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Defo gonna be doing that lol loving that colour won't go with my car though

donnay1991 wrote:Ahhh i see. Cheers mate. So i basically get fine sandpaper, rub down the original piece. Prime, rub down with wet, prime, then paint in thin layers. then laquer

yup, thats pretty much it. you might fid that using scotch pads to rub down the original may be better, but as long as you take the shine off, thats the main thing

123_JST wrote:Defo gonna be doing that lol loving that colour won't go with my car though

pick a colour that does go then! i'm sure you'll be able to find a sprklie one that'll suit? if not just get a glitter lacquer and do it the same colour as your car, then glitter lacquer over the top! winner!!

went out a got the primer, spray and laquer to match my exterior colour today oh and wet and dry paper lol gonna be looking to do that on sunday. how long does it take??? few days???

Cheers

123_JST wrote:went out a got the primer, spray and laquer to match my exterior colour today oh and wet and dry paper lol gonna be looking to do that on sunday. how long does it take??? few days???

Cheers

yea, best to leave each coat to dry over night, gets a better finish that way. it's really easy to get carried away and try and ruch it, but your more likely to scratch it or get a poor finish.

patience is definately the key!

i've done it on some of the plastic in my vectra estate with the colour match for the external panels and it looks the business!!

*Progress Update*

Well, guys and girls, here's a quick wee update of the last weeks progress made on the car. Not as much as i would have hoped, but what with weather, work and kids to juggle, i'm getting there!

So we got the sxi airbag steering wheel on, after eventually getting the old one off! Even with the assistance of a steering wheel puller, it was still a :censor: to get off! and, the puller is now stuck in the old one! hehe

before...



during...



and after...



looks much better in my opinion.

the wife also managed to source a genuine rear spoiler, so i finally got to work gettin that stuck on, as it was a genuine one, it had the separate black bit underneath, so i fitted this first, then the next day, fitted the rest,just to make sure it wasnt going to shift!!

Here's a few pics of the progress











Makes a big difference, i think.

So, now my next task is to get all the dents, dings and scratches sorted.

I’m starting with the bonnet, as it’s one of the worst areas, this is my progress after about an hour by hand...



Ouch!! So i ‘acquired’ an orbital sander off the old man, and spent about an hour doing this...









So thats the bonnet prepped, next step is to get the dents in the wing sorted, then it’s onto hunt the rust and stone chips!!

Was going to remove the black roof runners, and smooth it, but i don’t think it’ll look right as the sides seem about 5mm higher than the roof?

Anyways, the wife had been moanin about it for a while, so i stuck the newly white holden badge back on the boot the night as well...



So thats it for another instalment, hopefully tomorrow brings some decent weather and a chance to crack on a bit more!!

Thanks for reading, and as always, all your comments, help and advice is welcomed.

Cheers.

doin a great job
you no that wheel did it drop straight on?
i tryed and m9 didnt fit hmm

nath2905 wrote:doin a great job
you no that wheel did it drop straight on?
i tryed and m9 didnt fit hmm

yea, pretty much, dont think i've done it right tho, cos something inside the hub clicks every time you turn the wheel!!

Progress Update

Not much of an update but it's progress in the right direction nonetheless!!

Thought i'd make the most of the decent weather we had on sunday and got a bit more done on the exterior, but i had to keep my eye on a young-un so progress wasnt fantastic!!

Anyway, got all the rusty stone chips etc. sanded down and then flushed off with p38







Took delivery of some m3 mirrors, which i moaned at the wife to get, but wish i hadnt now, cos they dinna look so hot once there on!





Drivers side on the car...





One on one not, for comparasin,think originals are going to win the fight!!



And some homemade speaker adapters fitted - they look a bit rough cos i didnt have any original speakers to trace around, and as it turns out, i could of just done a simple ring, and it would o been fine! ah well, there on now, and there not shifting...



I've also done a carboard template for the boot floor, so next weekend i'll get it transfered onto some ply and crack the jigsaw out again!!

Also eagerly awaiting receipt of new front and rear bumpers and some sideskirts too! So next couple of weeks should be fun!!

As always, comments and suggestion welcome!

hi seen that you have put the airbag steering wheel on im planning on doing this how did you go about wiring the horn up.??
thanks ste

well, it just plugged in basically!! the connector came with the wheel i bought and just plugged in under the dash. easy! easier than getting the old one off!! and easier than getting new one on!!

when u get new bumpers, how much wud u sell the present ones as i cba sprayin mine coz i cnt get the right finish

not sure, i'll need to check with the wife and see what she says!

moodye wrote:well, it just plugged in basically!! the connector came with the wheel i bought and just plugged in under the dash. easy! easier than getting the old one off!! and easier than getting new one on!!

so your horn and air bag work.??? mine is getting changed asap

horn yes, airbag - hope so!!!