Rob_Mitchell Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Finished Mirror polishing the clips only took 2 hours, ready to be gold plated individually now. Ill do a batch tonight as each one takes ages... i must be mad!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Finished Mirror polishing the clips only took 2 hours, ready to be gold plated individually now. Ill do a batch tonight as each one takes ages... i must be mad!!! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=161253&stc=1&d=1354200613 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=161255&stc=1&d=1354200645 It could be madness... but if not it's definitely dedication Genuinely looking forward to seeing the twins on, think you have it just right with how you have finished the turbos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 It could be madness... but if not it's definitely dedication Genuinely looking forward to seeing the twins on, think you have it just right with how you have finished the turbos! Yeah dedicated is what i am then , ill cancel the nut nut bus. Yeah i cant wait to see them in the bay! This car has come such a long way in my ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Do you wear white cotton gloves to touch it? They look great. Proper dedication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 WHAT A MISSION! only just got out the loft after 3 hours gold plating. I managed to get 14 clips plated and also the FMIC Panel. Ill finish the other 6 clips tomorrow evening. Got a few pics of the first batch i did, then i wrapped them individually in tissue paper, ready for Mr.SRD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 What is the process for the gold plating you do mate!? Interested to know how much effort this really is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 What is the process for the gold plating you do mate!? Interested to know how much effort this really is! Trust me its a mission! ill list the basic sequence- YOU CAN ONLY DIP 1 ITEM AT ONE TIME! stainless steel 1- Mirror polish item 2- Clean item with liquid. 3- Dry item 4- Activate the item using 9volts and stainless activator 5- Dry item 6- Gold Plate the item using 9.2volts- brush plate or can be dipped- i like brush plating as you can build it thick 7- Dry item 8- Immediately polish item with special 'gold polish' 9- Buff item till it 'sqeeks' and it actually does make a noise. 10- wrap item up or fit it A chromed item is twice as involved as the chrome needs to be stripped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 A complete work of art Rob I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Trust me its a mission! ill list the basic sequence- YOU CAN ONLY DIP 1 ITEM AT ONE TIME! stainless steel 1- Mirror polish item 2- Clean item with liquid. 3- Dry item 4- Activate the item using 9volts and stainless activator 5- Dry item 6- Gold Plate the item using 9.2volts- brush plate or can be dipped- i like brush plating as you can build it thick 7- Dry item 8- Immediately polish item with special 'gold polish' 9- Buff item till it 'sqeeks' and it actually does make a noise. 10- wrap item up or fit it A chromed item is twice as involved as the chrome needs to be stripped Wow! I'll send you a box of jubilees off my car then!?lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Wow! I'll send you a box of jubilees off my car then!?lol! Yeah and a bag of money to go with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Yeah and a bag of money to go with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Got a little bit done in the garage tonight, gave the bay a decent clean and wiped the metal with WD40 ready for the winter. I took the headlight out to feel where to mark for the intercooler pipe for the twin kit. I have got the hole marked out now and its ready to be drilled/cut out.. prob finish it one evening in the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Sweeeeeeet it will be summer before you no it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Sweeeeeeet it will be summer before you no it Hope so dude this condensation is driving me mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 I decided to paint the little water fixing ends in gold to match all the other anodised ones, which are scattered around the engine bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Finished the oil and waters line fixings today, well they are all painted in HT black paint to match the rest of the fixings under the bonnet. Im just waiting on clips at arrive then i can start cracking on with getting them bling'd up. Then i can start to arrange dropping it into SRD, maybe couple of weeks if all goes to plan. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=161153&stc=1&d=1353937365 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=161154&stc=1&d=1353937365 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=161155&stc=1&d=1353937365 Liking the look of this new setup, can't wait to see it finished Can I ask where do you get the silver heat protection coverings that are on the pipes ? Need some for my project I'm doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 hey andrew thanks mate. The sleeving is actually DEI heat sleeve which you can get, try ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 this condensation is driving me mad I know THAT feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee P Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Liking the look of this new setup, can't wait to see it finished Can I ask where do you get the silver heat protection coverings that are on the pipes ? Need some for my project I'm doing. It's thermosleeve, give Think Auto a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Basically all done now but still got to cut the hole out. Lee is flat out with work and space is very limited inside, so ill drop the car off when he is ready. Not in no rush and its very good to hear he is busy. Building my doluck replica bonnet now, so thats keeping me very busy http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?281579-Gold-Rush-custom-build-bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Did a little job for a customer in the loft, so while the 24ct gold solution was out i finished the last 3 jubilee clips and also finished the SRD fmic panel. Box of jubilee clips looks like a treasure chest that shoe box is worth a fair bit now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Going to take the car to work tomorrow and test fit the new bonnet. Ill also get the hole cut out inside the bay when its there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 You've done a great job with the bonnet can't wait to see it fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 You've done a great job with the bonnet can't wait to see it fitted Back at work on the 2nd, going to try and get the bonnet painted before the weekend. Cant wait. Going to do some other little bits while the cars in the booth. Been chatting with Lee and im going to go with a aftermarket FPR for when the twins are on, hoping for 650bhp on my setup.... that just leaves me to change box and do head work for BIG power 650+!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Back at work on the 2nd, going to try and get the bonnet painted before the weekend. Cant wait. Going to do some other little bits while the cars in the booth. Been chatting with Lee and im going to go with a aftermarket FPR for when the twins are on, hoping for 650bhp on my setup.... that just leaves me to change box and do head work for BIG power 650+!! What else are you painting while its in? Also what's the SRD box rated to that your going for? This is turning out to be an epic build, I love big twins and can't wait till this is finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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