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Offline jonnygti66

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Re: Ear we go again, now painted!
« Reply #40 on: 13 October 2010, 00:26 »
 i still cant make out the colour :undecided: but im liking the shine!!
quicker than a granny in a knitting race ;)

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Re: Ear we go again, now painted!
« Reply #41 on: 14 October 2010, 20:10 »
This is better than Eastenders!!
I have painted the last few bits now and had a day and a half of flatting back and compounding. :smiley:
Even managed to get the front bumper and an arch on the car.  I cant be arsed to change the colour on all the photo's anymore so the following ones are correct  :grin:  I played a trick on you and the ones posted before were of the car when it was pre painted to show up any imperfections. :evil:
These are the pictures that had me sold on the paint:



I wanted something subtle but interesting, and being close to the original colour made the job easier.
The car in basecoat:


Zeus:


After 3 coats of clear:







The repair area came out spot on :cool:



Well happy with it!
I flatted the whole car back with p2000, then went over that with 2000 grit Abralon pads and then 4000.





good old G3


then G10



I will finish it with a final glaze once the door ect are on as its bound to accumulate a few marks!
Shiney so far though:



Going to do a late one tomorrow and get the doors on, boot, arches lights etc.  Really getting there now, and should have some new wheels next week too!
Its called Ruby Black or Rubinswartz.The car looks black in dim light, but once something bright hits it, it flares up deep purpley red... ummmm!



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Re: Ear we go again, now painted!
« Reply #42 on: 14 October 2010, 20:17 »
 :shocked: sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!!

If i ever get the cash to get the bora resprayed i know where im taking her  :grin:

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Re: Ear we go again, now painted!
« Reply #43 on: 14 October 2010, 20:44 »
Stunning  :cool:

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Re: Ear we go again, now painted!
« Reply #44 on: 14 October 2010, 22:06 »
like a slightly darker "fire & ice" colour

nice :afro:


I don't think a semi will give the same results

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Re: Ear we go again, now painted!
« Reply #45 on: 14 October 2010, 22:35 »
:shocked: sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!!

If i ever get the cash to get the bora resprayed i know where im taking her  :grin:

+1 Forum discount?  :grin:

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Re: Ear we go again, now painted!
« Reply #46 on: 14 October 2010, 23:07 »
Would help you out guys, but sadly this car was a last chance opportunity as the workshop is closing down :sad:  The guy I worked with is leaving and I cant afford to buy all the kit. Thats mainly why I have had to hurry this project along as everything will be getting cleared out/sold.  On the job hunt for me  :sick:  But I do have a rolling CV  :grin:

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Re: Ear we go again, now painted!
« Reply #47 on: 14 October 2010, 23:11 »
Would help you out guys, but sadly this car was a last chance opportunity as the workshop is closing down :sad:  The guy I worked with is leaving and I cant afford to buy all the kit. Thats mainly why I have had to hurry this project along as everything will be getting cleared out/sold.  On the job hunt for me  :sick:  But I do have a rolling CV  :grin:

Mine is one of a select few then.... rarity value  :cool: :grin:


I don't think a semi will give the same results

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Re: Ear we go again, now painted!
« Reply #48 on: 15 October 2010, 00:42 »
that is an awesome choice of colour and great work too... love it.

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Re: Ear we go again, now painted!
« Reply #49 on: 15 October 2010, 08:39 »
That colour is stunning! Sorry to hear about the place closing down :sad: Seems like a real shame as your skills are amazing! Good luck with the search for a new job though :)

Can't wait to see the full car finished :cool: