tuFf

goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

re: grille, bumper etc
mine was a bit rough, but thats what sandpaper and spray putty are for. i chopped the bars out of the front bumper as well; i had mesh in both of them for a while but got into an accident and the bumper mesh was never seen again.
cheers,
justin

TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

Yeah i was thinking about cutting the bumper grill out. How much was the mesh? Also i don't have any bog but i have Muffler putty can i use that in the front grill if i chop the horizontal bar out? and just spray it black?

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TuFf

goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

nah go get yourself some decent bog (the finishing stuff) it should only cost bout 15 bucks or so. i bought some mesh from a smash repairs to fit it and it cost bout 20 bucks, but at the moment ive got some that i bought from repco, cost 30 bucks but looks shitloads better

MR_GEMI · Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 12:42 pm Post subject: Re: tuFf

bowled
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TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

Cool goons i will have a look around for some different mods as well. For looks anyway. Did you keep the boot section between the tail lights black? Or spray it the same colour when you sprayed your car?

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TuFf

goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

i tried it blue but looked ordinary so got it redone black; i left the bits in between the windows on the doors black as well, goes better with the tinted windows. uni goes back next week so i can get to a scanner and hoik you some photos.

cheers,
justin

goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

got 'im yes!

MR_GEMI · Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 1:03 pm Post subject: Re: tuFf

what a foast deluvery by brett leeee
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goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

i said for stawters you should have the bawstard bawd from this pawt of the brawdcawst area

MR_GEMI · Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: tuFf

lol
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TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

Cool. Mine is white coz mine is a SL/X but i might spray it black.. all i have to do it sand it smooth 1 coat of primer 2 coats of black and 2 of clear?.. I'm still learning.

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TuFf

MR_GEMI · Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: tuFf

pawdon meee
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goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

it might work better if you bare metalled it, but as long as its smooth you should be ok.go a few coats of primer and sand them smooth. are you using a spray can or compressor? you mightnt need clear, but youll have to sand it smooth with 1200/1500 grit sandpaper in between coats and after your final coat. after that hit it with some cutting compound from ricebarn, auto 1 etc and then with some decent polish and it should be shiny as.

cheers,
justin

goons hired goons · petrol head Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 3268

so the indians have been set a target of 690; not an impossible task...but pretty fucking close

TuFf · backyard mechanic Joined: 17 Sep 2002 Posts: 502

i am just going to use a can. I have some matt black left over from my bumpers but i think i should buy gloss. i should'nt need more than 1 can. I was thinking about giving my car the "Formula" treatment. Something holden bought out to get rid of the VL and Astra and RB. Came with a small rear wing and a decal that came below the centre line across the door and faded the further u got down. I am not sure if they came with mags though. Did you end up getting that rear wing? Also can you have a look at the wreckers out your way for the windscreen wiper switch? I just have the metal switch not the plastic cover although i pinched some switch things off my cousins pos Astra and they fitted on it ok but i want the original.

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TuFf