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Great work as always, paintfinish on those wings looks top notch!
NovaLad
20-02-10, 06:28 PM
Looks really good that paint job!!
Keep it up!
peester
20-02-10, 06:31 PM
class act
scott.parker
20-02-10, 06:35 PM
looking very nice Nick, have you got to flat/polish them yet in them pics?
Scott
Awesome work, paint finish is really nice and flat. Like the detail of paint the arch on the other side like the wrap would...
vaughanmc
20-02-10, 06:36 PM
Spotless paintwork mate :)
Awesome work Nick, paint instead of the vinyl looks top.
novacabrio
20-02-10, 06:51 PM
awesome work mate, I thought you had the original stickers
Gotta hand it to you Nick, your bodywork skills never fail to amaze me!!
Nath&Alex
20-02-10, 07:11 PM
Nick,
As always amazing work :thumb: Loving the painted lower half rather than vinyl, was thinking about this for the GTE bootlid when I get to that stage.
One word...
Inspirational
Nath :d
Joe Richardson
20-02-10, 07:27 PM
looks ace Nick them wings :thumb:
The Simps
20-02-10, 07:41 PM
Great skills and attention to detail as always.
craig green
20-02-10, 07:45 PM
Your pics of painted parts always tempts me to break out the rattle cans Nick!
Looking awesome as always.
looking very nice Nick, have you got to flat/polish them yet in them pics?
Scott
I will be de- nibbing and polishing Scott but not flat and polishing........ I prefer a good,clean off the gun finish that looks standard. I dont like the glass like ultra flat finish some show cars have as I think it looks false to be honest. de- nibbing will just remove any small dirt inclusions but the finish across 99% of the wing will remain as it was from the gun. Just my preferance really.
Thanks all for the kind comments! Hopefully more soon... :)
Nick.
looks mint nick, you goin to york on easter bank holiday??
looks mint nick, you goin to york on easter bank holiday??
cheers fella, Unsure on easter as yet...... that was a weekend we were considering doing the shell but I will come and say hello If I do make it there. Your novas coming along very well by the way! :)
Nick.
The Simps
20-02-10, 10:02 PM
I will be de- nibbing and polishing Scott but not flat and polishing........ I prefer a good,clean off the gun finish that looks standard. I dont like the glass like ultra flat finish some show cars have as I think it looks false to be honest. de- nibbing will just remove any small dirt inclusions but the finish across 99% of the wing will remain as it was from the gun. Just my preferance really.
I agree. Flating etc is like an ok lookish burd slapping loads of makeup on. I'd prefer a looker in the morning ;)
I will be de- nibbing and polishing Scott but not flat and polishing........ I prefer a good,clean off the gun finish that looks standard. I dont like the glass like ultra flat finish some show cars have as I think it looks false to be honest. de- nibbing will just remove any small dirt inclusions but the finish across 99% of the wing will remain as it was from the gun. Just my preferance really.
Tbf your out of the gun finish is alot better than most, you've got a really flat clean finish. Wish i could get a finish straight from the gun like that...
Tbf your out of the gun finish is alot better than most, you've got a really flat clean finish. Wish i could get a finish straight from the gun like that...
Cheers Benno!
Simps...... lol
dj_wudgey
23-02-10, 02:37 PM
looks good nick but you cant beat how it is here!!! its perfect like that well add some 40's and it would be!!
http://i46.tinypic.com/s5hhco.jpg
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craig green
23-02-10, 03:16 PM
looks good nick but you cant beat how it is here!!! its perfect like that well add some 40's and it would be!!
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Apart from those ghastly bucket seats!!
Liking your opinion on paint finishes & 'out the gun' Nick, makes a change hearing it like that. :thumb:
dj_wudgey
23-02-10, 07:36 PM
what paint did you use for the bottom bit mate?? im going to paint mine untill after the show season as i need new wings ect! after then im puting the vinyl ive got on!! will yours be shiny or a matt effect as i want to be as close to the vinyl as i can get
thanks matey!
hybridturbo
23-02-10, 10:20 PM
:)
scott.parker
24-02-10, 12:23 AM
I will be de- nibbing and polishing Scott but not flat and polishing........ I prefer a good,clean off the gun finish that looks standard. I dont like the glass like ultra flat finish some show cars have as I think it looks false to be honest. de- nibbing will just remove any small dirt inclusions but the finish across 99% of the wing will remain as it was from the gun. Just my preferance really.
Thanks all for the kind comments! Hopefully more soon... :)
Nick.
Ah cool, thought i would just ask as though it was out the gun, but then thought dam it's smooth! lol
Well im sure the finish on my mk1 will be to your liking then! lol :thumb:
Scott
Ah cool, thought i would just ask as though it was out the gun, but then thought dam it's smooth! lol
Well im sure the finish on my mk1 will be to your liking then! lol :thumb:
Scott
Its just my preference Scott..... I know some like the ''show'' flat finish but I prefer an original look etc. Even the majority of the prestige marques have a semi pealy finished look these days. Im sure the jamaica nova looks great!
Adam.... Too right let ftw! I wouldnt own this car if it was any other way!
Wudgey... Id advise using u-pol medium grey. Its not what I have used as I went for a match to the original plastic bumpers not the vinyls in the end. As it comes in aerosol form it'll be easy for you to work with and is pretty close to the vinyl colour. The finish on all my grey parts are semi matt leaving them very smooth etc.
Nick.
discoinferno
24-02-10, 06:11 PM
read the project through awesome progress on all cars
dj_wudgey
24-02-10, 07:29 PM
Its just my preference Scott..... I know some like the ''show'' flat finish but I prefer an original look etc. Even the majority of the prestige marques have a semi pealy finished look these days. Im sure the jamaica nova looks great!
Adam.... Too right let ftw! I wouldnt own this car if it was any other way!
Wudgey... Id advise using u-pol medium grey. Its not what I have used as I went for a match to the original plastic bumpers not the vinyls in the end. As it comes in aerosol form it'll be easy for you to work with and is pretty close to the vinyl colour. The finish on all my grey parts are semi matt leaving them very smooth etc.
Nick.
thanks matey!! well ill look forward to seeing the sr done fella!!
thanks again mate!!
dj_wudgey
25-02-10, 12:10 PM
sorry for being a pain but could you post a link to it i can find there products but not that paint!!
thanks any way matey!!
blue_peg_16v
25-02-10, 12:21 PM
looking good nick and a 1.3 is poo let all the way standard looks with lots of go ftw
looking good nick and a 1.3 is poo let all the way standard looks with lots of go ftw
Too right Rich! cheers :)
Nick.
dj_wudgey
25-02-10, 06:45 PM
looking good nick and a 1.3 is poo let all the way standard looks with lots of go ftw
id let any other nova except a sr there too good for that lol
blue_peg_16v
25-02-10, 07:46 PM
only one i wouldnt do it to is a sport hence why i will never buy one because id get too tempted to big block it
dj_wudgey
25-02-10, 10:52 PM
i wouldent do it to a sport either but mainly not sr's beacause there my favorite and its how they should be even though in my youth days i wanted to let up my first but then really changed my mind lol
dj_wudgey
27-02-10, 11:20 AM
http://www.bitec.co.uk/store/upol-plas5mg-plast-medium-grey-plastic-paint-aerosol-p-517.html?osCsid=cd69obgp0b2pnikdjrkujmobo7
is that the paint dude if you dont mind me asking?? i thought id ask before buying with it saying its plastic paint!!
thanks dude!!
http://www.bitec.co.uk/store/upol-plas5mg-plast-medium-grey-plastic-paint-aerosol-p-517.html?osCsid=cd69obgp0b2pnikdjrkujmobo7
is that the paint dude if you dont mind me asking?? i thought id ask before buying with it saying its plastic paint!!
thanks dude!!
