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****Motors Chat Thread Round 4****
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I'm sure she doesn't mind the 3inch diameter, I'd safely say she rather likes it :pac:
:pac:toastedpickles wrote: »YES!
I'm after something more along the lines of these though
Conzys are Ford Polaris Grey.... I know this because I inhaled a fair amount painting them
That is gunmetal as dgt says :P0 -
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toastedpickles wrote: »I see, if Im ballsy enough I might have a go at doing my own one's along with a bit of a refurb, one or two have seen better days, although, the bumper job was enough so doing alloys, hmmmm, something you don't wana screw up and knowing me
If you don't want them perfect, you can actually do a fairly decent job if you go about it the right way. Sand/shot blast them, Fill, sand, etch prime, and the usual steps and you'll get about as good as you can. Particularly if you take your time and sand between primer layers, etc.
Did conzys nearly 2 years ago and they're still alive
If you want them perfect, powdercoat is your only choice tbh.0 -
toastedpickles wrote: »Oh you know me, i'll never say no to a demonstration of any kind :pac:
Excellent! Well that won't be for a bit, I need to source out some spacers, cursed 31ET wheels rub the arches!
Anyone know anyone selling some 15mm spacers for a 108PCD?0 -
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challengemaster wrote: »If you don't want them perfect, you can actually do a fairly decent job if you go about it the right way. Sand/shot blast them, Fill, sand, etch prime, and the usual steps and you'll get about as good as you can. Particularly if you take your time and sand between primer layers, etc.
Did conzys nearly 2 years ago and they're still alive
If you want them perfect, powdercoat is your only choice tbh.
Now I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to these kinda things, but it's something I'm genuinely interested in so see points in bold :pac:
I don't have/can't get to the sand blasting, and the usual step are what?
I like to know what I have to do step by step, in great detail, blame college, If I can find a drawing I done you'l understand :pac:0 -
Excellent! Well that won't be for a bit, I need to source out some spacers, cursed 31ET wheels rub the arches!
Anyone know anyone selling some 15mm spacers for a 108PCD?
Well whenever you're doing it, I'll be on hand, blast! a few of the young uns in college have cars apparently, although none of them can actually drive aforementioned cars :rolleyes: so I'll ask them in the hope that maybe one of them might know0 -
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toastedpickles wrote: »I don't have/can't get to the sand blasting, and the usual step are what?
I like to know what I have to do step by step, in great detail, blame college, If I can find a drawing I done you'l understand :pac:
Somewhere around you will do sand/shot blasting or even better, bead blasting. Not that expensive either if you ask nicely :P
Usual steps for painting anything really. Few layers of primer, dust it on to start, build up in layers. Leave to dry overnight ideally. Same for paint. Then follow instructions on the laquer.
If you even google DIY wheel refurb you'll get the steps laid out
From what I remember, we essentially baked conzys ones overnight after primer and again after painting, by lining them up and blowing a 2-3000W fan heater through them 0 -
I have a sand blaster quelle surprise :pac:
So will I set up camp in the garden or?? :pac:challengemaster wrote: »Somewhere around you will do sand/shot blasting or even better, bead blasting. Not that expensive either if you ask nicely :P
Usual steps for painting anything really. Few layers of primer, dust it on to start, build up in layers. Leave to dry overnight ideally. Same for paint. Then follow instructions on the laquer.
If you even google DIY wheel refurb you'll get the steps laid out
From what I remember, we essentially baked conzys ones overnight after primer and again after painting, by lining them up and blowing a 2-3000W fan heater through them
Are you offering? :P
And did you use a gun or cans? ahh yes, well if that's the case i might be a bit more basic, and use my fire and a hairdryer :pac:
Gotta make do with what you have!0 -
toastedpickles wrote: »
Are you offering? :P
And did you use a gun or cans? ahh yes, well if that's the case i might be a bit more basic, and use my fire and a hairdryer :pac:
Gotta make do with what you have!
Hahaha, I wish! :P
Used cans, supplied by halfrauds Did also use this, made things infinitely easier though
This is the etch primer0 -
challengemaster wrote: »Hahaha, I wish! :P
Used cans, supplied by halfrauds Did also use this, made things infinitely easier though
This is the etch primer
Oh lovely! I've cans and stuff ready for my trims when i get round to em,
where did you get that gun thing? halfrauds? that would be invaluable to me 0 -
toastedpickles wrote: »Oh lovely! I've cans and stuff ready for my trims when i get round to em,
where did you get that gun thing? halfrauds? that would be invaluable to me
Yup, halfrauds finest 0 -
challengemaster wrote: »Yup, halfrauds finest
Bootiful! I'll be broke by the end of it :pac:
The sooner review week comes the better, I've an entire center console that needs doing and a few other bits and bobs, I'f I can get the console done and plastidipped and make a start on the alloys I'd be a happy pickle :pac:
And on that note I'm off to bed! 0 -
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Sooner I can get the HPFP off to check this cam follower, the better:
Jesus that sounds like a diesel :eek:0 -
Sooner I can get the HPFP off to check this cam follower, the better:
Sounds like the VVT pulley on a 20v so it sounds normal to me :P0 -
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MetzgerMeister wrote: »Just put in another Gtechniq order. So many people don't know what they're missing out on
Did about 300km yesterday and had a few showers and the window coating is amazing stuff. Such a small thing but means driving in poor weather is that bit easier. Money well spent. Has me totally convinced on getting the whole car done now.
What are you ordering now? Thought your car was done?0 -
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Sooner I can get the HPFP off to check this cam follower, the better:
That's an awful rattle What does George think? 0 -
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now theres wheels for the Astra! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuhuGr3RyTU
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