Am not a experienced person in bodywork, but i dont mind giving things a try after all it is the only way to learn.

Have spent hours filling and blending side skirts in, but when painted i look at it and just say 'ERRM NOOO' its still not how i would like it to be. Doesnt look bad, but no.

 

Dont want to put car in a bodyshop as that would defeat the whole purpose of what im doing.

But would like some help (not to do the work) but more to just in situ and give advise on where it goes wrong.

So am thinking more like a little get together hands on type day( also stripping everything out of engine bay) and with a bbq for dinner and a laugh to maybe get the bodywork upto scratch for painting.

 

So if anyone good with this sort of thing thinks this is a good idea let me know.

Maybe something that could be done all over by local members and would be a good way to get to know people in the area in the club.

A whole day n not 1 reply. Ooh how good it is to not be popular.

OK, having read the first post twice. what do you need help with lol

 

You have told us what is wrong and why, but as you said you just want someone to sit and watch, then go on to say about your engine bay.

 

So do you want someone or a group of people to come help sort your zed out and make it a fun day, or do you want people to come sit and watch you do all the work and cook the bbq :lol:

ha ha

if it help bud you really need to fill rub down four or five times with primer and when your rubing down use lesser grit paper each time..well if its the paint bit thats not turning out right

at the end of the day mate, it's well worth just saving up and paying a pro to do it. There's a reason it's not looking how you want it, you haven't mustered the skills and you don't have the equipment. If you're specifically taking the 'diy' approach, that's what you're going to have to be content with unless you have years to practice.

Keep at it pal, a second opinion from someone in the know-how is always handy, but as I always say, you have to cock something up before you know how to do it right! :)

Hi dave you've said its no good once painted so what is wrong is it the paint or the prep work? i live near lincoln so not to far from you and i own my own body shop but if you want some help give me a shout and ill try and sort a day out and come over to give you a hand or some advice at least lol.

 

Cheers paul

Thanks for the words, was just getting very p1$$3d off with it last last.

The main point of this thread wasnt to ask anyone to just come and do it for me, but more of a friendly way of having a good little meet whilst doing something we all enjoy (working on zeds).

Thanks for the words, was just getting very p1$$3d off with it last last.

The main point of this thread wasnt to ask anyone to just come and do it for me, but more of a friendly way of having a good little meet whilst doing something we all enjoy (working on zeds).

 

now that sounds a bit better :)

Hi dave you've said its no good once painted so what is wrong is it the paint or the prep work? i live near lincoln so not to far from you and i own my own body shop but if you want some help give me a shout and ill try and sort a day out and come over to give you a hand or some advice at least lol.

 

Cheers paul

 

Thanks, that would be very gratefull if you dont mind.

the paint seems to be ok, but the prep for it just doesnt quite go as planned,lol.

Some help would be great if you have the time to ,guide me on where i am going wrong.

Thanks

Dave

Put up some pics of what your having issues with, will be easier to see whats happened.

Put up some pics of what your having issues with, will be easier to see whats happened.

 

will put some on when i get on computer. Have taken a couple of pics but they dont show it quite as bad as it looks in reality. When sun is on car it shows quite badly.

have got a little more done but needs fettling,lol

 

 

 

As you can see ive got most of the blending "almost there" ,but would appreciate abit of onsite assistance in getting it that bit better so it looks right.

 

 

 

cheers

 

dave

Am bit gutted that the bumper i bought is about 5-7mm to short in width so the wing on drivers side hangs over end of it :-(

Thanks, that would be very gratefull if you dont mind.

the paint seems to be ok, but the prep for it just doesnt quite go as planned,lol.

Some help would be great if you have the time to ,guide me on where i am going wrong.

Thanks

Dave

 

Hi dave ill try and sort a day for this weekend but iv got work coming out of my ears at the mo lol but ill know better more towards the weekend.

 

cheers paul

Hi dave ill try and sort a day for this weekend but iv got work coming out of my ears at the mo lol but ill know better more towards the weekend.

 

cheers paul

 

Ok, thankyou.

my number is 07506799816. Just give me a bell whenever your available and i'll make sure im home.

Hoping for a good sunny weekend, get more done :-).

Thankyou to mikey bean for lending a hand with the deleting in the engine bay.

And thankyou again to superstar mikey for today. Rear of skirt is finished now. Just got to try n make other side match now.

The fun continues.

Haha, but yours works,lol

it takes the micky really as i have done a better job on your car than my own:rofl:

 

you can still do a bit more before its to late :wink:

it takes the micky really as i have done a better job on your car than my own:rofl:

 

lol. nope im happy with it.

 

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lazy arse :tt2:

its not the parts. its the fitter i seen your work :tt2:

yeah good arnt they :tt2:

 

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