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Title: The Car Re-Spray..............
Post by: MikeDundee on 17 October 2009, 09:07:57
..Goes in on Monday for the insurance work, to the two doors and front/rear panels, having the rest of the car done at the same time, will be without any gtrabsport for two weeks :'(
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Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 17 October 2009, 09:09:37
It will be worth the wait Countess :y

You are more than welcome to use the Sports Tourer mate ;)
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Post by: MikeDundee on 17 October 2009, 09:22:52
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It will be worth the wait Countess :y

You are more than welcome to use the Sports Tourer mate ;)

What sports tourer's that then ::)
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Post by: Omegadoha, Desert Member on 17 October 2009, 12:56:10
Hope they do a decent job. Good luck with it.  :y
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Post by: Bent valve on 17 October 2009, 14:39:34
 Yes its a bugger when you have no gtrabsport  :)
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Post by: pedroMV6 on 17 October 2009, 15:47:35
What happened? It looked great at Billing! 8-)
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Post by: CaptainZok on 17 October 2009, 16:28:11
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What happened? It looked great at Billing! 8-)
Some (insert expletive of your choice) keyed it for him.
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 17 October 2009, 18:58:28
Good luck.. Really all paint jobs require some..  :y
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Post by: dad1uk on 17 October 2009, 19:51:18
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It will be worth the wait Countess :y

You are more than welcome to use the Sports Tourer mate ;)


I hope Daz doesn't mean the Escort Cabriolet...... Sports   ;D    Tourer  :-/
Sorry Daz, I know you love it!
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Post by: Vamps on 18 October 2009, 00:42:17
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It will be worth the wait Countess :y

You are more than welcome to use the Sports Tourer mate ;)


I hope Daz doesn't mean the Escort Cabriolet...... Sports   ;D    Tourer  :-/
Sorry Daz, I know you love it!

I bet he does........ :D :D :D
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Post by: albitz on 18 October 2009, 00:56:59
I think he means his fizzy,thats a bit of a sports tourer. :y :D
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Post by: MikeDundee on 19 October 2009, 13:30:57
Well thats it the cars gone in, they are taking it down to their Croydon paint shop to have it done, one of their best paint job men seemingly works there ::)......be counting the days now :-/
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Post by: waspy on 19 October 2009, 13:42:39
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Well thats it the cars gone in, they are taking it down to their Croydon paint shop to have it done, one of their best paint job men seemingly works there ::)......be counting the days now :-/

It'll be worth the wait :y Though you wouldn't be having it done if it wasn't for that arse. These things happen >:(
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Post by: Martin_1962 on 19 October 2009, 13:43:04
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Well thats it the cars gone in, they are taking it down to their Croydon paint shop to have it done, one of their best paint job men seemingly works there ::)......be counting the days now :-/


Don't worry Mike, it will be back with you soon enough.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 October 2009, 13:50:55
The quality of the finish will be directly proportional to the number of parts he removes and inversely proportional to the amount of masking tape used!
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Post by: Elite Pete on 19 October 2009, 14:04:46
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Well thats it the cars gone in, they are taking it down to their Croydon paint shop to have it done, one of their best paint job men seemingly works there ::)......be counting the days now :-/
They will be using it for the chippy run and the young apprentice will be out in it Friday night with his mates ;D
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Post by: MikeDundee on 19 October 2009, 16:35:53
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Well thats it the cars gone in, they are taking it down to their Croydon paint shop to have it done, one of their best paint job men seemingly works there ::)......be counting the days now :-/
They will be using it for the chippy run and the young apprentice will be out in it Friday night with his mates ;D


Only if they remember to put petrol in the car, cos was almost empty when I droped it off, which reminds me forgot to check the mileage :-X
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Post by: Auto Addict on 21 October 2009, 07:53:35
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Well thats it the cars gone in, they are taking it down to their Croydon paint shop to have it done, one of their best paint job men seemingly works there ::)......be counting the days now :-/
They will be using it for the chippy run and the young apprentice will be out in it Friday night with his mates ;D


Only if they remember to put petrol in the car, cos was almost empty when I droped it off, which reminds me forgot to check the mileage :-X

Saw it in Birmingham last night :D
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Post by: dad1uk on 21 October 2009, 08:36:43
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Well thats it the cars gone in, they are taking it down to their Croydon paint shop to have it done, one of their best paint job men seemingly works there ::)......be counting the days now :-/
They will be using it for the chippy run and the young apprentice will be out in it Friday night with his mates ;D


Only if they remember to put petrol in the car, cos was almost empty when I droped it off, which reminds me forgot to check the mileage :-X

