Dave Robsons Challenger R/T

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Sun Mar 02, 08 11:17 am

Clivey wrote:Sorry to hear about the hiccup. What are your options? Will you have to get the quarter resprayed?

I have no idea what my options are Clivey. I could be up a dirty creek without any means of propelling myself. But it would probably come to that. I doubt you could blend any paint in just that area?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Mar 02, 08 11:33 am

I think it could be blown in quitley Dave. It's not metallic paint, if it we're it wqould be much harder to match. If you have some spare paint left over from the respray it should be a perfect match

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Sun Mar 02, 08 11:43 am

Fantastic job Dave!

Don't worry about that bit of melted paint Dave that really is an easy blend job, especially as it's close to a trim edge, as Jeff said one of the smart repair guys could do that in about an hour and you'd never know.

In fact Dave, with your drive and determination, you could do it yourself, if you need to know how, I'll send you one of my how to do it videos on a CD, give me a shout if you want to have a go!

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Sun Mar 02, 08 12:13 pm

Well Hemi orange is actually a metallic John. People often don't realise that. But it is not the type that gets darker the thicker it gets so yeah it might blend OK.

Ivor. That is a cool offer. But wouldn't I need an air brush?

For sure I would need some paint. I don't have any of that either. Matty "lost" the left over paint he was going to give me.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Mar 02, 08 12:34 pm

Dave wrote:Well Hemi orange is actually a metallic John. People often don't realise that.

Thats suprised me! But now you mention it I can see the metal fines in the paint in that close up of the damage picture.

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Sun Mar 02, 08 12:35 pm

You can borrow one of my iwata brushes Dave.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Mar 02, 08 6:06 pm

Find yerself a sticker & put it over the damaged paint , both sides.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Sun Mar 02, 08 7:27 pm

Jeff wrote:You can borrow one of my iwata brushes Dave.

Thanks Jeff. But I think I will wait until after the car is back on the road. Just in case there is any more damage to sort out by then.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Sun Mar 02, 08 7:27 pm

Adam68 wrote:Find yerself a sticker & put it over the damaged paint , both sides.

Don't think it didn't cross my mind.

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Sun Mar 02, 08 7:38 pm

Dave, perhaps when you are ready.... And we have stopped all this running around here. We could bring the airbrush up for a visit?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Mar 02, 08 7:38 pm

Dave wrote:
Adam68 wrote:Find yerself a sticker & put it over the damaged paint , both sides.

Don't think it didn't cross my mind.

Thought as much.

Was actually being serious Dave.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Sun Mar 02, 08 8:10 pm

Jeff wrote:Dave, perhaps when you are ready.... And we have stopped all this running around here. We could bring the airbrush up for a visit?

You know you are welcome any time mate.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Mar 02, 08 9:38 pm

Hi Dave - great to see that things are moving on a bit with the car - you must be on the mend old son!

Vinyl top looks great - the paint damage is sure to be fixable by a specialist. Watch who you choose though. I know several people who have used the likes of "chips away" and as its a franchised company, it very much depends on who does the work.

One thing you know - at least that bubbling paint doesn't hide a hideous bodge repair and rust....

I don't have that confidence in my own motor

Take care mate

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Mar 02, 08 9:38 pm

Oops! (posted twice)

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Mar 04, 08 9:29 am

Nice work Dave, am impressed