Pete's soon to be Rollered Camper Prep Thread

[PeteIOM]

I've come to the conclusion that no matter how much I sand and fill, sand and fill, wash down and sand.. etc etc... it still looks like a scruffy bugger!
I'll post some pics up... shortly. Having major issues getting rear bumper off.. seems welded tight (3 days to paint camper... 4 weeks to paint round bumper with modelling brush! )

[CovKid]

The same attention to detail is required no matter whether you roller or spray but of course involves a whole host of other issues not least of which can be welding, panel repair or replacement and dealing with any rust in seams. There may also be an issue with window rubbers needing replacement. No two vehicles alike but prep is essentially about ending up with a smooth, lightly-keyed, dent-free and stable surface. We covered this too incidently, with faster ways to get an even surface and the obligitory visit from the filler fairy An ordinary electric sander used on a wetted-down vehicle will save much time but you MUST use an RCD on the power cable if going that route.

[Plasticman]

come on pete dont flag, youve not yet started, get a gallon of good paint stripper and paint it with that first, no more feahtering edges that will look the pits surely your new welder will deserve a better enchore
mike

[PeteIOM]

Hah.. Cov... believe me I've watched the DVD a few times now... I'm just getting jobs done whilst waiting on panel repairs etc.. Window rubbers are average.. not great but not sh*te either so I'm going to run with the majority of them. everythings stripped apart from rear bumper and window that needs frame repairs.

Has to be said the sanding I have done makes it look cleaner than it has in years
Also just took delivery of a massive bottle of vactan.. time to park it up in a disused swimming pool for a bath!


I'm having to be a little careful at the moment as I got a big gig coming up and cant afford any more finger scrapes!

[PeteIOM]

get a gallon of good paint stripper and paint it with that first, no more feahtering edges that will look the pits
mike

/psssst is that a legit tip?!

[Plasticman]

dont know wether its legit or not and couldnt care less, i do what I like not whats supposed to be done.
if you do fill a swim pool with vactan can I be first after you to give it a go.
M

[PeteIOM]

Did a bit more prep on the van today...

[CovKid]

Prep??? You mean restoration

[PeteIOM]

bah! just a spring clean here and there

Tell ya. that body work dont half go through 1mm cutting discs!

[CovKid]

Can do. Depends on brand. El-cheapo and you'll be through them in seconds. A neighbour gave me some top make ones and I've not worn the first one down yet.

[PeteIOM]

ill chck out b&q tomorrow.... getting good at cutting holes nows!

[Plasticman]

If your still on the first one ? have you actually switched the rinder on or is it an Oirish one..
http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/catalogue/abrasives/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I get stuff of these guys.prompt and cheap post
mike

[CovKid]

I've used the 'three-for-a-pound' variety on numerous jobs and very often they'll do (if the centres don't collapse ) but its essential to be wary in case a disc breaks up. Goggles go without saying. ALDI sometimes does runs of discs and these are certainly better but I think you get what you pay for in grinding discs - they vary enormously in that respect. If you're doing a lot of grinding its often cheaper to spend more - if that makes sense.

[PeteIOM]

I'm trying bosch ones now.. the others were just cheapies... the bosch ones do seem to be lasting longer.