by Exoticars USA | May 25, 2007 | Aston Martin, Auto Body and Paint, restoration
More on the Aston Martin DB2 progress The DB2 is nearing the end of the body work phase. We removed the finish and the underlying filler to bare aluminum. We fabricated new panels to replace parts that were beyond repair. Spray polyester was applied and block-sanded...
by Exoticars USA | Mar 2, 2007 | Aston Martin, restoration
The right side wheel arch was the first area to be repaired. I started by annealing a piece of aluminum. This process leaves the metal ‘dead-soft’ and relatively easy to work. The 90 degree lip of the wheel opening is formed first since this is the most extreme bend....
by Exoticars USA | Oct 18, 2006 | Aston Martin, restoration
Removing paint. I will come back and comment on this later.
by Exoticars USA | Oct 18, 2006 | Aston Martin, restoration
This car is undergoing a complete re-paint. The existing finish, while shiny, was not of the greatest quality. It was completely removed using a combination of chemical stripper, plastic media-blasting and sanding. We discovered that the bodywork beneath the paint...
