Painting the underside of project at home / garage

[TonyBrough]

Yes they do. I was initially going for separate panels. However the tunnel has been chopped and bodged in the past so although more expensive than the individual panels I’ll be ordering a complete floor, tunnel, outer sills and heel board fully assembled. This should hopefully be quicker.

 

[marlinspike]

That looks like a lot of work but a great project. Keep us updated.

 

[Bobupndown]

Yes they do. I was initially going for separate panels. However the tunnel has been chopped and bodged in the past so although more expensive than the individual panels I’ll be ordering a complete floor, tunnel, outer sills and heel board fully assembled. This should hopefully be quicker.

Think that is the best solution, good solid base. I have a nice original mk1 saloon, original apart from the floor pans which a previous owner replaced using panels that look nothing like they should. But it's solid and not visible so can't justify a floor replacement.

 

[TonyBrough]

Take it they don't make a full floor including tunnel and sills for the van/estate models?

Yes they do, I'm going to order one as the tunnel has been chopped and patched as well over the years so not a clear edge o be seen!

 

[TonyBrough]

Almost ready

 

[Misterg]

That looks very tidy!

 

[jo1010]

looks good (and smooth). Did you spray?

 

[TonyBrough]

looks good (and smooth). Did you spray?

Yes, with a cheapo 1.8mm gun, 2 coats of epoxy primer. It has since been seam sealed and sprayed with Gravitex.

Hopefully getting the final colour on this weekend.

 

[marlinspike]

That looks great. You must be pleased with how that came out.

 

[TonyBrough]

That looks great. You must be pleased with how that came out.

I am. I’ll post a picture when the topcoat is on, hopefully this weekend.

 

[Keithmac]

Almost ready

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That looks stunning, a shame you won't see it when the car is the right way up!.

Looks like a lot of hard work has gone into it, I'd be over the moon with that.

 

[TonyBrough]

Three coats later, happy chappy

 

[vw1]

Very nice , but 3 top coats of what ?

 

[TonyBrough]

Very nice , but 3 top coats of what ?

2 pack high gloss in Pagaent Blue