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t-tony said:
Got some clear coat on the spoiler today but didn't have to time to complete the job, so during next week I'll get some more and flat it off before final coat(s) next week end. Looking good so far.
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After first couple of coats, now starting to build some shine.:)
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Tony.
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Nicely put back to bed again - Ahh!
Looking good! :thumbsup:
 
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Looking Good Tony, but you must stop sleeping with the car parts, it's bad for you!

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Not very comfy Mike, so it's been relegated to the top of the cabinets tonight.;)

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Glad to hear it Tony, was beginning to worry about you!!!

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Tony looks like you've kept your self busy. Love your 108 and your spoiler.
 
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There are a couple of imperfections to be honest Mark but you can't see them from admiring distance.;)=)) I'm happy with it all things considered.

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I thought I saw one from one of the pictures Tony, but didn't like to say incase it was a trick of light in the camera. Did you degrease the spoiler before you started spraying?

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t-tony said:
Got some clear coat on the spoiler today but didn't have to time to complete the job, so during next week I'll get some more and flat it off before final coat(s) next week end. Looking good so far.
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After first couple of coats, now starting to build some shine.:)
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View attachment 26802 View attachment 26803 That's it for this weekend, can't believe it's Monday tomorrow already.:(

Tony.

ps. I forgot to add that when I put my car out this morning the sun was shining brightly so I checked the colour match against the boot lid and I'm very happy with it !:D
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wow looking really good with colour and clear coat Tony,really shows off those lovely curves :thumbsup:.
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EnthuZiaZT said:
I thought I saw one from one of the pictures Tony, but didn't like to say incase it was a trick of light in the camera. Did you degrease the spoiler before you started spraying?

Mike
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Another use for multi purpose brake cleaner Mike.

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I always used to wipe anything I was spraying with thinners before I started to spray.

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Me too Mike, but if you're using cans you never know what type of thinners to use. Brake cleaner is a great de greaser.

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I think also Tony that there is a fundamental problem with rattle cans, in that the paint in them becomes electrically charged as it leaves the can and attracts any dust that is in the air. Probably fibres from your clothes. This is a problem that has plagued DIY'ers for years, The clothes we wear are made from manmade materials that statically charge as we wear them, that static is transferred to the rattle can when we shake it. Next time you spray something using them, try earthing the item with a piece of wire.

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An interesting thought Mike, one that has never occurred to me to be honest.

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That looks really good Tony, just give it a nice wet sand and then polish it back up will look factory, are screwing or bonding with sikaflex?
 
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zedonist said:
That looks really good Tony, just give it a nice wet sand and then polish it back up will look factory, are screwing or bonding with sikaflex?
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Hi Rich, yes wet flat at the weekend, a few more coats then then wet flat again and some polish. Ordered some grey adhesive which will be here this week. A professional painter would probably find some fault but ,I'm just a man with a can !!:thumbsup::):)

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Tony at 100 mph who can tell, and if they spend that much time looking at it when not moving they are trying to steal it, so don't worry...
 
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