VW Split Screen Final High Build Primer

We finally managed to get the last coat of high build primer on the main body before we start the endless task of rubbing down all over again.

Unfortunatley we ran out of paint for the doors, tailgate etc so having to order some more in but it will be in soon.

Not long till we decide on a colour.

VW Split Screen Bumper Preparation

The front bumper is the original, the rear unfortunately was beyond repair and as originals in good condition are hard to source at realistic prices. I went for the better quality after market replacement from Alan Schofields they are nowhere near the same quality as original but will have to do.

The rear bumper just needed the black nasty paint removing before i covered it all in etch and then sprayed the internal in stone chip to give it some added protection.


The front bumper took a good day to rub down there was so much paint on it that I was going through pads like nobodies business but finally got to bare metal, treated the rust spots and gave it a good dose of etch primer before again spraying the internals with stone chip.

VW Split Screen Fuel Tank Preparation

This is the original fuel tank off my1964 VW Split Screen Fire Truck. After emptying the last dregs of fuel, I took the sender out and checked inside the tank. Surprisingly it had very little dirt, but more importantly no rust so is not going to need too much work





 
The external surface was another matter although much of the original grey paint was still on it, there was parts of it which were flaking away with small amounts of surface rust  presenting itself, so all the paint was removed down to bare metal.

Any rust spots were treated, it was cleaned up and given a few good coats of etch primer prior to it being prepared for paint.