Yes fella, thats the stuff....... Regardless whether its for plastic or not as long as your areas you want to paint are well prepared you wont have an issue.
Nick.
dj_wudgey
27-02-10, 03:39 PM
Yes fella, thats the stuff....... Regardless whether its for plastic or not as long as your areas you want to paint are well prepared you wont have an issue.
Nick.
thanks kindly mate your a superstar!!!
mark!
Hi all, time for an update then! After the wings were painted previously I gave them a quick de nib and polish.........
A few imperfections flatted......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip351-1.jpg?t=1268855722
then polished..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip352-1.jpg?t=1268855751
And the finished article after a good wax........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip353-1.jpg?t=1268855792
With the wings finished I got the home and one by one back onto the car.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip355-1.jpg?t=1268855860
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip359-1.jpg?t=1268855880
Not a bad match to the original a post and scuttle paint either!......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip360-1.jpg?t=1268855927
Then the bumper went back on too which was the first time since it was painted Ive seen it actually on the car..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip363-1.jpg?t=1268856022
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip364-1.jpg?t=1268856040
With the front end back on I turned my attention to removing the seats and the cage as they'd have to come out before the car goes to work for paint etc. First time its seen daylight in months!.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip244-1.jpg?t=1268856067
Once that was sorted I thought Id have the bonnet off and took it to work for paint. It was very clean but has some very slight bubbling around some drain holes. So I thought just to be safe I cleaned all them up......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip248-1.jpg?t=1268856166
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip247-1.jpg?t=1268856325
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip249-1.jpg?t=1268856346
Once the inside was finished the bonnet was flipped over and sanded then all chips filled..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip246-1.jpg?t=1268856403
A few days later I lined it up for paint.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip250-1.jpg?t=1268856449
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip251-1.jpg?t=1268856465
Looks stunning dude!
The bumper grey is growing on me.
And the finished artcicle.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip255-1.jpg?t=1268857328
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip253-1.jpg?t=1268857355
Close up shot........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip254-1.jpg?t=1268857384
After a flat and polish the bonnet went home and my new doors which I decided to use went in to work. After unwrapping them I was a bit dissapointed to find this........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip262-1.jpg?t=1268857474
Repairable but I was rather gutted. Anyhow I cracked on and got both doors prepared then the damged edge on the drivers door was gently tapped back round,filled and primed to be as good as new...............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip268-2.jpg?t=1268857742
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip263-1.jpg?t=1268857635
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip269-2.jpg?t=1268857684
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip266-1.jpg?t=1268857705
awesome work nick, its an inspiration to all!
Looks stunning dude!
The bumper grey is growing on me.
Thanks pal, Ive heard a few people have been slating my colour choice however its looks totally different in a shot or too coming up! Trust me guys when you see it in the flesh Im sure you'll agree with me.
Back to date then....... Last friday I got the car to work ready for paint. Here it is awaiting its fait!.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip270-2.jpg?t=1268857891
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip271-2.jpg?t=1268858161
It wasnt long before bits started to come off...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip272-1.jpg?t=1268858209
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip274-2.jpg?t=1268858232
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip278-2.jpg?t=1268858265
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip279-2.jpg?t=1268858288
The rear arches had a couple of tiny bubbles but as I know shaun had these repaired previously I bought some rear arches as I thought we may need them. Both rear wheel arches were sanded back to see what lied beneath........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip282-2.jpg?t=1268858452
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip283-2.jpg?t=1268858472
And apart from a few small areas they did look very clean but as I didnt want to be repairing them again in the future the decision was made to fit arches anyway. And to be quite honest it was a decision well made as once the arches were cut out there was some corrosion on the inners too. This was all removed and plated up but what we've done is an idea used by pms on andy and karl rowntrees cars....... The inners have had the lips and a section above removed so the lower quarter area is now only single skin. The new outer lip is then folded over the inner and metal bolded to completely enclose it. However the smallest section possible has been fitted both sides. Heres the new arches going in........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip281-2.jpg?t=1268858993
Welded in.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip286-2.jpg?t=1268859042
And ground back.............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip287-2.jpg?t=1268859062
Sorry mate, not actually read the whole thread as of yet but did you say what colour you've used on the bumper etc... Looks really good.
connor c
17-03-10, 08:56 PM
looking well,whats de nibbing??
if you dont mind me asking
connor
Both arches have also been rolled over with a nice taper at either end same as the front wings etc..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip289-1.jpg?t=1268859322
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip290-1.jpg?t=1268859403
Then a fair few skims of filler later ............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip292-1.jpg?t=1268859486
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip298-1.jpg?t=1268859572
The folded lips were then primed and sealed.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip299-1.jpg?t=1268859647
And the new inners were also sealed in from the inside too........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip294-1.jpg?t=1268859730
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip295-1.jpg?t=1268859775
Followed by some gravitex just for safe measures.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip308-1.jpg?t=1268859806
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip311-1.jpg?t=1268859866
Mint FRST
17-03-10, 09:06 PM
Are you leaving the fuel filler neck body colour?
Funk didn't know you had cracked on with the arch repair too.
Looking good, you've done like i did with my arch lips too.
Are you not running rear seats then?
Whilst my panel guy was sorting the arches I was on with preparing the rear of the car..........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip309-1.jpg?t=1268860028
All bracketery has been removed cleanly and the rear smoothed so Ive kept all brackets just in case they are needed in the future etc.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip312-1.jpg?t=1268860106
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip316-1.jpg?t=1268860130
Once I removed the vinyl which took bloody ages! I prepared the tailgate inside and out too...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip284-2.jpg?t=1268860238
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip285-2.jpg?t=1268860299
Another panel in the ready pile!.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip317-1.jpg?t=1268860329
lee-loon
17-03-10, 09:15 PM
looking well,whats de nibbing??
if you dont mind me asking
connor
de-nib = to flat inperfections from the paint rather then flatting the hole painted area before buffing.
Top quality work nick always loved your cars especially your red one but this ones well on its way to surpassing that.
Keep it up looking forward to more updates.:thumb:
Nick fancy buying my shell for £30 with the get out clause that I can choose to buy it back at any point for the same amount? ... lol
Looks like some top prep work, looking forward to seeing this sparkle :d
Vausey_Nova_Knotla
17-03-10, 09:24 PM
the thing in the top right corner where the seat secures in i need that if your gonna throw them thanks rob:thumb:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip316-1.jpg?t=1268860130
also great thred looks smashing pal
Joe Richardson
17-03-10, 09:45 PM
Nice work Nick,gonna be stunning :thumb:
andybishop
17-03-10, 09:55 PM
Coming along Nick, Looks Stunning!
shaun larnder
17-03-10, 10:21 PM
Its good that your work lets you do home work lol
Do you get time to do anything else.
