Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Private_collector]

Firstly, the paint I was calling '324' is actually 342. So what, right?
Well, I'll need to know this because I will be ordering lots more of the same!
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As with the previous Protec paint I tried, this one too is very easy to spray, but when they say "light" first coat, you better listen. I deliberately tried an area too wet first coat & had to pick it up off the floor, well nearly.

The finish 'off the gun' is first rate when instructions are followed. Giving good flow and high coverage. I gave 3 coats in total. It is possible to get too much orange peel, but subsequent coat/s can fix this if noticed early enough. The level of gloss is just perfect for what I am wanting, WITHOUT ADDING FLATTENING BASE! I did include hardener, and noted that paint was tack free in 10-20 minutes. It was able to take a hard press from my hand after 90 minutes without marking.
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Despite covering really well, the enamel paint did not fill imperfections, but that also meant that wheel markings are still easily readable.
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I did the painting out in the open, and today was windy, but for some unknown reason there is less dust in these wheels than I expected. I have had much more s%&t in paint when spraying in a booth! Fact that it's 'lustreless' helps hide it too. Use of a tack rag didn't hurt either.

[Andy Cusworth]

they look good Tony ...... tyres mounted next mate !

[warren brown]

Tony - this looks great! You've done the hard yards with this - and it's been really interesting and educational following the experience(s) you and Bob have had. I'm about to repaint my Blitz again - (I did it last year with OD I had in bulk and while it looks fine - I'd rather khaki) but I'm really, really impressed with the colour and finish you've achieved. I'm lucky - the Protec guy here in Sydney is a great bloke and only down the road - I'm going to follow your advice and paint my truck in the same colour. Many thanks to you and Bob. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

[Andy Cusworth]

Tony, as an ex painter you will prob know this but I asked the Peninsula paint boys how best to keep paint leftovers or like us remaining paint as we paint bits and bobs as we go, he said the main thing is keep air to a minimum in the container so as the paint is used keep the remainder in a smaller container and smaller as the paint quantity diminishes....... learn something new every day !

[Private_collector]

Warren,

I think you will be quite satisfied with this paint. It was great to use, and if you do get it for your truck, be sure to post photos for us. I will be popping into my local paint shop some time next week to place an order for another 4lt. Thankyou for your kind words & here's the full set of products I used:
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Andy,

I gave leftover paint to the customer, but if I were hanging onto it I would use original container, knock lid on firmly, and then invert the can for a few moments. This would be done several times in consecutive days. That formed a small film of paint in the lid grooves which sealed the can. Air inside would become so saturated by paint fumes it didn't cause a problem. More effective with 2 pack & enamel as opposed to acrylic. But, that was paint of 20+ years ago. Don't know about now. Also, be aware that once hardener is mixed, that paint is doomed to be a solid jell mass within 12hrs (ish). That's why painters quite use seperate mixing pots & not the original can even if there is space!

[Private_collector]

I bought this "Service Bulletins, Mechanical" manual on ebay recently. Covers 1939-1949 & lots of DND stuff inside. Nice embossed cover with metal edging for protection.

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Auction listing stated expected "serious bidding on this item". This should have actually been the case too, but NOBODY BID but me.

[Keith Webb]

Nice buy Tony!

[c dressel]

Wonderful find Tony, great shape