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Did some more work on the 57
57kombi - March 30th, 2004 at 05:23 PM

Had today off and visited the shed.
I found a few spots that I didnt like when I took it outside , I could see a few highs and lows so fixed them today.
Now all I have to do is rub it down,
Still not made my mind up on the colour.

Cheers Dave


57kombi - March 30th, 2004 at 05:24 PM

Heres the dog inspecting my work


57kombi - March 30th, 2004 at 05:28 PM

As I am spraying with an epoxy high build primer I have been using the cig Easy Sprayer, it is like a cheap home sprayer but it has done a great job.
I will be using a proper compressor and breathing gear for the top coat

[Edited on 30-3-2004 by 57kombi]


57kombi - March 30th, 2004 at 05:31 PM

the bumpers have come up good to, they were really bent but a local panel beater fixed them for $120 each.
You need a pro to do work like that, would have taken me weeks.


57kombi - March 30th, 2004 at 05:35 PM

Last one,
Just got to love splitty dashes.

Working for it to be painted before June.

Cheers
Dave


BenettonVW - March 30th, 2004 at 07:17 PM

Nice job Dave.. Any more info about ya sprayer thingo? Still available?


greenbus - March 30th, 2004 at 08:43 PM

Hey Dave,
It's a good stage to be at.....anticipating the final product. Although can get dis-heartening very quickly, because from where your at to now, I think I rubbed my van back complete eight times in-between primers and top coats!! And and as you would already know there is alot of surface area in a bus....You've got to have a certain passion and dream of yourself cruizen in that awesome splitty!!
Mate, coming along beautifully!! Can't wait to see the end result!! :thumb


57kombi - April 1st, 2004 at 07:36 AM

Jim, You can get them from Bunnings or any BOC weld shop, cost about $120.00 they are great for spraying primer but are no good for top coats, great if you are borrowing a compressor for the top coat, as your vehicle will be ready and you dont need to have it for ages
Cheers
Dave


57kombi - April 2nd, 2004 at 11:33 PM

Had today off again and rubbed down the front,took 4 hours,,,, rest next week,
Paint getting closer.
Cheers
Dave


57kombi - April 9th, 2004 at 12:35 PM

Colour has been decieded .
Will wait till it is painted and will then post pics.
Sorry no prizes for the correct guess.
Was the first colour that I wanted, then went off it but as It was the first choice, will stay with it, as I cant really make up my mind

Chees
Dave


bugboymatt - April 9th, 2004 at 12:48 PM

Super work there mate.


65busser - April 9th, 2004 at 01:38 PM

You'd have to be getting pretty excited. Imagine the pulse rate as you fire up the compressor to put the colour on.
Btw, you can tell us the colour. We won't tell anyone.
Great stuff.


vwtyp2 - April 10th, 2004 at 12:36 AM

hmm, let me guess.
He's always been a fan of dove blue.
then there was the stage of beige grey.

Baybe 2 tone beige on top and blue bottom.


Oasis - April 10th, 2004 at 02:45 AM

like this??


57kombi - April 10th, 2004 at 11:42 AM

Close Dan.
I was thinking of that.
Gone off the blue, too many blue and white.
Next Guess.

Cheers
Dave

[Edited on 10-4-2004 by 57kombi]


ducky - April 12th, 2004 at 05:39 PM

love your work dude, will be cool whatever clour