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Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2025 8:09 pm
by L60Boerne
Ooooh I'm so glad to hear you dipped it. That is the only way due to the edge effect on flame spraying. Now you have a great universal coat on the frame. Yes, with the right zinc fat primer and Tnemec paint you are ready for the bush. I do hope you will paint it as scratches will quickly rust without the added protection. Well., what can I say...I don't even paint the sheet metal. Why waste all that good paint on a rock or tree?
Rollin and Patrolling,
L60Boerne
Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2025 9:35 am
by yuke175
L60Boerne wrote: ↑Tue Apr 01, 2025 8:09 pm
Ooooh I'm so glad to hear you dipped it. That is the only way due to the edge effect on flame spraying. Now you have a great universal coat on the frame. Yes, with the right zinc fat primer and Tnemec paint you are ready for the bush. I do hope you will paint it as scratches will quickly rust without the added protection. Well., what can I say...I don't even paint the sheet metal. Why waste all that good paint on a rock or tree?
Rollin and Patrolling,
L60Boerne
you sound knowledgeable on this. any recommendations on primer and paint?
Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2025 9:36 pm
by L60Boerne
Yes, I can surely get to the right mix. I'll try now but I'll be travelling the next 2-3 weeks out of the country so if I'll respond as soon as possible.
Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 9:27 am
by yuke175
L60Boerne wrote: ↑Thu Apr 03, 2025 9:36 pm
Yes, I can surely get to the right mix. I'll try now but I'll be travelling the next 2-3 weeks out of the country so if I'll respond as soon as possible.
Any further insight to this paint mix?
Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 11:56 am
by L60Boerne
Greetings, I thought I responded to this months ago. Sorry for the dropped ball. Yes, I did check into it and company I used to work for phased out the primer + paint approach about twenty years ago and paint booth people come and go so I could not find anyone with first hand knowledge.
I would start with Tnemec Series 115 primer. At a minimum the Tnemec website help desk can help you further if needed.
Rolling and patrolling,
L60Boerne
Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2025 9:32 am
by yuke175
Slow progress. More cleaning up of axle parts last night.
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Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2026 5:40 pm
by yuke175
Not much progress but starting to get motivated as temps in New England are rising and creating workable garage days.
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Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2026 12:02 pm
by yuke175
Pondering if I want to do a fully respray, or keep the patina with some repaired spots blended in to match the patina.
The truck had some pinkish film on it on one side. Cleaned that off the front fender last night just to see what was underneath.
Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2026 10:39 pm
by yuke175
Mixing work and play. I work in the video surveillance space. Received a new 360 camera in from the office and had to install it in the garage!
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Re: 1967 Softop Project "Robin"
Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2026 2:36 pm
by RiverPatrol
Patina is always a tough call. I like either - patina and shiny fresh paint.
Cool camera!
