1975 Jaguar XJ Coupe 6.0 V12
Discussion
craigjm said:
Would be interesting to know what is the longest single panel on any car. Wouldn't surprise me if it was up there!
`Up there` most definitely but i`d wager the winner would be American.Something like the Cadillac that fat detective drove in those 70`s drama shows. Cannon was it?
Jim AK said:
`Up there` most definitely but i`d wager the winner would be American.
Something like the Cadillac that fat detective drove in those 70`s drama shows. Cannon was it?
Probably... maybe if we restricted it to British car. Im sure Bentley and RR have had some long panels and certainly more stylish that a fat CaddySomething like the Cadillac that fat detective drove in those 70`s drama shows. Cannon was it?
craigjm said:
Probably... maybe if we restricted it to British car. Im sure Bentley and RR have had some long panels and certainly more stylish that a fat Caddy
Ok. British car it is. Il have a 70`s Bentley Corniche then!Only saying that as I know someone who has one & i`m seeing him soon. If its not having work done I`l measure it.
craigjm said:
Jim AK said:
`Up there` most definitely but i`d wager the winner would be American.
Something like the Cadillac that fat detective drove in those 70`s drama shows. Cannon was it?
Probably... maybe if we restricted it to British car. Im sure Bentley and RR have had some long panels and certainly more stylish that a fat CaddySomething like the Cadillac that fat detective drove in those 70`s drama shows. Cannon was it?
The chrome ideally needs to be chemically removed or shot blast at least to provide a good key for the paint. I think the metal is brass under the chrome as is doesn't rust through the chrome. i would guess etch prime first before undercoat and colour coat finish. I'm sure your paint guy knows what paint sticks to brass best 
To paint over chrome (as long as it's solid) you need to do the following:
Sand with something like 180 grit and don't be shy. It may seem harsh, but the idea is to key the surface, get it looking flat and cross hatched with sanding marks, this is what gives the key. Then clean with thinner obviously and etch prime. Then use a urethane primer and refinish with fine paper (800 or 1200). Then a coat of sealer and paint with normal 2 pack automotive paint/lacquer process.
It will last as long as the bodywork with no chipping or peeling etc.
Sand with something like 180 grit and don't be shy. It may seem harsh, but the idea is to key the surface, get it looking flat and cross hatched with sanding marks, this is what gives the key. Then clean with thinner obviously and etch prime. Then use a urethane primer and refinish with fine paper (800 or 1200). Then a coat of sealer and paint with normal 2 pack automotive paint/lacquer process.
It will last as long as the bodywork with no chipping or peeling etc.
RobXjcoupe said:
The chrome ideally needs to be chemically removed or shot blast at least to provide a good key for the paint. I think the metal is brass under the chrome as is doesn't rust through the chrome. i would guess etch prime first before undercoat and colour coat finish. I'm sure your paint guy knows what paint sticks to brass best
Do you think it would achieve the desired effect of making the roof look lower?
craigjm said:
RobXjcoupe said:
The chrome ideally needs to be chemically removed or shot blast at least to provide a good key for the paint. I think the metal is brass under the chrome as is doesn't rust through the chrome. i would guess etch prime first before undercoat and colour coat finish. I'm sure your paint guy knows what paint sticks to brass best
Do you think it would achieve the desired effect of making the roof look lower?RobXjcoupe said:
It definitely won't highlight the opening. Personally I think you need a bit of chrome otherwise it could look like a more modern car but with chrome bumpers. Are you keeping the chrome trim along the top of the door and quarter where the window wipe rubber is? That will give a good style line against the black paint. Do you think?
I was thinking of keeping all the chrome from the bottom of the side windows down so I was talking about getting rid of the chrome around the windscreens and the changing the side trim that goes around the rood gutters in body colour
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