Alfasud SI Ti 1976 Restoration
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Got the door back from the strippers on Friday, looks great, all corrosion gone completely....
I was told to scotch it and use a 'gun cleaner' - presumably a good quality de-greaser?, the door has a pacifier coat on it currently which I need to get off before etching it, any body paint person on here that can tell me exactly what I need, maybe 3M or bodyline make something....Re: Alfasud SI Ti 1976 Restoration
amazingly rust free door there mate
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Very good result, .that looks like new.
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Hi it's called panel wipe
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I call my brother a similar name to panel wipe......
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excellent door Adi,
was that Tim at pro strip done the biz for you?
personally, and because i know what processes Tim uses, i would use something like green scotch, with wash thinners, blow/air dry, then clean off with cloth and panel wipe, lots of it.
blow/air dry, and then etch prime to start the covering processing off.
all on a bright sunny afternoon of course, Doh! missed that opportunity it seems!
was that Tim at pro strip done the biz for you?
personally, and because i know what processes Tim uses, i would use something like green scotch, with wash thinners, blow/air dry, then clean off with cloth and panel wipe, lots of it.
blow/air dry, and then etch prime to start the covering processing off.
all on a bright sunny afternoon of course, Doh! missed that opportunity it seems!
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Cheers mateJohnboy wrote:Hi it's called panel wipe
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Veesix75 wrote:I call my brother a similar name to panel wipe......
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Hi Shrew,petrolhead wrote:excellent door Adi,
was that Tim at pro strip done the biz for you?
personally, and because i know what processes Tim uses, i would use something like green scotch, with wash thinners, blow/air dry, then clean off with cloth and panel wipe, lots of it.
blow/air dry, and then etch prime to start the covering processing off.
all on a bright sunny afternoon of course, Doh! missed that opportunity it seems!
It was Tims' right hand man with the grey hair that I dealt with although I spoke to Tim on the phone about it, it certainly needs a good clean and all doing on 1 day for sure, finding that 'good' day this week could be issue if done outside (which with space issues at the moment it will probably have to be!), its in the downstairs toilet at the moment so no chance of rust beginning again current (but it can't stay there!). I will redo the hinge pins as well and there are a few cracks door/glass frame that I need to sort as well but after its all in etch so I know no chance of any rust foaming.
On a different note shrew..... I popped into that motor engineers that is closing (giacone motor engineers) on London road when I was walking by on my way to the Forest match on Sunday, they have a bit of a yard sale going on, in amongst it are a load of 916 GTV / Spider parts including some nice black leather seats and alloys etc. it closes on the 15th I think and then its all being knocked down and area redeveloped, I was going to went you a txt about this but just found out my mobile has gone tits up and need to buy another this week at some point. Worth a look mate, all depends what sort of money the old boy is looking for
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I'll be there tomorrow morning mate!
Thanks again for the heads up Adi, ill see what he's got
Thanks again for the heads up Adi, ill see what he's got
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The door looks great, wish mine had been that good.
I agree with Shrew, about the prep process. Thorough de-grease and dry, and a thorough etch inside and out.
Most quality etches have rust inhibiting properties (so they tell us !!) so that helps with the protection.
Well done.
I agree with Shrew, about the prep process. Thorough de-grease and dry, and a thorough etch inside and out.
Most quality etches have rust inhibiting properties (so they tell us !!) so that helps with the protection.
Well done.
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Yes hoping to get on it soon, the missus is going to start moaning if every time so goes into the downstairs loo she is met with the sight of a sud door even though I have told her its in fantastic conditionKegsti66 wrote:The door looks great, wish mine had been that good.
I agree with Shrew, about the prep process. Thorough de-grease and dry, and a thorough etch inside and out.
Most quality etches have rust inhibiting properties (so they tell us !!) so that helps with the protection.
Well done.
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Door looks in very good condition as for your door being stored in your downstairs loo, I have both my painted bumpers in the loft at my house but my partner never goes up there and she does not know they are up there either.
P s my sud doors will be going up there as well soon once they have been painted lol.
P s my sud doors will be going up there as well soon once they have been painted lol.
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Wow Pat !!
How big is your loft hatch ??
How big is your loft hatch ??
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Sorry I didn't reply earlier. I lost what thread it was on.
Yes, I had a second, better set of seats re-trimmed. I tried to find a fabric that was as close a match as I could. It isn't perfect, but I am pleased with the overall look.[img][img][img][img][/img][/img][/img][/img]
Yes, I had a second, better set of seats re-trimmed. I tried to find a fabric that was as close a match as I could. It isn't perfect, but I am pleased with the overall look.[img][img][img][img][/img][/img][/img][/img]
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Beautiful regardless of cloth mate,
You can only do what you can do, if the original cloth or seats arent there, you can only do your best, and that looks a bloody good crack at it mate.
Lovely!
On the subject of seats, and going back to an earlier enquiry by Adi, i finally made it across to see Franco Giacone to see what he had.
A lot of the alfa stuff is 156 era, but i did manage to do a deal for a good pair of black leather GTV (916) front seats, and a set of 10" compomotive tf 105 alloy wheel for classic mini.
Not sure if I'll use the seats in a sud, but they are a pretty cool reclining/folding seat that do suit them when fitted properly and matched with the right back seats, and the wheels are already on ebay to make a few quid back hopefully.
Fingers crossed
You can only do what you can do, if the original cloth or seats arent there, you can only do your best, and that looks a bloody good crack at it mate.
Lovely!
