01-04-2012, 07:02 PM
Bit more of an update, let's start with the rear bumper. I've decided after my fog light related fail that i'll be putting an MX5 style fog light where the tow hook is, and throwing the tow hook in the bin. Was going to fit a red tow strap but couldn't be arsed with the hassle of mounting it so it wouldn't rip off the bumper if it was ever used.
Filler primer on and being smoothed:
Then after more primer, some gloss being applied
And outside drying
Not bad for a rattle can job, my smoothing skills are improving anyway! It's not perfect but who cares?
Got the centre caps polished up to an acceptable standard too, Halfords rattle cans are notoriously difficult to get a good finish from the can so a quick blast with 800, 1200, 1500, G6 and G10 followed by a top coat of fk1000p has them looking nice and shiny, can really see the pearlescence in some of these pics on the edge of the spokes too, me likey
And here's some shots of the car as it is. With regards to the rear, a before shot:
And after:
And a bit of edging around the slam panel to stop stuff scratching it. Just cut up the window seals from the gti6 and bodged them on
That is all for today. Got some more bits on the way next week though, namely number plate surrounds, tinting film and more fabric
Filler primer on and being smoothed:
Then after more primer, some gloss being applied
And outside drying
Not bad for a rattle can job, my smoothing skills are improving anyway! It's not perfect but who cares?
Got the centre caps polished up to an acceptable standard too, Halfords rattle cans are notoriously difficult to get a good finish from the can so a quick blast with 800, 1200, 1500, G6 and G10 followed by a top coat of fk1000p has them looking nice and shiny, can really see the pearlescence in some of these pics on the edge of the spokes too, me likey
And here's some shots of the car as it is. With regards to the rear, a before shot:
And after:
And a bit of edging around the slam panel to stop stuff scratching it. Just cut up the window seals from the gti6 and bodged them on
That is all for today. Got some more bits on the way next week though, namely number plate surrounds, tinting film and more fabric