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chicken
05-Jun-2006, 14:04
Can anyone point me to any websites that show a step-by-step guide (pref with pictures) to repairing damaged parts (a petrol tank in my case) and basic painting.

I bought a damaged tank (big dent in the side) on ebay for 99p so I'm not fussed if I ruin it in the process but would just like to learn another skill.

thank you muchly.

Chi
Iconic944ss
05-Jun-2006, 14:09
Hi Chi,

Sadly, limited link but Derek put me onto these guys.

http://www.frost.co.uk/productList.asp?catID=25
chicken
05-Jun-2006, 14:21
a font of wisdom as ever Frank - but only helps if you know what you are doing!

Alternatively, if anyone fancies an afternoon in East London to be my "automotive repair Yoda", I could feed and water you!
ChrisBushell
05-Jun-2006, 15:54
Chi

If you fancy a trip down to 7Oaks I should be able to do it with you one weekend. I have the air tools to sort out the filler, etc and a spary gun

Chris
Jools
05-Jun-2006, 16:18
Spend another £8.57 at Amazon.com and get this here book:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0760315833/qid=1149520552/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl/202-3198946-1751002

I got one a couple of years ago, and although it's American it is a very thorough reference work for body repairs, paint preparation and spraying.
chicken
05-Jun-2006, 19:46
thanks for the offer chris - I have all the gear but no idea!

Good tip on the book Jools. Will have to get one of those for the library.

I will be enlisting the help of the donut-muncher (who is as inept as me) so we can share the blame.
Dibble
05-Jun-2006, 20:25
thanks for the offer chris - I have all the gear but no idea!

Good tip on the book Jools. Will have to get one of those for the library.

I will be enlisting the help of the donut-muncher (who is as inept as me) so we can share the blame.

did i agree to this ..?? best you get some Krispy Kremes in mate ....

I have some very scruffy trackday fairings you can practice on .. :lol:
chicken
05-Jun-2006, 21:03
did i agree to this ..?? best you get some Krispy Kremes in mate ....

I have some very scruffy trackday fairings you can practice on .. :lol:

Thought I'd rope you in before you said no!

Krispy Kremes not a problem - I have a platinum card for the Canary Wharf branch.