jamesmark Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 i've tried that before and it did nothing User error Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Fast work dude! Looking forward to seeing some more updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I can confirm i sanded all my dash pannels and it did take 2 weeks.... Good guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 good progress ric, I need to take my vinyl off and do this, should of left my dash with you too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Update to my panel painting. Theres 2 versions of instructions for the applications of Plastidip, the can says to apply in thick coats, wet looking, this is how i went: This was WRONG please don't make the same mistake following the can, the paint all bubbled up and was horrible looking. Luckily plastidip just peals off when it's dry, make sure you do this about 2 hours after application, any longer and the bond becomes stronger and stronger. So, after a youtube and other peoples experiences i decided to apply in thin, even coats, perhaps 4-5 to build up the paint and create the texture finish that i was after. Here is the outcome, a OEM style finish with the rubbery texture but a splattered type uniform effect, subtle but i love it. Edited April 12, 2021 by Ric (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 looking very nice, cant wait to see the finished project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I wonder if it reacted with the brake fluid he first time? When I did my bonnet the first time it looked like your last picture, felt like sand paper and was impossible to clean, the next time I laid it on real thick and it was a lovely, smooth finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 According to YouTube and other places the bubbling is down to been too thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wewsupra Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 looking good ric love the carbon spliter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) wewsupra said: looking good ric love the carbon spliter Cheers, Finally finished the dash panels and fitted my aluminium rings. Just need a car back to put them in! Also got on with dying the carpet: Anybody would have thought im running a business dyeing carpets! Lil aerotop's carpet been done at the same time. Edited April 12, 2021 by Ric (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Just had a knock at the door, lovely delivery of Aerotop seals and boot rubbers from the states. Edited April 12, 2021 by Ric (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Here is my obligatory post to subscribe to your thread. Don't forget to come and take me for a spin when it's finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Here is my obligatory post to subscribe to your thread. Don't forget to come and take me for a spin when it's finished Blast from the past, wb Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks Mr Jamesmark! It's Ric, he's trying to persuade me to buy another one! Hope you're well? I hear you are thinking of coming back into supra ownership? /hijack, sorry Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Thanks Mr Jamesmark! It's Ric, he's trying to persuade me to buy another one! Hope you're well? I hear you are thinking of coming back into supra ownership? /hijack, sorry Ric Ahh, he has been at you too lol. Yeah another one or a classic mini just to piss Ric off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 It's funny you should mention it, I was only looking at classic minis on PH the other day....then bike powered kit cars and then along came Ric and his crazy idea of you, me and RobSheffield all buying supras again! Took me a while to remember my password for the forum, and I think I'll change my username if I plan on hanging around for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Both of you shut up about minis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Carpet looks great buddy, what dye did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Ric can you pm me where your got the aero seals from and rubbers? Any updates on your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Carpet looks great buddy, what dye did you use? Yeah it goes on easy. dye is here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141272688223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Yeah it goes on easy. dye is here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141272688223 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) A little bit of update, bodywork has started eventually after a small delay at the bodyshop. They of course started by stripping out the parts that i didn't have time to do, mainly the rear seat interior panels etc, their glass specialist is coming next week to take out the windscreen and the boot lid glass, they will be going in with new seals along with a new bootlid (with no rust) Then they looked at the body kit. from their feedback they say the kit was absolutely spot on. Im very happy with the fitment of the kit, everything lines up perfectly, so heres a thumbs up for Mr Whiffin's Shine Auto Carbon Ridox kit. Everything lined up, then taken back off for prep and painting. Body will be prepped next week then paint the week after, im looking forward to adding more pics as the bodyshop sends them! In the mean time, I gave my recaro a wetvac to freshen it up a little, amazing the condition of these, thanks to Supra-PZ Thanks for looking, more coming soon. Edited April 12, 2021 by Ric (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Good to see it being done properly When it's finished get some 3M clear tape and go round the wheel arch's and ends of the side skirts to stop the stone chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 I was planning to get the carbon sections clear wrapped by a professional, perhaps i could clear tape the arches myself though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Looking good Ric, reminds me of when mine was first being done its quite daunting to look at. Good luck with the rest of the build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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