ripped_fear Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Looking good Jake...will need to buy myself another relay cover for the igniter! Thanks Westy You can get them for the TT though, but the Na igniter is smaller and no one makes them, so had to DIY it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Im considering painting my inlet manifold once mines back on the road, ive some funky new colour schemes im working on and think it would look nice. reckon they would paint nicely, as can't annodise them. being a pourous surface may take a bit of rubbing down, think you should do yours black mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Im considering painting my inlet manifold once mines back on the road, ive some funky new colour schemes im working on and think it would look nice. reckon they would paint nicely, as can't annodise them. being a pourous surface may take a bit of rubbing down, think you should do yours black mate. Dude you have read my mind Once its out the shop next week the inlet is going to be done, but in two minds on going black or 199 silver to match the car and some other bits that are getting done soon. Think either will look good but not sure which would be better. Need to see some more pictures of your engine mate, last I saw was the funky green splodges making there way onto your clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 It was indeed mate. I was going green. But now Im going a completely different colour. The green was nice, the marble affect was coming on nicely, there's just too many car's with funky green's on these days so Im going custom. The bay is a mess at the moment, ive got rid of 99% of blue silicone hoses and gone for black. Engine bay is last thing to tidy up at the moment mate, was it running and looking sweet before I tinker with bits. I think black would look best, as an off shade of silver wouldn;'t look right as you'd struggle to colour match with other components. Black for thewin, will match rest of your intake setup forsure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 The competition is on..... Can you beat my diffuser fitting time of 14.5 hours!!!??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 It was indeed mate. I was going green. But now Im going a completely different colour. The green was nice, the marble affect was coming on nicely, there's just too many car's with funky green's on these days so Im going custom. The bay is a mess at the moment, ive got rid of 99% of blue silicone hoses and gone for black. Engine bay is last thing to tidy up at the moment mate, was it running and looking sweet before I tinker with bits. I think black would look best, as an off shade of silver wouldn;'t look right as you'd struggle to colour match with other components. Black for thewin, will match rest of your intake setup forsure. Sounds good mate, look forward to updates on yours. And atm im leaning towards the black too, but as i have access to the bodyshop I can play around The competition is on..... Can you beat my diffuser fitting time of 14.5 hours!!!??? haha I reckon I can beat that, at least i hope so. Cant wait for its arrival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 Well she off tomorrow into the workshop so did a quick before video to show why she needs a paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Well today was the big day! Started on the car at 6 and finished a 4:30ish. PICS- Before Stripped down Pictures of the damage to the lip Flatting the bonnet The one casualty of the day Bumper Bonnet ready for primer Etch primer Primer Front bumper fibre glass cutting Skimmed Wings Repaired The after marth - - - Updated - - - Reserved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Etch Primed Paint! Lip Repairs! Lots of them. Bumper ready for the morning Roll on 6am tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Top pic in post 709. Thought you were to have some racing stripes down her at first lol Looking real good mate.... Looks like another contender for show n shine ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Top pic in post 709. Thought you were to have some racing stripes down her at first lol Looking real good mate.... Looks like another contender for show n shine ! haha no stripes for me, stock all the way. Thanks for the kind comment, means allot coming from you after the awesome beast you created. Would love to get it in some show and shines, although I still don't think it has the calibre to compete, plus being an NA it will always be judged for that. I don't car though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 fast work! should look great mate, nice update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 fast work! should look great mate, nice update Cheers dude, we did hit it hard, we are just hoping there is anough room, we blended the colour but i had one dent to sort which means we are cutting it close. Tomorrow when we un wrap her I shall find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Blending the colour is the only way to go when doing bits on a silver car, going edge to edge looks terrible. looks good mate, nice project! its come along way now aint it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Blending the colour is the only way to go when doing bits on a silver car, going edge to edge looks terrible. looks good mate, nice project! its come along way now aint it Definitely wouldnt even attempt edge to edge, but only had about 1/3-1/4 of the panel to loose the colour rather than a half so fingers crossed. It was very tight. Yeah its certainly coming a fair way since I bought it, Thanks for the kind words, looking forward to seeing the update on your build too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Looking good fella, nice work on the paint work turnaround Was your front lip fibreglass? Just curious as to how well it held up to speed bumps etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Looking good fella, nice work on the paint work turnaround Was your front lip fibreglass? Just curious as to how well it held up to speed bumps etc Thanks dude, yeah its and ebay copy of the RMM earless lip. Bought it from carmadstylings on ebay, it is fibreglass and hasnt been too bad. Light scraping its coped with well, but when i grounded out properly it didnt go well as you can see, a huge crack and since that i have cracked it a few more times. TBH save yourself the hassel and buy a poly one for the extra £70. Im going to replace mine at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Thanks dude, yeah its and ebay copy of the RMM earless lip. Bought it from carmadstylings on ebay, it is fibreglass and hasnt been too bad. Light scraping its coped with well, but when i grounded out properly it didnt go well as you can see, a huge crack and since that i have cracked it a few more times. TBH save yourself the hassel and buy a poly one for the extra £70. Im going to replace mine at some point. Cheers for that Jake i thought that might be the case, il just go for a poly one then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Video's From day 1 Wings in primer Wings and bonnet in paint Today's updates to come soon. Very happy with some of Todays results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) Only worked from 6am till 11am today so progress is not as good but still got allot done. Bonnet after the night Priming the bumper Prepping the splitter First skim 3 stage Poilshing the wings After rubbing down the splitter Second skim Painting the bumper Paint match 3 stage polishing the bonnet The Result! Edited November 11, 2012 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) Results continued... like a mirror. One of the ass of course And finally the bumper ready for tomorrow Edited November 11, 2012 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Looks a spot on paint match from the pictures Jake. Good work and a good up-date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Cheers adam, The match has turned out rather good although a tiny bit dark in places, but very happy im just being over critical. Once its done we need a photo session! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Looks awesome mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Looks awesome mate. Cheers dude, should look more like a car tomorrow, more updates to follow in the eve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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