miglia france

[mas123mas]

Where did you get your "bonnet pins and pop up springs" from.

Mike

[rattler]

hi mas made them old h/b springs rubbers of a walking stik 8mm threded my car is abit loud mit need another silencer or one of those things you stik up the pipe time will tell had to have a driv today 20 degres again today rattler

[rattler]

hi mike I have p/m you dave

[rattler]

hi all its the bressuire grand prix w/e 28 june if anyone want enter or come to france for the w/e I have two spare beds and a lawn /tents/you more than welcome. at the moment at my house its 1 sammio/1miglia/1standerd 10/I can send entry forms its 60 euros 6 races 2 sat/4 sun/and sun lunch all you need is c/hat/pair of gloves/insur/standard driv/lic/ my wife is going to u/k so boys w/e its realy good fun have a look on u/tube rattler

[mikmiglia]

Hi Dave hope all is well. Your decals will be wth me on Friday , also your alloy stalks too.. Are your arm s falling off yet

[rattler]

hi mike yes my arms painfull every time I think I have finished the frenchy primes/fills it again and says rub it down /completely over the top /but worth it in the end.paint arrived today I love the color. ta for the bits see you in two weeks davexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx will tou have a spyder for me to see

[rattler]

hi mike just a silly question can you put to much primer on a car dave

[mikmiglia]

Hi Dave it will be worth it mate.
As for the Primer as long as its etched on the body, you can put on as much as you like

You never use etch primer on GRp as it destroys the gel coat. Are you using High build primer on her ?

[rattler]

hi mikeyes h/b primmer it looks spot on top coat tomorrow then aweeks holiday down south

[mikmiglia]

Good man, get some pics up

[Psycho pops]

Originally Posted by mikmiglia

Hi Dave it will be worth it mate.
As for the Primer as long as its etched on the body, you can put on as much as you like

You never use etch primer on GRp as it destroys the gel coat. Are you using High build primer on her ?

Now Im confused, thought there was issues with paint bonding if you didnt use etch primer, so its basic high build then on with the top coat, if etch destroys the gel coat will it blister underneath if applied first?

[Scottie22]

Hey guys, I need to come into this area,as I have already used etch primer in small patches on my gel coated body.
I used it all around the boot area, and half of the bonnet is coated with it.
I did not know it was detrimental to gel coat, and what I have applied, looks solid, no blisters no cracking crumbling or anything, in fact it looks perfect.

So, the big question is: How does etch primer not work with GRP?

[Mister Towed]

I know Mike knows what he's talking about where spraying is concerned, but I contacted my paint manufacturer (Jawel) for advice before painting mine. They said I needed to degrease and key the surface first, then apply a couple of coats of etch primer before using the high build and top coats. They said their high build wouldn't stick to the 'glass without the etch primer first.

I sprayed it about ten months ago and it's still fine.

[Scottie22]

Just done some internet research, and Upol who make etch primer, recommend it for GRP, so it looks like they agree with Jawel, so perhaps it is okay?

[mikmiglia]

Hi guys, it will probably be ok , but i was advised by Standox that sometimes can
make future problems . Its a gamble men. As a rule you always acid etch primer on steel. prior any spraying . Just don't use acid etch primer on grp. A two pack
1.1 grey primer will be fine , you only need a mist coat not solid prime.

My advise with getting your car nice and smooth after all the filler work is done.

A product called re face, you will need a big nozzle 2.3 or bigger. You can spray it on very heavy , it will level and fill in any pin holes and make it a consistent finish.

What this is , is a spray filler. it takes 20 minuets to dry and you only block it dry as due to being very porous and will hold moisture. Any way once this has been dry blocked and a nice finish we then repeat using a High build 4.1 primmer . this then can be wet blocked/.Hope this helps.

[rattler]

that's the stuff my f/man used but ihad to dry sand it he would not let me use any water no top coat today tomorrow /need a lot of patience in france/ dave

[mikmiglia]

You got it mate, it will be very special once finished Dave

[rattler]

thank you I hope it does the miglia brand justice it is certainly different no pics till it is finnished

[rattler]

hi all car now in top coat /I know its my car but it looks bl////y gorgeous/ rattler

[mikmiglia]

Realy pleased for you Dave, your love driving her soon. I recone your upgrade your engine next.