ripped_fear Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 thanks mate stock modified FTW i cant wait to get the interior sorted once pannels are done it LED conversion and guage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 if you want the matt look get him to get some matt black from halfords, its surprising close to the stock dash. i resprayed my ash tray and compared to the rest of the oem surround you can hardly tell the different. il grab a photo of it later if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 if you want the matt look get him to get some matt black from halfords, its surprising close to the stock dash. i resprayed my ash tray and compared to the rest of the oem surround you can hardly tell the different. il grab a photo of it later if you like yeah if you could thanks it could be handy, the bits have already gone back to shop now but if he strugles to get the colour that could be handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Looks more satin than matt. yeah it does thats one thing im not happy with,it is painted with a matt laqure though, i think the pictures make it look more glossy than it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Looks more satin than matt. Is Matt not satin enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 yeah it does thats one thing im not happy with,it is painted with a matt laqure though, i think the pictures make it look more glossy than it is. Don't lacuqer it, even matt lacquer doesn't look matt. Is Matt not satin enough? Did you mean 'though'? If so then no, satin has a sheen to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Don't lacuqer it, even matt lacquer doesn't look matt. really maybe i should just go for the halfords rattle can then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Don't lacuqer it, even matt lacquer doesn't look matt. Did you mean 'though'? If so then no, satin has a sheen to it. I was taking the pee, as it's "matte" Looks good, Jake. The car's going to look ace when you're done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I was taking the pee, as it's "matte" Looks good, Jake. The car's going to look ace when you're done! Are you getting mixed up between the real world and the world according to Josh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 I was taking the pee, as it's "matte" Looks good, Jake. The car's going to look ace when you're done! did you not see that the spelling does not matter thread Thanks for the coment dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 did you not see that the spelling does not matter thread Thanks for the coment dude Spelling always matters. I know how to spell matt though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 spelling always matters. I know how to spell matt though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Wrong shade of black!?? your all fussy gits, you wouldnt see me changing a bolt because its the wrong shade Gold....... oh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 Wrong shade of black!?? your all fussy gits, you wouldnt see me changing a bolt because its the wrong shade Gold....... oh no of course not, but then we all know your far to laid back, your build is full of imperfections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 no of course not, but then we all know your far to laid back, your build is full of imperfections. Clearly you've been reading the wrong build thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 clearly you've been reading the wrong build thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Finally got chance to do some work on the car, due to unforeseen circumstances work had to be put on hold, but all is good now and i have a few nice pics of the strut bar fresh from the painters, I had it done in a gunmetal and was pleased with the outcome. Before- This is how the brace came out- First I removed the little stock suspension mounts and cleaned it up, Then fitted it, and it is a very snug fit indeed. Also took the time to do some adjusting to the battery cover, marked it up as it needs some trimming for the clamp to fit over it, so thats going to be cut asap then I can bolt that on too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Nice work! i wouldnt trust that battery cover. You should cut the slots out like i did when i had them made, last thing you want is the terminals to short out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 Nice work! i wouldnt trust that battery cover. You should cut the slots out like i did when i had them made, last thing you want is the terminals to short out thanks mate I had to cut them out myself, but i have made a cover to sit in each whole so the terminal wont touch, but i did short it earlier but luckyly no harm was done! how did you do yours when you made it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted December 9, 2011 Author Share Posted December 9, 2011 fan surround arrived yesterday but unfortunalty the damn courier has cracked it pics to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 24 hours to use a camera is it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 24 hours to use a camera is it mate haha its a complicated camera. any way here is the damage again I think its fixable, was hoping to get it looked at today but unfortuantly didn't get time so tomorrow i'm getting it looked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 thats a easy fix. thing is the wrong thing will need a spray afterwards. prob want some strength behind it as well. have u contacted them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 thats a easy fix. thing is the wrong thing will need a spray afterwards. prob want some strength behind it as well. have u contacted them? it is getting painted anyway, it will be gloss black along with everything else, just leaving the chrome. I havent contacted them yet I'm going to see how good the bodyshop can get it first, I have let the the seller know but its by no means his fault, it was packed well but the damn courier company obviously couldn't have given a damn about the words FRAGILE on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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