Looking very nice.
vaughanmc
17-03-10, 10:27 PM
Good work Nick!
Awesome work Nick, I would of kept the rear seats tho, keeps a little more original IMO.
Edd
The Simps
17-03-10, 10:45 PM
Someone's been busy! Good work.
Top job, this is an awesome looking car, attention to detail is amazing!
novacabrio
17-03-10, 11:04 PM
Amazing Nick! Can't believe doors sorry :(
connor c
17-03-10, 11:07 PM
cheers lee
nick, spray it ferrari red for old time sakelol
connor
Amazing Nick! Can't believe doors sorry :(
Not to worry Mark, with them being so heavily wrapped there's no way you could have known. Dont worry about it!
Thanks all for comments!
Nick.
A little more before I turn in them this eves.......
There was a small piece behind the rear boot seal that needed a little attention so a small plate was cut and welded in followed by a small skim of filler......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip305-1.jpg
The car then went back on its rear wheels so it could be rolled into the booth for primer........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip306-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip307-1.jpg
And into the booth.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip318-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip319-1.jpg
Then masked for primer.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip323-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip324-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip325-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip326-1.jpg
And primed along with a couple of other small repairs that wanted a little primer............
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip327-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip328-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip330-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip331-1.jpg
The primer will be left for a few days to allow for any movement as they were fair size repairs etc. It didnt stop me cracking on though! Rear wheel arches were gravitex'd over the seam sealer behind the arch for max protection etc........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip334-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip333-1.jpg
A few days later the primer was then slowly blocked down and stoppered were needed...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip336-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip337-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip338-1.jpg
Once all small imperfections were stoppered I thought Id carry on with some more gravitexing adding it to a few more areas than usual for extra protection.........
All masked up and fine line taped for a minimal sharp edge........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip339-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip340-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip341-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip342-1.jpg
I went right along the sills across the rear panel and around the rear arches too. Ive actually taken the stone guard to the nearest edge on the sill so the whole sills are protected not just two thirds like normal.
Here shows some finished results......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip346-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip347-1.jpg
Awesome mate! You don't fcuk about do you! I love the high level of detail in all you do. as we all know it's what makes cars like this (and your mk2) what they are. I'm a big fan of colour coding when done tright, and I would have done the same with the wheels and bumpers. A great choice that looks superb. :thumb:
connor c
17-03-10, 11:26 PM
great work and energy you must drink alot of redbull
connor
Hate to say it Nick - your SR is better looking than mine lol!
novacabrio
17-03-10, 11:27 PM
Please tell me you've removed the filler neck screws!
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip350-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip347-1.jpg
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip348-1.jpg
And then left for now........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip335-1.jpg
Its taken friday evening, the whole of last weekend and my evenings this week but the shells there. everything is prepared,primed,sealed or stonegaurded to perfection and should see paint very soon!
Nick.
Ian_Gsi16v
17-03-10, 11:47 PM
You don't mess about do you !
I thought it looked spot on before, going to be a show stopper when you done :thumb:
Please tell me you've removed the filler neck screws!
They had been painted over a few times by the look of them... I'll just replace them afterwards anyhow. You know me! ;)
Nick.
novacabrio
17-03-10, 11:51 PM
You NEEED to remove them before paint! I will inspect it at Billing, I wont be able to sleep now with the thought of it
You NEEED to remove them before paint! I will inspect it at Billing, I wont be able to sleep now with the thought of it
Im going to paint over them and leave them in for you now! lol
Nick.
Put the lights and grille back in and mask around them too. Pikey. lol
novacabrio
18-03-10, 12:05 AM
Im going to paint over them and leave them in for you now! lol
Nick.
http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01129/global-graphics-20_1129275a.jpg
:roll: I will be having words at Billing!
I do agree with Mark..lol
Is it still having yellow inner arches?
sparkie1401
18-03-10, 08:17 AM
top work Nick
looks hang fire brand new
matthew172
18-03-10, 04:37 PM
looks super nick, love your quality of workmanship, wish i could do all that sort of thing myself lol
will have to come over soon for a drool over it lol
scott.parker
18-03-10, 05:48 PM
Bloody hell Nick! some works gone on since i last checked, had no idea you were going this far!..
Wish you could have done my mk1 for me, lol i would never of been able to afford the coast though.
Scott
discoinferno
18-03-10, 06:39 PM
awesome nick! really is stunning , even more so since you ve stamped your mark on it!:thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thum b::thumb::thumb::thumb:
krobinson
18-03-10, 06:52 PM
Awesome work Nick, I'm highly impressed!!
I do agree with Mark..lol
Is it still having yellow inner arches?
Im afraid you and Mark will have to live with it!! Although my attention to detail is always keen I have bigger fish to fry at the moment! Painted screws that are not seen 90% of the time are not high on my priority list at the moment ;)
And yes all arches will be body colour again soon, Although I have different ideas for the floorpan ;)
Cheers Keith,Gary,Andy,Scott and all for comments! More to come soon as I imagine it will be finished soon enough.
Nick.
shaun larnder
18-03-10, 07:26 PM
This is the reason why i sold it to you Nick. knew it would be in the best hands, i would have never had the time/body work skill to do it.
Thanks Shaun, I was looking at it tonight just before leaving work....... It is going to be one cracker of a car, Your time and effort mechanically and mine body and detail wise will make for an excellent example I feel. Who knows I may let you buy it back one day as I know it would be safe in your hands.
Nick.
blue_peg_16v
18-03-10, 07:32 PM
nice nick another awsome car in the making
fearless
18-03-10, 07:40 PM
Impressive stuff so far Nick - I wish my progress was as fast as yours :)
Have you trial fitted your new doors yet - Even though they are brand new - Vauxhall tollerances back in the day were not quite upto todays standards
When I fitted my new doors to my project - it took a bit of 'tweeking' around the window frame and hinges to get a perfect fit
Dave
Impressive stuff so far Nick - I wish my progress was as fast as yours :)
Have you trial fitted your new doors yet - Even though they are brand new - Vauxhall tollerances back in the day were not quite upto todays standards
When I fitted my new doors to my project - it took a bit of 'tweeking' around the window frame and hinges to get a perfect fit
Dave
Thanks Dave, I know what your saying regarding fitment.... Todays tolerances across the board are still not the best! Im unsure if my panel guy has had them on yet but he was a time served vauxhall guy once upon a time and knows his novas very well ( we even have a proper vauxhall hinge tweaking tool!) so Im sure the end result will be the right one.
Nick.
Looking forward to seeing this in paint :cool:
maddogdaz666
18-03-10, 09:35 PM
WOW ive read this from start to finish and it took me days!! an hour or 2 at a time. You look like you do top work, im glad you keepin the origional SR look too. Cant wait to see it back together!!! i hope mine turn out anywhere near as good as yours. cheers for the inspiration!
