I've decided Bluebird needs a bit of T.L.C. Santa came a bit early, and brought some nice presents ready for the off. Hopefully it will start towards the end of next week. It's getting exciting. 
Time for a respray.
- Thread starter PHILIP BAXTER
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2 sills and 2 front wings by any chance, are you getting them to treat the inner sill whilst they are in there, also worth a wax oil while they are off, good luck
Can’t wait to see the paint job, call me when it done and I’ll be straight down.
Good luck, hope you get a top job 
It's going to be the same colour again @TaffDaddy. I do like the topaz blue, but my head was getting turned by some nice candy apple reds. I decided to stay with blue because I have the blue and black interior. I think I will change the hardtop to blue to match, although I am quite fond of the silver.
A contrast is good, but it has to be the right one IMHO.
Tony.
Tony.
Matching hardtop colour and the car will look superb resprayed in topaz blue!
@Sean d what do you suggest is the best to coat the inner panels with?
Any good oil based shultz will last for years mate
Had Reggie done 3 years ago. Had a couple of issues with it since but happy again with it now.
Time for a quick update on this thread. After being messed about by my original choice of paint shop, I have found a new one. I think I got lucky here, because the new place is spot on. I have been told every panel will be coming off, and they will get the wheels sorted at the same time. It's going to cost a few hundred more, but will be a far better job. I called in today and they have started the strip down.
I have looked at the panels they have removed. The wings are saveable, but the sill covers are past it.
What do you do when you have a Zed shaped hole in your garage? Look after someone else's. I have been entrusted to look after @ZTec's beautiful Zed.
Bluebird will be gone for a couple months. I will post updates as and when. I am really excited though.
I have looked at the panels they have removed. The wings are saveable, but the sill covers are past it.
What do you do when you have a Zed shaped hole in your garage? Look after someone else's. I have been entrusted to look after @ZTec's beautiful Zed.
Bluebird will be gone for a couple months. I will post updates as and when. I am really excited though.
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The chasis rails beneath the sill covers look in good shape Phil, are they going to fettle them while the covers are off ?. Worth doing at this stage.
Bet you can't wait to get it back.
Bet you can't wait to get it back.
Great stuff, the only way to do it. Look forward to seeing the results
Looks like you are going to get a good job mate