Saw it in Birmingham last night :D

I thought I recognised that car - load of teenagers trying to do do-nuts in it  :D




sorry Mike - only kidding!
Title: Re: The Car Re-Spray..............
Post by: MikeDundee on 31 October 2009, 08:01:08
Should have had the car back yesterday, when I called to check progress on Wednesday they advised I would'nt have it back til the 9th November :-X........finish sprying this week, refit next week, and polishing it apparantley ::)
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Post by: Auto Addict on 31 October 2009, 08:34:09
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Well thats it the cars gone in, they are taking it down to their Croydon paint shop to have it done, one of their best paint job men seemingly works there ::)......be counting the days now :-/
They will be using it for the chippy run and the young apprentice will be out in it Friday night with his mates ;D


Only if they remember to put petrol in the car, cos was almost empty when I droped it off, which reminds me forgot to check the mileage :-X

Saw it in Birmingham last night :D

It was in Stafford yesterday.
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Post by: MikeDundee on 31 October 2009, 08:35:57
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Well thats it the cars gone in, they are taking it down to their Croydon paint shop to have it done, one of their best paint job men seemingly works there ::)......be counting the days now :-/
They will be using it for the chippy run and the young apprentice will be out in it Friday night with his mates ;D


Only if they remember to put petrol in the car, cos was almost empty when I droped it off, which reminds me forgot to check the mileage :-X

Saw it in Birmingham last night :D

It was in Stafford yesterday.

Pretty certain i saw it in Croydon yesterday ::)
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Post by: Auto Addict on 31 October 2009, 08:37:45
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Well thats it the cars gone in, they are taking it down to their Croydon paint shop to have it done, one of their best paint job men seemingly works there ::)......be counting the days now :-/
They will be using it for the chippy run and the young apprentice will be out in it Friday night with his mates ;D


Only if they remember to put petrol in the car, cos was almost empty when I droped it off, which reminds me forgot to check the mileage :-X

Saw it in Birmingham last night :D

It was in Stafford yesterday.

Pretty certain i saw it in Croydon yesterday ::)

What time though?
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Post by: steverubberduck on 31 October 2009, 20:40:35
I saw it on the back of a clamping lorry this morning, on the main road out of Croydon  :y
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Post by: Pete Elite on 31 October 2009, 20:55:28
I'm affraid i saw it in Kent but it's now Pink so i think Loo-Knee must have contacted them on your behalf :D.
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 01 November 2009, 16:51:58
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Well thats it the cars gone in, they are taking it down to their Croydon paint shop to have it done, one of their best paint job men seemingly works there ::)......be counting the days now :-/
They will be using it for the chippy run and the young apprentice will be out in it Friday night with his mates ;D


Only if they remember to put petrol in the car, cos was almost empty when I droped it off, which reminds me forgot to check the mileage :-X

good idea ;D :y

I recommend checking the work done from time to time :y
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Post by: Dazzler on 01 November 2009, 20:45:11
Whilst your down checking it you can pop in for a cup of tea :y
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Post by: MikeDundee on 05 November 2009, 06:41:24
Need to PM me your address :y
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Post by: bob.dent on 06 November 2009, 11:26:47
Hmmmm, stange..........sure I saw it near Stansted Airport this morning being stopped by the police. Some shady looking Iraqi types being pulled out and made to put their hands in the air. :o
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 November 2009, 11:28:45
Are they re-spraying this car or using it as an ornament...as there taking thier time!
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 November 2009, 12:47:46
if a perfect paint is desired, depending on the temperature you must stop and wait some days after every 2-3 layers of coat..and if necessary sand the imperfections on the paint job.. 12-16 layers of paint and another 10-12 layers of lack will result with a  really impressive job if done properly .. But deffo very expensive.. and I dont count the days necessary to correct the surface and dismantling process..
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 06 November 2009, 15:27:01
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if a perfect paint is desired, depending on the temperature you must stop and wait some days after every 2-3 layers of coat..and if necessary sand the imperfections on the paint job.. 12-16 layers of paint and another 10-12 layers of lack will result with a  really impressive job if done properly .. But deffo very expensive.. and I dont count the days necessary to correct the surface and dismantling process..

Lol, this is just outside London, you would be lucky to get primer on it let alone more than one top coat  ;D
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 November 2009, 17:14:36
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if a perfect paint is desired, depending on the temperature you must stop and wait some days after every 2-3 layers of coat..and if necessary sand the imperfections on the paint job.. 12-16 layers of paint and another 10-12 layers of lack will result with a  really impressive job if done properly .. But deffo very expensive.. and I dont count the days necessary to correct the surface and dismantling process..

