Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

[Errol62]

Another warm day. I was hoping to get some colour on the shell but still chasing imperfections. Reckon I’m done now and so I used the conditions to get four smooth coats of 1:1 primer on. It goes on beautifully when you are used to trying to lay it on thick at 4:1. Plan now as ever is to get it completely smooth with guide chalk and 400 with no rub through.


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[Errol62]

FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[Errol62]

There goes another 4 litres of primer.

Hopefully another burst of warmth next week.


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[Brett027]

Looking good Clay. Not far to go now.

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[Errol62]

Thanks Brett. Doesn’t seem like it!


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[Blacky]

Thanks Brett. Doesn’t seem like it!


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Putting the colour on is the easy bit mate ............. you are THIS close to done

[Errol62]

Cheers blacky. It is tempting to just wash it and paint without rubbing. The finish is good. Very fine orange peel. I would only be keying it. Guess I should. I want it to stick.


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[In the Shed]

Ahhh...... we can almost smell the paint it’s that close

[Errol62]

Rear windscreen seal finally arrived. Thought I got a bargain until I saw one still in the rares bag for $90 on gumtree.


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[62ekute]

Hi Clay,

Out of interest only, I'm keen to hear how supple it is...mine was noticeably stiffer than the windscreen rubber...just wondering if they are all the same

I got a full set from Better Auto Rubber so I don't have an idea of individual prices

Patrick

[Errol62]

I’d say it is about the same as the front Patrick but haven’t had them side by side. I got front from old auto rubber co but they didn’t seem to have the ute rear.

Will know more when I have a go putting it on the screens.


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[FJWALLY]

I’d say it is about the same as the front Patrick but haven’t had them side by side. I got front from old auto rubber co but they didn’t seem to have the ute rear.

Will know more when I have a go putting it on the screens.


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The rear I got from rares was a really good fit - hope they havent changed anything - a dip in some warm water might soften it a touch


You’ll find me lost somewhere!

[Errol62]

Yes the rares rears seem to be the go, and old auto front.


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[Errol62]

Ok checked my paperwork and it is better auto rubber, not old auto rubber doh.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

[FJWALLY]

Ok checked my paperwork and it is better auto rubber, not old auto rubber doh.


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

I have the better auto front screen - not perfect but better than rares which was terrible


You’ll find me lost somewhere!