Thread: Shorty - my 1952 80' Series 1

Early starter hey Not much happening this weekend as have family down from Darwin. Next week should be good tho

I lied - I did do a bit today. I spent some more time getting "more" sand out of the little car and replacing some pop-rivets etc. Then I did do some prep for some painting (jumped the gun a bit I know).


Looking at this - I should just start the prep work from the bulk-head back.

And that is what I did today Taking the chance to learn how to use the new spray gun by prep spraying the cab and tub...



Now a question for the blokes who know what they are doing when it comes to painting .... How far do I take the panels back to get the outside of the Landy looking good? Is it necessary to totally strip them or do I sand back and use primer and filler to get a flat finish prior to the green stuff going on??

Hi Troy
It all depends on time, money and the finish you want.
Far be it for me to quote or give advice.
to go back to bare metal is best etc, etc,
but time you have to do it will dictate your finish.
If you do the short cut way, rub the old paint with 300/400 paper.
take the gloss off, prime and patch holes and dents with filer etc.
Sand back, try and get the high and lows out.
re prime, sand back with 600, then hit with your top coat.
have fun
cheers
Ian

G'day Troy, it always shocks me every time I see your thread and see how much effort goes into your project.

I hope one day I'm in one place long enought to re-do my old girl and have time to give her more attention.

I love watching this thread, Easo

G'day Troy, looking good mate!

I suggest a bare-metal approach is best in case the old paint reacts with the new and by getting it back to bare, at least you know what is underneath it - corrosion, bog etc.

Yesterday, I rubbed down by hand the small panels that cover the inspection holes in the bulkhead and found that all of them had corrosion under the paint. An old power-hacksaw blade used as a scraper, is a very effective way of getting old paint off quickly,

Cheers Charlie

Thanks all. I shall be getting into the "rubbing" this weekend and see what is ahead of me.

Ian - that bumper is beaut mate

thanks mate
do not look tooooooo hard
it not a work of art
it's only a bit of steel
when we catch up, the first beer is on thee
cheers
Ian


p.s. am glad you are happy with it
also do not make it that good, or every one will want one