| Author | Message | ||
     Brian Crump New User Username: brian_crump Post Number: 8 Registered: 2-2007 |
Today I found a small flake of varnish from the very edge of the fascia panel around one of the air vents. The car is a 1993 Spirit II. The flake is about half an inch by a quarter of an inch. The remaining varnish is firm and the offending piece is in a sealed plastic bag under lock and key... The rest of the fascia is perfect. Is anyone able to suggest the most appropriate glue for putting the wayward flake back where it belongs? Water-based wood glue or a light shellac? I'm open to suggestions on this. Many thanks, Brian | ||
| bob uk Unregistered guest Posted From: client-86-29-88-159.brig.adsl.tesco.net |
Do not attempt to glue the flake back. Remove the panel from the car Lightly wet flat using 800 grit and white spirit instead of water. do not try to feather the edges around the damage like for metal because of the danger of breaking through the veneer. Air dry for 1 hour. Using a good quality paint brush and polyester varnish touch in the damage. The first will soak in. Using a hair dryer assit the drying time lightly. Build up coats when over the thickness of the factory varnish leave to dry for 24 hours. Then 800 grit stuck to a bottle cork blend the area in. Then brass polish or tee cut. The drying times depend upon the varnish used and also you must check that the varnish is compatible with your finish. It is polyester I THINK. TIP While things are drying place a card board box over the item to stop dust. Build a spray booth from cardboard and cover with poly sheet when finished. Bad finishes caused by dirt in the paint which was not in the paint when the can was opened. (Message approved by david_gore) | ||
| Brian Crump New User Username: brian_crump Post Number: 9 Registered: 2-2007 |
Thank you Bob; I appreciate your excellent advice. Regards, Brian |