Joe Richardson
19-03-10, 08:56 PM
looking smart Nick :thumb:
Thanks guys! :)
Update time it is then......... Friday eves after work saw the front end parts and windscreen removed in preparation for the weekend paint session. Once certain areas had been cleaned up/ degreased the car went into the booth and some stands went under the rear end and the wheels came off. This was so I could get right in under the inside of the wheel arches to paint them etc. Also I thought it would be a good time to paint the inside of the rear too. My camera battery died unfortunatly but after another late night here's how it looked the following day after Id bolted a few bits back on............
Rear arches.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip367-1.jpg?t=1269191951
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip368-1.jpg?t=1269192035
And the rear of the car (much easier this time with no seats or cage to get in the way like I did in the red one!)......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip388-1.jpg?t=1269192129
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip389-1.jpg?t=1269192148
With them bits out of the way I cracked on saturday cleaning and preparing the car for its exterior paint. Before long into the booth it went.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip369-1.jpg?t=1269192332
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip370-1.jpg?t=1269192352
The final bits of masking was then done (everything has been backmasked so there will be no masking edges/lines anywhere at all).....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip371-1.jpg?t=1269192456
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip374-1.jpg?t=1269192480
Then after a good cleaning/tacking and stat gun session I primed any small rub throughs and used a yellow surfacer wet on wet primer for the large areas that wanted to be yellow. This was followed by uber amounts of mustard yellow and two coats of clear. Here's the results.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip377-1.jpg?t=1269192636
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip380-1.jpg?t=1269192683
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip381-1.jpg?t=1269192940
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip386-1.jpg?t=1269193496
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip385-1.jpg?t=1269193524
The Simps
21-03-10, 05:39 PM
Hmmmmm fresh paint!
I didn't think you needed to put clear coat onto non-metalic colours? Or is it just to make the colour deeper or something? (I know now about paint so idiot explanation please! lol)
peester
21-03-10, 05:45 PM
edible
It came out very well and very clean which is always a bonus! I left it to air dry rather than baking as it lets the clear flow more and the finish wont nip up. Today I went back in to work and demasked it then rolled it out of the booth and bagged up the inside and engine bay ready to flat and polish it. This can be messy hence the precautions!...........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip393-1.jpg?t=1269193856
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip394-1.jpg?t=1269193980
After a good few hours with the polisher the paintwork is absolutely gleaming. This finish it excellent and its totally imperfection free leaving it looking like this........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip383-1.jpg?t=1269194118
With the polishing complete for now I bolted the wings,bumper,grill,seat and a few other parts back on so they arent kicking about when were all back in work tommorow etc. Today finished with the car looking like this......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip384-1.jpg?t=1269194352
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip382-1.jpg?t=1269194435
Not bad going to say we only started last friday! This week should see doors,tailgate painted and on the car with a bit of luck. cheers for reading.
Nick.
Joe Richardson
21-03-10, 06:04 PM
stunning Nick :eek:
Gonna be concours :thumb:
Hmmmmm fresh paint!
I didn't think you needed to put clear coat onto non-metalic colours? Or is it just to make the colour deeper or something? (I know now about paint so idiot explanation please! lol)
Your thinking of old school solid colour fella..... Thats rarely used by most manufacturers nowadays. Base and clear has a better longivity and is more durable. In short this will be shining for years to come with or without polish ;)
Nick.
The Simps
21-03-10, 06:33 PM
:thumb:
As i said in the text. It looks totally stunning! Fantastic work on the paint.
Surprised you didn't paint the grey at the same time like you did with the wing..
craig green
21-03-10, 07:52 PM
Banana milkshake! That looks amazing mate.
i wish i could work this fast and have this amount of quality!
looks amazing nick :thumb:
As i said in the text. It looks totally stunning! Fantastic work on the paint.
Surprised you didn't paint the grey at the same time like you did with the wing..
I want the doors on for the grey........ The I can make sure the line is uber stright across the door,quarter and wing etc. Even though the lines covered by the mouldings I want it to be right. ;)
Nick.
Nath&Alex
21-03-10, 08:01 PM
looks superb Nick, Your skills certainly do amaze :)
Excellent Nick...
I'm sooo tempted to get my inner arches to that state too!
One thing, is it the photo or the angle, but the grey line looks off level? It'll be covered anyway i'm sure!
Excellent Nick...
I'm sooo tempted to get my inner arches to that state too!
One thing, is it the photo or the angle, but the grey line looks off level? It'll be covered anyway i'm sure!
The wings are all over the place at the mo and only held on by two bolts up top Si once the bottom one is in it will put the wing back down etc. Thats whats giving that appearance of it being slightly off I think. Trust me its bang on! ;)
Nick.
MARTIN KELSON
21-03-10, 08:18 PM
Stunning mate
Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh this year.
Rick Draper
21-03-10, 08:36 PM
Nick, i was not sure how you could improve this when you bought it but how you have proved me wrong. That my man is ****ing stunning, a total credit to you.
Nick, i was not sure how you could improve this when you bought it but how you have proved me wrong. That my man is ****ing stunning, a total credit to you.
Cheers Rick, much appreciated!
Thanks to all for comments too! :)
Nick.
I want the doors on for the grey........ The I can make sure the line is uber stright across the door,quarter and wing etc. Even though the lines covered by the mouldings I want it to be right. ;)
Nick.
Detail. Good man.
nuds sr
21-03-10, 10:22 PM
this car just gets better and better with every update of this thread
keep up the excellent work nick and as many others have said cant wait to see it in the flesh when all is finished
alan
vaughanmc
21-03-10, 10:26 PM
Looks stunning mate! Can't wait to see it at the shows :)
dj_wudgey
22-03-10, 12:38 PM
looks good matey!!
L33 LEG
22-03-10, 06:33 PM
I have just read the thread from when you won the awards for the red one last year. Absolutly unbelievable attention to detail on both the cars. I was a bit unsre at first why you sold the red one and then bought this with the money and didnt think there would be much to do on it, but fcuking hell Lol...im loving it and as much as i loved the mk2, this one is easily one of the best novas around.
Will definetly be checking the updates all the time now, cant wait to see it all back together and so glad you have kept with the sr look.
matthew172
22-03-10, 08:43 PM
can i eat it?
Pistol Pete
22-03-10, 08:58 PM
Wow. Whoever said you cant improve on perfection was very much mistaken!!! Stunning results as always!!
can i eat it?
lol
Cheers for all comments guys, did a little more tonight but forgot the camera so pics tommorow! :)
Nick.
truely jaw dropping Nick! Love it!
matthew172
22-03-10, 09:42 PM
i want it
scott.parker
23-03-10, 04:53 PM
Nick your a ****! lol
Fantastic work as always...
discoinferno
23-03-10, 05:08 PM
excellent work nick , :thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb:
krobinson
23-03-10, 06:38 PM
Me = Jealous!
Me = Jealous!
