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C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER · 27, January, 2013 - 17:21:38

Some more photo's

Ton C5 · 27, January, 2013 - 19:16:58

15 pounds is not bad, is that including sandblasting ?
i ve got 2 prices 220 and 250 euro and that is with blasting

danny7147 · 27, January, 2013 - 20:34:12

Yes, complete with primer! I don't know the prices in Europe, but it really is worth calling as many companies as you can because there will always be a cheap one!

Karl · 28, January, 2013 - 13:59:00

I've yet to have any c5 chassis powder coated but looking at the superb job done on electricDaves MGF sub frames I'm going to experiment and have the next one done. Thanks for the heads up on rust proofing !

All the refurbed c5's I've done to date have had a similar treatment as mentioned by Lance. Shotblasted first, then cleaned, then several coats of primer followed by several top coats and finally a couple of coats of laquer. The paint I'm happiest with for use on the c5 chassis is the rattle can stuff for spraying steel wheels silver on cars. It is sold as being chip resistant and if you bulk buy it works out quite cheap per can. The chassis do tend to come up quite nice after this process

danny7147 · 28, January, 2013 - 14:43:26

When I at chance I'll add a couple of photos of things. One shows how good powder coating can be, the other how bad!

The 1940 bike I've got looks incredible, shining black paint, glimmering chrome, but a bit too 'bee's, although it does show the quality that can be achieved. The other is an old helmet that was done in satin powder coat. It looks terrible because it's far too shiny and shows every little bit of pitting in the metal. That incidentally is another thing, if it's not a smooth surface you can't fill and sand like you can with paint!

But for a chassis it would be perfect... finish doesn't really matter as it's hidden, and it's a much, much harder finish meaning less scratches and very little maintenance to keep it looking immaculate! Pros and cons

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER · 28, January, 2013 - 21:49:27

Ok here are some more photo's

Just started to clean the body ..

Had enough of the body so started to repair the wiring harness

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER · 29, January, 2013 - 15:25:24

Cleaned the body ,but it will have another clean up later on ...

Luke S · 29, January, 2013 - 15:51:26

looking good

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER · 29, January, 2013 - 18:33:01

Thanks ....

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER · 30, January, 2013 - 17:19:09

Just started to check out the electronics ,Had a few problems with bad contacts on the connectors but now all checked out ok ...
Take a look ....

The motor is there just to check out the system...Just needs to be stripped down cleaned greased restored

Luke S · 31, January, 2013 - 07:12:09

You are doing that quick

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER · 31, January, 2013 - 09:23:17

Just replacing the bulbs .
As you can see there is a difference in them .The first is the original and the 2nd is a LED .Both bulbs are the same wattage ...5 WATT

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER · 31, January, 2013 - 14:06:57

More photos. Started on the motor

Luke S · 31, January, 2013 - 16:22:57

How's the pod working

C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER · 31, January, 2013 - 17:47:59

The pod/control box are working at the moment showing the current when the motor turns .But I need to take it on a run to check out the voltage to see if it drops as it should
But not quiet ready for a run yet ...
The wiring is not tidy yet due to the fact that I have not been out in it yet but if all is ok I will tidy it up ..

And here are some more photo's

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Karl