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Location:
Adelaide
Registered:
November 2003
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ACT : In need of a new paint
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Fri, 20 February 2004 10:36
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Hi guys!!
Just moved into Canberra, got a sprinter which needs to be worked on. Wondering anybody in canberra who has worked on this car. I want to paint it and also convert to 4age. Would like to do it myself instead of going to the shops unless unavoidable. so that i can save a bit of money as well as gain knowledge from it. anybody around here can help me out as I am new to this sort of things and needs guidance. I dont mind to pay for the tools needed and also the shed to do the work etc. I'm sure someone out there knows how to do this kinda job. Looking forward to a good reply. Thanks
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Location:
Crapberra
Registered:
September 2003
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Re: ACT : In need of a new paint
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Sun, 22 February 2004 23:58
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I'm currently doing a full restoration of my TA22 celica (paint, engine and interior) having never done any mechanical or paint work previously; and the best advice if you want to do the work yourself is lots of research. For doing an engine swap you can get endless reams of information by doing searches through the toymods forums. This is where I got most of my info from and the rest from friends, who have done similar things.
With the painting Ii went to the local ACT libraries and hired evey single book on spray painting. This has helped me a crap load! Buy some extra paint and, if you can, a spare panel from a wreckers as you'll need the practice using the spraygun. All up it has cost me around the $4-5k mark with most tools and parts. I did have my own jacks, stands, rachets, spanners and chain block for the engine which is a must. Shop around lots to get the best price (I found a $200 spray gun on Ebay for $80 brand new) it will save you lots of money in the long run. There are a few people in the Canberra Celica Club who run sprinters and 4AGE (in Celicas) who can probably give you a lot of advice too.
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