985cc Turbocharged Nova Sprint Car

[novarally]

Blast media won't get inside the rails will it? Thought it was just outside only?

The more I look into it, the less keen I am on the blasting options. The risk of damage to the metal seems to be high, and the last thing I want is to have to be using high-build primer or filler to rectify warped panelwork.

However, I've just got off the phone from a very interesting chat with 'Paint Strip' in Preston, and now I am 99% certain I will use their services. They were the people who did Chris Astley's shell some years ago.

Their thermal paint removal process is going to cost me less than £450 (could be a fair bit less than that due to the lack of rust and absence of any external panels on my car), and they can primer the whole car, and powder coat the inside in a colour of my choice for roughly £200 more.

[novarally]

Picked up my new split rim wheels today, if I get time I will do an update tomorrow.

[fearless]

Liking the progress so far Colin

Was down at Martin Bowyers (Bowyer Developments) today when your Corsa VXR head turned up - no Idea what he has planned for it yet - hope he starts to assemble our engine before he even starts to look at that !!!

[MK999]

Liking the progress so far Colin

Was down at Martin Bowyers (Bowyer Developments) today when your Corsa VXR head turned up - no Idea what he has planned for it yet - hope he starts to assemble our engine before he even starts to look at that !!!

Oooooooooo rly They fit a 1.2 bottom end by any chance?

[novarally]

Liking the progress so far Colin

Was down at Martin Bowyers (Bowyer Developments) today when your Corsa VXR head turned up - no Idea what he has planned for it yet - hope he starts to assemble our engine before he even starts to look at that !!!

Hi Dave.

I'd be curious to know what Martin has planned for that.

Colin

[fearless]

He joked about putting it on an 1800cc block - I could see the cogs in his head turning as he looked at it

Not sure what he's got planned for it - I don't even think he remembered buying it !!!

[MK999]

He joked about putting it on an 1800cc block - I could see the cogs in his head turning as he looked at it

Not sure what he's got planned for it - I don't even think he remembered buying it !!!

Ahhh I see, not as interesting as sticking it on the 1l turbo then

[SimonTW]

I've used Ribble Tech a few times! They are spot on. They have never had any shells for me to nosey at when I've been though so looking forward to seeing your results! Is powder heavier or lighter than paint? Do you think powder would be suitable for the underside and inside the wheel arches?

[novarally]

I've used Ribble Tech a few times! They are spot on. They have never had any shells for me to nosey at when I've been though so looking forward to seeing your results! Is powder heavier or lighter than paint? Do you think powder would be suitable for the underside and inside the wheel arches?

I'm speaking further with the owner (John Sutton) tomorrow, and funnily enough the questions you've raised about powdercoating are already on my list!

[MK999]

Was reading up a bit on powder coating the other day, and it's basically dry 2k paint according to one source I found.