Errr. I have to confess that my normal car is a Jag XJ6 that is 14
years old now (bought when it was 8) and I am planning on keeping that
until it is 20 years old before I think of doing anything drastic like
replacing it. If all goes to plan that will be a depreciation of £400
per year! So Maybe there are a few production cars worth
having........... !
Derek
On 27 Jul 2011, at 19:46, Robert Craig wrote:
5 years is quoted for a "normal car" with I presume average mileage
of 12k, so a kit car doing say 3000 miles should in theory last 20
years - probably not as long as that but should be comparable with a
decent paint job.
Wrap material is getting better all the time and the options are
also increasing as more people are using it.
Bob Craig (Q2-267)
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Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] Re: mention in CKC
Eddie,
Did he say how long it lasts? As vinyl shrinks. Can you ask him?
Russell
On 27/07/2011 07:20, Eddie wrote:
Hi Bob
That's intresting that you mention a vinyl wrap. My graphics man does
that and a whole car can cost £700 to£1000 ish
Much cheaper than a re spray
Eddie
On Jul 26, 9:41 pm, "Robert Craig"<[email protected]>
wrote:
I used 1 pack enamel from a local supplier called Autoscot. I
can't remember the actual paint manufacturer but will look out the
tin and let you know. The colour was Cadmium Yellow. I used a
roller for the majority but got a few spray cans made up for
awkward areas like the door checks. It's horrible stuff to spray
though as the offspray stays wet and gets everywhere you don't
want it.
As a home job, I was happy with the results but it's nowhere near
as good as a professional spray job. I call it a ten foot paint
job - as long as you are over 10 feet away it looks good. Enamel
tends to chip as well, so there are now some chips on the front
but I'm still glad I did it.
I think I would go for a vinyl wrap next time but that's a whole
new subject.
Bob Craig (Q2-267)
----- Original Message -----
From: Susan and Martin Scott
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 5:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Quantum Owners] mention in CKC
Saw it - Well done.
I've been an advocate of brush painting GRP, but everybody seems
to want to go with spraying.
I'd be interested on your thoughts. Who's paint did you use? I
contacted International paints, who considered for a car my plans
to brush paint rather than roller were a good idea. Their guidance
to roller, then tip-off with brush is ideal for larger items (such
as a yatch) though.
I've painted a car before, using single-pack polyurethane alkyd,
and although the finish was great the paint went dull after a few
months! I'll certainly won't be using that again. The single pack
can't be flatted down either - I believe the 2 pack can.
I have to get a paint mixed up to match the Oxford Blue of my Q
saloon so that I can brush paint my "Quantum Sleep" matching
folding caravan - The only place I can find which will mix a
matching paint for brushing is Witham Paints (unless you can advise)
Martin Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Craig
To: [email protected]
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 5:21 PM
Subject: [Quantum Owners] mention in CKC
See the "Wall of Fame" in the latest edition of Complete Kit
Car. There are a couple of pics and a wee write up on my Q
Bob Craig (proud owner of Q2-267)
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