GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: CJA321 on 21 April 2012, 21:10

Title: My new smoothed and de-wipered Tailgate attempt
Post by: CJA321 on 21 April 2012, 21:10

So my old tailgate was rotten, so picked up a spare from scrappy and decided to have a bash at painting it. Paintshop prices around here are huuuuge so thought for couple quid id give it a bash  :rolleyes:

Had a bash at painting it, reasonably happy with it for first time ish at painting and bodywork

Slightly differant shade, but putting that down to my paint fading slightly and colour match being slightly off  :laugh: :laugh:

My tailgate  :cry:
(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k530/CJA321/678024.jpg)
New plate welded into scrappy tailgate, im not great at welding, 3rd time doing it  :grin:
(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k530/CJA321/678008.jpg)
Filled and primed
(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k530/CJA321/678011-1.jpg)
(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k530/CJA321/678012.jpg)
(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k530/CJA321/678017.jpg)
Painted with 2 tims of clear
(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k530/CJA321/678023.jpg)
And then on the car
(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k530/CJA321/678025.jpg)
(http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k530/CJA321/678029.jpg)

Still needs afew finnishing touches, Eg. filler on window  :nerd: :smug:

Spoiler or keep it off?

Its a non GTI tailgate, so will have to tigerseal it on

Title: Re: My new smoothed and de-wipered Tailgate attempt
Post by: search on 21 April 2012, 21:18

Thats really good man. i need to do my wiper as iv just plug it but down the line id like to smooth it and smooth my front bumper..

may i ask what you used to smooth it with? Do you have to sand down the hole area where the wiper blade was?

Title: Re: My new smoothed and de-wipered Tailgate attempt
Post by: CJA321 on 21 April 2012, 21:21

Quote from: search on 21 April 2012, 21:18

Thats really good man. i need to do my wiper as iv just plug it but down the line id like to smooth it and smooth my front bumper..

may i ask what you used to smooth it with? Do you have to sand down the hole area where the wiper blade was?

I just used p38 bodyfiller easy sand stuff. Bit bumpy in places, but cant see it unless you look for it.   :grin:

Title: Re: My new smoothed and de-wipered Tailgate attempt
Post by: andy-gti84 on 21 April 2012, 21:23

looking mint that mate, done a well good job there done well  :smiley:

Title: Re: My new smoothed and de-wipered Tailgate attempt
Post by: shelaghmk3gti on 21 April 2012, 21:24

good job!


you didnt spray it inside the house did u?? :laugh:

Title: Re: My new smoothed and de-wipered Tailgate attempt
Post by: DUBboi12 on 21 April 2012, 21:24

Good job mate, done it well  :smiley:

Title: Re: My new smoothed and de-wipered Tailgate attempt
Post by: CJA321 on 21 April 2012, 21:26

Quote from: shelaghmk3gti on 21 April 2012, 21:24

good job!


you didnt spray it inside the house did u?? :laugh:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Well........ I filled and primed it at work, because thats messy as.....

But i painted it inside yeah  :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :cool:

Gotta clean the floor now, sacrifice i was willing to make thou  :tongue:

Title: Re: My new smoothed and de-wipered Tailgate attempt
Post by: Wayne on 21 April 2012, 22:04

Leave the spoiler off, looks really good :afro:

Title: Re: My new smoothed and de-wipered Tailgate attempt
Post by: Screech16v on 21 April 2012, 22:05

Ha ha lovin this,reminds me of when i used to do welding in the kitchen  :laugh:

Title: Re: My new smoothed and de-wipered Tailgate attempt
Post by: CJA321 on 21 April 2012, 22:49

Quote from: Screech16v on 21 April 2012, 22:05

Ha ha lovin this,reminds me of when i used to do welding in the kitchen  :laugh:

weldimg in the kitchen? Proud of you bud, thats hardcore!!

Title: Re: My new smoothed and de-wipered Tailgate attempt
Post by: gti gaz on 21 April 2012, 23:05

looking good dude