Journal Entry

Got the compressor out and mixed up some paint. Did the underside of the bonnet, only around the edges. After it was dry, I attached the bonnet safety catch and the main catch. I attached the hinges to the car and with Sharon helping to hold the bonnet, I attached it to the car.
The top of the bonnet's a shocker and I considered replacing it.
But with a fair bit of jiggling and twisting and bending, I've got the fit to the stage where it's not really crap it's only a bit crap.
I fitted the bonnet stay and fiddled with the catch a bit more.
I turned my attention to the boot lid and sprayed the underside of it.
That was yesterday.
This morning I flipped over the boot and decided to paint it as well before putting it on. Gave it a light sand smooth and put a layer of red orange peel on it. Sometimes I get the finish just right, most times, not. This was a 'most' time.
I'm working on the principal that if I get enough paint on, I'll be able to sand and polish it smooth.
After it was dry, I put the hinges on the car and attached the rubber seal.
I probably need a new one, but I turned it upside down and It seemed to go on ok.
Sharon helped me attach the boot and the fit was very crap.
I jiggled it about and laid into the rim on the car with various tools - mostly hammers of various sizes and compositions and got the fit to the stage that with a little filler shaping on the surrounds it will be ok.
The bonnet and boot, however, are on and after some careful filling and sanding, I'm sure I'll be able to get a finish that I'm happy with.
Late this afternoon, I was cleaning up and came across a can of clear coat. Out of curiosity I sprayed some on the boot and I was quite pleased with how it improved the finish.
I may be able to do something like that after the spraying.