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Bradan F355 Berlinetta bare metal paint job, Upholstery, mechanical service

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  1. BRADAN

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    #202 Dave rocks, Jun 28, 2018
    Dan - why is it that you guys do this after you strip and prime instead of doing it before hand, or right after stripped obviously? Why prime to only need to remove it? Just curious. Thanks in advance.
     
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    #203 BRADAN, Jun 28, 2018
    Were in a rush to get the bare metal sealed with primer as fast as possible to avoid corrosion when stripped. After we can just sand away small sections to minimize exposure. I used to do the other way around until we discussed it with Glasurit at training.
     
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    #207 BRADAN, Jun 28, 2018
    If you look closely at the panel you can see a bronze weld in the flex areas from the factory. Being over 20 years old its more than likely this was originally Mig brazed.
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    #209 BRADAN, Jun 28, 2018
    We're able to reproduce the same weld with Silicone bronze MIG brazing. It's basically a mixture of copper, silicon, tin, iron and zinc. The major benefit is its lower melting points avoids potentially warping a panel with tremendous heat, which is a major concern when working with thin sheet metal. We use pure argon shielding gas with .8 mm silicone bronze welding wire with a teflon liner. We use a Cebora pulse mig welder. It's made in Italy and considered the most advanced welder currently on the market and the only one with approval from Ferrari. It has the ability to weld Aluminum, high strength steel, and tranditional steel from the same machine.
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    #213 tres55, Jul 1, 2018
    Amazing work as always. I can't imagine it being cost effective though over dumping the car and buying a clean example of one?

    I'm assuming there's sentimental value for the owner.
     
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    #214 INTMD8, Jul 1, 2018
    Silicon bronze is an excellent choice IMO. Personally I would tig it to save all that grinding time but mig works too.
     
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    #215 Qavion, Jul 1, 2018
    Finding a clean example may not be as straightforward as it seems. Do we really know what's going to break on these cars? Even after an expensive PPI, I was still able to find another 30 defects on my car after purchasing it. I think this level of service/attention to detail that Bradan is offering will give you peace of mind for many, many years and a car to treasure.
     
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    #216 tres55, Jul 2, 2018
    I definitely agree...but I think as a starting point they probably would've been better off getting a nicer example.

    That said, I don't know what the bill on this job is going to be. My 355 is a higher mile, well maintained example. I struggle with the thought of replacing it with a nicer example, or sending it to Bradan for a full restoration. I just don't think the value would be there since these cars are still dependant on mileage when it comes to resale (for the time being anyway).
     
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    #217 BRADAN, Jul 3, 2018
    Thanks guys appreciate all of your thoughts.
     
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    #223 phrogs, Jul 7, 2018
    I'm so jelly of the down draft.
     
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