Sorry, another question! How did you get your parts so clean? 13:07 - they look new! I have been using various wire wheels on a drill and a dremel with wire wheel attachment, but haven't managed to get mine anywhere near yours :( Yours look superb! Any tips would be appreciated - thank you :) PS - if you get yours done for Malvern Triumph & MG show next year, I will have to buy you a pint to say thanks for all the advice, and this great series. I particular like it when you show the stuff that doesn't go so well, rather than just everything happening seamlessly which doesn't always happen.. Gives the rest of us heart when struggling...
My methods vary depending on the part and how crusty it is, but it's usually something like: clean (just soapy water), go over it with a wire wheel and/or brush, electrolysis to get the rust off, another go with a wire wheel. The little dremel wheels are handy for getting in tight spots, but they don't have enough torque for much else. Angle grinder wheels do a great job (they're actually pretty brutal!), and I have a wire wheel attachment on my bench grinder too. A lot of the time it just comes down to patience and elbow grease though! As for the bits that don't go so well... I tend to agree. I like to show the bad bits as well as the good. A lot does get cut out though, because it's just not entertaining or informative (mostly me just dropping stuff and hitting myself with hammers 😆) If I can get there, I'll take you up on that pint 👍
@@RedsGarageUK That's brilliant, thank you again, and definitely on the pint, least I can do...! And I think you've hit the balance perfectly with your show, in terms of the successes, trails and tribulations, but keeping it entertaining also etc. And at the current rate of knots I am sure you will make it to Malvern! :)
Hi again, I am currently doing the same job on my TR7, can I ask what brand paint you are using and where you got it from? Its just a minefield... And there is nothing worse than buying the wrong product and having to do it again.. :-s Many thanks :) PS - I love this series, I will be sad (and happy for you) when its done :)
I know what you mean! I used Frost extreme chassis black for these parts. Not the cheapest, but seems to work well. I obviously can't comment yet on how hardwearing it is 😆 Link: www.frost.co.uk/frost-extreme-high-performance-frame-chassis-paint-aerosol-satin-black-500ml/ (they do a gloss one as well, which is what I used on the subframe and a couple of other bits). And don't worry, there will be other projects once this one's finished (if that ever happens!). Good to know you're enjoying it though! 👍
@@RedsGarageUK Thanks! I really appreciate that :) And I'm with you, when it comes to paint, given the effort of cleaning, prepping etc. I will happily pay extra, to hopefully avoid doing it again!!
It's probably worth spending the money on the kit, I think I paid around that for mine. I'd recommend something to agitate the water too (like a fish tank bubbler) for more even plating. It's a fairly straightforward process, just be careful with the chemicals. Parts have to be scrupulously clean or they won't plate properly. I'll be making a video just on the plating process in a couple of months, too. Good luck! 👍
A very interesting watch. Nice to see another person struggling with parts on their TR7.
OK, loving the use of the garden fork in the 'spray booth' I shall re-commission our old garden fork to the garage now 👍😀
Haha, it's actually really useful! I've used it on a lot of projects now!
Your videos are a massive help. Thank you!
Glad I could help! 👍
Good thing you had that Metric Adjustable wrench. 😉
It came in handy! Sometimes the imperial ones just don't cut it 😁
Great to watch, it's making such a difference and as I have said before great for me cheers matey 👌👍
Thanks, glad you're liking it!
By the way, you have the honour of being the first commenter on this new channel! 👍😁
@@RedsGarageUK That's a first for me ever ha 😁 .... great stuff 👍
Another great, detailed video, thanks.
Thanks! 👍
Great vids, thanks again for posting. Could come in very handy with my TR7 :) Looking forward to seeing it on the road :)
You're welcome! I'm looking forward to getting it there too! 😁
Sorry, another question! How did you get your parts so clean? 13:07 - they look new! I have been using various wire wheels on a drill and a dremel with wire wheel attachment, but haven't managed to get mine anywhere near yours :( Yours look superb! Any tips would be appreciated - thank you :) PS - if you get yours done for Malvern Triumph & MG show next year, I will have to buy you a pint to say thanks for all the advice, and this great series. I particular like it when you show the stuff that doesn't go so well, rather than just everything happening seamlessly which doesn't always happen.. Gives the rest of us heart when struggling...
My methods vary depending on the part and how crusty it is, but it's usually something like: clean (just soapy water), go over it with a wire wheel and/or brush, electrolysis to get the rust off, another go with a wire wheel. The little dremel wheels are handy for getting in tight spots, but they don't have enough torque for much else. Angle grinder wheels do a great job (they're actually pretty brutal!), and I have a wire wheel attachment on my bench grinder too. A lot of the time it just comes down to patience and elbow grease though!
As for the bits that don't go so well... I tend to agree. I like to show the bad bits as well as the good. A lot does get cut out though, because it's just not entertaining or informative (mostly me just dropping stuff and hitting myself with hammers 😆)
If I can get there, I'll take you up on that pint 👍
@@RedsGarageUK That's brilliant, thank you again, and definitely on the pint, least I can do...! And I think you've hit the balance perfectly with your show, in terms of the successes, trails and tribulations, but keeping it entertaining also etc. And at the current rate of knots I am sure you will make it to Malvern! :)
Hi again, I am currently doing the same job on my TR7, can I ask what brand paint you are using and where you got it from? Its just a minefield... And there is nothing worse than buying the wrong product and having to do it again.. :-s Many thanks :) PS - I love this series, I will be sad (and happy for you) when its done :)
I know what you mean!
I used Frost extreme chassis black for these parts. Not the cheapest, but seems to work well. I obviously can't comment yet on how hardwearing it is 😆
Link: www.frost.co.uk/frost-extreme-high-performance-frame-chassis-paint-aerosol-satin-black-500ml/ (they do a gloss one as well, which is what I used on the subframe and a couple of other bits).
And don't worry, there will be other projects once this one's finished (if that ever happens!). Good to know you're enjoying it though! 👍
@@RedsGarageUK Thanks! I really appreciate that :) And I'm with you, when it comes to paint, given the effort of cleaning, prepping etc. I will happily pay extra, to hopefully avoid doing it again!!
Hi, can you give any advice on zinc plating you mentioned and what's needed? Seen starter kits for £67 on ebay, what's your thoughts
It's probably worth spending the money on the kit, I think I paid around that for mine. I'd recommend something to agitate the water too (like a fish tank bubbler) for more even plating. It's a fairly straightforward process, just be careful with the chemicals. Parts have to be scrupulously clean or they won't plate properly.
I'll be making a video just on the plating process in a couple of months, too. Good luck! 👍