What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1119

Blink · 18th April 2020, 13:20

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Originally Posted by Rich in Vancouver

Wheel refinish-Wheel #1 Done!

Colour coat on the rear

Rich, did you take the rear surface back to bare metal?

Rich in Vancouver · 18th April 2020, 16:10

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Originally Posted by Blink

Rich, did you take the rear surface back to bare metal?

Thanks all!
I only took them back to the bare metal where I made repairs. I was surprised how thick the original Polish paint was so left it alone where it was in good condition. I keyed it with a good scrub of medium abrasive Scotchbrite then primed with a primer/sealer before going to the colour coat. Any bare alloy got a couple of coats of zinc chromate primer first.
The paint I used is made by Duplicolor and is a system designed specifically for doing wheels. It is darker than the original sparkle silver but they only make the one shade. Their system involved doing 2-3 colour coats followed by 2-3 clear coats all in one go. It goes on very well and flows beautifully. Lasts well too.

I had one set of wheels shipped here by airfreight. They were 15" 6-spokes for my MGF and it cost a pretty penny. I wouldn't want to pay for shipping on 18's!
John, The passenger trains here are now shut down like most everything else. The only way to get over the Rockies now is to drive!

marinabrian · 18th April 2020, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Rich in Vancouver

Thanks all!
I only took them back to the bare metal where I made repairs. I was surprised how thick the original Polish paint was so left it alone where it was in good condition. I keyed it with a good scrub of medium abrasive Scotchbrite then primed with a primer/sealer before going to the colour coat. Any bare alloy got a couple of coats of zinc chromate primer first.
The paint I used is made by Duplicolor and is a system designed specifically for doing wheels. It is darker than the original sparkle silver but they only make the one shade. Their system involved doing 2-3 colour coats followed by 2-3 clear coats all in one go. It goes on very well and flows beautifully. Lasts well too.

I had one set of wheels shipped here by airfreight. They were 15" 6-spokes for my MGF and it cost a pretty penny. I wouldn't want to pay for shipping on 18's!
John, The passenger trains here are now shut down like most everything else. The only way to get over the Rockies now is to drive!

Who would want to travel by train when you have roads like that

Brian

trikey · 18th April 2020, 17:26

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Who would want to travel by train when you have roads like that

Brian

Looks a lot nicer than the A69..

trikey · 18th April 2020, 19:44

I got bored so polished this?!?

kelvo · 18th April 2020, 19:48

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Originally Posted by trikey

Strangely enough I have just been outside to take a picture as I thought it might be a good idea to mention it 👍

The highlighted area is where the leak was coming in, although I sealed all the way from the rear screen end all the way along behind the boot hinge.

I have just been looking at mine to try and solve a water leak on the offside of the boot near the sat nav drive, the seam sealant seemed to be all cracked so suspect water might be getting in through there.

I had a tin of brushable seam sealer in the garage so have spread some of this in the seam and after letting it set painted it in body colour, will leave it until tomorrow and water test it.

trikey · 18th April 2020, 19:49

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Originally Posted by kelvo

I have just been looking at mine to try and solve a water leak on the offside of the boot near the sat nav drive, the seam sealant seemed to be all cracked so suspect water might be getting in through there.

I had a tin of brushable seam sealer in the garage so have spread some of this in the seam and after letting it set painted it in body colour, will leave it until tomorrow and water test it.

I had exhausted every other known leaking point, it must be an age thing nowadays.

Raven Black · 18th April 2020, 19:50

Wazzat? Or should I not ask, can't wait to get the serpents, hopefully see you soon.

trikey · 18th April 2020, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Jnorris

Wazzat? Or should I not ask, can't wait to get the serpents, hopefully see you soon.

Diesel fuel filter Jennifer

Serpents are still here for you.

Dallas · 18th April 2020, 19:58

I had to charge the battery in the ZT.

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