You can get a very good finish with rattle cans if you cut back and polish up after.....When its done show us pics and if it isn't perfect as you say, i'm sure you will be able to get it pretty good by cutting bac and buffing
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| Author: | Little sister [ Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Bonnet filling, lovely! |
Hi everyone, I have finally had the guts to tackle my Fiesta bonnet damage. When I bought it the previous owner had bashed all the front of the bonnet in, but then decided to push it out with a screwdriver or something from the inside!!!! As you can imagine it has had a very rippled effect. I have took the badge off, filled the whole and the ridge along the front to make a smoothed front bonnet (had no other choice than to buy a new bonnet). I have filled it a few times and primed it. Just need to check the last bits before spraying it. I have taken pictures at each stage and hope to have it completed soon so I can load the pictures to show you. It isn't perfect, but I think not too bad so far for a novice under a car port with a spray can, filler and some wet and dry! I will let you decide once I get the pictures on. |
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| Author: | A L 3 X [ Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
You can get a very good finish with rattle cans if you cut back and polish up after.....When its done show us pics and if it isn't perfect as you say, i'm sure you will be able to get it pretty good by cutting bac and buffing
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| Author: | Little sister [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
Thanks for the advice. I am having touble with the shine. The colours good, just very dull. When I asked my local shop they said you need a buffer with a rubber bit on! Not too helpful eh. I think it is just alot of patience and alot of cutting back and polishing, as you say. |
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| Author: | A L 3 X [ Fri Oct 10, 2008 4:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
I prosume you have lacquered it? |
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| Author: | Si_2000 [ Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
as said, petrol blue is a 2-stage paint so need a laquer to make it shine. |
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| Author: | Little sister [ Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
Hi, Yes, I have bought some laquer to put on it. I hope that is going to put the finishing touches to it. I have been taking my time rubbing down in between coats. I hope it works, I have spent bloody ages on it!! 
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| Author: | Little sister [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
Hi everyone, Well, I have finally made the time to show you all my bonnet filling. I haven't been able to complete it yet as I keep getting rained off or it's just sooooo cold. It's my first ever attempt so please be nice! Here is how bad the dints were before:  then I debadged and smoothed ready for body filling:  then I chucked in loads of filler! Lovely!   Then I sanded and re-filled, then sanded again:    Then I primed:  and finally put a few coats of paint and cut back in between:   I haven't been able to put the laquer on due to the weather so this is how she looks for now. What do you think, any recommendations? |
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| Author: | Jam [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
looks like a pretty good match. if you can get a space heater and somewhere under cover then laquer it and wet flat and polish it. otherwise wait till the warmer weather is here and do it then. Jam. |
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| Author: | TANGO [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
looks like you need to put a couple of more layers of paint on just above where the hole was, can see a slight arch where its been filled and sanded!!!! other than that its a good attempt 
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| Author: | A L 3 X [ Sun Nov 09, 2008 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
looking good What Stunning said would be good just to try get as thick paint as possible...as that area will be prone to stone chipsAs Jam said...if you can't get somewhere under cover with a heater....it would be best to wait till warmer weather as lacquer can go a bit funny in the cold Remember though, lacquer is often considered the hardest stage....so make sure you take your time and don't apply too thick layers....may be best keying back some of the lacquer above the area you have painted...then it will blend better if you go a bit above the paint layer Good luck 
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| Author: | Little sister [ Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
Hi, Thank you so much for your advice. I will let you know how I get on. |
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| Author: | TANGO [ Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
actually looking at them again, did you primer it first as it looks like just blue paint straight onto the filler!!!!
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| Author: | happypaul [ Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
Picture showed the priming stage to be blue, unless thats an error on the pictures? High build primer is god after fillering
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| Author: | Little sister [ Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
Hi everyone, I used Hammerite Blue primer as I thought it would be easier to then but the blue paint on. I have done a few little areas around the car already with white primer and it took forever to cover it. It's blooming freezing so I think I will wait to the better weather. I missed Fiesta in the Park this year and really want to go in 2009. Is there a stand for us? Thanks |
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| Author: | happypaul [ Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bonnet filling, lovely! |
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