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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #824 on: October 31, 2022, 03:10:02 PM »
Looks awesome! I am not looking forward to making those parts. Did you start with foam? Or flat pieces?

thanks!  it takes so much time to get these right

The A pillar i used thin Masonite board cvoer in laminate to get the shape and curve. 
To get an exact fit on the door opening at the roof I eventually had to add material to the inside and then use  40 grit disk to sand the outside to get a flush fit with no gaps.

I will add some pictures

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #823 on: October 31, 2022, 08:26:27 AM »
Looks awesome! I am not looking forward to making those parts. Did you start with foam? Or flat pieces?

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #822 on: October 30, 2022, 07:49:15 PM »
Back to the good times on the REDO ::toothy

cut, adjust, fiberglass, grind, cut and adjust fiberglass, grind, repeat ::)

Cant tell you how many times I did this on the just the passenger side A Piller :P
The piece finally sits flush with the rubber door gasket with no gaps  ::thumbup

Dialing in the interior pieces made from scratch a PITA :LL:

And still there is more to do  :o :o

 :LL: :LL:



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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #821 on: October 23, 2022, 05:57:42 PM »
Wasn't raining today but still chilly at 45 degrees,  The REDO outside.   

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #820 on: October 23, 2022, 05:55:47 PM »
Looks amazing. I know that is a big task.

Thanks, DA  Trizact and one step purple made it pretty easy

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #819 on: October 22, 2022, 08:17:55 AM »
Looks amazing. I know that is a big task.

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #818 on: October 21, 2022, 03:47:45 PM »
The REDO has been color sanded and is good for now!!

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #817 on: October 21, 2022, 03:18:57 PM »
Congratz sir, so it is balloon white?

Thanks still have ways to go!!   

I tired a few test sprays with the Tri coat balloon white and it looked great, but to do the whole car would be a bridge to fa,r for the skills that I have. Next time  ?!?! :LL:

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #816 on: September 25, 2022, 08:38:45 AM »
Congratz sir, so it is balloon white?

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #815 on: September 10, 2022, 08:54:30 PM »
Using the 3m Trizact for wet sanding.

1500 grit
3000 grit
8000  girt  all with the DA, by the time you get to 8000 it is really pretty shiny.

Just a spray bottle and microfiber towel, very clean

then the perfect it 1 step with the purple pad.

I will never use a wool pad again!!

Result are impressive and so effortless, it is actually enjoyable  :LL:
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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #814 on: September 10, 2022, 08:41:18 PM »
Cleaned up the crud from blocking on my brakes and suspension.  Pretty dirty

Used a little high heat clear to keep the rust at bay, not sure how long it will last but better than nothing.

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #813 on: September 10, 2022, 08:32:25 PM »
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Thank you!  Its a mile stone for sure, glad to be done with the blocking

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #812 on: September 07, 2022, 11:53:37 AM »
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #811 on: September 07, 2022, 09:20:55 AM »
Holy hell that was a lot of work!!! :LL:

But finally got the car painted.

Came out most excellent!!






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Re: G28 - Simple Mans, Simple REDO of an G28 LP640
« Reply #810 on: August 28, 2022, 07:55:30 PM »
First attempt at vinyl wrap for the inner latches will be used for the front trunk release which is not visible.

Next attempt at wrapping should see a lot of improvement

 Definitely a better result than when using the chrome paint.