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- Thu May 04, 2017 3:43 pm
- Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
- Topic: To rub down or not????
- Replies: 2
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Re: To rub down or not????
as long as youve got a reasonable depth of paint to work with, flat out any dust or dirt "nibs". use 2000 grit if youve got it, but not coarser than 1200. then polish with a medium/ coarse compound, such as farecla g3, followed by a fine, like g10. t cut is old hat now, id only use it if i...
- Sun Dec 23, 2012 6:31 pm
- Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
- Topic: Vespa frame struts
- Replies: 2
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Re: Vespa frame struts
mine had a new floor fitted before i bought it. i filled the frame with waxoyl from the tank down, and from the hollow central box section up. the floof strengthening ribs ive left open, but coated thoroughly inside with an aerosol of ACF50, which is regarded by many as the ultimate rustproof fluid,...
- Sat Dec 17, 2011 7:10 pm
- Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
- Topic: Pimples...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3028
Re: Pimples...
looks like micro- blistering, caused by spraying in damp conditions. the pimples are caused by moisture that is now trying to evaporate outwards. you"ll have to sand back the paint as far as necessary to remove the pimples, before spraying again. steve
- Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:58 pm
- Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
- Topic: basic advice
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1537
Re: basic advice
depends on the manufacturer really. most common is 2;1;1,(paint, hardener, thinners), but ive also used 3;1;10%, and 4;1;1 for hi build primer. your paint supplier should supply a data sheet specific to what he sells you.
steve
steve
- Tue Mar 29, 2011 10:56 pm
- Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
- Topic: Vespa Paint Code
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2124
Re: Vespa Paint Code
actually russ mines white as well,its code 544, bianca luna,(lunar white) i can spray a test panel for you, or we can just compare scoots if you like, swap a side panel, see if it matches! failing that , that supplier has swatch cards for thousands of colours, in the "80s 1984 vespa white was a...
- Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:47 pm
- Forum: Vespa Tech
- Topic: kit for siezed t5
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2273
Re: kit for siezed t5
thanks, i"ll pass it on. 
steve
steve
- Tue Mar 29, 2011 7:44 pm
- Forum: Paint & Bodywork Tech
- Topic: Vespa Paint Code
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2124
Re: Vespa Paint Code
not sure russ, but if you get it, the body supplies shop at the top of cryers hill has the mixing formulas. got my white from them. they can do it in either aerosol, (proper trade ones), or for sprayguns. :biggrin:
steve
steve
- Mon Mar 28, 2011 10:10 pm
- Forum: Vespa Tech
- Topic: kit for siezed t5
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2273
kit for siezed t5
anybody recommend a kit to replace the heat siezed one on a mates t5, malossi, pinasco etc. also what about jetting. not sure what exhaust hes running yet though. thanks,
steve
steve