On the subject of seats, and going back to an earlier enquiry by Adi, i finally made it across to see Franco Giacone to see what he had.
A lot of the alfa stuff is 156 era, but i did manage to do a deal for a good pair of black leather GTV (916) front seats, and a set of 10" compomotive tf 105 alloy wheel for classic mini.
Not sure if I'll use the seats in a sud, but they are a pretty cool reclining/folding seat that do suit them when fitted properly and matched with the right back seats, and the wheels are already on ebay to make a few quid back hopefully.
Fingers crossed
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I have seen a couple of suds with 916 seats in them. Apparently you just need to modify the runners but they seem a well proportioned fit.
Glad you like the way mine came out, you'll see them next year at Kev's "Big Sud bash".
Glad you like the way mine came out, you'll see them next year at Kev's "Big Sud bash".
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Those seats look tip top mate, that Ti I imported from OZ is a 1977 and the fabric looks almost Indentical to what you have on yours right now, when I get to the stage of needing mine done on my 1976 car I will get some more details off you about so I can try and get mine done as well the same
Shrew, glad you got over there mate.... I still can't believe they are knocking down all those buildings (to build what, I am not sure), probably more appartments , walking to the match will never be the same . Anyway, pleased you managed to do a deal on a few bits, judging be what he had still to sell it looks like the bloke could be selling at autojumbles and e-bay for quite a while, he had very little or no 'new old stock' which is what I buy so nothing there for me unfortunately, someone else probably beat me too it all
Shrew, glad you got over there mate.... I still can't believe they are knocking down all those buildings (to build what, I am not sure), probably more appartments , walking to the match will never be the same . Anyway, pleased you managed to do a deal on a few bits, judging be what he had still to sell it looks like the bloke could be selling at autojumbles and e-bay for quite a while, he had very little or no 'new old stock' which is what I buy so nothing there for me unfortunately, someone else probably beat me too it all
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As far as i know Adi, its going to be the new Central Fire Station, which kinda makes sense, as ive no idea how the Tenders get out of the current city centre building in a hurry as it is, surrounded by one way system and pedestrian areas increasing overnight, bloomin ridicuous isn't it?
He's a funny bloke is old Franco, the first visit i walked in on a full blown Italian Rage Rant to his eastern import staff, it was quite hilarious!
He's a funny bloke is old Franco, the first visit i walked in on a full blown Italian Rage Rant to his eastern import staff, it was quite hilarious!
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No problem Adi,
When you see my car you can give them a good look over. I was pleased with what Graham ,the trimmer I know, did. He also fitted my headlining.
When you see my car you can give them a good look over. I was pleased with what Graham ,the trimmer I know, did. He also fitted my headlining.
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Aye up, yes that makes sense all round really, surprised they haven't just 'closed it' with all these cut backspetrolhead wrote:As far as i know Adi, its going to be the new Central Fire Station, which kinda makes sense, as ive no idea how the Tenders get out of the current city centre building in a hurry as it is, surrounded by one way system and pedestrian areas increasing overnight, bloomin ridicuous isn't it?
He's a funny bloke is old Franco, the first visit i walked in on a full blown Italian Rage Rant to his eastern import staff, it was quite hilarious!
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..... I also need a new headlining its one of those things that is impossible to remove without damaging itKegsti66 wrote:No problem Adi,
When you see my car you can give them a good look over. I was pleased with what Graham ,the trimmer I know, did. He also fitted my headlining.
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Anyway, back on with the old rust bucket..........
Continuation of the r/h inner wing area
I stripped all that rubberised coating off the reveal some good, some not so good, as usual ..... No point just cleaning it up on the outside as look what's behind it..... Luckily the chassis leg itself only had light surface on it which came off with the dremel tool ok Loads of that foam removed as well.... repair panel made up from a cardboard template and welded in place, welds carefully ground back and a bit of etch primer added
Continuation of the r/h inner wing area
I stripped all that rubberised coating off the reveal some good, some not so good, as usual ..... No point just cleaning it up on the outside as look what's behind it..... Luckily the chassis leg itself only had light surface on it which came off with the dremel tool ok Loads of that foam removed as well.... repair panel made up from a cardboard template and welded in place, welds carefully ground back and a bit of etch primer added
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More repairs further along towards the front, cut out and repaired with new metal...
Wherever there is a panel join there is corrosion....
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Another bit done....
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.... and then this 3-way seam, all 3 sections needed cutting back and replacing, took ages, more cardboard templates
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It is strange how different areas rot worse than others.
Once again, great repairs. Do you plug weld the joints or have you a spot welder?
Here is my headlining.
Once again, great repairs. Do you plug weld the joints or have you a spot welder?
Here is my headlining.
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that headlining looks amazing, the area near the rear the C pillar top is tricky to get right.
can see me getting mine done properly by the proffesionals
can see me getting mine done properly by the proffesionals
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Yes it looks amazing, good match of fabric as well
I plug weld on the seams, I thought about buying a spot welder before but there expensive and big things to store so always managed without
I plug weld on the seams, I thought about buying a spot welder before but there expensive and big things to store so always managed without
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vecchioalfa wrote:..... I also need a new headlining its one of those things that is impossible to remove without damaging itKegsti66 wrote:No problem Adi,
When you see my car you can give them a good look over. I was pleased with what Graham ,the trimmer I know, did. He also fitted my headlining.
Ditto mate,
I think mine will be a custom made affair, but thats easily justified in my car, unlike yours eh mate
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