No need for you to be jealous fella with what you have in the garage! ;)
Onto a little update then. Monday eves saw the doors and tailgate have their final prep and into the booth they went for paint. The following morning this was how they were looking........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip398.jpg?t=1269461513
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip397-1.jpg?t=1269461532
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip396-1.jpg?t=1269461551
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip395-1.jpg?t=1269461571
The passenger door and tailagate were excellent but the drivers door had a tiny hair on the top swage line. I tried to flat and polish it but it must have been under the lacqeur so I couldnt get it out. So the next night it was rubbed down again and back into the booth it went......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip400.jpg?t=1269461711
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip401.jpg?t=1269461730
Perfect this time round, Phew!......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip399.jpg?t=1269461776
The passenger door meanwhile was going on along with the tailgate too....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip403.jpg?t=1269461831
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip404.jpg?t=1269461847
Also some windows surrounds were prepared for paint. One of the rears had a slight dent in which was fixed and primed......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip402.jpg?t=1269461973
And lastly for this eves the front end came back off so I could gravitex the front panel. Using the fine line tape I masked a nice neat line across the lower half of the front panel and just underneath the cooler. Once overpainted it'll look good whilst adding to the protection of the panel etc.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip405.jpg?t=1269462193
Thats it for now hopefully some more progress soon! :)
Nick.
Looking awesome dude, trims in bumper grey? If so nice touch (copy cat lol)
Doors look sexy as.
Nick, are you replacing the existing front bumper?
Looking awesome dude, trims in bumper grey? If so nice touch (copy cat lol)
Doors look sexy as.
Trims are going same colour as door handles and fuel cap which is actually a different colour to the wheels and bumpers just slightly though.... I did it this way to break up the two main colours a little.
John..... Yes Im keeping the existing bumper etc.
The Simps
24-03-10, 08:36 PM
Top work as usual.
Are you painting on the grey lower half like you have the wings?
Top work as usual.
Are you painting on the grey lower half like you have the wings?
Yes fella, I want the doors on and fully lined up before I do that though. Then I know things we be accurate etc. :)
Nick.
Trims are going same colour as door handles and fuel cap which is actually a different colour to the wheels and bumpers just slightly though.... I did it this way to break up the two main colours a little.
.
Ah nice lil trick.
Rickardo
24-03-10, 08:50 PM
Nick, your desire for perfection is awesome.. Good luck with it dude. :thumb:
Ah nice lil trick.
Yeh I thought it may be too much with just two colours as the sr's have quite a few different grey on them as standard with the spoiler,handles,mirrors,vinyls,bumpers and surrounds all being slightly different etc. I can see the reyland calipers getting the same grey treatment too as I dont want them to stand out as they do now.
cheers Rick!
Nick.
matthew172
24-03-10, 09:17 PM
looks unreal
discoinferno
24-03-10, 09:30 PM
attention to detail is stunning!!!:thumb::thumb:
attention to detail is stunning!!!:thumb::thumb:
Cheers Gary and Matt!
Nick.
Awesome stuff Nick, going to be something very special when finished.
MattBrown
24-03-10, 10:01 PM
Looks spot on fella!
I Couldnt be fked to do all the prep, hats off to you
Looks spot on fella!
I Couldnt be fked to do all the prep, hats off to you
Thanks Matt, I guess it comes fairly easily when Im used to doing it all day anyhow although it can be a real pain when things dont go to plan even when all the hard works gone in!
Cheers Edd.... You've just reminded me I must send you some funds! apologies for the delay.
Nick.
vaughanmc
24-03-10, 10:09 PM
F*cking top work Nick! One day I hope to have the same skill as you and be able to paint as perfectly!
Looking forward to seeing this at Billing mate
Great stuff Nick - love fresh paint!!! My SR is gonna look so crap compared to this!
F*cking top work Nick! One day I hope to have the same skill as you and be able to paint as perfectly!
Looking forward to seeing this at Billing mate
Cheers fella!
Si........ Im sure your new toy will come up great once you've got your teeth into it!
Nick.
scott.parker
24-03-10, 11:40 PM
I should de-scribe from this thread it makes me cry every time i think how dam good this compared to my cars!... lol
Nick, i might pm you again about the plug cover soon.
Scott
I was thinking the same Scott, I try and skip over the thread but somehow get dragged in..great work as usual Nick
Southie
25-03-10, 11:00 AM
Stupendously :cool: as always, drool.
dj_wudgey
25-03-10, 12:09 PM
looks good now dude more pics wanted though lol
hartley
25-03-10, 01:38 PM
absolutly stunning nick
krobinson
25-03-10, 04:59 PM
Great work Nick! Its looking perfect!
cheers guys, much appreciated! :)
Nick.
Just finished reading the whole thread, all I can say is awesome :thumb:
ben doodar
26-03-10, 01:45 PM
Been a while since I cheaked the thread Nick, truely awesome. Looking forward to seeing it at some of the shows this year.
Awesome level of workmanship as allways Nick. Also have you thought about painting the gearbox in the same grey?
dj_wudgey
26-03-10, 08:07 PM
will it be at pv this year??
tim jones
26-03-10, 11:43 PM
always look at this thread nick,fair play mate shes with be stunning when your done,paint finish is bang on,even before you started it was mint,its gorgeous!
Thanks all for comments!
On to an update then.......... Another weekend of long hours has seen a fair bit of progress on the car. Window surrounds were painted up in the same grey Ive used on the majority.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip422.jpg?t=1269890920
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip425.jpg?t=1269890954
Then the front panel previously gravitext'd was stripped and painted along with front wheel arches.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip411.jpg?t=1269891023
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip427.jpg?t=1269891545
Then I noticed the yellow toe eye hooks stook out a mile so front and rear got the grey treatment......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip418.jpg?t=1269891130
Along with my spare allesio for the boot etc...
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip419.jpg?t=1269891230
Previously both doors have been a pain to shut as the cage bolts catch on the door card pockets which had resulted in the pockets cracking. A short while ago I collected a full set of mint interior cards from Sloth and thought Id try to reslove this problem from happening again. This is what I came up with after a little die grinder session......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip428.jpg?t=1269891595
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip421.jpg?t=1269891786
Neatly done and it should fix that problem! Another thought I had pre paint was a memory of brett warburtions old car now owned by Matt.... The interior B and c pillars were left open after painting which looked great. So when I painted the rear I went up there too. Ive trimmed the necesary parts off the headlighning and was left with this.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip424.jpg?t=1269891964
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip423.jpg?t=1269892078
Not the best pics but it does look good in my opinion! Slowly but surely the car was also going back together. Painted handles and lock surrounds went in.........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip426.jpg?t=1269892242
How did the grab handle get damaged Nick? paint looks excellent btw
The drivers door then went on........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip429.jpg?t=1269892444
Then I was left with the headache of what to do with the bay.... I didnt want to go through the full procedure of painting the bay with the motor and box in and as the bay saw paint only a short time ago when shaun converted the car it was in great condition just a little dull for my liking. The slam panel had a few chips.marks here and there so what I decided on was to paint the slam panel but clear only over the original yellow already in the bay around the strut top areas,inner wings etc to re gloss them. The engine bay and slam panel areas were fully stripped apart from the motor/box and I cracked on. Once built back up I was very pleased with the results.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip416.jpg?t=1269892895
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip415.jpg?t=1269892916
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip414.jpg?t=1269892935
The engine bay now matches everything else being uber shiny! Following that a few more parts when back on after work today.... The gm 3 piece pillar vinyl set was applied and rear windows went in.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip409.jpg?t=1269893069
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip406.jpg?t=1269893124
The rear bumper,smoothed and painted boot grab and rear lights also went back in with my new euro fog as Im not a fan of the reverse light.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip413.jpg?t=1269893192
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip408.jpg?t=1269893269
Both doors were then built up and its now almost looking like a car again!........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip410.jpg?t=1269893361
Thats were we are up to now. My panel guy doesnt fancy applying the boot vinyl as they are a little tricky and I only have one! So we have a pro coming within the next day or so to do just that. Once he's been the rear screen can go in the boot can be built up/spoiler on etc. cheers for reading.
