Flex Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 When ever it's ready keep an eye on here. I would caution that I only have one air fed mask - Bob has managed about 15 minutes with the fly mask on while I'm spraying clear coat then you start to smell it but clear coat is bad for hanging in the air basecoat is is much cleaner when sprayed (well it is for me anyway) But welcome to come along and see how not to do it I think I'd just buy a mask to bring along if it's that bad! Quote
CrumbMC Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 Nice read. looks great. can't wait to get myself a shed and start destroying things myself. You'll have to get your finger out now so I have something to read tomorrow night :wink: Quote
DoogyRev Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 I reckon Brickyard would suit a Mini better than Sunset. That would look great I think you need to buy some new Paint, but don't worry you will be able to use up the ginger on bobs car as I am sure he wants more stuff sprayed Quote
bronzee Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 What about a Mini colour, maybe one of the modern Mini colours? Quote
Keyser Posted January 16, 2013 Author Posted January 16, 2013 So I don't get in to trouble for spending too much time on the Zed's, I did a bit more on the Mini tonight Started by masking of the areas that have grommets, pipes or parts that bolt on like suspension and sub frames Then a coat of body schutz to help protect the bottom from the British weather O err it's all gone dark Needs to dry now Stay tuned for the next exciting episode ...................... Quote
Keyser Posted January 17, 2013 Author Posted January 17, 2013 Evening all, In an effort to get the Mini closer to actually bolting some bits back on and because I'm trying to make Papa Smurf feel guilty for sitting down reading the forum instead of doing the list of chores he has before his better half returns I was out in the shed again tonight. So I removed the masking tape from last night got some more paint mixed and applied a liberal coat especially all the bits that were masked Leave that dry now Stay tuned for the next exciting episode ...................... Quote
Keyser Posted January 20, 2013 Author Posted January 20, 2013 Evening all, I had a snow day yesterday and spent the afternoon on a movie marathon on the grounds that all work and no play makes Keyser a sad boy and cause it was freezing and all the parts I need had snow on them But Bob popped over today and we had a few hours in the ZedShed starting with the sub frames As you can see a bit of surface rust as they have been sitting about for over a year since they were prepped! also the previous owner said the suspension etc was not all done up properly he had just fitted it back together so it didn't get lost - then he ended up selling it. as you can see Anyway we got them completely stripped ready for prep (gonna be painted) Then after Bob went home I started on the rear suspension arms (well one) Previous owner kindly fitted new brake shoes - not sure if he put new seals in the slave cylinder but at £6.50 each new I may just replace them saves stripping the hub down if they leak and they have been stood a long while! Then I started to clean the worst of the rust off the plan (currently) is to get all the suspension parts stripped down then setup a sandblasting booth at the weekend and get everything cleaned ready for rust primer and paint next week. Stay tuned for the next exciting episode ...................... Quote
leonk Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Super progress and taking shape. Churchill Paints, just down the road from us, are they any good? Quote
Keyser Posted January 20, 2013 Author Posted January 20, 2013 Don't use them mate, I use rainbow paints in Ferndown but will swap tomorrow as Buster starts a new Job for a bodyshop supplies company (staff discount I hope ) Quote
buster Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) the things i do for you :lol: Edited January 20, 2013 by buster Quote
Mutley88 Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 That's some impressive work you guys are doing. Will be a great little starter car for her. Love reading up on the work you carry out in the zedshed. Keep up with the awesome work! Quote
Keyser Posted January 23, 2013 Author Posted January 23, 2013 Tonight was Test 'a' Tent night As you know the wife didn't really kick me out she said "you ain't that lucky" The "tent" is an attempt to keep the dust down while sandblasting - not doing a bad job I ran a few bits tonight and I got some pics for you lot (I'm so nice) Before and afters for your viewing pleasure............... lot of work to do Stay tuned for the next exciting episode ...................... Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Looks great! What equipment do you have to get to do that? Apart from the tent! Quote
Keyser Posted January 23, 2013 Author Posted January 23, 2013 Looks great! What equipment do you have to get to do that? Apart from the tent! Stolen from a privious build thread just for you Posted by Keyser on 25 November 2011 - 21:55 in Member build projects I was asked about the sandblasting setup so for anyone who wants to see how I do it here it is - probably more interesting at this point of the project anyway. OK I have a corner of the Zedshed setup like this just to the right is the sand blaster I have Behind the green tarp where it all happens After a session I just tip it together in the tarp Then it is filtered back into the blaster which stops this going back in and blocking the nozzle A trip through the "chamber" turns to I have 3 dust sheets and 4 tarps over the Zed and after about 8 hours blasting the top cover looks like this That's a blue tarp Honest But the pile of clean bits is getting bigger That's all folks ................ Quote
CrumbMC Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 The wheels look awesome. You must be the favourite parent by now lol 1 Quote
Keyser Posted January 23, 2013 Author Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) The wheels look awesome. You must be the favourite parent by now lol Only done one so far Not sure about fav parent - Mrs Keyser gives em pocket minet Can you be my dad? But I am your father Luke - May the force be with you! Edited January 23, 2013 by Keyser Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 The wheels look awesome. You must be the favourite parent by now lol Only done one so far Not sure about fav parent - Mrs Keyser gives em pocket minet Can you be my dad? But I am your father Luke - May the force be with you! I knew I was adopted but I'd never have guessed you were my dad! Quote
rtbiscuit Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Very jealous of your setup, oh the fun I could have with a sandblaster. Quote
glrnet Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 No, it's an unlikely scenario I grant you Quote
DoogyRev Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 The wheels look awesome. You must be the favourite parent by now lol Only done one so far Not sure about fav parent - Mrs Keyser gives em pocket minet Can you be my dad? But I am your father Luke - May the force be with you! I knew I was adopted but I'd never have guessed you were my dad! I'd prefer Bob to be my dad Quote
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