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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/07/14 13:41:10
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Matt speaking of door cards I got onto another firm that does very high quality. They can supply mk1 capri without needing the metal tops or the rear card for refurbishment. Supply is immediate. Of course as you are aware these are not cheap but if two orders are sent together there is good saving in postage.
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/07/14 16:42:51
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ok.. Do they have a website? Do they have the cp strip thru it? Not that Im ready to do them yet but I need to do the budget for them.[8~2]
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/07/14 19:25:33
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come on .... what's the name of the firm??[x2x][x2x], could do well out US here [;^)][;^)]
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/07/27 19:02:10
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Update.. Ok Im loving the smell of filler at the moment front apron 80% filled , boot 100%.
Calipers painted ferrari red ,all the brake lines now done.Steering box stripped and painted..
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/08/20 13:01:37
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Aldridge trimming UK. does mk1 pre facelift door cards and rear cards without needing your old backing or metal tops.High quality and with chrome inserts. The pattern on the vinyl is a bit different to our original lizard skin finish. I prefer the uk pattern anyway. Check out the picture on their website.
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/08/30 19:26:56
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UPDATE...I thought better post something. Bonnett 98% happy with ,Boot 100% .Front guards 1 finished and d/s 95%. Door sills done. Started on rear qtrs.
Overall car has very minimal rust or bog which is very surprising for a car coming upto 40yrs old.
.I am going to the original ultra white colour in 2 pack. Im up for discussion wheather to clear coat to give the white extra depth?[?]I dont think it will need it but Id like to give it a bit of modern touch..
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/08/30 22:27:35
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quote:
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Im up for discussion wheather to clear coat to give the white extra depth?[?]I dont think it will need it but Id like to give it a bit of modern touch..
There are lots of opinions on this and purists would say it should be repainted in acrylic just like the factory did. My way of thinking is that the colour is the important part - keep the colour true to original but do it in the best quality finish you can, which includes a clearcoat. I reckon old classics look superb with a modern quality original colour paintjob, regardless of make or model. Keep the pics coming! Cheers Steve.
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/08/31 11:53:58
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I could be wrong but as far as I know you need to apply the clear coat as part of the two pack system. Its the clear that gives the color the shine, depth and protection. Without it the color is pretty ordinary and would fade pretty quick i think. As for using todays acrylic to match yesterdays factory finish it cant be done so easy. The factory baked the primer then according to my manual applied an acrylic resin base enamel also baked. the result of this was a hard glossy finish which in my opinion more resembled todays two pak than todays acrylic does. There are pros and cons to applying both finishes but as far as Im concerned two pak is way superior. If a concourse competition car is your aim then you have a problem to solve but for the rest of us its two pak all the way. Matty I want to see that car shine 
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/01/09 19:04:10
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Here are some pics of current situation. These would have to be some of the best guards in original form on this planet. Driver side has had a patch usual spot ,the rest is seriously is smidge of bog required.Rear quarter has now been paint stripped ready for sanding.  repaired section.Fibreglass filler over the top.    Im going to the doors last as I'm running out of room at the moment.
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/01/09 23:35:19
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Looking mighty good, the photos make the panels look like a grey camo paint scheme Serioulsy though a good amount of bare metal they are in good shape!!
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/05/09 19:17:05
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Rear section and d/s rear qtr stripped.  
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/09/28 21:57:46
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UPDATE.. Windscreens out thanks to dave.Doors off. I decided therer wasn't enough shiny metal so have started getting a bit more serious with the grinder.A panels are spotless as are the sills. I have a loan of Ron's (caprispecial) rotisserie so I plan to metal finish the underside as well.Making things very workable.    
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/09/29 23:03:46
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The shell looks good Matt, I'm looking forward to seeing the car with paint. It will be great to see a delete options car again.
Cheers
Jamie
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/10/10 15:25:58
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UPDATE..I have the loan of Ron's(caprispecial) rotisserie which is making the car very easy to work with.  Nice bare roof. I thought i would have jagged a panel without bog. Nope the slightest dig , which i mite be able to dolly out yet.   Going to wire wheel back and put a fresh coat of underbody.
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RE: 72 DELETE v6
2009/11/10 19:43:53
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Its a great idea to build a rotisserie before getting stuck into welding on the car as that way you can learn how to weld before attacking your precious vehicle. I hope Im not making you nervous Matte? Theres no feeling quite like turning your car totaly upside down for the first time.
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