Nick.
vaughanmc
29-03-10, 09:13 PM
Nova 1.3 SR on the boot then Nick ? ;)
Nova 1.3 SR on the boot then Nick ? ;)
Just as before fella. I have the gm vinyl for it etc.
Nick.
vaughanmc
29-03-10, 09:18 PM
Nice one - I'm looking forward to seeing it at Billing :)
Joe Richardson
29-03-10, 09:34 PM
Epic Nick that is all :thumb:
shaun larnder
29-03-10, 10:12 PM
Glad that you also done the strut tops, i never liked looking at them when i popped the bonnet they were still the original paint, dont know how they got missed in the first place.
discoinferno
29-03-10, 10:24 PM
looks awesome nick really does
Love everything dude!
Have you painted the boot strut too? I did mine in blue and grey.
She is looking sooooooooooo awesome.
Great work on the bay.. strut tops look great.
dj_wudgey
29-03-10, 10:42 PM
yea does look good mate hope to see it at pv!
How did the grab handle get damaged Nick? paint looks excellent btw
Cheers Graeme!......Damaged? You've lost me! It wasnt damaged Ive just painted it. :)
cheers guys for comments!
Nick.
sparkie1401
30-03-10, 06:40 PM
mmmmmmmmmm makes me think of boobies and ice cream
top work bud
Cheers Graeme!......Damaged? You've lost me! It wasnt damaged Ive just painted it. :)
cheers guys for comments!
Nick.
I think he's looking at your door pockets, looks a bit like a close up of a grab handle lol
Nick, have you got any pics of the front end with the IC removed? (Interested in how big the cutout etc is in the crossmember)
I was refering to the 'jesus' handle above the passengers head
I was refering to the 'jesus' handle above the passengers head
Ah I didn't even notice that... well, it is a LET :cool: lol
dj_wudgey
30-03-10, 09:53 PM
mmmmmmmmmm makes me think of boobies and ice cream
top work bud
Fpmsl!
Sweet! Billing is gonna be good this year!
The Simps
30-03-10, 10:07 PM
Nick, have you got any pics of the front end with the IC removed? (Interested in how big the cutout etc is in the crossmember)
I can help with that one...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Shaun%20Nova/P5060026.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Shaun%20Nova/P5060025.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/TheSimps/Shaun%20Nova/P5060033.jpg
Is a great install, fair credit to Shaun, cooler is the perfect size for a mk1 with only minimal trimmage of the bumper.
What kind of cooler is it?
The Simps
31-03-10, 01:03 AM
An intercooler! Lol
maddogdaz666
31-03-10, 02:21 AM
What kind of cooler is it?
An intercooler! Lol
HAHAHAHA RAOFL! walked into that one! lol
Cheers Simps.
Yeah thats why i was interested, the cooler fits the front end perfectly....
Dont spose youve got any pics of how the crossmember was plated etc have you?? Did the previous owner have a WIP thread???
The Simps
31-03-10, 04:23 PM
No wip thread. Was simply boxed in like most do it.
Pistol Pete
31-03-10, 05:46 PM
Benn did his in a similar way IIRC. He has pics.
Oops will post in your thread Ad.
Cheers Simps.
Yeah thats why i was interested, the cooler fits the front end perfectly....
Dont spose youve got any pics of how the crossmember was plated etc have you?? Did the previous owner have a WIP thread???
Sorry Ad I forgot my camera last weekend so I had no pics of wip just finished work really. Would have been ideal too as the intercooler was off too whilst I painted the front panel. Glad Simps could be of help though, Im pretty sure shaun told me it was a pace intercooler? Does seem good quality regardless of make tbh.
Some further updates coming within the next few days guys.... with a bit of luck it'll be home finished next week! :)
Nick.
Sorry Ad I forgot my camera last weekend so I had no pics of wip just finished work really. Would have been ideal too as the intercooler was off too whilst I painted the front panel. Glad Simps could be of help though, Im pretty sure shaun told me it was a pace intercooler? Does seem good quality regardless of make tbh.
Some further updates coming within the next few days guys.... with a bit of luck it'll be home finished next week! :)
Nick.
Carnt wait to see the finished pics nick will look top with the vinal back on.
Damo.
An intercooler! Lol
I've had such a bad day....read that and it made me smile. I'll give you that one bud. lol
Owen.
Whatever INTERcooler it is....sits and looks very well with. Trying to find something similar just now.
Owen.
dj_wudgey
31-03-10, 10:55 PM
Carnt wait to see the finished pics nick will look top with the vinal back on.
Damo.
I aree mate!
djbrowney
31-03-10, 11:58 PM
CRACKING WORK AS ALWAYS MATE !
stupid caps lock lol
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*Words cannot describe how epic this is becoming mate!
Thanks Guys, Its always nice to hear positive comments after all the hours/effort that has gone in over the last 6 months.
Ive also done a little more after work this eves and will update over the weekend when I have some free time as I know where most of my easter long weekend will be spent :( But as said previously the back end of next week should see it finished and home fingers crossed.
Nick.
Nice one Nick, I got all week off - really should get some work in on mine.
Nice one Nick, I got all week off - really should get some work in on mine.
Too right Si.... get some graft in! ;)
Update time then...... Things have been a little slow this week as there was certain things we couldnt do until other jobs had been done etc. First off my panel guy spent quite a while finishing the final adjustments on the doors and lining up the wings so we had near perfect gaps........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip433.jpg?t=1270212677
Id also noticed a few minor shallows in both doors once they were painted so we left the waste mouldings off the doors until my dent guy had been and worked his magic. You do not want to know what time I left work on thursday eves!! But the doors are now perfect so Im happy. With that done the waste mouldings and my stubby mirrors went on as well as new gutter trims too (check colour to my painted surrounds!) ........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip431.jpg?t=1270213157
And from the front which is the first time Ive had both mirrors on and Im pleased with how they look........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip434.jpg?t=1270213217
The front bumper is now lined up and is now back on to stay........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip432.jpg?t=1270213251
The other night my vinyl guy also turned up and fitted the boot vinyl for me making a perfect job of it....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip430.jpg?t=1270213446
Another thing that we noticed was the rear bumper on the n/s didnt line up as you may have seen from a picture a few pages back. However the o/s was perfect so we had a tweaking session with the bracket on the bumper and now it sits almost perfect.....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip438.jpg?t=1270213664
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip437.jpg?t=1270213685
The boot lock has now been swapped over to its new smoothed button to make the boot operational. Next up as the door and wings had been lined up it was time to add the grey to the doors and quarters/sills etc. Last night after work I stayed a while to get the car prepared and masked up........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip439.jpg?t=1270213877
Ive taken the original vinyl route inside the shut and along the sill however I havent gone as deep into the shut as I thought it would look neater this way. I spent some time ensuring all lines were just were I wanted them with the fine line tape for an excellent sharp edge and accuracy........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip440.jpg?t=1270214032
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip442.jpg?t=1270214068
I then painted on the grey and demasked the car as I didnt want the fresh paintwork to sweat and I wanted the fine line tape off whilst the paint was still wet. Here's how it looked with the majority of masking off.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip445.jpg?t=1270214517
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip446.jpg?t=1270214539
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip447.jpg?t=1270214708
At that point I left for the night but I was back in today to do the back edges of the doors as the vinyl did wrap round slightly on the underside and the opening edge. Heres how they came out.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip451.jpg?t=1270214817
And a shut shot......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip450.jpg?t=1270214859
And how its currently looking.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip449.jpg?t=1270214882
Its missing the bonnet as Ive never been happy with the finish. In my opinion it was too flat and thats not what I wanted so it was rubbed down and the inside was masked off and made paint ready......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip453.jpg?t=1270215225
Once a couple of clear coats had been added I left it looking like this.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip455.jpg?t=1270215299
I may go in tommorow and flat/polish the bonnet as that would leave all the paintwork pretty much finished apart from the underside. But it may have a wait a little while for that as I need to catch up on some time with the missus first!
