KP's MX Track Car aka 'Reddy'
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**sprays Peter Mandelson with WD40
Well… nothing else has worked so far.**
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@e852ab0d29=Famine:
I was considering something similar. WD40 is ace :D
I use engine de greaser and a steam cleaner. Works all the time :wink:
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take those gray cups of the top of your rear struts there only mounts fior the rear seat belts
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already done James…must've been an old photo :lol:
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Im with stalker i use degreaser and a steam cleaner.. but ill will be trying the old wd for afters…
nice wheels kp...
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Guys I'm looking to respray the car silk black, but to do it myself. Firstly, is it worth it, e.g. would it be cheaper and result in a better finish if I used a spray house? Secondly, does anyone have any helpful hints they could pass on? :D
ps: Cheers for all the good words!
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silk black …do you happen to mean satin black...
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glad you're here! :oops:
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KP thats what wes will be eventually …im having him redone in satin with a satin lacquer finish..
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Are you having it done at a spray shop, or are you doing it yourself? I always thought it'd be fairly expensive doing it privately…
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@2502896f59=kp81:
Are you having it done at a spray shop, or are you doing it yourself? I always thought it'd be fairly expensive doing it privately…
well most of the work i will do myself with a little help, ie the rubbing down etc etc.. then the when ive had the base coat done i will wet sand back myself before finish coat then wet sand again before polish myself and then lacquer coat…
if you can do most of it yourself it does reduce price i have a very good friend that will allow me to use his facilities and supervise me also.. i try and do as much myself on all my cars...im budgeting around 500>1000 for my spray job..
I believe there no such thing as a cheap spray job its labour intensive work so be prepared to cover this...man hours cost..the more time spent on prep the better the finish imo..
Rainy...
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@999d57c716=kp81:
Guys I'm looking to respray the car silk black, but to do it myself. Firstly, is it worth it, e.g. would it be cheaper and result in a better finish if I used a spray house? Secondly, does anyone have any helpful hints they could pass on? :D
ps: Cheers for all the good words!
Please don't use rattle cans!!! THEY ARE SHIT
How bads your car bodywise?? If you are doing it satin black, piece of piss for a sprayer as satin hides imperfections more than a gloss finish, I could do it in a day if bodywork in good condition (i.e no dents) 2 days if small repairs & priming needed in areas, if you want bumpers etc taken off its gonna cost you more as there is more labour
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Rainy if you are budgeting 500 - 1000 to do it yourself :shock: , you need to give me a call LOL
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@96be5affde=mx3gulf:
Rainy if you are budgeting 500 - 1000 to do it yourself :shock: , you need to give me a call LOL
id be happy to pop over the water and spend a week with ya doing it, that is when the wife lets me have the cash….oh nad off the leash...
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I'm sure we will chat about it at japfest!! Sorry to hijack thread :oops:
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@f33de4bccd=mx3gulf:
I'm sure we will chat about it at japfest!! Sorry to hijack thread :oops:
yeah fella we will and same here sorry to hijack….
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No worries guys…you go for it!
(getting back on topic :P) I'd like to put as much work as I can into it rather than pay for it. I appreciate the advice on spray cans gulf, I shall steer well clear! It won't be for awhile anyway...got a new engine, CAI and rollcage to put in before I plan the respray...I just wanted some ideas in case I get bored whilst saving for the big things! :wink:
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The work plan up until September:
- Get KLDE engine and parts (ECU, etc) and fit
- Sort out headlamps (frankly useless at night!)
- Fit new Cold Air Intake
- Install roll cage
- Get seat harness
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Has anyone upgraded their headlights using a HID kit, or halo kit? The halo's are double the price, (but look the nuts), but are they as bright as the HID kits? I'd prefer to get the best possible…
HID Kit:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360257581126&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:ITHalo:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140402889204&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:ITAny previous reviews, etc are very welcome!!
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Halo's are just a ring of light similiar to that of your side lights..
a hid kit is what you may wish to go for..try for the bi version in a 35w 6000k version..h4 fitment..Personally i went to the new Philips bulb with 90% more discharge and im very happy with them..