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by caprikid61
Sun Oct 08, 2017 6:50 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 50
Views: 15948

Re: Oil change

Castrol GTX 15/40 4 litres on sale at asda for £18.00 but its sinthetic !! Would that be ok in a 2 litre pinto ??
by caprikid61
Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 50
Views: 15948

Re: Oil change

I use castrol GTX 10/40 never had any problems, the only oil I tried that was not keen on was halfords classic 20/50 for some reason I found my engine burned oil when using . Never uses a drop with castrol and no blue smoke eather.
by caprikid61
Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:15 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Starting issues
Replies: 4
Views: 1938

Re: Starting issues

I would also check the inlet manifold, make sure its not drawing to much air if the gasket is letting in best to spray some wd 40 around the gasket to see if the revs rise . I had that problem with mine I changed a lot before I noticed what the problem was , exactly the same problem the tickover was...
by caprikid61
Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:49 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Where is she now?
Replies: 58
Views: 16802

Re: Where is she now?

Yes I I've been lucky (some might disagree) as I still own the Laser 2.0 that I bought in 1987. It is Rosso Red and I believe it was built in November 86, making it one of the last 4 cylinder models. Hi do you have any photos of you Laser ? Would love to see them , its great that you have managed t...
by caprikid61
Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Paint problems? I give up!
Replies: 39
Views: 11009

Re: Paint problems? I give up!

Thats such a shame , what happend ?? Was it a spray job that never worked out ? Dont seem to remember seeing any posts about it . Cheers Alex Here it is - http://www.fordcapriforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=50185&hilit=type+3 I was realy looking forward to seeing those photos but I can...
by caprikid61
Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:36 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.
Replies: 22
Views: 6296

Re: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.

I'm also not a fan of the colour coded grill grill. That was standard on the Laser, as well as the bonnet lip. So he's done it right. I'm not saying it wasn't, I just think a black grill and headlights would benefit a spray can paint job more is all. I assumed he wasn't overly obsessed about it loo...
by caprikid61
Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:27 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.
Replies: 22
Views: 6296

Re: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.

That looks remarkable, you should be really pleased with that. You have got a decent shine there, I'd like to ask what your process was after the final top coat. Hi , I did have a problem with orange peel affect in some bits of the car but most of the the top coat was ok but maybe a bit dull . What...
by caprikid61
Tue Aug 29, 2017 11:07 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.
Replies: 22
Views: 6296

Re: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.

Thanks guys it was a bit of a struggle getting the paint flattend out with rubbing compound had a fair bit of orange peel affect but got rid of most of it. Wasnt sure about putting the decals on but glad I did because they look ok . I got through 6 cans of primer and 14 cans of paint with 4 coats s...
by caprikid61
Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:55 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.
Replies: 22
Views: 6296

Re: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.

Easily one of the best rattle can paint jobs I have seen, would like to see more close-ups of the reflection though. Only criticisms I have is that under the windscreen rubber there appears to be a line where you have missed, also on the inner arch. I'm also not a fan of the colour coded grill gril...
by caprikid61
Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Paint problems? I give up!
Replies: 39
Views: 11009

Re: Paint problems? I give up!

I am no expert and you have probably tried this but just in case I will tell you what I would try first . To me it seems that it all depends how deep the watermarks are in the paint job , I have jast done a respray on my capri and I also had problems to sort out after I had done the top coat . I had...
by caprikid61
Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:59 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Paint problems? I give up!
Replies: 39
Views: 11009

Re: Paint problems? I give up!

Well, after my well documented paint problem posted elsewhere on here, the be given up on it. The car needs a re spray. Tried to claim through the insurance but they didn't want to know. So, I'm after someone who could re spray it for me. Would prefer someone locally ish to me but am willing to tra...
by caprikid61
Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.
Replies: 22
Views: 6296

Re: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.

Looks great, should have used rattle cans on mine the balls up I made mixing the paint! I though about hiring a compressor and a spray gun but I dont know nothing about mixing paint and I just couldnt trust myself with a spray gun , thats how I decided on cans . Rattle cans these days are much easi...
by caprikid61
Sat Aug 26, 2017 10:14 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.
Replies: 22
Views: 6296

Re: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.

Thanks guys it was a bit of a struggle getting the paint flattend out with rubbing compound had a fair bit of orange peel affect but got rid of most of it. Wasnt sure about putting the decals on but glad I did because they look ok . I got through 6 cans of primer and 14 cans of paint with 4 coats so...
by caprikid61
Sat Aug 26, 2017 7:57 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.
Replies: 22
Views: 6296

Respray done !! What do you all think ? Its not perfect but ok for rattle cans.

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Thats her done for another year , quite happy with the finish though better than it was anyway .
by caprikid61
Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Thats the capri primed but what next?? 800 grit wet and dry ??
Replies: 3
Views: 1538

Re: Thats the capri primed but what next?? 800 grit wet and dry ??

Cheers guys I done as you said and to be honest I am glad I asked !! I was all set to go with the 800 grit . She is almost finished I am hoping to bring her home tomorrow , will take some photos so you can let me know what you think . Cheers
by caprikid61
Thu Aug 10, 2017 6:55 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Thats the capri primed but what next?? 800 grit wet and dry ??
Replies: 3
Views: 1538

Thats the capri primed but what next?? 800 grit wet and dry ??

Hi Folks I managed to get rid of the rust on my capri then rubbed down all the cracks from last years paint job . Now I am at the spraying stage I have primed using 360 bodyfill red and so far the finish is looking ok for rattle cans . https://s28.postimg.org/5fcwjznbx/20170810_154643.jpg Now do I s...
by caprikid61
Thu Aug 10, 2017 5:50 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Trying to get rid of rust again (photos attached)
Replies: 36
Views: 9569

Re: thats the capri primed but what now ??

https://s28.postimg.org/5fcwjznbx/20170810_154643.jpg Hi Folks thats the car primed with 360 bodyfill red primer but the big question is what do I do next ? I am not sure if I should rub it down with wet and dry 800 grit or just give it a once over with a gray rubbing pad ??. The respray has went p...
by caprikid61
Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:09 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Trying to get rid of rust again (photos attached)
Replies: 36
Views: 9569

Re: Trying to get rid of rust again (photos attached)

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Forgot to mention both sides have holes !!