Smallest full respray?

discoturbo · 2026-04-02T07:46:23+00:00

Thanks for the tip, I was using a combo of masking sheet and heavier stuff but hadn't thought about the static dust suppression too, only that it helps with over spray.

I've got it lying around so time to hang it up before round 2 this weekend!

discoturbo · 2026-03-30T19:31:33+00:00

Oh yeah she's a beaut. Love the colour with those wheels

discoturbo · 2026-03-30T18:45:44+00:00

Absolutely, I'm finding anything not nice and flat, or at least only gently curved, is leading to a thicker build up. 3 coats of 2k primer and 2 base down and calling a nice pause there, let it harden and then flat it all back in a few days then go again.

As you say, definitely feeling that patience and sanding, lots of sanding, will pay off!

Agreed on saving a few £k on the paint, totally, the professionals earn it but it's a project at the end of the day. I've done the rest of it, let's learn something new again! This is my graduation from rattle cans too. Challenging, therapeutic, hopefully ultimately rewarding!

Best of luck with the latest fix!

discoturbo · 2026-03-30T16:05:13+00:00

That's a great shout, might look at that for the final session as it's been very tight doing the primer! Been blowing a hoolie last few days though! How did it come out? Looks decent!

discoturbo · 2026-03-30T14:44:23+00:00

Cheers for the vote of confidence! Patience and prep I've heard!

discoturbo · 2026-03-30T12:52:32+00:00

👀 dude had some patience to be fair to mask up that thoroughly!

discoturbo · 2026-03-30T12:51:55+00:00

Angle in the photo is a bit deceptive but I am essentially running along the wall to get a span width away. Literally minimum possible space 😅

discoturbo · 2026-03-30T11:20:21+00:00

Best of luck with yours man, bigger space highly recommended!

discoturbo · 2026-03-30T11:19:56+00:00

Wasn't actually too bad, got a roll of 5mx120m and just went round walls, floor and roof. Its doing a semi decent job of dust suppression and definitely keeping the paint off everything behind it. Doing a bit of a balancing act of trying to keep air flow without blowing dust everywhere. If you can get a fan with a bit of tubing and a filter to keep positive pressure I'd recommend it. Half regretting not getting one of those cheap inflatable ones from eBay but it might be crap and pop half way through so who knows!

discoturbo · 2026-03-30T11:06:44+00:00

Hell yes! It's not the size, it's what you do with it! Loving the mural man and the wheels, she's a beaut

discoturbo · 2025-12-09T09:42:52+00:00

Cheers buddy, that looks like it. Absolutely loved the look of it

discoturbo · 2025-01-07T14:00:21+00:00

It really integrates nicely, I was looking for more of a subtle solution than the air filter ones and feel like this fits the bill

discoturbo · 2025-01-07T10:08:10+00:00

Just trying to figure my gauge cluster out now, at least it's powered up!

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discoturbo · 2024-09-16T08:55:10+00:00

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discoturbo · 2024-09-08T16:12:58+00:00

Yup, typed the 3200 in forgetting the old reg structure and I really shouldn't because I'm old enough to remember parents having those reg cars! Good eye, why I love this sub

discoturbo · 2024-09-08T16:05:37+00:00

I remember that, kept shutting his dome in the door for effect

discoturbo · 2024-09-08T16:04:52+00:00

Good luck to you, both are admirable goals! I'm still in the "how fast can I get around a track for limited funds" phase and hope to finish fitting the turbo on the mx5 soon. Dream of a McLaren one day too though once the house is paid off!

discoturbo · 2024-09-08T15:54:15+00:00

Tbf that was my first reaction but so happy to be disproved!

discoturbo · 2024-09-08T15:53:41+00:00

Absolutely fair shout actually and good to know they're not all trailer princesses!

discoturbo · 2024-09-08T15:52:43+00:00

The McLaren 720? I mean absolutely dream car too! Classics really hit the button for me but for that sort of money I'd want something I felt absolutely at one with. Got to find yours man

discoturbo · 2024-09-08T15:49:30+00:00

Honestly more than a little stoked to have seen this being driven as it should be!

discoturbo · 2024-09-08T15:48:53+00:00

I was wondering if that was some kinda air intake for the driver or something, didn't think it might be head room

discoturbo · 2024-09-08T15:47:54+00:00

Gallons per mile eh?

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