'66 Sunbeam Minx Project - F20C/6sp/4-link/Discs...

[watahyahknow]

Originally Posted by Kristian j

Just one little thing, water and bare metal does not mix. As soon as the rinsing water has dried the iron oxide is there. Or have I missed something?

youre right they do rince it with some stuff dunno if its a rustpreventer , should work ok on aloys
they often blast seacontainers and ships that way too they prolly use that white stuff that reacts with rust and turns black before painting those
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lodAfnIbVqM

[Frizzle Fry]

All the weatherstripping has be out for a while now. I didn't have any issues with removal.

[Frizzle Fry]

Blastification continues... Getting cleaner!
Hood-
Inside:


Out:


Trunk Lid:


Shell:

[76C10Stepside]

Nice! Good looking body shell, quality product.

[mcbassin]

Very nice!

[dhaymaker]

This is some very nice blasting work. Normally, I worry about what will be exposed as a result of the blasting. But, in your case, it just shows the quality of the work already put into this project car!

[Low Elco]

Looks nice! Let the epoxy fly!

[Kristian j]

Here you can see the quality of a little British car from Rootes Car Company. Unfortunately efter 1964 it was a quality decrease and after the Chrysler take-over it went from bad to worse.
So Frizz, enjoy one of the last of the reasonable good British family cars.

[Frizzle Fry]

Leaning toward SPI epoxy primer for this bad dog. Anyone have experience with it? I see nothing but rave reviews for SPI.

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Leaning toward SPI epoxy primer for this bad dog. Anyone have experience with it? I see nothing but rave reviews for SPI.

I'm looking into SPI as well for our projects. As you said, nothing but great reviews. Seems to be a quality product. Price is also appealing after using PPG for the last two builds.

[El Campo]

I used it on my 72 frame but I am not proficient enough in ANY paint product to say if it was worth a crap or not. Laid on very nice even out of a cheap gun and sanded with 600 (the runs I had they suggested I sand out with that) extremely easily. I can tell you that their customer service is second to none (not even to Amazon) and they always answered all my newbie questions with respect and patience. There are pics on my thread if you feel like looking but as I said I am a novice at best.

[Low Elco]

Everything I've heard has been highly positive. Look up the Silver Dollar thread in 67-72 projects.
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[Frizzle Fry]

Awesome guys, thanks. I'll check out those threads. Been reading about using SPI epoxy and filler only; no build primer. Guess it is sandable enough. Sounds like a solid foundation!
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[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Awesome guys, thanks. I'll check out those threads. Been reading about using SPI epoxy and filler only; no build primer. Guess it is sandable enough. Sounds like a solid foundation!
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I haven't used any of the SPI product but it looks like they have some good pricing. I have been using Matrix Systems LINK. It lays extremely good. It's quite a bit more expensive with the reducer and catalyst though. I prefer the gray but the white works good too. I'm interested to see how the SPI performs.

Have you decided to take on the task of bodywork and paint yourself? Or are you just prepping it for the paint shop? Also, you don't need high build primer with this SPI epoxy product? Interesting.

[Frizzle Fry]

I asked the blaster/painter (it's a bodyshop with a blast booth) to call SPI and talk to them about their epoxy. At this point I'm undecided on who will shoot the color. I am planning to take delivery of it after blasting and epoxy. I'll do what I can with the bodywork including final primer and then assess my options. Who knows, I may end up shooting some or all of the color.

Do a little googling on SPI epoxy and you'll find guys out there using it without any 2k. Worth a try if the sheetmetal is straight enough. If I end up needing some build primer then I'll use it.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Do a little googling on SPI epoxy and you'll find guys out there using it without any 2k. Worth a try if the sheetmetal is straight enough. If I end up needing some build primer then I'll use it.

Okay, that make sense if your body is arrow straight. I know on our old trucks they aren't very straight even with no filler and no body work. I have a product called Z-chrome LINK that primes, fills and seals in one. I am still laying epoxy under it anyway, because I just found out about it recently. Suppose to be very good for filling imperfections. In some cases filler isn't even needed. I am no expert but I'm guessing you will need some kind of high build to block out the highs and lows.

But if you're not looking for show quality you'll probably be fine without it. BTW, I know you have the skills to finish painting just from how you finish your metal work. The painting is the reward for all the hard work getting to that point.
Looking forward to next pictures.

[Frizzle Fry]

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[Frizzle Fry]

Still at the blaster's. He's juggling several projects requiring him to switch out his media from "virgin plastic" to a 10% abrasive blend and back. The car is back in the booth for a few last surface rust spots to be dealt with using the 10% abrasive.

After that it gets sanded with 180grit everywhere epoxy will go.

Here's that last pics a took about a week ago:

[NONHOG]

Something about a car in this stage is just really cool.

[El Campo]

It may not be an issue as you blasted it but Barry (at SPI) recommends to scuff everything with 80 grit prior to their epoxy. He even recommends it for items that were blasted with straight sand. I am not an expert and am not trying to tell you what to do at any point, only passing on what I read and talked to them about. Car is looking great!

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Something about a car in this stage is just really cool.

I know man

Originally Posted by El Campo

It may not be an issue as you blasted it but Barry (at SPI) recommends to scuff everything with 80 grit prior to their epoxy. He even recommends it for items that were blasted with straight sand. I am not an expert and am not trying to tell you what to do at any point, only passing on what I read and talked to them about. Car is looking great!

You're right El Campo. I didn't want to convolute the details, but we are doing some testing of SPI vs PPG vs Valspar. If we go with SPI (as I expect we will) it will most likely be with the 80 prep.

[theastronaut]

Anxiously awaiting the epoxy test results!
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[El Campo]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

Anxiously awaiting the epoxy test results!
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Agreed!!!
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[Frizzle Fry]

Should have some preliminary results this week.

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Mike I've been following your threads and your work is pure automotive artistry! Eloquently perfected! Kudos...