My Veloce restoration nearing completion.

[nero]

I am a gtv guy,but check in on your progress for inspiration,wow great attention to detail.Congratulations on the resto,you should be very proud of your work,enjoy the ride.I have to ask what did you do to the cam cover? I really like the look,and a happy new year to all.

[alfabits]

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Originally Posted by nero I am a gtv guy,but check in on your progress for inspiration,wow great attention to detail.Congratulations on the resto,you should be very proud of your work,enjoy the ride.I have to ask what did you do to the cam cover? I really like the look,and a happy new year to all.

[Hall750DSpider]

Hi George,

The photos are fantastic and really useful for anyone who's busy restoring like myself! I could never get it looking that good tho.

Excellent stuff!

[TKO]

George,

Is it your understanding that they used the Hammerite finish for '59 Veloces as well? I have heard both silver and black textures were used and still don't know what to do for mine.

Is hammerite a paint or process?

Thanks for posting all the great information and photos!

[alfabits]

Tom, I don't know which years were painted what but I think it is a good bet '59 would be included. But what I have learned is the dealers painted some black wrinkle finish (to match what Ferrari was doing?). My friend and respected Alfa restorer Bill Gillham informed me that the Veloces were Hammerite. Sounded like he meant all Veloces were.

Hammerite is a paint finish manufactured by many rattle can paint companies. Hammerite is also a paint brand, but they all seem to work well. I also like the silver finish because I have so much black already.

Cheers,

George

[1750GT]

George...you're putting us to shame!....your car is looking like a jewel! Could I ask about the Hammerite paint....did you apply any primer before hand? or just go straight with the enamel to bare metal?

Thanks.

[alfabits]

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Originally Posted by 1750GT George...you're putting us to shame!....your car is looking like a jewel! Could I ask about the Hammerite paint....did you apply any primer before hand? or just go straight with the enamel to bare metal? Thanks.

[1750GT]

Something to think about I guess. I wonder if that paint system requires that it's own primer system be used as well...or....perhaps an epoxy primer would provide better adhesion to the Aluminum. Another problem might be surface preparation, I'm not a paint expert by any means, so hopefully some else can chime in here and offer some insight....(I'm thinking of going with a painted cover and intake manifold as well).

[alfabits]

I didn't paint the intake cover and you might be right about the primer. All I know is in the past I have painted all sorts of metals without primer and had better success. Not to say the adhesion is terrible, but I think it could be improved,

Cheers,

George

[fiatosca]

I have been told that when painting bare aluminum it is advisable to use self etching primer. I used etch primer in a rattle can after sandblasting my aluminum wheels and have had no problems thus far. Can't say for certain if this will help when using Hammerite.

[alfabits]

Well it's on the road. Now just to sort out the small things.

George

[pathung]

George, we need a photo of YOU at speed in the car, with a big smile - that completes the story.

[brownie93]

You must be so pleased, she's stunning. Great job

[alfazagato]

Lovely, lovely job. Congratulations.

[Lightweight_911]

Absolutely stunning !

More photos please.