My 1980 T25 - Camper Project

[pierce]

Lookin good

[elmo makaroy]

looks very good , i cant see any runs at all,

im currently doing mine but its not looking as nice a finish as that, any tips on mixing the paint and technique for applying it???

[folkers]

Thanks guys, really appreciate it
I found (as CovKid said the other day on the rustoleum thread) that there isn't really a ratio for mixing. I think you just get to tell when you have the right mix. I found in these conditions that it needs to be sticky enough to go on, but thinned enough so the coat evens out and becomes smooth. I started with a 20% white spirit mix when I started the van. But recently, I have not measured it....just a bit of trial and error!

As for applying it, I put a coat of rustoleum on the entire panel then without loading it up with any more paint just keep going over what I have done to get rid of the bubbles in the paint. Don't press too hard on the roller though as it makes even more bubbles!! Good quality rollers is everything as well, so the sponge does not come off on your nicely new painted panel.

Rather a long answer, but hope it helps

Will wait for panel to fully dry now (a few weeks) then use Meguiars Ultimate Compound to finish

[folkers]

Been busy over the last few days, got the flooring layed, window re-fitted to door (which is not the easiest job in the world ) and re-fitted the door

[folkers]

Made a bit more progress on interior today, started to make cooker/sink unit and layed the chequered flooring - bargain at £15!!

[rattybird]

good work fella you must be very happy ! what mix was the rustolium??

[folkers]

Cheers, I went with about 20% white spirit, roll on the dry weather so I can finish it!!

[folkers]

Another busy day, got the roof painted (final coat) - Do you like the black roof? Also got the first coat on some of the other panels now Pretty happy with the results

[folkers]

Gave the tired exhaust a bit of a facelift with some high temp matt black spray paint. Looks quite good I reckon!
Shame about the dents on the panel above wasn't me!

[boatbuilder]

Nice job, what colour is the rustoleum?

[folkers]

Nice job, what colour is the rustoleum?

Thanks, going to rub down first coat at the weekend and apply the second coat so should get better coverage over the black. Trying to apply thin coats though to prevent runs, and to minimise rubbing down between coats.

The colour is Marlin Blue.

Cheers

[yorkierob]

looking good dude- be starting on mine in the next month.....i hope

[Smudger38]

Folkers - your van looks mint. Could you tell me what colour Rustoleum (Ral code) you bought? It looks very much like Medium Blue (LH5G). My van has faded after 22 years and am keen to redo my paint job using the roller method. Thanks.

[folkers]

Folkers - your van looks mint. Could you tell me what colour Rustoleum (Ral code) you bought? It looks very much like Medium Blue (LH5G). My van has faded after 22 years and am keen to redo my paint job using the roller method. Thanks.

Ral is 7322. Although it is quite a light blue rather than a mid blue. Ral 7323 is more of a mid blue.

Really appreciate the comments guys, I will add some more pics on mon or tue hopefully then should gave another coat of paint on with better coverage over the black!

Cheers, Andy

[tommin]

Man you make me so jealous! I have been doing nothing except finding the rust, digging the worst of it out, cleaning it and treating with vactan. Seems a never ending job at the moment. You've done a neat job so far, nice one.