddy. There's no tent in there, I covered the roof with insulation and white plastic sheeting last winter, to stop crap dropping down constantly! Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Well done on taking up the work mate. Looks swell in the thumbs up photo. Thats the finish you want in all the panels. Is it possible to assist me with a photo showing the bonnet latch cable to where it runs under the driver side fender? I tried mounting up mine temporarily but I was left with too much cable or loose cable should I say. I am trying to figure out the correct routing for it as I dont have the plastic wheel well arches.Thanks dude, of course I will, but I won't be back there until Saturday. I only get weekends to work on it, as it's not my day job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 I'm just starting this process myself, are you using 2k clear over basecoat? what brand paints are you using? you had any issues so far?Yes mate, I get my paint from a local supplier, who mix it on the premises, and isn't branded per se, apart from their own label on the tin. The clear I'm using is autoclear 496, and goes on lovely [emoji106] I've also heard good things about max meyer paints, but I've never used them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inazone Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Cheers buddy. There's no tent in there, I covered the roof with insulation and white plastic sheeting last winter, to stop crap dropping down constantly! /QUOTE]Do you get a lot of over spray in your garage? Do you have an extractor? Really curious on your setup? As your results look great! Sent from my G8142 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 Do you get a lot of over spray in your garage? Do you have an extractor? Really curious on your setup? As your results look great! /QUOTE]It's not too bad tbh, I don't have an extractor, but leave the door slightly ajar. My workshop is at the back end of a farm, so no neighbours to upset [emoji23] Obviously I wear proper ppe, and a 3m mask with disposable filters for organic vapour. I don't do it for a living, so don't need to go to mad. I've been spraying my own bits for about 10 years, but not tackled something this big before. Technique and finishing comes with practice, which I've gotten pretty good at. Fortunately I have time on my side, and don't have to rush, although I do need to get it done before the cold weather starts to set in. I'd love to do it full time, with a proper booth etc, but I'm too old to think about a career change now [emoji23] Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Looking great, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMY23 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Yes mate, I get my paint from a local supplier, who mix it on the premises, and isn't branded per se, apart from their own label on the tin. The clear I'm using is autoclear 496, and goes on lovely [emoji106] I've also heard good things about max meyer paints, but I've never used them. /QUOTE] The finish you've achieved is very impressive. I have been looking at using the max meyer products, as I too have heard good things, particularly their 0300 HS clear, but will have a read up about this autoclear 496. Have you had any issues with dirt and debris getting into the paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 The finish you've achieved is very impressive. I have been looking at using the max meyer products, as I too have heard good things, particularly their 0300 HS clear, but will have a read up about this autoclear 496. Have you had any issues with dirt and debris getting into the paint?Yes, invariably without a proper booth and extraction, there will always be shit landing in it. But, wet sanding and buffing normally takes care of it [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Looks like you've got a great finish on that mate, hats off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMY23 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Yes, invariably without a proper booth and extraction, there will always be shit landing in it. But, wet sanding and buffing normally takes care of it [emoji106] /QUOTE] Yes, one of the reasons I have been looking at the max meyer 0300 clear, is because of it's high solids content, the application can be done with one medium coat, and then straight into 2nd full coat, and that's it, which should minimise dirt being embedded within the layers of clear, any dirt should just be surface which will be easy to cut and buff out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Yes, one of the reasons I have been looking at the max meyer 0300 clear, is because of it's high solids content, the application can be done with one medium coat, and then straight into 2nd full coat, and that's it, which should minimise dirt being embedded within the layers of clear, any dirt should just be surface which will be easy to cut and buff out.The 496 is also a hs clear. I tend to lay a mist coat, then a medium wet, then a full wet with about 30mins flash in between - of course this greatly depends on temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Looks like you've got a great finish on that mate, hats off!Thanks buddy [emoji16] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iky Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Great work Gaz. I've been following your updates on here and FB. That finish looks spot on:thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Great work Gaz. I've been following your updates on here and FB. That finish looks spot on:thumbs:Thanks matey, I just hope the rest comes out as nice [emoji23] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 So I spent yesterday getting the tailgate off (awkward bastard thing to do on your own), masking everything up, and doing the various repairs around the body. It's amazing how many imperfections you find when you're looking for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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