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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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Definitely no issue with plastic, the only metal to avoid as far as I know is stainless steel due to the gases it gives off
Cheers Jamie I just looked up the guides on YouTube. I had no idea it was this easy. I have all if that currently set up, minus the battery charger, and that is 5 feet from it in the cupboard. I'll have a go tomorrow. I assumed it was some kind of acid bath that would destroy some materials. Incidentally, a video on 'bluing' popped up shortly afterwards. This looks interesting for a method of finishing / protecting metal after this kind of thing. I'd never heard of that.
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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07/01/2023 00:33
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Let us know how you get on
Anyway a question for all….
As the car has black wheels, when I refurbish the brake calipers, I plan to paint them yellow. This then got me thinking about 2 other things to paint.
As I have the sparco strut brace which are red, I thought it would be a good idea to paint it in the same yellow paint
Likewise for the rocker cover I also thought to do the lettering in the same yellow and then paint the rest of the cover in black
What do people think?
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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07/01/2023 11:10
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Firstly Simon/Dave thanks for your replies I will do yellow calipers rather than any other colour. I did initially think to do them red, but for me with black wheels and the body colour I wasn’t feeling it But the rocker cover and strut brace I’m somewhat torn what to do or not What I don’t want to do is make the car chavvy, so I may try photoshop to see what various options look like Cheers Jamie
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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07/01/2023 13:43
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Well of course you can do what you like, it's your car, who cares what other people think?! Keep going, it's interesting to read about how it is going...
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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Likewise for the rocker cover I also thought to do the lettering in the same yellow and then paint the rest of the cover in black
What do people think?
Paint the surround of the word 'FIAT' yellow leaving the letters black and then paint the 20v Turbo characters in yellow
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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07/01/2023 17:10
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Hi dave, Appreciate your comments , I do have another question
I'd put a lot more photos on but the ipad photos are generally above the 2mb threshold. Can you help?
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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Ive got the derusting bug, the minute I take a bolt or part off, in the electrolysis bath it goes
I had quite some fun trying to undo the nuts which hold the horns and brackets on
Basically had to hammer a 3/8 socket on and despite using pb blaster they snapped off, so I’ll see if I can weld a new threaded stud to keep it looking factory before I reprint the assembly
Front wheel arch is stripped, only a few bits of surface rust, so better than I expected after removing the wheel arch liner
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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08/01/2023 18:26
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For the very rusted nuts to stop them snapping the bolt/stud get an induction heater, in under a minute the nuts will be off absolutely no problem and totally re-useable. Just give them a few mins to cool before handling. I think I posted a link to this before but I have this one: https://www.woyosmart.com/products/...y-screw-removing-bearing-installing-toolIf there's one tool I wish I'd had 20 years ago it's this, even more so than an impact wrench. The hours and hours I've spent trying to remove very corroded bolts and snapped bolts etc. over the years, this is truly a game changer for working on old cars. Also useful for forming steel or bending an old spanner to any shape to access an awkward nut or whatever.
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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08/01/2023 19:07
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Cheers Graham, I'll have a look
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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08/01/2023 20:04
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There's a few areas where the wheel arch liner has rubbed and created surface rust
So I've cleaned them up and put rust convertor afterwards
Then I'll etch primer and depending where within the arch will either be stone chip sealant or paint and lacquer
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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13/01/2023 22:41
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Re the size limit for photos, yes it's a bit restricting but have you tried resizing them? (I only know how to do it on a Mac )
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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13/01/2023 23:00
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Hi Simon, I had a look in settings on the iPad but nothing jumped out at me
Hence the google drive link which I hope works
I’ve only taken a few photos at present because of this
However tomorrow I’ll be taking a load of photos as I’ve refurbed a load of stuff and I’m going to try and get the drivers side wheel arch all tarted up
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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14/01/2023 06:01
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Try opening the pics I “preview” and then go to tools. There should be a resize option.
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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14/01/2023 08:27
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Ah I’ll have a go later
Thanks Jamie
Just had a go, but using the default apple photos app, I can’t get to a preview option, I think I’ve clicked all the buttons I could see
Any chance of an idiots guide?
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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Not sure on the iPad as I use a MacBook. On the Mac its right click on any photo then there are a list of options. One option is "Edit with". When you go to this you get the option to then click preview. Hope that works for you on the iPad.
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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14/01/2023 16:43
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Cheers Simon, ive just packed my tools away for the day, so I’ll have a nosey later on 😉
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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14/01/2023 18:23
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Found an app, so I’ll give it a try
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Re: R803CGP / C20VTJ restoration thread - Discussion
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01/02/2023 07:42
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Hi Simon , thanks for the heads up
I’ll have a look later and see if it’s something I’ve done !
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