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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 22 May 2012, 22:46

Title: My BBS LM Rep Lip Refurb :)
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 22 May 2012, 22:46

hey guys, so seeing as today was so nice thought id take advantage and get started on refurbing my LM reps for summer :)

first off this is the problem im faced with, laquer peel to the maxx


(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/peel.jpg)
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/peel2.jpg)
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/peel3.jpg)



first off started with 240 grit to get the laquer off to start with, next used some 400 - 2000 grit wet and dry pics as follows.



(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/400Results.jpg)
400 Grit


(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/600Results.jpg)
600 Grit

(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/800Results.jpg)
800 Grit

(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/1000Results.jpg)
1000 Grit

(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/2000.jpg)
2000 Grit



next i used some Auto Glym metal polish and a micro fibre to polish them up, not sure whats better than a micro fibre so suggestions welcome.



(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/Polished.jpg)
(http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx238/lewisf241288/Done.jpg)



any suggestions for a better polish welcomed as i dont have them to the mirror finish that i want just yet, also any advice / opinions welcome :)

cheers

Title: Re: My BBS LM Rep Lip Refurb :)
Post by: Toby on 23 May 2012, 21:22

No wank for u tonight lol

Looks Gd mate

Title: Re: My BBS LM Rep Lip Refurb :)
Post by: Lewisf1988-DUB on 23 May 2012, 23:29

haha, jacked up the front end and spun wheels in 5th, feet off pedals and it cruised at 20-25,

easy peasey :D