Before and after bodyshop

[C2dweller]

Just a few after pictures:

If you fancy seeing the album theres a few more (all with crazy orientations[])
After body shop

As I said I'm very impressed with the paint job and the attention to detail when it came to removing the rust.

Thanks, Lee

 

[C2dweller]

Ok, so theres no 'before' pictures ... but you knew that []

 

[NormalNorm]

Looking very nice Lee! Keep up the good work.

Norm

 

[C2dweller]

Sorry if its getting a bit dull, but here are some more pictures which the bodyshop took of my poor car.

Car during bodyshop

Look out for the hole they found in the scuttle panel & the inner wing rust which nearly ruined my holiday []

This said, I like the bodyshop & the car even more now!

Here's a nice one ...

Cheers, Lee

 

[Steve Brookes]

Those 100 photos show that it certainly had a good going over. The only question I have is......how much did it cost? []

 

[C2dweller]

Amazingly not very much - just over 2k. I did start to panic when I came across threads mentioning 6-10k for windows out resprays.

I really think I've had a high quality job done as well. Its a shame there wasn't a picture of the wings before they went back on - they looked amazing.

To be fair the guy did it for a lower labour rate than normal becuase it was meant to be a background task - he also painted the boot for free becuase it 'was a shame not to'.

Cheers

 

[RSGulp]

I see they've still got the Iso Grifo at the back of the workshop. Must be a long term project.

How did they tackle the rust along the wing mountings?

The car looks good Lee, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.

 

[C2dweller]

WRT to rust - they use all manor of tools to dig it out (sand paper through to shot blast). They then apply a rust killing solution. I'm afraid I don't remember the chemical or brand, other than it turns black []. Then its etch primed and painted.

I'm trying to get the car ready for R13 show night on Tuesday 29th - anyone else planning to go?

 

[Steve Brookes]

Sounds like an amazing deal. I would have expected circa £5K for a glass out job. Make sure you keep it polished []

 

[C2dweller]

I'm stuck in the '80s as I still think £800 should suffice ... []

 

[C2dweller]

A brief update:
Whilst refitting the bumpers I came across some early signs of rust when on the inner of the rear wings. This is on the fold which goes between the arch and the rear light cluster. Bodyshop had done a nice job of doing the outside but hadn't done this.

You had to look pretty close, but you could just see the paint at the edge starting to lift. Attacked with a dremel and then used POR-15 (POR-15 is amazing stuff, but don't get it on your hands like I did - you have to wait to shed skin before it goes...)

Becuase the car looks good with its fresh paint, I've had the bumpers painted too. After seeing the rear before the stone chip was applied I've left it off. It looks too nice to spoil with a bit of matt black. I'll get the same done on the sills and front.

All this extra work sadly means the car won't be ready for tomorrow's show night []

 

[deutschland dobson]

Hi Lee,

A friend is looking to have his 911 painted.

Can I ask who did your work and where they are based?

The work and the price look spot-on!

Chris

 

[AlphaWhisky]

They then apply a rust killing solution. I'm afraid I don't remember the chemical or brand, other than it turns black [].

Phosphoric acid based. It reacts with the metal to prevent continued oxidation.

I'm a physicist by profession not a chemist, so I can't give a breakdown of the exact chemical reactions which take place.

 

[C2dweller]

Hi Chris - sorry, I might of missed your question.

Place is Kustom 101. Guy that owns the place is Jeff. Contact details

Unit 4202
Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury GL208PF
01684 295 9690

When I popped in Friday they were working on a DB9 while a Ferrari was drying off - nice viewing [] (the DB9 was in there to have its rust treated! a common problem apparently ... glad I went for my 20 year porker in the end [])

Hi Amanda - after looking through the pics it looks like its the Hammerite kurust which is apparently just a dilute phosphoric acid solution. I wasn't sure whether it could have been oxalic acid, which is another tried and tested chemical. After reading reviews, I went for a non-porous solution in the form of POR-15. This is reported to be more effective, but I guess time will tell.

Thanks, Lee

 

[AlphaWhisky]

after looking through the pics is looks like its the Hammerite kurust which is apparently just a dilute phosphoric acid solution. I wasn't sure whether it could have been oxalic acid, which is another tried and tested chemical. After reading reviews, I went for a non-porouse solution in the form of POR-15. This is reported to be more effective, but I guess time will tell.

Hi Lee,

Please keep us informed on how it lasts. I've already identified three tiny areas on my Targa which will need attention at some point. One I'll be able to handle myself, the other two will be bodyshop jobs.

Much safer not choosing oxalic acid, it's up there with the likes of hydrofluric acid - potentially fatal stuff!

Amanda

 

[deutschland dobson]

Many thanks Lee,

My friend picks up his car today, so i'll pass on the details to him

Chris