Beginners guide to repairing/painting

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/...198946-1751002

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.

05-Jun-2006, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicken

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 ..

chicken · 05-Jun-2006, 21:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIBBLE

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

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

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.

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05-Jun-2006, 14:09	#2
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Hi Chi, Sadly, limited link but Derek put me onto these guys. http://www.frost.co.uk/productList.asp?catID=25 Reply

05-Jun-2006, 14:21	#3
chicken Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,670 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brick Lane Curry House Mood: suck, squeeze, bang,......fart? 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! Reply

05-Jun-2006, 15:54	#4
ChrisBushell DSC Club Member Big Twin Posts: 1,600 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sevenoaks Mood: Im Going to Italy soon! 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 Reply