1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Sun Sep 11, 2022 5:30 pm

Tackled another job on the Rover 827 Vitesse. A while back i removed some rust on the edge of the roof below the rubber were the doors are. I painted it but it did not look that good. And i used 1 K clear lacquer to finish it. It bothered me so i decided to do it properly now.

These i used to cover it after the sanding. A rust preventive primer, a normal primer to make sure the colour would adhere properly and the 2 K clear coat. 2 K just is more durable and strong:
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Took the old girl to the shop were i work and started to cover it with plastic to prevent sanding dust to come every were. The doors had to be open of course. I sanded the area with the hand because i did not want to damage the area with a machine. I used the following gritt sand paper: 120-220-320-500 and a scotch brite:
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Then i replaced the plastic for fresh plastic to prevent dust to form during painting. Rust preventive primer:
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Also the lower edge because that was also cleaned to bare metal:
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Normal primer:
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Colour coat:
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And then 4 layers of the 2 K clear coat. I obviously waited long enough between the coats:
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Rover the friendly ghost (:P) :
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During the curing and drying i removed the wheels and gave them a good clean. I also applied some 2 K clear on inner wheel scufs and scratches:
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So happy i did this job! Really a case of; ''i need to do that properly one day.'' Now i am happy with the result!
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Lodein » Mon Sep 12, 2022 6:26 am

As always, very good work.
I saw on the 5th photo another Rover, is it your new car or your wife's ?

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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Mon Sep 12, 2022 8:32 pm

Lodein wrote:
Mon Sep 12, 2022 6:26 am
As always, very good work.
I saw on the 5th photo another Rover, is it your new car or your wife's ?

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Hi Lodein,

Thanks! Haha no it is not. It is a Rover 220 coupe that is owned by a close friend. He brought it over to the shop we're i work to have rust areas repaired. I finished it a week ago. My friend will collect his coupe probably this week.
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Post by Fastback » Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:05 am

The amount of prep for a relatively small area is impressive. Again having the space, inside, to do such work is also very useful. Perhaps what gives me hope is that you are doing the job with 'rattle cans' and not full on air sprayers, especially as my Sterling has been damaged. Again. A lovely 7" (18cm) gouge in the middle of the rear bumper, probably from a parking manoeuvre.

Very thorough job, Marc.
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:38 pm

Fastback wrote:
Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:05 am
The amount of prep for a relatively small area is impressive. Again having the space, inside, to do such work is also very usful. Perhaps what gives me hope is that you are doing the job with 'rattle cans' and not full on air sprayers, especially as my Sterling has been damaged. Again. A lovely 7" (18cm) gouge in the middle of the rear bumper, probably from a parking manoeuvre.

Very thorough job, Marc.
Thank you. Prep is everything in these jobs. And the space on my work is a huge help indeed. You can get a very good result with spray cans. Follow the steps and follow some rules.
https://youtu.be/tDnecjnpYMU

This is an awesome channel. Especially the 2 K clear gives a deep, nice gloss and because of the 2k it can be polished after if desired.

Sad to hear your car was damaged. That is an easy fix that can be done with spray cans.
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:53 pm

The rubbers are back in place again. First applied some wax on the bodywork and cleaned the rubbers and treated them with creme to make sure they are in good condition:
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by scoobyh123 » Mon Oct 03, 2022 10:03 pm

Even more fantastic work Marc! Your cars are a credit to you and deservedly so! :wink: :D
Cheers,
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:31 pm

Cheers. I do my best! The cars deserve it! :)
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Manalishi » Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:09 am

👍👍👍
Enough said! :D
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:27 pm

Thanks Henrik!

After all the jobs it was nice too just take the 827 Vitesse out for a cruise. The weekend brought lovely weather so pics were in order. ;)
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Did a lot on the old girl. Coming winter i will have something of the interior restored.
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Post by scoobyh123 » Tue Oct 11, 2022 10:51 am

Lovely to see all your hard work in motion Marc - great pics as always! :wink: :D
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Thu Oct 13, 2022 5:14 pm

Thanks Dave!
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Lodein » Sun Oct 23, 2022 2:10 pm

Thanks for this beautiful photos

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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Fastback » Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:35 pm

Did I see your vehicles in a You Tube video that I came across? And was it the editor of 'Practical Classics' that was driving? If it was, I sold the sills that he used to fix his, albeit brief ownership, 800.

I was very disappointent when he guested on 'Edd's Workshop Diaries' and allowed Edd to be somewhat disparaging regarding the 800, particularly when Edd questioned the 'Sterling' name, saying it was silver, therefore 'second place'. Perhaps he was forgetting the national currency, 'Sterling', coin of the Realm, which was based on silver bullion. And when we saying something is 'sterling' we mean it is very good.

Rant over, your cars looked brilliant, as always.
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Sun Oct 23, 2022 10:30 pm

Fastback wrote:
Sun Oct 23, 2022 3:35 pm
Did I see your vehicles in a You Tube video that I came across? And was it the editor of 'Practical Classics' that was driving? If it was, I sold the sills that he used to fix his, albeit brief ownership, 800.

I was very disappointent when he guested on 'Edd's Workshop Diaries' and allowed Edd to be somewhat disparaging regarding the 800, particularly when Edd questioned the 'Sterling' name, saying it was silver, therefore 'second place'. Perhaps he was forgetting the national currency, 'Sterling', coin of the Realm, which was based on silver bullion. And when we saying something is 'sterling' we mean it is very good.

Rant over, your cars looked brilliant, as always.
It could be the Hubnut video. Ah yeah. Some people just don't like homemade goods.
Thanks! I do my best. :)
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