Keiths Nova Turbo build

[krobinson]

this isn't going to be easy!

[Benn]

Staying with blue then.. Think i'd be tempted to go a lil darker...

[krobinson]

Not decided yet, just got some test cards to see how I feel

[clemo]

What a fantastic thread and loverly car, I am a little concerned about the rust coming through even after the e-coat as that's exactly the route I was thinking of going down only my shell is already showing signs of rot in the wheel arches and front valance so if that's what happens to a mint starting shell I'm going to give it some hard thought wether I do or not as I had got my heart set on it, the colour of he coat seems differant to what they use now though maybe they have had problems with the mix?
Also I know how frustrating ordering panels and they arrive dented can be as i am currently having the same problem with some doors I've ordered, even the replacement one I had sent is folded at the bottom (should straighten but not ideal I thought I'd just been unlucky with the delivery driver but maybe it's not the currier.

[BRoadGhost]

Parsnip brown

[clemo]

Parsnip brown

Haha I'd never thought of it like that but it is a very parsnip colour

[Benn]

That Porsche mint white green.... Hhhmm wait might be close to Matt's.

[krobinson]

What a fantastic thread and loverly car, I am a little concerned about the rust coming through even after the e-coat as that's exactly the route I was thinking of going down only my shell is already showing signs of rot in the wheel arches and front valance so if that's what happens to a mint starting shell I'm going to give it some hard thought wether I do or not as I had got my heart set on it, the colour of he coat seems differant to what they use now though maybe they have had problems with the mix?
Also I know how frustrating ordering panels and they arrive dented can be as i am currently having the same problem with some doors I've ordered, even the replacement one I had sent is folded at the bottom (should straighten but not ideal I thought I'd just been unlucky with the delivery driver but maybe it's not the currier.

The vast majority of the shell is still absolutely perfect, however I wrongly assumed that it would last forever, given that it was a perfect as/new shell which had no previous repair. Do your research before you do anything. The internet is flooded with stories of similar issues now, which wasn't around at all when I had it done in 2007. If I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't do it, and I wouldn't recommend anyone do it either.

Keith

[Benn]

Seen everyone has issues. 2 cars here, seen a evo that has major probs and a Porsche too.

[rich a]

As Benn says lots of stories about this process. My dad had his race car shell done by spl Birmingham an the shell seems ok so far but the doors an bonnet are starting to rust as the acid weeps out. As Keith says be very wary of it a think hard before you do. Again the stories weren't around when my dad had his done in 2008

I hope the strip down an rebuild deal with the issues you have Keith. looks like the end result will be even better with no issues in the future an piece of mind
Rich