KugaWestie Posted January 25, 2020 Author Posted January 25, 2020 Whilst waiting for filler to dry, I fitted the boot seal
KugaWestie Posted January 25, 2020 Author Posted January 25, 2020 Before removing the bonnet to allow me to sand the filled section at the front of the bonnet, I decided to cut out the front of the bonnet scoop. I need to fill the cut out gap between the inner and outer skins next
KugaWestie Posted January 25, 2020 Author Posted January 25, 2020 Whilst in the cutting mood, I had a go at one of the side vents using a diamond wheel in the Dremel. The cut out needs sanding and tidying but I am pleased with how it came out
KugaWestie Posted January 26, 2020 Author Posted January 26, 2020 Some more filler applied to the bonnet scoop cut out tonight. More to be done but the gaps are now filled totally. Sanding and shaping next!
KugaWestie Posted February 3, 2020 Author Posted February 3, 2020 I have been steadily plugging away at the bonnet. Scoop cut out filling completed Etch primer High build primer It still needs sanding but I am going to leave it at it is for now
corsechris Posted February 3, 2020 Posted February 3, 2020 I'm so glad I only have 4 wheel arches and a nose cone to do on mine!!
KugaWestie Posted February 7, 2020 Author Posted February 7, 2020 The bonnet is close enough for now, so onto the bonnet aperture. Sanded at 80 grit and then some filler applied where needed
KugaWestie Posted February 10, 2020 Author Posted February 10, 2020 Bonnet aperture has had two coats of etch primer this evening
XTR2Turbo Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 Out if interest why etch primer on fibreglass? Does it still etch?
KugaWestie Posted February 11, 2020 Author Posted February 11, 2020 8 hours ago, XTR2Turbo said: Out if interest why etch primer on fibreglass? Does it still etch? As much as I would like to do the prep work by spraying, I simply do not have the set up, equipment, PPE, oven, dust free environment etc to be able to do this. So I spoke to UPol technical department and I am using the products they recommended for hand application UPol Acid #8 Etch Primer followed by UPol P88 High Build Nitrocellulose primer thinned 1:1 So I am following their advice
XTR2Turbo Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 Thanks. Just I always assumed etch primer some how reacted with metal to key. Just didn’t know it would work with plastic too
KugaWestie Posted February 15, 2020 Author Posted February 15, 2020 Bonnet topside got etch primed and then high build primed this morning Once this had dried I decided to tackle the bonnet latches/locks. I just need to order some fixing bolts for them and that will be another job complete.
Nic Chase (NICO) - Shropshire & Mid-Wales AO Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 Silk purse, sows ear? Keep up the good work Gary.
TAFKARM Posted February 16, 2020 Posted February 16, 2020 Nice work Gary - are those bonnet latches IVA friendly?
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