EXY Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 On 12/19/2021 at 9:31 AM, El Vikingo Tropical said: Im also building 7 bikes into Cafe Racers and converting my Austin A40 Countryman in to a camper at this moment and I’m not retired from work yet Sounds like you are a busy man, would love to see how you are getting on with the A40. Keep up the good work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vikingo Tropical Posted December 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, EXY said: Sounds like you are a busy man, would love to see how you are getting on with the A40. Keep up the good work Edited December 24, 2021 by El Vikingo Tropical 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 @El Vikingo Tropical very impressed by (and envious of) your talents. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXY Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Thanks for that, looking good and nice to see some proper recycling Health to enjoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vikingo Tropical Posted December 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2021 Anyone have experience painting soft touch panels? First of al it’s hard taking of the old paint without scratching the plastic, I can’t find any paint reference to have this made locally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted December 25, 2021 Report Share Posted December 25, 2021 I’ve used plastidip sprays on things before, and they leave a flexible, soft touch feel. No idea if they would be suitable for your application though. https://www.plastidip.co.uk/product/aerosol-spray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vikingo Tropical Posted December 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 Any of you know how to take of the rollbar pads? I want to paint the roll bars and need the pads off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vikingo Tropical Posted December 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2021 Just pull😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vikingo Tropical Posted January 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 (edited) I still haven’t received the bloody piston tool box…. So I can just paint details as I can’t assemble the engine. Roll bars and seat is now resprayed in a more clear silver colour Edited January 18, 2022 by El Vikingo Tropical 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickH Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Very cool thread. Keep up the awesome work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 On 12/25/2021 at 9:46 PM, El Vikingo Tropical said: Anyone have experience painting soft touch panels? First of al it’s hard taking of the old paint without scratching the plastic, I can’t find any paint reference to have this made locally! Have only just seen this and, if you've not sorted it yet, do a search for centre console and you will find lots of info including my own refurb, done with acetone based nail varnish remover, scotch pads etc. Most important thing is to ensure you remove ALL the soft coating. Then prime with a filler primer before paint and clear coat (I used Satin but lots of people go for Gloss). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vikingo Tropical Posted January 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 8 hours ago, red rocket said: Have only just seen this and, if you've not sorted it yet, do a search for centre console and you will find lots of info including my own refurb, done with acetone based nail varnish remover, scotch pads etc. Most important thing is to ensure you remove ALL the soft coating. Then prime with a filler primer before paint and clear coat (I used Satin but lots of people go for Gloss). Hi red rocket, I still haven’t solved this issue… Just acetona and scotch pads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red rocket Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 16 hours ago, El Vikingo Tropical said: Hi red rocket, I still haven’t solved this issue… Just acetona and scotch pads? I used acetone based nail varnish remover (some is not acetone based) then I think scotchpads to remove most of the coating and probably wet and dry sandpaper to smooth before filler primer to help cover any scratches/abrasions. It's not hard to do but you need to take time to get all the coating off otherwise the paint won't stick and the surface will be rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vikingo Tropical Posted January 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 5 hours ago, red rocket said: I used acetone based nail varnish remover (some is not acetone based) then I think scotchpads to remove most of the coating and probably wet and dry sandpaper to smooth before filler primer to help cover any scratches/abrasions. It's not hard to do but you need to take time to get all the coating off otherwise the paint won't stick and the surface will be rough. I will try the acetone and compare with 97º alcohol which I use, The alcohol works ok but maybe the acetone is better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted January 19, 2022 Report Share Posted January 19, 2022 1 hour ago, El Vikingo Tropical said: I will try the acetone and compare with 97º alcohol which I use, The alcohol works ok but maybe the acetone is better... Acetone is a much more “aggressive” solvent for plastics and will dissolve/soften the coating better than ethanol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vikingo Tropical Posted January 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 I finally received the engine assemble tool box! Somehow the box been “sitting” in customs in Madrid for months….🤯 This mean I can put together the engine this weekend! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninesomething Posted January 20, 2022 Report Share Posted January 20, 2022 Can't wait.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vikingo Tropical Posted January 21, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 I had a couple hours of this afternoon enuf to put on all piston rods and close the two engine half’s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, El Vikingo Tropical said: I had a couple hours of this afternoon enuf to put on all piston rods and close the two engine half’s Love the “assembly lubricant” you have skills and a style. More power to you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted January 21, 2022 Report Share Posted January 21, 2022 Great to watch the work of someone that knows their stuff. Engine insides scare the living daylights out of me almost as much as gearboxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vikingo Tropical Posted January 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2022 5 hours ago, Paul P said: Love the “assembly lubricant” you have skills and a style. More power to you. Now you now what’s “Tropical” Viking comes from😏 2 hours ago, ½cwt said: Great to watch the work of someone that knows their stuff. Engine insides scare the living daylights out of me almost as much as gearboxes. I have to say I’m scared also as this is first time I works at a water cooled boxer six! Normally when you rebuild a engine you is the one who unassembled the engine, in this case this was made by a bad plumber who just putted the engine in boxes with out no markings or planning and handled over to me! So this is like a big puzzle, I won’t play drum rolls and victory fanfare before this engine have made some good km… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vikingo Tropical Posted June 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 I have the engine assembled and closed, but it’s one pice leftover…… I haven’t a clue where this little shaft goes which makes me very nervous! 4x53mm PLEASE ANYONE RECOGNISE THIS SHAFT???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Maybe ask these guys ? https://www.hartech.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted June 22, 2022 Report Share Posted June 22, 2022 Long shot, but from scouring the M97 part in the parts cat is it part 3 in this diagram/list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Vikingo Tropical Posted June 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2022 No. It’s not nr3 in that drawing. The one I have is not hollow and have smaller diameter, it’s not a tube it’s like a small shaft/axle… but thanks for trying to help!😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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