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    My escort Cosworth is a 1995 ash black, and is a standard Cosworth apart from rondells and lowered slightly anyway, I need some paint work sorting, I have a rust patch appearing on the rear tailgate where the escort badge is and coming from under the bottom spoiler and a small bit where the window seal is so I have got to take the rear screen out. I also have a mark on the rear bumper I want sorting too. Also on the front wings the lips on the wings have surface rust from stone chips I guess over the years, think this is a common fault, I think my sills are ok but was thinking of taking the skirts off to check and if so rectify.

    My questions are, is my paint classed as water based paint??

    Because I am having my two front wings painted, would I be better off having the bonnet and front bumper done too so it's the complete front end done??

    I am asking this as my car is original and wasn't sure if I have a complete front end respray would I be ruining my car as it won't be classed as original anymore as all the stone chips will be gone but if I have a complete front end done this would be a much better finish??

    Just need some advice really of what's best to do and just making sure I do the right thing

  • #2
    I would paint the whole front end if your painting both wings you'll most likely have to do the bonnet to get a colour match and also have the doors blown in.
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    • #3
      Take pictures first to show why its getting paint then get it all done.

      Dave.

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      • #4
        I will try and get some pictures up over the weekend but can you tell me how to do it please??

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        • #5
          Will we finally see you use it this year then Dan.

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          • #6
            I took it to ace cafe last weekend

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            • #7
              As Dave above has said post some pics up & we can post advice as we see it

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              • #8
                Yeah not sure how to post pictures, need some help with that please?? Step by step guide!!

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                • #9
                  These two pictures are to show the paint finish, just wanting to know will I get the same finish once the rust has been rectified?? What I am trying to show is the orange peel it has on the paint!!


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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by dansmith215 View Post
                    I took it to ace cafe last weekend
                    Excellent, Ive sold mine and ended up buying a Group A car, almost stripped now, then off some body work repairs then painting.

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                    • #11
                      The rust on the tailgate to be rectified, rear window will have to be removed




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                      • #12
                        Couple of marks on the lower rear spoiler to be painted, upper will also get painted too to match up correctly.


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                        • #13
                          Front wings with surface rust/stone chips






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                          • #14
                            Rear bumper mark



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                            • #15
                              Bonnet stone chips


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