baldy Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) decided to start pulling my car apart for the long overdue paint work. staying silver as i cant decide on a colour to change to,colour coding the engine bay plus tidying up the seam sealer & weld up a few bits n pieces that do need to be there engine out n nearly ready to start the prep work ill update over the next few weeks when i get time anyway engine bay almost empty http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/baldies_photos/repaint/DSC00155.jpg http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/baldies_photos/repaint/DSC00157.jpg http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/baldies_photos/repaint/DSC00156.jpg Edited October 26, 2008 by baldy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Jesus, not doin things by half then lol. isnt that abit extreme for just a new paint job, especialy in the same colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 your not the first to make that coment,my mates think im mad doing this no i dont think so just want it right its my car my time n effort so this is how its getting done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Perfectionist going to them lengths:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlT67 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Nice work, its always better when a cars paint matches the engine bay...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Nice work, its always better when a cars paint matches the engine bay...! yes i hate the underbody colours that engine bays are done in these days hopefully it'll look nice once finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 your not the first to make that coment,my mates think im mad doing this no i dont think so just want it right its my car my time n effort so this is how its getting done wasnt knocking what your doing mate, good luck with it though, hope the final result is worth the effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 This is the type of thread I like to see, keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka-P Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 This will turn out great, there's nothing like a job done properly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 looking forward to seeing how this turns out, great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 i know its been a long time since i updated this,but been real busy with bill paying stuff. anyway got some primer on the engine bay today,hoping to get it coloured next weekend http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/baldies_photos/repaint/?action=view¤t=DSC00282.jpg http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/baldies_photos/repaint/?action=view¤t=DSC00281.jpg just got the colour to pick now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Looking VERY good. I'm liking this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 If you've taken the effort and time to remove everything I bet the finished job will be excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 This car is gonna look superb i have seen Simons work and its flawless This is why he is repainting my car:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Looks great so far! Keep the pics coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3LL Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Now THAT is a professional at work! really good work and I admire your determination. its not always about just doing the bits on show, but making sure a job is done right and i take my hat off to you Im sure this will not only look stunning but will stand the test of time Im goin to enjoy this thread i know it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 i would have just thrown a dust sheet over the engine but my level of professionalism has never been admired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I see the aquabase blowers are you fully waterbased or still using solvent when you can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 water only,with hs primers n clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefyblx Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I'd choose RSP for the colour;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 blues are nice but to common these days im was thinking stock silver,but im swaying to a green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 water only,with hs primers n clear How you getting on with water? What HS laquer you using? as they are taking all the good ones off the market:blink: These laws are getting silly don't you think:taped: Dave:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 How you getting on with water? What HS laquer you using? as they are taking all the good ones off the market:blink: These laws are getting silly don't you think:taped: Dave:) been on it water is cool for last 15+ years now.using ppg 8141 clear.yes the laws are a bit of a joke,we'll be on waterbased clears before long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefyblx Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 blues are nice but to common these days im was thinking stock silver,but im swaying to a green Silver is the most commen colour, What about gunmetal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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