Let us know how you go. Couple of pics would be good. Ian

Surface rust wasn't that bad after all, most of the rust came off with a light sanding.

Must admit I thought the rust was on the inside of the bonnet. That bonnet looks in good nic. Personally I would attack it with one of those 3M easi-strip pads to get all the remaining paint and black undercoat off ( just don't work a spot to long as you can easily generate heat and distort the panel. Used one pad for a whole Escort.) Then attach it with deoxidine - should come up a treat.

Use sanding or flap discs only as a last resort-might be quick now but it will inevitably create work down the track. If you have to use a flap wheel make sure the sanding face is as flat as possible to the work (ie avoid gouges).

Sorry if u already know this and am telling you to suck eggs.

No! its great to get feedback, I always welcome it, I'll show you stages as its nearing completion. Just got so many things running in tandem, Decided that I'll fix up the engine bay also now, as well as the engine build and gearbox build.

my mk1 needs a complete paintstrip back to bare metal which i am planning to do soon. then sander surface rust. metal condition the panel then apply rust converter if needed. spray with etch primer block it lightly when dry. then start adding your bogs and fillers. next apply hifill block it then apply colour!

if you have any other questions feel free to ask as i am a panel beater.

thanks

Thanks Nardo! Appreciate your input. I'm almost ready to get the bonnet sprayed, its taken a while but I think should look pretty good once painted.

Will post some pictures soon!