Hi Mullyman,

No luck actually - I ended up going down the path of filling the weave using RedDevil Lightweight spackle (this is a waterbased product used for filling cracks in plaster). A huge tub of it weighs nothing. I mixed it in a small bucket with water so it was like paint, then brushed it on - then sanded.

I will prime next with Acrylic Lacquer High Build primer from SuperCheap (I think it is pentone brand - something like that). I have not gotten around to it yet as it is cold here now, and the investment in a compressor is a larger one that i thought.

(and i've got my new lear to play with!)

If anyone is interested here is the setup video from last night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FRO4JnO9Uk

How is the temp in Renmark? I was refuelling there once and it was 40C!!!!