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My 110 is certainly acrylic, but early Landrovers used Duco (nitrocellulose), and I do not know when the change was made - I suspect around the time your car was made. Which probably does not help!
Australian assembled Landrovers must have been painted locally, since at least some panels were made here.
John
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Ok,
Paint - acrylic Lacquer. The shop did a fantastic job matching. I took in some interior parts and the exterior door skins and it is perfect to our eyes.
I have 2 litres of the paint in tin form. After discussion, I didn't want to outlay the cost of compressor etc just yet for the touch ups and minor work. Nor did I want to go down the expensive spray can path. A spray can only holds 100ml of paint. He did mention that some people (enthusiasts like us) do in fact re spray whole cars with rattle cans!!!
So I have the next best compromise. This cost $18. I mix it in a ratio with thinner and the first test run went as well as a spray can does. Easy to clean and the propellant canisters are dirt cheap.
Also coated some of the badges that came with the vehicle. Not sure wether to go with the Solihull or LR Aus badges? You can also see I picked up a GB sticker for $3
John, the current car we think is the nitrocellulose. Old fella at the paint shop said no problem going over with the new paint.
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Badges
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Sandblasted and ready to prime
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Garry doing what he does best. Stripping ready for painting. Note - the second picture shows how much red dust/dirt was on that single panel!
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Etch priming
Righto, while the paint is drying (albeit slowly in sub artic South Australia) we are tackling the transmission brake. It seems the mechanic actuation of the hand lever is in working order, however the brake cyclinder doesn't push the pads (I.e it's stuffed!). Some pics attached. I'm curious about the gun metal colour of the handle? Does it look like a foreign set up to anyone? Or is it just a different paint job compared to the standard black..
Thanks in advance for any help.
Nick
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Transmission stamp number. I assume this means I have the right series 2 trans on the vehicle.
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Now detaching the back prop bolts. Well a buff, shine and new paint job. Also will assist with the overhaul of the trans brake during removal. If there's any hot tips in doing the shaft and or trans brake - let me know!
