getting there

Did a good bit on the bumpers this weekend.
Must sand them down again (to see how the filler and fibre glass work looks) and then primer+paint.

YAY

Lesson learned

Today I learned, that fiber glass work isn't as easy as I thought.
Especially if you are not fully prepared.

Like it helps if you actually use measurement tools, a good brush, etc.

I should learn to be more patient, but at least I know now what I will need to do next time :D

Fibre Glass work

Today I was up in the unit again.
It was a nice, warm and quiet day in the unit as I was up during the day.
Besides being busy building up my new own business, I thought I "treat" myself with a bit of me-time and do more work on my S14.

Well, it wasn't really much work.

Besides giving the good oul daily driver a good spring clean, I finally got my hands on a fibre glass repair kit and started to get familiar with it.

I managed to actually "close" two wholes on the bumper, but I did one mistake!
I used all of the hardener and left a good bit for later, to continue bumper work in about an hours time (was distracted doing something else inbetween).

Suprise Suprise,....the hardener was.....hard!

Seems like that staff hardens quiet quickly, so I had nothing left to continue working on the bumper :(
I drove back to Halfords (2nd time today) to get more necessary stuff and also got some filler).

I will be up tomorrow again to finally finish the front bumper, gonna be a long day tomorrow!
But I shall not come back from the unit tomorrow, until that bumper is done!
Maybe the other ones too!

Fingers crossed, shit is getting done!!

Tea anyone?

There is no news but thought I would share this snapshot I took the other day.
While in the shed again, we improvised and took the kettle, some cups, instant coffee, milk and sugar with us.
I also had tea of course!

That was a brilliant idea I must say, helped a lot through that coooold night!

:D

Just spotted this on Facebook...

so true haha, simply must share:

More bumper-work

Yesterday I was up in the unit (unexpected) so I decided to use the time up there and do a bit of stuff.

I've had a look at the bumpers again and was able to ask for more help and advise, for the next steps :D
I already have an idea how to use the filler and all but I will also make a few "look"- changes to the bumpers so I also have to work with fibre-glass and that is new to me (again).

I cut off  a few parts of 2 bumpers, that was actually only a 5 minute job.
Suprisingly I didn't cut my own fingers off, yaaaay!
Really must get used to all those machines!! haha

Anyway, after Tuesday there shall be more work going on, just thought I keep you updated. :)

Sanded down!

I have to say....I'm kinda proud of myself! :D
I managed to sand down the bumpers (only a little bit left, have to do it by hand), without hurting myself or braking the sanding machine :)

That is probably nothing special but I'm happy and have the bumpers now ready for repair!

There will be way more to come, especially after this (crappy) year is over!

I cant wait to see my car back on the road :D