A40 Farina Countryman restoration

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thanks both, yes it is getting there but it's still a long way off
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Its looking a lot better now Nick.
Just 2 questions
What sort of equipment are you using for spraying as there does not seem to be a lot of over spray ?
And are you not going to clean the garage floor in case you get dust particles into your finished paintwork ?
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jeff wrote:Its looking a lot better now Nick.
Just 2 questions
What sort of equipment are you using for spraying as there does not seem to be a lot of over spray ?
And are you not going to clean the garage floor in case you get dust particles into your finished paintwork ?
thanks Jeff,
the equipment i am using is a Draper 25 litre tank compressor, i'm using a Sealey S755 primer gun (nice gun) & a Devilbiss JGA suction gun for colour & final finish, i've also got a 'detail' gun/ 'mini' gun for small areas that might just need touching in.

Yes the car will be moved into a better area to paint & the floors will be swept :lol:
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i've been stripping the engine bay out today just the suspension to get off so as i can tidy up the bay & paint it :D

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Good work, make sure you don't leave that spanner sitting there because it's begging to get knocked off under the car :roll: :wink:
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Nice one Nick keep up the good work

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Richard wrote:Good work, make sure you don't leave that spanner sitting there because it's begging to get knocked off under the car :roll: :wink:
oh i won't :)
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John wrote:Nice one Nick keep up the good work

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thanks John, i'm doing everything on it, well at least when it's done it will last for years,i will be selling it on once it is done
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Nick, at least try and get some use out of it before you sell it, it's a shame after all your hard efforts just to sell it straight away.
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TILDAS PILOT wrote:Nick, at least try and get some use out of it before you sell it, it's a shame after all your hard efforts just to sell it straight away.
i've got my other two restored ones for that :wink: well the pleasure will be seeing it go to a loving home again, the last one i did & sold about 2 years ago went to Scotland & the guy who bought it is so pleased with it & he is now a club member for his second year as i pay for the first 12 months membership to the club to a new owner
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Excellent idea, restore a car to help drum up membership and encourage new enthusiasts, I hope that catches on. :wink: :D

Just out of curiousity, how many members of the A40 club have got larger restorations on the go :?:
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TILDAS PILOT wrote:Excellent idea, restore a car to help drum up membership and encourage new enthusiasts, I hope that catches on. :wink: :D

Just out of curiousity, how many members of the A40 club have got larger restorations on the go :?:
yes i thought of it when i restored the last one & it helps to keep the club going, there are only a couple other than myself who are doing larger restorations, one is Eddy & the other is a guy who is rebuilding 'Doc' Shepherds A40 which has come to light recently
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Nick, this is a fine thing. Kudos to you.
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A40FARINAGURU wrote: i'm doing everything on it, well at least when it's done it will last for years,i will be selling it on once it is done
Is this viable (will you get your money back) or are you doing it for purely philanthropic purposes.... :wink:
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A40FARINAGURU wrote:..... well the pleasure will be seeing it go to a loving home again,
Ah, yes..... Read the whole thread Neil before posting..... :roll:
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