Lol, this is just outside London, you would be lucky to get primer on it let alone more than one top coat  ;D

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Post by: hotel21 on 06 November 2009, 17:44:59
My brother sprays cars for a living and does quite well at it.  Now forced to apply primer with a roller (not kidding....) and water soluable paint rather than by traditional methods.

End result is still good and dependant on the effort applied, but quantity of paint/layers does work best.

If Mr DD's car is in a commercial, fast flow paintshop, I bet it also got the roller and emulsion treatment!
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Post by: Elite Pete on 06 November 2009, 19:25:29
Its probably taken so long because the YTS has just been on a booze cruise ::)
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Post by: holtender on 06 November 2009, 22:56:48
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My brother sprays cars for a living and does quite well at it.  Now forced to apply primer with a roller (not kidding....) and water soluable paint rather than by traditional methods.

End result is still good and dependant on the effort applied, but quantity of paint/layers does work best.

If Mr DD's car is in a commercial, fast flow paintshop, I bet it also got the roller and emulsion treatment!


I once earned my living as a Panel Beater/ Paint Srayer and I find your post rather disturbing mate!

How the hell can you apply paint to a car with a roller?

I hope this is a wind up.
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Post by: hotel21 on 06 November 2009, 23:00:42
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My brother sprays cars for a living and does quite well at it.  Now forced to apply primer with a roller (not kidding....) and water soluable paint rather than by traditional methods.

End result is still good and dependant on the effort applied, but quantity of paint/layers does work best.

If Mr DD's car is in a commercial, fast flow paintshop, I bet it also got the roller and emulsion treatment!


I once earned my living as a Panel Beater/ Paint Srayer and I find your post rather disturbing mate!

How the hell can you apply paint to a car with a roller?

I hope this is a wind up.
100% not a wind up.  Its COSSH (or however its spelt) gone mad.  All paints etc are now water based.....
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Post by: holtender on 06 November 2009, 23:05:33
Fair do's mate, but I cannot see how you can roller paint onto a car with any chance of a decent finish,

I've been out of the Trade for 20 years, but this sounds like madness to me !!
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Post by: hotel21 on 06 November 2009, 23:08:08
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Fair do's mate, but I cannot see how you can roller paint onto a car with any chance of a decent finish,

I've been out of the Trade for 20 years, but this sounds like madness to me !!

To be fair, its the primer and high built before its taken back.  Top coat and clear is sprayed....
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Post by: MikeDundee on 07 November 2009, 06:37:24
Well get the car back on Monday afternoon, around 3-4 pm, got the keys for the garage just across the road, can't wait to get the car back and get shot off that beemer :y
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 November 2009, 10:39:31
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Fair do's mate, but I cannot see how you can roller paint onto a car with any chance of a decent finish,

I've been out of the Trade for 20 years, but this sounds like madness to me !!

Yep, base coats are roller applied.

This method is also used on the railway!
Title: Re: The Car Re-Spray..............
Post by: MikeDundee on 09 November 2009, 09:32:38
Well going down to Croydon this morning to pick the car up, can't wait :), and the beemer would not start yesterday so that got left at Bluewater car park, and copst me £60 quid for a cab back into London :-X
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Post by: Jimbob on 09 November 2009, 09:39:20
hope its as good as you expect  :y
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Post by: SP_3.2 on 09 November 2009, 09:39:30
Hope all goes well on the pick up and they have done a good job.
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Post by: Dazzler on 09 November 2009, 10:04:44
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Well going down to Croydon this morning to pick the car up, can't wait :), and the beemer would not start yesterday so that got left at Bluewater car park, and copst me £60 quid for a cab back into London :-X

They not dropping it back for then Mike???

Hope its to your liking. Fingers crossed for you matey.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 09 November 2009, 11:41:30
I heard its now in a rather 'gay' pink colour.
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 09 November 2009, 13:54:54
waiting for the piccies :y
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Post by: PhilRich on 09 November 2009, 17:33:02
Is it back where it belongs yet Mike? have they done you proud or what?? :-?
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Post by: waspy on 09 November 2009, 17:42:20
Yeh come on Mike, LK's suspenders are killing me.
What's it like, have they done a good job? Come on man :( Don't forget the pics :) :)
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Post by: MikeDundee on 10 November 2009, 05:51:45
They done an excellent job :y, pics to follow......
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Post by: MikeDundee on 10 November 2009, 19:42:10
Pics have been posted :y, see link below....

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1257881954
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Post by: Entwood on 10 November 2009, 19:47:07
Excellent  :y :y :y :y