Nick.
Stunning Nick, I'd dread to think what a refinish of this standard would cost a member of the public
Stunning Nick, I'd dread to think what a refinish of this standard would cost a member of the public
In short fella a lot of cash! Its cost me a fair bit anyhow for paint/materials/dent and vinyl guys etc. High standards dont come cheap as everything else these days.
Nick.
Stunning a credit to your workmanship.
vaughanmc
02-04-10, 05:34 PM
Near enough perfection Nick! Well done
Ian_Gsi16v
02-04-10, 06:05 PM
Stunning !
Nice one Nick, looks great not much left to do :D
WOW! Looking more like a car now, looks factory fresh imo..
Awesome, just awesome!!!!!
krobinson
02-04-10, 08:09 PM
Stunning work Nick.
I'd strongly advise against painting the underside. I'd prep it and gravitex, maybe do it a dark colour. I feel it's always in the back of your mind whilst driving the car which is why this winter i'll be doing mine with dark underseal.
Stunning work Nick.
I'd strongly advise against painting the underside. I'd prep it and gravitex, maybe do it a dark colour. I feel it's always in the back of your mind whilst driving the car which is why this winter i'll be doing mine with dark underseal.
Thanks mate, After we spoke about the above a while back I took onboard exactly what you said.......... My idea is to gravitex and overpaint in a solvent based matt grey. I did think mustard underside to begin with but It would be an utter nitemare to upkeep. At least grey would go with the lower half and other items so it would be inkeeping with what Ive done and not show the dirt as much whilst still looking well and protecting the underside.
Again thanks all for the above comments!
Nick.
Yeah agree with that, i'm planning on going grey in my inners, and black gravitex everywhere else.
U better come to PV in this lol
U better come to PV in this lol
I'll see how Im fixed with work etc when pv comes around fella...... If not I'll hope to catch up with you at billing regardless. :)
Nick.
Yeh deffo u cant really fully appreciate a car like this til u see it in person IMO
Just to be picky as I know how perfect you like things, does the swage line on the passenger side quarter not quite line up with the one on the door or is it the angle of the picture? Just wondering if the door needed lifting a little at the back?
Nova panel gaps are a nightmare though, both my front wings line up totally differently.
Great work though, good decision to stick with the blue/grey lower half.
Just to be picky as I know how perfect you like things, does the swage line on the passenger side quarter not quite line up with the one on the door or is it the angle of the picture? Just wondering if the door needed lifting a little at the back?
Nova panel gaps are a nightmare though, both my front wings line up totally differently.
Great work though, good decision to stick with the blue/grey lower half.
Cheers and Your right Lee it does indeed need a final tweak.... Its bang on everywhere else however. I imagine we'll sort it before the mouldings go on that way if it altered my line it would never be seen anyhow etc.
Nick.
dj_wudgey
02-04-10, 08:56 PM
i was going to hamerite the underneath of my sr the arches will be going white aswell!
i was going to hamerite the underneath of my sr the arches will be going white aswell!
Problem with that is hammerite chips quite easily! Whats gravitex like? I've not heard of it before, can't be dealing with waxoyl again on mine, horrible messy stuff.
I have a similar thing on mine Nick. To get the door to line up on the passenger side I had to move the striker on the B pillar up so it lines up when its shut. The door never shuts first time now though as its not lined up with the striker properly anymore.
dj_wudgey
02-04-10, 09:03 PM
il just do a few layers of hamerite i supose ha ha!
I have a similar thing on mine Nick. To get the door to line up on the passenger side I had to move the striker on the B pillar up so it lines up when its shut. The door never shuts first time now though as its not lined up with the striker properly anymore.
Thats the thing... sometimes If you alter a point it tends to throw it out somewhere else. nova alignment/gaps are pretty poor in comparison with newer cars nowadays etc. We'll be on the case in an attempt to alter it best we can though.
Nick.
Pretty poor? Thats being generous.
I wasn't picking holes btw Nick, expected you had already noticed it and was onto it.
Pretty poor? Thats being generous.
I wasn't picking holes btw Nick, expected you had already noticed it and was onto it.
Indeed I had, from the moment I put the pictures up I was waiting for it to be mentioned! As said a little more tweaking should see it sorted with a bit of luck.
Nick.
matthew172
02-04-10, 09:45 PM
looking great that nick
looking great that nick
Cheers Fred!...... drop by soon and we'll go for a spin. ;)
Nick.
NOVA-KID-93
02-04-10, 11:54 PM
Good work fella, stunning car :thumb:
+rep
The detail of the roll around with the grey is spot funking on. It looks perfect that's a proper detailed touch.
Cant believe you've painted the bonnet again.
Looks fantastic dude, as i keep saying. Cant wait to see it in the flesh.
The Simps
03-04-10, 11:19 AM
Wow! Shaun will be pleased to see it looking so perfect! lol
shaun larnder
03-04-10, 12:06 PM
Sure am.
Looking absolute stunning Nick.
Jumping back to the intercooler question.
Yes Nick it was made by Pace, it was made for Billy and Andys ZLET Corsa and i got it from them.
Pace do sell just intercooler cores so that you can just specify the sizes you want, this is what i done with my last project then just made the end caps at work to fit.
http://i41.tinypic.com/300wns8.jpg
http://i31.tinypic.com/wl90uh.jpg
Cheers Simps!
Shaun... glad your happy with what your seeing!
Pastry...... cheers!
MattBrown
03-04-10, 05:15 PM
Looks totally stunning as always nick!
Not keen on the lower vynal/paint though, prefered it yellow, but then hey, it is an sr, so should look SR I suppose.
Get it to pvs:)
Stunning Nick, awesome workmanship, a true perfectionist ;)
Dec
dj_wudgey
04-04-10, 12:24 PM
looks quality mate!! really does look good dont like the stubbys though!!
Stunning Nick, awesome workmanship, a true perfectionist ;)
Dec
Cheers Dec, I hope to see you this year sometime for a chat etc.
Wudgey... I too am a little unsure of them but as the car is so subtley styled in standard guise etc they are just a little touch to make a bit of difference if you see what Im saying. Standard mirrors can soon go on if I change my mind etc.
