The Grey Ghost - a Rolling Restoration

Hi Duncan,

This is what I've been doing - it works for me, but I'm no expert.

* Clean the surface thoroughly.
* Strip off any surface rust and/or existing paint.
* Clean the surface thoroughly with a de-greaser.
* Clean/dry with a soft cloth.
* Spray the paint on with a can - leave to dry out in the sun.
* Wait 24 hours
* Clean with a soft cloth.
* Apply a second coat.

I use these plastic wheels attached to an electric drill to remove surface rust/paint.

* The blue one gets rid of surface rust, but you have to be careful because it will also eat into soft metal.
The blue one doesn't last very long either - especially if you are using it on sharp edges.

* The red one is much softer and is more flexible. I tend to use the red one for taking off paint.

I have tried various paint strippers also - but I have yet to find one that I like.

Here are the plastic wheels:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...2015/12/90.jpg

I have been using WhiteKnight "Clear Guard" for a clear coat:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_0714-1.jpg

I have been using White Knight Rust Guard Epoxy Enamel Top coats on the rest of the car. Always a minimum of 2 coats.

Here is a link to WhiteKnight -

White Knight Paints - Metal

Only time will tell - but the paint is looking good so far...

Regards,
The Grey Ghost.

Well done Ghost!

Pls help a fellow restorer. For the life of me, I can't see where the bonnet prop plate bolts into the engine compartment! Can you post a photo when it's in? I can't see anything resembling a bolt pattern for it!

Steering wheel: did u paint the rim? I was going to get it powdercoated.
Thnx,
George

Hi Geodon,

Is this the bracket that you are talking about?

I took this photo standing from the passenger side of the engine bay - looking across at the front/drivers side of the car:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0899.jpg

And here is a close-up of the actual bracket:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0900.jpg

I was lucky with my steering wheel - I didn't touch the rim (it is in remarkable condition). I thought about it, but I wasn't entirely sure what type of paint to use. I am going to have to work out what to do with my next project though - the steering wheel isn't in as nice a condition...

I hope that this helps.

Regards,
The Grey Ghost

Steering wheels:

Powdercoating is not possible. Too much heat (200 deg C). I have to do something as that rim will leave black marks on my hands ( like the Fergy does!)

Not sure how to go now.

Probably this way:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-i-l...eel-cover.html

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Originally Posted by geodon

Steering wheels:

Powdercoating is not possible. Too much heat (200 deg C). I have to do something as that rim will leave black marks on my hands ( like the Fergy does!)

Not sure how to go now.

Probably this way:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-i-l...eel-cover.html

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You can get cans of black polyeurthane wheel paint and slowly build up and not get black on your hands

Know a guy that used it and he is very happy with it thus far

Hi All. I had the same problems with Mary's steering wheel:mad:

I sanded, filled the cracks with body filler, wiped it all down well with prep wash and applied 5 coats of enamel sanding between each coat using a pressure pack. As I understand it they were painted with enamel originally anyways. Looks like new now and no dirty sticky Hands when I drive her.

Needless to say, the more coats and the better the preparation the better the finish

I will take a few pics and post them

cheers Simon

A good result I think:D
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/vk...5-img-2350.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/vk...6-img-2351.jpg

Cheers Simon

hh restores steering wheels, fills the cracks then he uses 2PAC. He has done series ones as well.

This is 'herc's' the 101
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...012/04/131.jpg

Mrs hh:angel:

2Pac (as afar as I know) is not a DIY endeavour? Like it's deadly without a spaceman suit & forced air ventilation in a booth??

VK, what was the brand of rattle enamel can & what grit did you use? Wet or dry?

I just used Wattyl Killrust epoxy enamel and rubbed it back with about 800 grit dry, just very lightly between coats allowing 24 hour drying time

Cheers Simon