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Old 13th July 2012, 11:44 PM
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hi Oscar..... tube wall needs to be a minimum of 2mm and you will need a hefty vice and an extension bar to increase pressure on vice toggle/handle then it is just steady pressure until it deforms into an oval but take care not to use too much pressure or it will start to deform into a figure of 8.....the ideal vice jaws would need to be around 1" x 5" no heat was used.
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Old 14th July 2012, 01:23 AM
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Thats the nuts that gun it would save its price in the paint saving let alone the kin mess and grief of overspray on everything. I going to get one Kev can you stand the roll bar up the right way its making me nervous looking at it

Bob
don't worry it is well fastened ......yep at that price it is a steal even if you chuck it away when done....the other thing I forgot to mention was its spray pattern which you already touched on...it is about 1"circle at 6-8" so yep there is very little overspray which in turn leads to far less mess and dust everywhere, if I were panel spraying I would think twice as a "fan" pattern would be more efficient.
I have used it many many times now as an airbrush on steriods and my bigger guns are and have been collecting dust for the last 2 years so yes I would recommend this little gem for intricate touch up or chassis spraying.
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Old 14th July 2012, 08:26 PM
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I agree that little gun is a cracker after seeing the outcome of it last night,cheers for the fan Kev and it was good to catch up with you again.

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Old 14th July 2012, 09:12 PM
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Once again looking very nice indeed...
It's a nice sight to see the chassis in some colour. It's a shame to think most of it will be covered in...
Looking forward to seeing more photos along the way...

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Old 14th July 2012, 10:46 PM
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Well, just my pedal box to paint now......got the painting of the chassis complete today and chuffed with the outcome as it is the first time I have used 2k paint and I was well impressed with the finish (see shine in photo's)....now I just need a good wesh .....(wash in mackemspeak).....wowser to think I can start putting bits on in a few days time ooooo oooo now Kev calm down calm down......gonna hammerite the g/box next
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Old 15th July 2012, 12:13 PM
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And chuffed you should be I see what you mean about the small gun , it hasn`t gagged a ton of paint on there has it .Its now ready for a spanner attack

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Old 15th July 2012, 02:16 PM
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Fantastic paint job! But did you forget to put your drill battery somewhere safe?

Carefull not scratch it as you bolt all those bits on!

Will definately be trying the squished tube trick, will let you know when I mess it up...
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Old 15th July 2012, 08:37 PM
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Stunning work Kev .......as per usual from you

I really like that chassis , the extra bracing & all the "little" touches etc, obviously a well thought out build from start to finish

Can,t wait to see the finished car, its gonna be a cracker

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Old 15th July 2012, 08:44 PM
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Hi Kev,
Looks like you've got the painting bug now... Where's it all gonna end.
Superb paint job there matey.

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Old 16th July 2012, 08:12 PM
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Johno ir right! Now when it comes to interior trim I would not be surprised if you mastered the leatherwork on a sewing machine!
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