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Paul Bearman · 10-10-04, 07:34 PM

Fair comments Simon.
I suppose I should have been more specific. Basically, I need to keep costs down as my budget has now sunk through the floor &, fair play to the missus, "things" do need to be done around the house.
I know paint finish is all important & I will employ a professional to do this but I would like to prep the body as far as is practical. After all, the bulk of the cost in painting is in the prep work.
What I would like to know is:

Should I use a solvent such as Acetone to remove the wax from the fibreglass or just soapy water?

Is it ok to use PP50 to fill large areas such as depressions in the door tops?

I'm reasonably happy with the shut lines but if I decide to build up an edge should I use just a resin or fibreglass sheet as well?

Finally, is there a specific make of Filler Primer I should use, i.e are all makes compatable with fibreglass?

Any help greatly appreciated.

10-10-04, 07:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Bearman Paul Bearman 4 Tenths Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: UK, Kent GT40: Ex GTD40 owner, Posts: 452 Rep Power: 12	Re: Painting my \'40 Fair comments Simon. I suppose I should have been more specific. Basically, I need to keep costs down as my budget has now sunk through the floor &, fair play to the missus, "things" do need to be done around the house. I know paint finish is all important & I will employ a professional to do this but I would like to prep the body as far as is practical. After all, the bulk of the cost in painting is in the prep work. What I would like to know is: Should I use a solvent such as Acetone to remove the wax from the fibreglass or just soapy water? Is it ok to use PP50 to fill large areas such as depressions in the door tops? I'm reasonably happy with the shut lines but if I decide to build up an edge should I use just a resin or fibreglass sheet as well? Finally, is there a specific make of Filler Primer I should use, i.e are all makes compatable with fibreglass? Any help greatly appreciated.