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Offline AD1.8T

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Re: DIY U.S Rubstrip 100% finished
« Reply #50 on: 18 March 2012, 11:46 »
Yeah it is s slightly darker finish but the rear bumpers the same. I done loads of light coats of laquer and when it was dry it was as rough as arseholes after using the rubbing compound on it it goes super smooth !

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Re: DIY U.S Rubstrip 100% finished
« Reply #51 on: 18 March 2012, 12:37 »
Yeah it is s slightly darker finish but the rear bumpers the same. I done loads of light coats of laquer and when it was dry it was as rough as arseholes after using the rubbing compound on it it goes super smooth !
Ahhhh, the 'rough as arsehole' effect was what I was missing! :grin: Out of interest, what rubbing compound did you use?
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Re: DIY U.S Rubstrip 100% finished
« Reply #52 on: 18 March 2012, 12:47 »
Wait for it ....... Halfords own !  :laugh: na its pretty good stuff useless on the standard paint though but for rattle cans where the paints quite soft it does the trick

I think it was rough cause of the over spray as i was doing it in a shed whenever ive done mirrors or spoilers ect it always come out smooth

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Re: DIY U.S Rubstrip 100% finished
« Reply #53 on: 18 March 2012, 12:56 »
Great job for rattle cans silver is a nightmare to match anyway :afro:

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Re: DIY U.S Rubstrip 100% finished
« Reply #54 on: 18 March 2012, 16:26 »
Looks awesomeness, treat ya self to a few beers my son!  :smiley:

Where you going to put your #plate? On top of interior dash?

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Re: DIY U.S Rubstrip 100% finished
« Reply #55 on: 18 March 2012, 16:56 »
What number plate  :rolleyes: :laugh:  na im gunna keep it undernieth the passenger seat with sticky pads on the back so when i eventually get pulled il say it fell off lol if they kick up enough fuss il get a sticker type numberplate and put it top of the windscreen pass side

I havnt been actually pulled yet for no numberplate only time was the were doing a stop and check basically at the end of my road and even then he didnt say anything until i asked if there ampr cameras can see through glass which they can so i said my numberplates fine on the dash then ...... He said (in a polite way) "if you get pulled over by someone in a s hit mood theyl fine me but in general its not a problem"

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Re: DIY U.S Rubstrip 100% finished
« Reply #56 on: 18 March 2012, 17:51 »
Plead ignorance I say! As long as you always intended to 'fix it back onto your car after it fell off' then you'll be fine!

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Re: DIY U.S Rubstrip 100% finished
« Reply #57 on: 18 March 2012, 18:44 »
Unless its the same policeman everytime lol

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Re: DIY U.S Rubstrip 100% finished
« Reply #58 on: 18 March 2012, 19:28 »
top job there fella on the bumper love the look of this car  :cool:


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