Rob_Mitchell Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) Started work on the gearbox later on in the day at work. mirror polished the bell housing on the box which im going to clear coat tomorrow to keep it all sealed. Going to paint the rest of the box in gloss black or sparkling aluminium, just got some more rubbing down to do on it to get it perfect. Im not going too mad with this as its really only the bell housing you see a little of but i will gold plate the housing bolts and the lick of paint will keep things looking clean. Edited June 21, 2011 by Rob_Mitchell (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Maybe you should change your handle to 'Polisholic'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Maybe you should change your handle to 'Polisholic'? could do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Got the gloss black box out the booth this morning and tested the polished bell housing on for a few pics . Still got to clear coat the bell housing so ill do that later on in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookey Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 All clear coated now so should just be a easy wipe off with a rag if i can be bothered to clean it . Just before the clear coat i put one of our stickers on the box and it is now laquired in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Very clean!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 What did you use to paint the gearbox dude? Tar brush? Not up to your usual standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 What did you use to paint the gearbox dude? Hammeri.....? http://www.glogster.com/media/4/31/97/21/31972160.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Looks really clean dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Hammeri.....? http://www.glogster.com/media/4/31/97/21/31972160.jpg Lol nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 What did you use to paint the gearbox dude? Tar brush? Not up to your usual standard. Owwwwchhh!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 What did you use to paint the gearbox dude? Tar brush? Not up to your usual standard.. Steady on. Looks perfect now it's been clear coated. It's only a gearbox anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 . Steady on. Looks perfect now it's been clear coated. It's only a gearbox anyway Can I rephrase that for you bud. It's only an AUTOBOX. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Well i changed the oil filter again , i now have and im going to keep the blitz oil filter... ha ha 3 oil filters and its not even been in a car yet!! now thats good service history and my OCD hitting a new high (hodge's fault) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Thank god you changed that oil filter. Oh and welcome to my world my new apprentice lmao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Thank god you changed that oil filter. Oh and welcome to my world my new apprentice lmao. yeah was a experiment gone wrong but atleast im trying new things out and then deciding it looks GASH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 yeah was a experiment gone wrong but atleast im trying new things out and then deciding it looks GASH!!! AAAAAAMMMMMEN to that lmao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Thank god you changed that oil filter. Oh and welcome to my world my new apprentice lmao. Does that make you a 'Hodgeling' or a 'Hodgelet'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 Gave the engine a little paint up in places (no tar brushes were used or harmed in anyway) mixed a tiny pot of sparkling silver up and painted the head in all the nooks and crannies. Still undecided what to do with the water pipe which goes up near the back of the engine, whether to shorten it ect and remove the rubber water hose which joins the 2 together. Gave the engine a little polish up. Got a call from my chromers today and they have sent all the Q45 parts & springs out for the throttle body, seriously cant wait to get that bolted to the manifold, its going to look very nice and i cant say i have seen another one all chromed out. Might get my cam covers chromed too soon. Took a few snaps of the engine as it was pulled away from its usual spot and i was able to capture some underneath bits. ignore the power steering cap thats just put on for a picture, i have a whole new range coming out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Dropped the rear subframe complete with LSD ect as a whole unit, not a bad job to do. Going to give the whole assembly a lick of paint plus im going to chrome and polish some of the components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Attention to detail on this car is outstanding bud...you and hodge are making me feel that no matter how much I clean my car that its dirty!!!lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 outstanding work there dude. But im sorry i can't see how chroming some of the subframe is going to be good, just cant picture it in my head at the mo, all i can see is first run 200 yards, dirty!!!!!!, then you driving it back trying to clean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 outstanding work there dude. But im sorry i can't see how chroming some of the subframe is going to be good, just cant picture it in my head at the mo, all i can see is first run 200 yards, dirty!!!!!!, then you driving it back trying to clean it. there prob wont be alot as like you said its keeping things clean, i will have enough cleaning to do under the bonnet. Ill just tidy the lot up and freshen up with paint ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 Brushed the whole of the rear subframe assembly with a truck wash and left it to soak, it removed alot of the dirt and grime but still needs more work before i even think about painting it. Got one piece of the puzzle done though, just needs clear coating :cool: Now i think i have lost the plot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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