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catswhiskers
01-10-2011, 20:10
Pleased to report that Neils 'Olio Fiat' car is now liveried and finished. He is a happy camper.

Cheers,
Mick

strat6v
01-10-2011, 20:39
OH YES!!! Very nice.

ChrisCar6
01-10-2011, 22:02
WOW! just, WOW!

ducatiman
01-10-2011, 22:11
Gent's that is looking the business, well impressed. The depth of the colour, especially on the black is great and all the panels are flat and straight when looking at the reflections.........................well done Paramount Refinishing, excellent job Niki.

A copy of an original colour scheme with a twist.........................like it.

ChrisCar6
01-10-2011, 23:06
A copy of an original colour scheme with a twist.........................like it.
Were all the original cars blue? - I got the impression from photos that some were black, but couldn't decide if that was colour reproduction or real.

turbonutter
02-10-2011, 13:29
WOW! just, WOW!

That was my reaction when i opened the first picture Mick sent me.

Even after seeing the pictures of the progress the finished item is just WOW :D:D:D:D Gobsmacked

To say I am happy with the result is an understatement!

Guy Mayers
02-10-2011, 14:59
oops - price agreed in advance Neil?

turbonutter
02-10-2011, 16:02
oops - price agreed in advance Neil?

The work scope & price were agreed in Advance - and looking at the results - it was worth every penny.

Great Job Niki.

Guy Mayers
02-10-2011, 17:38
I think I'd have to agree Neil - it looks superb!

Bernard
02-10-2011, 20:12
When I saw it without the stickers it was superb........ fantastic with them !!!

phil

Monte76
02-10-2011, 21:22
That's a great looking paint scheme and really suits the car, well done.

Vince.

turbonutter
02-10-2011, 22:59
I have just found Niki's Facebook page for Paramount refinishing - there are about 280 photos there of the painting in progress from start to finish...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paramount-Refinishing/138030046289994?sk=photos

Jeff
02-10-2011, 23:09
I have just found Niki's Facebook page for Paramount refinishing

They can be found on FB HERE (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paramount-Refinishing/138030046289994?sk=wall)

Lovely pictures :)

Jeff

Sando
03-10-2011, 00:09
Top class ! looks fantastic
....and the stickers aren't bad either ! (Sando Specials!)
Bobster

turbonutter
04-10-2011, 00:24
Top class ! looks fantastic
....and the stickers aren't bad either ! (Sando Specials!)
Bobster

The stickers just finish it off nicely, it was a bit bare without them - Niki has made a good job of applying them as well - top quality job all round.

The Slug
04-10-2011, 02:11
Have you has the stickers laquered once fitted?

turbonutter
04-10-2011, 13:01
I diddnt ask for them to be laqured over, so I assume not.

As I havent seen the car yet, Mick would be the one to answer that question....

Ginger
04-10-2011, 13:36
That looks sensational Neil.
The finish is superb.
Did Paramount do the prep, sanding, filling, undercoat etc.?

The wheels really suit it too!
I like the fuel filler location too....

...damn...do you wanna swop !


Yay got my first post in!!!

catswhiskers
04-10-2011, 14:10
Hi Ginger,

Yes paramount did all the work from original paintwork through to new livery.
No the decals aren't laquered over for several reasons. Practicality more than anything else. If the car sustains any damage, no matter how minor, then the decals can be replaced without the need to repaint/relaquer. And to be honest, the vinyl that Sando uses is very fine and doesn't really produce any visible step in the surface.

Mick

turbonutter
04-10-2011, 14:12
Sorry No swaps :)

The car had been previously painted, but with modifications to the body work & new spoilers-
Paramount did all the work.
Filling around where i had altered the bodywork, filling the unused holes, a full body prep, primer, stone chip, topcoat, and applied the Decals.
The decals were done by Sando.
They even matched the yellow to be the same as the Decals.

You can see what they did on their facebook page..

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paramo...9994?sk=photos

turbonutter
05-10-2011, 13:25
I also have to say that the car wouldnt have got this far without support from my wife Bev who hasnt minded me spending hours in the garage working on the car or spending the pennies needed to do the job right.

A big thanks to you Bev & also to our two dogs Dougle & Diesel for not eating too many of my tools.

Deltona_evo1
10-11-2011, 19:57
Really nice!!

I am looking for your Thread explaining the complete project!!


Regards, Deltona

turbonutter
24-11-2011, 15:27
On this forum its the build thread is in the locked section,

You can read about it on my site or I have a thread on piston heads & the Alfa BB

Cheers

The Slug
24-11-2011, 15:36
Really nice!!

I am looking for your Thread explaining the complete project!!


Regards, Deltona

Deltona you are a member and can find it here http://www.stratosec.com/Forum/showthread.php/57-Corse-turbo!

turbonutter
24-11-2011, 19:31
i must be getting old - I missed that he was a member......

The Slug
24-11-2011, 19:48
i must be getting old

Car! What Car! you dont have a Car, thats Mine and JohnH car...Neil...!

strat6v
24-11-2011, 20:03
He's obviously forgotten that he swapped that for your flux faced hammer and my spare trangullion arm seperator.

turbonutter
24-11-2011, 21:37
He's obviously forgotten that he swapped that for your flux faced hammer and my spare trangullion arm seperator.

Next you'll be telling me you dont remember offering to settle the bill with Niki!

The Slug
24-11-2011, 22:57
Arr, now you come to mention it ...........you did kinda have a big turbo thingy you were bolting to something

turbonutter
21-12-2011, 16:16
Neil,

That looks absolutely the dog's - and with an eye to some of the detail bits, I can also see how much prep work has gone into cleaning up the boot lid, the rear clam closure, etc etc.

And I've found the site! No hiding place, eh!! (thanks for the heads-up, Neil!)

All the best
Arthur.

Arthur, there was quite a bit of prep work done on the body, the whole process can be seen at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paramount-Refinishing/138030046289994?sk=photos

F (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paramount-Refinishing/138030046289994?sk=photos)unny you mention the rear clam closure though as that wasnt touched - the main panel fit is as it was when i bought the car I did play with the boot lid though as I have used different hinges & have re-enforced it on the back, to make it flat again!

The main thread on the car is now in the members only section, but you can still find it on alfa BB & piston heads.....

Cheers

ProtoTipo
06-10-2013, 18:04
Hi Neil,

Do you know the paint code for the Olio Fiat yellow?
Thanks.
It's not for a Stratos.

turbonutter
06-11-2013, 07:06
Bit of a late reply this, as I have been at sea for the last few weeks, without internet.....

I'm not much help either, as I dont have the code. For my car we matched the paint to Sando's stickers!

mel lewis
06-11-2013, 11:21
Hi Neil,

Do you know the paint code for the Olio Fiat yellow?
Thanks.
It's not for a Stratos.

I would say it's not miles away from Ford Signal Yellow !!!!. If you need it exact ask Mick,s Lad, he should have it.

ChrisCar6
06-11-2013, 23:30
When I was thinking about that scheme, I was looking at Fiat Broom yellow. Olio Fiat scheme seems to have existed with blue or black versions