steve.m Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Some wierdo on the motorway.... https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1157616_498268573599835_1121393207_n.jpg So there is... I can see him in your door mirror. I was laughing so hard I nearly crashed when I passed you on the motorway and saw you and Lee whaling your arms around having a fit because of the wasp you decided to take home with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 As I said last night, that stance on the motorway looks AWESOME! Looked to have less than an inch clearance at the front! Paintwork just popped too! Thanks mate, finally got it sitting just where i want it. The camber on the front is dreamboat!! That's a handsome fella giving the thumbs up Still one the best supras in the land, nice seeing you and the car out mate Thanks a lot mate, yeah you too was a cracking day. Lets get another one lined up soon.... Beconsfield or ace cafe etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 So there is... I can see him in your door mirror. I was laughing so hard I nearly crashed when I passed you on the motorway and saw you and Lee whaling your arms around having a fit because of the wasp you decided to take home with you. Haha. Mate that was so funny the wasp was hiding behind the roll cage. I open the window and thought i flicked it out!! Then when we lined up next to you again he appeared out the back seat with what looked like a machette ... Cue us pulling over sharpish to the hard shoulder and both fly out the doors!!! 'Nice 'n' cool Rodney' !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Ah! So that's why you pulled over! Was going to get Claire to ring Lee as I though you might have a problem! Then you just appeared 6" from my rear bumper! And Steve, nice spot as I didn't see me in that photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Got this shot though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 And this one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Mmmm love that shot mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Next on the to-do list to bring this back to its best is a full refurb of the chrome Double 6's.... trying to find somewhere to ge tthis done was a NIGHTMARE as no-one will touch a chrome plated wheel ...anyway i have it lined up to go to a place first to strip the chrome and undercoating off, then they'll be sent to probably Ibrar to chrome paint and make them all nice n shiney again!! To go with the new wheels i've also just got some of these steel red wheel nuts and locking wheel nut set - hoping the red will set off against the red metal flake in the paintwork.... i'm also getting the front and rear calipers sprayed red soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Not a cheap job maintaining that beast I bet Jamesy, in for the pictures though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Lovely job! I'm looking forward to the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Cheers guys Next step is paint.... Have to get my drivers side rear arch made-good and sprayed and also have the calipers sprayed red. Looking into getting this done in the next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Is there nothing detailing wise you could get stonkin to use that would assist in paint chips not happening as frequently or is it all just wear and tear/unavoidable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Stonkin has done a full stage 1 detail on it last year. I also had him winter wax it last xmas time using marine wax which kept it nice and protected. It needs the arch making good and spraying and then it'll be spot on for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Stonkin has done a full stage 1 detail on it last year. I also had him winter wax it last xmas time using marine wax which kept it nice and protected. It needs the arch making good and spraying and then it'll be spot on for me When you get the arch done make sure you get the paint shop to make up a little pot for you. Means if the colour match is spot on you can use it to sort any odd chips, they can then can be painted, flatted back & polished by stonkin with the right colour paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Yeah mate if i ever manage to get a perfect mix i will be making a note of the colour code and keeping a pot for myself. Its very hard as the guys from Do-Luck just mixed it all up one night and sprayed it - no trace of how much red flake was used etc but hopefully the bodyshop will give it their best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Nice work mate, looking forward to seeing those wheels refurbed! Are the wheel nuts open? If so, you may want to clean the studs up I went with closed as I couldn't be arsed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Next on the to-do list to bring this back to its best is a full refurb of the chrome Double 6's.... trying to find somewhere to ge tthis done was a NIGHTMARE as no-one will touch a chrome plated wheel ...anyway i have it lined up to go to a place first to strip the chrome and undercoating off, then they'll be sent to probably Ibrar to chrome paint and make them all nice n shiney again!! Where are you getting the chrome stripped fella? And how much did they quote you? I've got a set of chrome wheels that need stripping and found it a nightmare finding someone to do it that weren't an absolute rip off. I was going to send them to a guy Dnk knows but never got round too it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 I will dog out the name tomorow mate. I think it was around £370 for all 4 wheels to be stripped incouding the undercoat - - - Updated - - - Nice work mate, looking forward to seeing those wheels refurbed! Are the wheel nuts open? If so, you may want to clean the studs up I went with closed as I couldn't be arsed! Thanks mate, didnt think of that!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I will dog out the name tomorow mate. I think it was around £370 for all 4 wheels to be stripped incouding the undercoat - - - Updated - - - Speak to Dnk mate, it was a while ago I spoke to him but he may still be in contact with the guy. He quoted me £60 to strip all the chrome off, but that was just for the centre part of my split rims. Worth a go though if it can save you some dollar. I want to get mine done still but everytime i look at the wheels or think about spending money on them I just want to hulk smash everything in my Garage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 tell me about it. I HAVE to get my wheels tip top to do them justice Will drop DnK a message thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Can Rob not help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 With the wheels? Rob who?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Mitchell. I would have thought he'd be able to do it, or know someone who can. He's a little bit into his bling I hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Na dont think he can. Even Ibrar cant do them which tells you something lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Very little can shift chrome, that's the problem. You have to reverse the application process to remove them without damaging the wheel. It's possible to blast it off, but only with the right medium and high enough pressure, which will mangle alloy wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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