#1 - Issues

 Ford Granada Mk1 2.0 L

    This is about my Ford Granada Mk1 which was restored by a local company. Sadly just over two years later the bubbles and blisters under the paint are appearing almost daily. The car was kept in a Carcoon so was dry over winter and hadn't yet even been on the road. And this was with 20k+ spent.  

They did offer to help fix things but in the end I had lost confidence in any repair meeting what I expect. Reasonable looking paintwork with a few blemishes isn't much to ask.

I decided to TakeControl of the situation and do a proper paint job myself where body filler is not used over rust without any attempt to cut-out rust or to clean up any pitting.

From a distance it didn't look too bad but closer inspection showed bubbles and blisters forming on almost every panel. If it had been a few bits and pieces that could be fixed I'd be OK about it.



Below are just some of the issues. There are more..


This is on the scuttle.


and this is what was underneath


Boot Lid


Wing


Bonnet 


Bonnet


And some sagging clearcoat on the sill too.






First job was to remove the windscreens, front and rear. 

During the restoration an NOS replacement rear quarter panel was fitted and as I took the rear windscreen out there was rusty welds from the new panel fitting. These had not been treated, or noticed by anyone - not even the 'specialist' who fitted the windscreen.



This has now been cleaned of rust, treated and painted. At this point I know I've made the right decision!



See here for Ford Granada parts.  This is my mate not a business.

http://www.ford-granada-panel-sills.co.uk/


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