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Finally the paint clap:. The color is looking great, Will look awesome when the lights and the bumpers go on

I too hope so.

The final spray was supposed to be done 4 days ago, i might get flamed by the painter for delaying it.

Everyday he says, i am spraying the final coat ,i am not too happy on the surface job, made him redo the surface putty work 4 times.

In the meantime, we painted the inner door panels and the fuel tank.

Hopefully we might see the final coat on the surface tomorrow:)

pavan, amazing development. I had seen this car when it was parked near the with the redoxide color on it. I really couldn't believe this is the same car..

Rather slow development, but "patience wins":D

Tomorrow morning we might finally spray the final coat.

The sun shining outside showed some promise today :)

Ideal heat and humidity for yet another painting job.

Off-late i have been honing my painting skills (rather experimenting)

I could still see few uneven surface at few places, the painter has been having a horrid time with me since a week. He said " Sir lets paint the final spray today" i go around the car make him apply patti few places AGAIN.

After sometime, we decided to paint only few parts of the car today and finish it. I found the Bonnet / Dickey and the Roof too be in good shape. We start spraying the final coats. Few minutes ago we completed the selected portion and i can say, i am happy with the paint job :)

Tomorrow morning, the rest of the car will get its final spray, hopefully.

Some pics

Presently the complete car stands painted :)

Fittings will be started by tomorrow.

Fittings have started, though the restoration is complete, theres lots to be done after this.

Some pics for all to see.:)

Superb Job DUDE!

But my one question is still isn't answered by you! Where do you find these absolute beauties?

Car looks real well-turned out! Nice job pavan! Any more parts left to source?

Ha ha.... I would rather say. These beauties find me somehow.:D


Thank you sir. Lots and lots to be sourced still.:Frustrati

Well, by weekend the fittings will start. tomorrow onwards the work on the engine Inlet and Exhaust will start, rest followed by brakes and electricals.

Will keep updating stage by stage.

Beautiful job, Pavan. Inspiring.

clap:

What brand paint was used? Cost per litre?

Paint used is Dupont with 3 coats of Dupont clear.

Cost per litre including clear is Rs.2300/-

Why don't you get the car covered with some plastic material to avoid the dust on the paint. It will also prevent the car from possible scratches.

PS: can we have some pics of the containers of the material used for reference.

The Wolsley took lot of time and attention, that this VW was left alone for a weeks time.

Finally work started on the car from yesterday.

1) Door and door locks installed
2) Glasses installed
3) Door Setting done
4) Wiring started.

Few fittings done, and now the car will be shifted to the mechanics place for mounting the engine and some work on the brakes.

Pics