Esmerelda

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Countryboy wrote:Very interesting Neil

Any more progress with it ?
The thread has a big pause .. March 2013 to August 2016 ...
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gazza82 wrote:
Countryboy wrote:Very interesting Neil

Any more progress with it ?
The thread has a big pause .. March 2013 to August 2016 ...
and still has in Feb 2017 :whistle:
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Neil Evans last visited this website on Thu Nov 23, 2017 .

I hope he is well ..........
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He is ... just doesn't frequent the forum now.

I would imagine given his workload Esmerelda is still in the same state ... :-(
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gazza82 wrote:He is ... just doesn't frequent the forum now.
He's back... :whistle:

The present state of play with 'Esmerelda' is, she's a completely stripped out bodyshell, currently away at the shot blasters... Watch this space... :thumbs:
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Neil Evans wrote:
gazza82 wrote:He is ... just doesn't frequent the forum now.
He's back... :whistle:

About time too!!! Your knowledge and wit have been sorely missed by many ...

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Seconded! :wave:
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Thirded :wave:
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:iagree: too
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Neil Evans wrote:
gazza82 wrote:He is ... just doesn't frequent the forum now.
He's back... :whistle:

The present state of play with 'Esmerelda' is, she's a completely stripped out bodyshell, currently away at the shot blasters... Watch this space... :thumbs:
When she comes back,........



will there be anything left...?

:oops:
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I am interested in your views on shot blasting Neil

What media do they use, does it do any damage and do they apply primer immediately afterwards?

I am thinking about the next two Austin’s :whistle:
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Countryboy wrote:I am interested in your views on shot blasting Neil

What media do they use, does it do any damage and do they apply primer immediately afterwards?

I am thinking about the next two Austin’s :whistle:
Many years ago I saw a Mk 2 Cortina bodyshell that had been damaged beyond repair by a shot blaster, so it's imperative that you use someone who has experience of blasting car bodies. Copper slag is the main media of choice of the guy I use... He's very experienced and well aware of the damage that shot blasting can do to car body panels and will only use 'worn out' media and much lower pressure than for his regular work on plant, machinery and lorry trailers. They also have a paint shop and will apply a two pack self etching epoxy primer for me. Once the repairs are complete I will return the shell to them for light blasting of the repaired areas and more epoxy primer...
earthhist wrote:
When she comes back,........



will there be anything left...?

:oops:
Hopefully the blasting will give me some clues as to where to start... :whistle:
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Thanks Neil
I take it that these are local to you and not me ?
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A couple of miles as the crow flies, but 15 miles by road... :whistle:
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Well it might well be worth the trip if they are that good

Especially for you as you are bound to get some cake out of it!
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