ashbuster Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 It looked perfect when wet, thats why I thought it hadnt even been scotched... if you look at the first pictures in the thread it looks like new. it doesnt have a "cloudy look", more a man made look to all the marks in it. Think I will try and rescue the carbon look. If it goes tits up it can be painted and Im back to where I started. Problem now is trying to find a bodyshop I trust with a bonnet worth £1300 plus shipping and taxes from Japan... yeah mate thats why i didnt buy one from japan, i asked them what would happen if it was damaged during shipping. they said that if it got damaged in any way they wouldnt be responsible for it. no way would i risk it lol i couldnt find any copies about at the time. ive managed to find copies now but its a big risk with fitment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 agree. i'd want to know who painted it and hold them responsible (assuming something that can be done about it) if you read the thread, bonnet came on pudsey car from japan 2 years ago - he then sold it to ADD few months back there will be no way of finding out who painted in japan (it could of been painted 2-3 years prior to that aswell)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Well took it to the bodyshop today to see what they could do... Going to try and rescue the carbon look first. He seemed like it could be done, just hope the other patches of paint aren't hiding any surprises like cracks etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 if you read the thread, bonnet came on pudsey car from japan 2 years ago - he then sold it to ADD few months back there will be no way of finding out who painted in japan (it could of been painted 2-3 years prior to that aswell)... Guess one of the price an owner pays for the lack of UK history and equally important - club ownership. Good luck ADD getting it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 So bit of an update, went to pick it up from CH Bodyworks today. i am very happy with how its turned out. He said he spent a full day just flattening it back and managed to get it to look good. I was worried the patches of paint that hadnt come off earlier were hiding something more sinister like cracks or other damage but luckily it was fine underneath. The only major problem was that around the vents the paint had really taken and no matter what he did he couldnt get it off without damaging the carbon weave, so we went for a subtle black just around the edges of the vents that almost look like thay go into a black pinstripe effect. Just quickly bolted it to the car (with the help of the girlfriend, who I may add is now not talking to me after bollocking her numerous times to watch the newly lacquered bonnet). Needs lining up but overall very happy I didnt just get it resprayed white... Has 3 coats of lacquer on it, just needs a buff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Looking good The black paint around the vents is an improvement IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clausz Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Now we just need some full pictures of it Looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Looking awesome mate! Love it Makes me think about the other car Jurgen can get me (full Ridox kitted BPU) I think I'd rather single it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 Looking awesome mate! Love it Makes me think about the other car Jurgen can get me (full Ridox kitted BPU) I think I'd rather single it though Lol, we don't want too many Ridox cars here there are too many already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Lol, we don't want too many Ridox cars here there are too many already... Haha! It is funny how it is turning out - the top two on the current list are either a car that looks like yours or one that has the same turbo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 Haha! It is funny how it is turning out - the top two on the current list are either a car that looks like yours or one that has the same turbo... Did you get a spec list on the t88 one...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 That looks great, what a lovely bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Did you get a spec list on the t88 one...? Still waiting on it just now dude Anyway, we'll keep that discussion to the other thread and save this one for admiring your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 That looks alot better, carbon and white is a good mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Looks good, looks and sounds like they did a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Looks great theyve done a cracking job on that, love the black detailing around the vents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 White with carbon bonnet ftw Looks good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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