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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: LittleReDuck on 20 March 2013, 13:32
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As promised int he new members thread here is what started off as a little idea and rapidly became a full bonnet. The existing bonnet was really suffering from lacquer peel and generally looked very poor on the front of the poor GTi.
The main issue with being a student is budget, for this a respray simply wasn't an option. Being a design student as well I wanted to create something a little bit individual.
The process was simple, removed the bonnet and carried in into the conservatory (which was a damn site warmer than outside) and used a high grade sandpaper to rough and flatten the the surface. Wash the bonnet to remove all the dust and rubbish then apply three layers of blackboard paint (I used a roller). When dry go nuts with your creative side! (I pre-sketched the design in regular chalk before lining in with chalk makers)
When all this was finished four layers of clear coat was applied and the bonnet was re-hooked up! Happy Days!
Anyways I was super pleased the the end result and I think the 'Individual' look was well achieved!
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/LittleReDuck/GTI%20Chalk%20Board%20Bonnet/856631_10151466958865935_1091375519_o_zpsa6e9a33f.jpg)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/LittleReDuck/GTI%20Chalk%20Board%20Bonnet/856327_10151466960345935_1497322492_o_zps8961aa51.jpg)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/LittleReDuck/GTI%20Chalk%20Board%20Bonnet/856551_10151466961370935_1348703102_o_zps3b495f47.jpg)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/LittleReDuck/GTI%20Chalk%20Board%20Bonnet/856265_10151466960865935_858721040_o_zps93e89402.jpg)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/LittleReDuck/GTI%20Chalk%20Board%20Bonnet/859052_10151466960905935_1116976686_o_zpsdddd2072.jpg)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/LittleReDuck/GTI%20Chalk%20Board%20Bonnet/860042_10151466960115935_2036941953_o_zpsfb94bfb9.jpg)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/LittleReDuck/GTI%20Chalk%20Board%20Bonnet/859835_10151466960005935_1762573626_o_zps0f61cee5.jpg)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/LittleReDuck/GTI%20Chalk%20Board%20Bonnet/861027_10151466958810935_1172682843_o_zps94c4c8b9.jpg)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o771/LittleReDuck/GTI%20Chalk%20Board%20Bonnet/857353_10151466965530935_247684477_o_zps88d62799.jpg)
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Not particularly to my tastes but good skills none the less.
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It is very different but not my cup of tea
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:sick:
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Ha well I'm glad everyone's honest!
I guess with everything on here most mod's are subjective!
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You have left yourself open now my friend :cool:
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Ha Oh Dear :cry:
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Differant. Good skills though!
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Not something I'd do myself but looks very well done!
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Not my taste either, But i think it would would have looked better on the roof of the car. Otherwise great skill.
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I like the bonnet when it's in your conservatory, think it looks out of place on the car though. Personally I'd do the whole car :wink:
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I like it! :smiley: Good to see a chalk board bonnet that's not just covered in knobs :grin: it's different and that's what the vw scene is about right? Tho I must say I think it would of looked better ona white car
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Ha well I'm glad everyone's honest!
I guess with everything on here most mod's are subjective!
Nope...just sh!t....
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Ha well I'm glad everyone's honest!
I guess with everything on here most mod's are subjective!
Nope...just sh!t....
that's harsh. :rolleyes:
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I didn't mean the bonnet is sh!t, just that most mods are.
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Would love to see the whole car like this. Bonnet is good and looks out of place. I wouldn't do it but I would stop and admire it. :cool:
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The OP definitely has skills...
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I'm not really sure on the logistics of doing the roof...not something I can take off and pop in the conservatory!
I agree a white or black car would probably fit much better. In fairness the on car photo, which was taken in the dark on my blackberry, doesn't really do it full justice. I should really have taken and posted a day time picture.
I would love to attempt a a whole car but I don't see many people agreeing to let me have a crack at it.
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The bonnet looks great . Would love this up against my white golf :smiley: also doing the whole car would look brilliant . Not something you see every day . If I had your skill I would Defo do the roof like that on mine.
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design wise very good! i did something simular to the underneath of mine.
does need to be on a black/white car though!
if i was you id do the whole car...
i love designs like this (http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd37/jaredtheashby/sharpie.jpg)