Matt.... yeah it was a decision I didnt make quickly but in the end I went with the standard sr look etc.
Nick.
dj_wudgey
04-04-10, 07:27 PM
Cheers Dec, I hope to see you this year sometime for a chat etc.
Wudgey... I too am a little unsure of them but as the car is so subtley styled in standard guise etc they are just a little touch to make a bit of difference if you see what Im saying. Standard mirrors can soon go on if I change my mind etc.
Matt.... yeah it was a decision I didnt make quickly but in the end I went with the standard sr look etc.
Nick.
yea i get you nick!! but it still looks stunning with or without lol but then i like it subtle people think its a 1.3 then seee yaaa lol!!!
looks mint either way matey!!
Joe Richardson
04-04-10, 09:06 PM
Just back from the nurburgring,and thought i would have a look,stunning Nick:thumb:
looking foward to seeing it :d
craig green
04-04-10, 09:10 PM
I keep resisting adding to the constant barage of praise for this car, but just to let you know Nick. I am still watching and am in utter awe of what you are doing here. I did have a mustard Yellow Nova in mind for my next theme, but it'll always be in the shadow of this one, so another option is being thought out. lol
I look forward to the next instalment as is everyone else. :thumb:
Rick Draper
04-04-10, 09:43 PM
Looks spot on Nick, everything down to the smallest detail looks perfect.
Hope you can adjust the door to make it fit 100% or as close to 100% as you can. If not do you still have the old door? Could painting and fitting that one be a option?
I keep resisting adding to the constant barage of praise for this car, but just to let you know Nick. I am still watching and am in utter awe of what you are doing here. I did have a mustard Yellow Nova in mind for my next theme, but it'll always be in the shadow of this one, so another option is being thought out. lol
I look forward to the next instalment as is everyone else. :thumb:
Craig.... I cant thank you enough with comments like that. Your way too kind. much appreciated. :)
Joe.... cheers fella! You could always drop by one night after work If you like and get a sneaky peek. Drop me a text if so.
Nick.
Joe Richardson
04-04-10, 09:55 PM
Joe.... cheers fella! You could always drop by one night after work If you like and get a sneaky peek. Drop me a text if so.
Nick.
will do mate,one day next week :thumb:
I keep resisting adding to the constant barage of praise for this car, but just to let you know Nick. I am still watching and am in utter awe of what you are doing here. I did have a mustard Yellow Nova in mind for my next theme, but it'll always be in the shadow of this one, so another option is being thought out. lol
I look forward to the next instalment as is everyone else. :thumb:
Mustard is the way forwards! Park it next to mine instead lol
Looks spot on Nick, everything down to the smallest detail looks perfect.
Hope you can adjust the door to make it fit 100% or as close to 100% as you can. If not do you still have the old door? Could painting and fitting that one be a option?
Cheers Rick, We'll do our best to try and tweak the door that little bit more to get the best possible fit..... I opted with the new doors as both original doors were showing a tiny amount of rust and as I had the new ones I thought I may as well use them etc. Its actually only slightly out so we may be able to improve it but if not Its not something that will worry me really as on the whole its come out really well. All novas tend to have them small flaws that their owners arent happy with and I guess mine will be no different! But as said overall Im really happy with how its looking. :)
Nick.
Rick Draper
04-04-10, 10:20 PM
Cheers Rick, We'll do our best to try and tweak the door that little bit more to get the best possible fit..... I opted with the new doors as both original doors were showing a tiny amount of rust and as I had the new ones I thought I may as well use them etc. Its actually only slightly out so we may be able to improve it but if not Its not something that will worry me really as on the whole its come out really well. All novas tend to have them small flaws that their owners arent happy with and I guess mine will be no different! But as said overall Im really happy with how its looking. :)
Nick.
Its probably something that will never be noticed once the rub strips are on. Its not like many people crawl round on there hands and knees at shows and thats the only real angle you would notice it.
Does look bloody immaculate Nick, its a credit to you.
let_nova
04-04-10, 10:21 PM
top work!!
Its probably something that will never be noticed once the rub strips are on. Its not like many people crawl round on there hands and knees at shows and thats the only real angle you would notice it.
Does look bloody immaculate Nick, its a credit to you.
Very true... we will attempt perfecting though! If it can be done without ruining the gaps elsewhere as they are all very good we will. Its actually come out much better on the whole than I expected to be honest and I just cant wait to have it finished to rack some miles up! Next week fingers crossed.
Stoo..... cheers fella!
Nick.
dj_wudgey
05-04-10, 10:09 PM
I keep resisting adding to the constant barage of praise for this car, but just to let you know Nick. I am still watching and am in utter awe of what you are doing here. I did have a mustard Yellow Nova in mind for my next theme, but it'll always be in the shadow of this one, so another option is being thought out. lol
I look forward to the next instalment as is everyone else. :thumb:
dont think like that just go for it lol
Hi Guys,
A quick halftime update after a prompting from Mr Robinson! I cracked on over the easter hols and had the bonnet finished ready to go straight back on once we were back in on tuesday. The tailgate was filled with dinitrol and built up followed by the rear screen in and spoiler on. It was actually a different spoiler to what was on the car as I pretty much destroyed the old one when I removed it! Once fitted we noticed it didnt want to sit right on one of the top corners due to it obviously being very slightly twisted and spoiler tape not being strong enough to alter/hold it in postion. So we have tried to sort this by lifting up that corner and pumping in a little spoiler adhesive then taping it down to hold it in position like so........
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip466.jpg?t=1270669960
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip459.jpg?t=1270669996
Hopefully that will sort the problem or I'll be looking for a new spoiler at a later date. The quarters/doors were then filled to the hilt with dinitrol followed by my new interior cards and the rear half of the cage too......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip456.jpg?t=1270670383
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip457.jpg?t=1270670405
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip458.jpg?t=1270670428
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip467.jpg?t=1270670600
We've since also tried again with minor adjustments to the passenger door and catch in an attempt to perfect it before the mouldings went on etc. It has improved slightly but still isnt perfect however It is a minor flaw of an overall excellent job so I will live with it. Brand new mouldings were then carefully lined up and added today too. Now the finishing touched are going on the cars starting to look excellent....
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip461.jpg?t=1270670473
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip462.jpg?t=1270670568
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip460.jpg?t=1270670640
I then left it this eves looking like this.......
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip464.jpg?t=1270670737
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip465.jpg?t=1270670764
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/nj_photo/novaturbowip463.jpg?t=1270670791
Just the passenger seat and front half of the cage to add really build up wise then a huge cleaning mission as the cars covered in dinitrol,copper slip,overspray and dirty paw marks not to mension filler dust but I didnt expect anything different with spending a few weeks sat in the workshop! Im just currently trying to find the roll of red pinstripe in the loft then i can add that tommorow etc. More hopefully at the weekend guys. Big thanks to Keith by the way for a few emergency parts shipped from ireland in uber quick time! Thanks for reading, comments welcome!
Nick.
Nick you rock my socks!
Awesome work, car looks lovely! Can't wait to see it "cleaned" for the first time, and some proper daylight on it!
let_nova
07-04-10, 09:19 PM
stunning, absoloutly stunning.
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