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Restoration Workshop
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The skilled team from Gilbert-Michaelson invite you to their live demonstrations where they will share fundamental restoration methods to ensure your classic car remains in excellent shape. Alongside the live demos, attendees will have plenty of opportunities between sessions to pose questions and receive tailored guidance for their own restoration endeavours.
STAND 4-545
Based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Gilbert-Michaelson is a renowned classic car body shop and restoration specialist. Established in 2015, the business draws on the extensive expertise of Steve Gilbertson and Michael Coman, who together boast over four decades of experience in classic car restoration and in passing on their specialist knowledge to enthusiasts keen to tackle their own projects. www. gilbert-michaelson. co. uk
10.00 Smoothing joints and filling dents using body solder
Explore how‘ lead loading’ can smooth panel imperfections at home. This cost-saving technique is ideal for dents and damaged joints, helping you tackle your own repairs with confidence.
12.00 Mixing, applying and shaping body filler
Explore different fillers with Gilbert Michaelson’ s team and see how to mix, apply and shape body filler. Their expert tips make the process straightforward for enthusiasts of all levels, helping you achieve seamless repairs with confidence.
14.00 Polishing paintwork to remove defects and improve gloss
See how paint correction and polishing can improve your car’ s finish. Gilbert Michaelson will explain why these processes matter, how polishing improves paintwork and how to spot defects, giving you key knowledge for your restoration.
15.30 Techniques for making repair panels using hand tools and wheeling machine
Explore traditional techniques for restoring classic car panels with hand tools and a wheeling machine. Learn how to mark, cut, shape, stretch and shrink metal, and form curved flanges, with expert guidance for enthusiasts of all skill levels.
17.00 Smoothing joints & filling dents using body solder( Not Sunday)
Discover how‘ lead loading’ can fill panel imperfections at home. This costsaving technique is ideal for dents and damaged joints, helping you tackle your own repairs with confidence.
Note: Timetable is subject to change. Correct at time of publishing.
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