Help and Tips on Fibreglass body resto - Lotus Elan S3 1967
Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:41 am
Hi All,
Due to the pandemic lockdown - have been making good use of time in doing as much of the fibreglass body restoration my self to the point where the prepared surfaces are primed with body to be shipped to a reputable paint expert . I had may last elan done by Options 1 and it was amazing the work and results that went into it and can't fault their work as it was at the time (2000) when their prices were low .
At the moment I don't have the budget for their prices and doing as much prep as I can including applying a layer of tissue to all surfaces, then flattening , priming and then applying black etch paint to do final sanding .
I would welcome any tips from any one who has tackled this complex and time consuming project and currently at the stage where 80% of paint on the body has been removed back to gel coat exposing all cracks repairs etc and removing all signs of filler and past repairs.
I have miles wilkins book and would like to hear and learn from others who have done this .
Thanks in advance - Nick
Due to the pandemic lockdown - have been making good use of time in doing as much of the fibreglass body restoration my self to the point where the prepared surfaces are primed with body to be shipped to a reputable paint expert . I had may last elan done by Options 1 and it was amazing the work and results that went into it and can't fault their work as it was at the time (2000) when their prices were low .
At the moment I don't have the budget for their prices and doing as much prep as I can including applying a layer of tissue to all surfaces, then flattening , priming and then applying black etch paint to do final sanding .
I would welcome any tips from any one who has tackled this complex and time consuming project and currently at the stage where 80% of paint on the body has been removed back to gel coat exposing all cracks repairs etc and removing all signs of filler and past repairs.
I have miles wilkins book and would like to hear and learn from others who have done this .
Thanks in advance - Nick