Cliff\'s 1st Gen Purchase - Goldie

[CHC (RIP)]

And then followed by the pretreatment to etch prime the rusty bits ....

[Steve-A]

Looking good Cliff

I think we could both do with a bit of slightly warmer weather, which would make getting through the painting stage much quicker and easier!

[CHC (RIP)]

.... and then the primer coating to seal the surfaces

[CHC (RIP)]

Looking good Cliff
 
I think we could both do with a bit of slightly warmer weather, which would make getting through the painting stage much quicker and easier!

To be honest, the weather isn\'t troubling me as I\'m working in the garage (although fairly cramped for a big fella) as my carport roof decided to lift off in the recent bad weather.
Whilst pressure at work current taking up my time , I do intend to re-roof the carport soon so when all rear suspension is back in place, I\'ll be able to push Goldie out at night & weekends to play.
But yeah - like yourself mate, would love to be spending more time doing the body - July is fast approaching and that is my target.
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Tell you what I did find, I too am using the POR 15 (absolutely fantastic product but a real b*****d to get off the skin) and after using it the 1st time, I sealed the tin (as one does).  I went back to it on Sunday (to prime the axle) and noticed that the small amount of paint drips left on the lid had spumed up and dried completely around the lid to the tin (this in itself not a problem and expected).  However, it must have taken me at least 20 minutes to remove the dried paint from around the lid so that I could remove it and access the paint.  If this is what it does to the lid and clean surfaces, just imagine how good it is going to be treating the rusty bits - brilliant stuff I say.

Ian, don\'t know where you found this product but mighty glad you did - top man.
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[Steve-A]

Cling film between the tin and lid seems to help a lot I\'ve found. Likewise I\'m glad Ian pointed me in it\'s direction!

Being outside I\'ve had to be more careful of the damp, I did notice some of the bubbling in the POR on one of my coats to the suspension links after I painted as the sun went down, so I had to sand that off. Now its march we\'ll hopefully have a few more days where we reach double figures temperatures, which should help lots

[CHC (RIP)]

Cling film between the tin and lid seems to help a lot I\'ve found. Likewise I\'m glad Ian pointed me in it\'s direction!
 
Being outside I\'ve had to be more careful of the damp, I did notice some of the bubbling in the POR on one of my coats to the suspension links after I painted as the sun went down, so I had to sand that off. Now its march we\'ll hopefully have a few more days where we reach double figures temperatures, which should help lots

Now there\'s a good shout - cling film! I\'ll try that next time.
 
Yeah, be really good to have a bit of warmth to work in. I just hope spring is very similar to last year when I was working on JAZ, I was able to work every night and weekend between the garage and carport - lets keep fingers crossed.
If weather doesn\'t improve much, you might have to re-consider erecting the Gazebo again mate ? It did a fantastic job for you for most of Oct - Jan.

[CHC (RIP)]

Well I bought the \'Elford\' alloys of Ian last week (due to collect this Saturday) and will probably fit these to Goldie.  Maybe not the genuine rims for the Series 2 but at least they are still for the RX7 - think they will look good myself

[Steve-A]

Gazebo is well dead mate, would have to be buy a new one! I\'ll manage

Oooh Elford alloys could look good. Any thoughts on colours to go with goldie? Gold centers with polished lips could look pretty sweet!

[Ian65]

cling film is a good call...
I always pour out the POR15 that I\'m using into another container and then reseal the tin making sure I meticulously clean the rim of the can before I refit the lid.
I use the metal ready to etch the surface, thoroughly wash off all the acid and then dry the surface with a heat gun before I paint.
It is good stuff though.

[Ian65]

Oooh Elford alloys could look good. Any thoughts on colours to go with goldie? Gold centers with polished lips could look pretty sweet!

yeah man!



polish those rims!!

[johnnyboy]

Well I bought the \'Elford\' alloys of Ian last week (due to collect this Saturday) and will probably fit these to Goldie. Maybe not the genuine rims for the Series 2 but at least they are still for the RX7 - think they will look good myself

13" Pepperpots forever!
 
However you are about to find that the tyres available for 13" rims are pretty restricted. No Toyo T1R\'s of Michelin Alpin\'s for instance (much to my annoyance).
 
There are a variety of cheap round black things made by companies I have never heard of, but when it comes to good stuff the only players seem to be Yokohama track day tyres (brilliant but not supposed to be used below 3 degrees centigrade....) and some Vredestien "Classics" (good reports but horribly expensive).
 
I could do with some new tyres so I will be interested in anything you find out...
 
John

[johnnyboy]

Well I bought the \'Elford\' alloys of Ian last week (due to collect this Saturday) and will probably fit these to Goldie. Maybe not the genuine rims for the Series 2 but at least they are still for the RX7 - think they will look good myself

Are you going for an Elford rear spoiler to go with the wheels? I know I am biased but I think the Elford rear spoiler is the best aftermarket accessory an FB can have...
 
John

[johnnyboy]

yeah man!
 

 
polish those rims!!

 
Yeah maaan!
 
Beatiful car, beautiful rims......
 
I think Elfords normally had body colour centres and polished rims, so some gold centres are mandated!
 
I remember having shiny rims like the ones in the picture - about 15 years ago....
To do it (they were in a bad state...) I got the tyres taken off, jacked up the back of the car and bolted on a rim. Then started it up and put it in gear.... lo and behold, a custom lathe! went through various grades of emery and wet and dry through wire wool to crocus paper to wax. Worked a treat. Unfortunately they could do with doing again.....
 
Ian: how should I do it this time?
 
John

[Ian65]

Yeah maaan!
 
Beatiful car, beautiful rims......
 
I think Elfords normally had body colour centres and polished rims, so some gold centres are mandated!
 
I remember having shiny rims like the ones in the picture - about 15 years ago....
To do it (they were in a bad state...) I got the tyres taken off, jacked up the back of the car and bolted on a rim. Then started it up and put it in gear.... lo and behold, a custom lathe! went through various grades of emery and wet and dry through wire wool to crocus paper to wax. Worked a treat. Unfortunately they could do with doing again.....
 
Ian: how should I do it this time?
 
John

the same way I reckon John!

[CHC (RIP)]

Gazebo is well dead mate, would have to be buy a new one! I\'ll manage
 
Oooh Elford alloys could look good. Any thoughts on colours to go with goldie? Gold centers with polished lips could look pretty sweet!

Very much my thoughts too