Paint and rust removal process.

[paul jorgensen]

Hi all, some of you may be aware that I have recently been stripping the Stag that I have owned for the past 32 years +. I have decided to go down the route of Thermal Pyrolysis to remove the paint, filler ,sealants etc, and a non chlorinated chemical dip to remove the rust.
The paint removal is done by placing the body and all metal parts into a big heat controlled chamber which is slowly heated up to 400 degrees. once the paint is removed and all parts washed down it is put into a tank where the rust is slowly removed.
I took the shell and all body parts to them on Wednesday, I am excited already.. cant wait to see what the end result will be.
Hopefully I will be able to post some pictures on here as it goes through the process to the end results. Attached hopefully, is the only picture I have so far, which is of my car on the trailer just before I set off on a 250 mile journey.
Please forgive me for not replying tonight as I am just off home where I have no internet.

Paul


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paul

where are you getting it done

dave

[paul jorgensen]

Hi Dave, It Ribble technology in Preston
My car body etc, has had the paint removed and is now sitting in the chemical dip... I am hoping to have pictures for you soon.

Paul

[jakesmig]

At least it will loose that jaundiced look for a while.

John

[paul jorgensen]

John that did make me laugh!!!!
Colour is an issue at the moment, my heart says keep it the same, head says change it.....

One good thing.. I do have a while before I have to make that final decision.

Paul

[Essex Stag]

Lets hope there are not to many hidden horrors . As for colour go with your heart not your head . I do notice Stag owners do keep to original BL colours unlike some other classic owners who use BMW or VW colours which sometimes look good but do not do the marque any favours , IMHO some cars have to be a certain colour to look the part . Like MGB GT in Red or E type Jaguar in white, BRG light metallic blue or Red , Ferrari in Red, Aston Martin in metallic gunmetal silver or dark blue ( please note there are other colours available for all cars )as I said only my opinion no offence intended if yours are not included in my favorites list.
Derek

[paul jorgensen]

Thanks Derek..... My fingers are crossed.. :-)

I am happy with doing the mechanics side of it, am completing the head rebuilds today now I have the required the correct thickness shims. Then its heads on the block and fit the timing gear. As for the bodywork/painting, it will be carried out by a couple of guys that are in the unit next door to our office. They do a lovely job. They had a look over it on Monday before I took it to Preston, and said it looked far better than they thought it would .....

I will know soon!!!
Paul

[paul jorgensen]

P.s Sorry, re-colours. no offence would ever be taken, I like it we all have our own opinion and preference.

Paul

[MandM]

At least it will loose that jaundiced look for a while.

John

Keep it yellow a 70,s colour on a 70,s car, , it's the best colour anyway,

[Stagsongas]

Paul,

Looks like quite a nice shell to begin with, whatever colour you adorn it with. I hope it all goes well for you.

Regards

Steve

[paul jorgensen]

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Thanks Steve,
I will post a couple of the shell stripped, just before it went onto its journey. I am hoping to pick it up either Wednesday or Thursday next week.
Paul

[73stagman]

Just down the road from here but a b***** long way for you! The same distance that I dragged my car when I bought it... drive safe and hope all goes well for your project!

[paul jorgensen]

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Will post the pictures I take when I pick it up... I am sure there will be a few surprises!!!!!

Paul

[paul jorgensen]

Thanks Neil,
Your right, it was a bl####y long way, It took me just over 6 hours. Luckily I have a job in Crewe I had to go to so helped a lot!!

[Stagsongas]

Hopefuly it won't produce as many surprises as LD296 (1970 J Reg) is providing me with.

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Still, Polly says it's time to play ball....

Regards

Steve