Guys,
Managed to find another machine, a VC160 Mk2..??
I can probably only count on one hand the number of these I have seen on ebay over the last couple of years. There is not too much wrong with it but, although it runs really well (I cut my lawn with it when I got it home).... sadly, and I say this with a heavy heart, I am going to have to use a number of the parts from this for the Auto Drive.
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/uploads/3741.jpeghttps://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/uploads/3740.jpegAs you all know I desperately need the dress cowl in particular (fortunately it has a really good one). I also need the snorkel, throttle lever & cable, air filter housing and several other smaller parts.
Well, I took the zip starter to the paint shop yesterday and got some paint mixed that was matched to the underside of the starter (as kindly suggested from Maxwestern & Mowerfreak). I had second thoughts in the end about getting a colour that would be somewhere in between the top and bottom of the starter and I really hope it turns out ok as it really does look "very green"..... it wasn't cheap either..!!
https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/uploads/3742.jpgI need to get some plastic primer next as it was ridiculously expensive at the paint shop, then I suppose I will be ready to paint the cowl.
One question though, would you guys recommend putting a petrol resistant clear coat/lacquer over any painted parts like this when its done? I don't want it to look glossy as I don't think it would have been like that when it was made?
Cheers
Alan.
PS, The sample looks a little bit lighter in colour, it was just a light coat of spray as I didn't want to waste too much..!!
Also, I know I managed to achieve it before but I just cant work how to get the pics in context? only as attachments?
