Bonnet Restoration - Part 2 | Built By Astill

[@paulcoote3094]

Thanks for the chat at summernats mate. Going to grab some of this rust remover gel as you suggested.

[@AstillDesign]

Cheers mate

[@paulschoonderwaldt7028]

Really enjoying the channel Howard. I like the tips that you’re able to give that will help us out here tackling builds and resto’s for the first time. Thank You

[@gregpaterno1446]

That gel looks the ticket were do you purchase the product from bloody top job on the bonnet you can spend hours on something like that 💪🏼🇦🇺👌🏼👍🏽

[@howardastill620]

Direct on their website rust solutions

[@russelblackwell6041]

Brilliant videos one way to restore those old gs gxl bonnets with the flutes thanks for sharing

[@petergill8819]

Need to get myself some more of those clamps Just pretty pricey that’s the only thing

[@UzumakiGarage]

Great work I reckon

[@AstillDesign]

Much appreciated

[@petergill8819]

I’m going to do my xa Fairmont just like that it makes it into a better job

[@christophervictim]

Hi Gents, love the channel, what kind of wire wheel/brush do you use to grind your holes before welding, can't seem to find any. Cheers.

[@howardastill620]

have a look in your welding supply store, BOC etc

[@michaelhallas6450]

When you mig welded all those holes or however you filled them , was there any distortion in the other skin ? Thanks

[@AstillDesign]

I normally tig weld and there will always be some distortion

[@tonymontana897]

Howard, what media would you recommend to strip 2 pack paint off a plastic grille ? I have an XD grille which I'd like to strip back to original plastic. I've heard that some use Soda blasting, but I wouldn't have a clue as I've never used one. Cheers mate.

[@AstillDesign]

I haven’t done one either, but soda should work ok

[@markshaw8633]

Great job Howard, just curious what size mig wire do run in you welding machine? .6 or .8

[@AstillDesign]

Normally .8 😀

[@Russeljfinch]

I’m surprised you didn’t blast the skin ? My blaster uses low pressure (30-40psi),high volume (350-400cfm) (plastic/garnet).never warps ,ever

[@AstillDesign]

Your lucky to have someone near you that can do that.

[@petergill8819]

Gas flow about 2 L a minute that’s what I use

[@johnkraft7461]

I didn't think you could safely remove this skin off the frame without warping it. At trade school I was told off for knocking out big dags of adhesive because "you'll never get the skin shape the same again" 😲 ha - watch this n learn boys 🙏💪👍

[@AstillDesign]

Thanks Johnny, trial and era. Awesome when there done