I've decided as the weather is improving and gettin more daylight!! That Im going to 'facelift' my BX.[8D]
Im planning too:
Locate and fit new interior {from BX TZD, GTI, 16v, Meteor, Hurricane}. Nothing wrong with standard interior just think the Recaro seats are far smarter ans more comfortable.
Fit either 'alloy look' trims or alloys.
Fit rear spoiler off Tzd/Gti.
Fit bumpers off TZD/Gti. My question is, if I got bumpers off more upmarket BX that were a different colour, how easy is it to strip and respray in my colour (Triton Green)[?]
BX Facelift!!!
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dillosk8ter
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Here's part of a write up I did a few years back on the subject of painting plastics such as bumpers.
Hope it's of some help.
Alan S
"PAINTING PLASTICS:
Where Dulon Topcoat is used over Plastics the following MUST be observed.
Flexible Plastics - ALL Topcoats - Flex. Additive (980 3426)
Mixing ratio: 4 parts topcoat to 1 part additive.
Thinning With Solid top coat
use Dulon thinner (34178) 1 top - 1 to 1.5 thinner
VERY FLEXIBLE PLASTICS: Flex Add (980 34246)
Mixing ratio: 4 parts topcoat to 2 parts additive (2 to 1) Thin as above.
When Primer Surfacers are used, then they must also be mixed with this flexible
additive in the same ratios as for top coats, then thinned in the normal
consistencies. Remember we are talking an additive with this stuff NOT a
thinner; it still has to be thinned as though the additive does not exist.
NOTE: REGARDING TEMPERATURE - When Temp is around 10 - 15 degrees C use Dulon
"Low Temp." thinner (922 34353)
For HOT, Cold or HUMID conditions, replace 20% of Dulon Thinner with Dulon
Retarder thinner (922 05158) NOTE: when using this product it slows down drying
to prevent the paint going "milky" or "blushing" hence greater care has to be
taken to prevent dust, flies & idiots from landing on it or running their hands
across it to see if it's dry when it isn't.
If you would like to try a very satisfying job that relies more on patience &
perfection than on skill & secrets whilst still retaining a sense of achievement
on completion then this is one job you will really enjoy doing. I have painted a
lot of cars in my time & even the ones that didn't come out as well as I planned,
I gained a sense of achievement out of every one of them & I am sure you will
also.
To make things a little easier, I would suggest you go out & buy borrow or hire
the book I recommend below.
From comments I have received in the past, I understand it is available
Worldwide; written by a trade teacher here in Australia, it is the best
reference book I have ever read on a trade subject & is apparently considered to
almost be a bible on the subject.
"Al Probert's Spray Painting motor vehicles in Australia & New Zealand" ISBN O
86777 360 X
I hope you all have as much fun as I have over the years.
A word of warning: some of the products used, contain some fairly toxic
substances which don't do much to increase your life expectancy if you inhale
them. Common sense & a quality anti-toxic fumes mask is a good investment."
I have a couple of pics of a TZi we did and it came out very impressive. Unfortunately yje link to show it on has disappeared.
Alan S
Hope it's of some help.
Alan S
"PAINTING PLASTICS:
Where Dulon Topcoat is used over Plastics the following MUST be observed.
Flexible Plastics - ALL Topcoats - Flex. Additive (980 3426)
Mixing ratio: 4 parts topcoat to 1 part additive.
Thinning With Solid top coat
use Dulon thinner (34178) 1 top - 1 to 1.5 thinner
VERY FLEXIBLE PLASTICS: Flex Add (980 34246)
Mixing ratio: 4 parts topcoat to 2 parts additive (2 to 1) Thin as above.
When Primer Surfacers are used, then they must also be mixed with this flexible
additive in the same ratios as for top coats, then thinned in the normal
consistencies. Remember we are talking an additive with this stuff NOT a
thinner; it still has to be thinned as though the additive does not exist.
NOTE: REGARDING TEMPERATURE - When Temp is around 10 - 15 degrees C use Dulon
"Low Temp." thinner (922 34353)
For HOT, Cold or HUMID conditions, replace 20% of Dulon Thinner with Dulon
Retarder thinner (922 05158) NOTE: when using this product it slows down drying
to prevent the paint going "milky" or "blushing" hence greater care has to be
taken to prevent dust, flies & idiots from landing on it or running their hands
across it to see if it's dry when it isn't.
If you would like to try a very satisfying job that relies more on patience &
perfection than on skill & secrets whilst still retaining a sense of achievement
on completion then this is one job you will really enjoy doing. I have painted a
lot of cars in my time & even the ones that didn't come out as well as I planned,
I gained a sense of achievement out of every one of them & I am sure you will
also.
To make things a little easier, I would suggest you go out & buy borrow or hire
the book I recommend below.
From comments I have received in the past, I understand it is available
Worldwide; written by a trade teacher here in Australia, it is the best
reference book I have ever read on a trade subject & is apparently considered to
almost be a bible on the subject.
"Al Probert's Spray Painting motor vehicles in Australia & New Zealand" ISBN O
86777 360 X
I hope you all have as much fun as I have over the years.
A word of warning: some of the products used, contain some fairly toxic
substances which don't do much to increase your life expectancy if you inhale
them. Common sense & a quality anti-toxic fumes mask is a good investment."
I have a couple of pics of a TZi we did and it came out very impressive. Unfortunately yje link to show it on has disappeared.
Alan S
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Dave Bamber
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Owen.
You got mail!
I could be wrong but I think all the bumpers are the same pattern. The TZ's have a spoiler on the front which is very easy to remove and re-fit. If you want front fog lights, again pull the mounting points from a TZ and fit to your own. All you need to do is cut your bumper to fit the mountings. I've yet to fit them to mine as the fogs on the green one are rotten and the price of a new pair is bonkers.....
Wheel trims from a 2002 Berlingo look ok.
You got mail!
I could be wrong but I think all the bumpers are the same pattern. The TZ's have a spoiler on the front which is very easy to remove and re-fit. If you want front fog lights, again pull the mounting points from a TZ and fit to your own. All you need to do is cut your bumper to fit the mountings. I've yet to fit them to mine as the fogs on the green one are rotten and the price of a new pair is bonkers.....
Wheel trims from a 2002 Berlingo look ok.