Tim's GTI. update thread, FOR SALE. NEW WINTERS PG 51

morris_GTI · Post by **morris_GTI** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:41 am

Engine bay looks spot on Tim, looks really OEM and clean

neilGTI · Post by **neilGTI** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:25 am

Only thing i would be worried about is if the water was to ever run low and you wouldnt even be able to tell, maybe a little viewing window should have been left unpainted ?

Other than that mate looks like a top job

Andy1.6 · Post by **Andy1.6** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:30 am

Looks awesome, get hold of a red anti roll bar for yourself... that would look great! Or a silver one from ebay and paint it red as they are cheaper!

h4r1s · Post by **h4r1s** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:49 am

That looks quality Tim nice touches, love the colour scheme

oh and as NeilGTI said

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:21 am

Sturt brace du mean? yeh I want to get an OMP at some point. Bottom or priority list at the mo.

One step ahead boys, notice the strip I left blank under the sensor of the coolant tank

It doesn't matter for the washer fluid, if it runs out I top up, plus you can see the contents of the bottle from the lid.

Cheers for the kind words guys

Andy1.6 · Post by **Andy1.6** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:34 am

Yer, sorry thats what I meant! Ive just bought upper and lower and it gets confusing! Looks awesome though!

Oooooo GOLD MEMBER NOW!

neilGTI · Post by **neilGTI** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:41 am

ah you crafty git

I didnt think you would have painted it all black without some kind of viewing window.

Good work

neilGTI · Post by **neilGTI** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:42 am

did you paint the bits in the car, or did you take them out to paint ?

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:48 am

Took them all out mate, for a proper job.

When removing the power steering and brake fluid caps I wrapped the bottles in cling film to stop moisture getting in.

As you the coolant tank, I did a flush on the system, so just kept it out while it was being sprayed.

JPR_polo_gti · Post by **JPR_polo_gti** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:26 pm

really really nice, top job!

Rossco · Post by **Rossco** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:13 pm

Looks good Tim, very clean!

tomo87 · Post by **tomo87** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:44 pm

thats soooo cool, exactly how i want the 20v but with pink instead of red! come do mine!?

adam_0612 · Post by **adam_0612** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:52 pm

how many coats of paint did you apply tim?

CymruPolo · Post by **CymruPolo** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:56 pm

Bloody hell, good job man

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:35 pm

Cheers guys.

Tom bring yours up and I'll do it

You can take me for a spin!

Adam - The bottles took two coats of grey plastic primer, then 1200 wet sand. Followed by around 4-5 coats of satin black (wet sanding where necessary) and 3 coats of satin laquer.
The red parts took two coats of grey primer, again then 1200 wet sand. then about 6-7 thin coats of Halfords flexi plastic paint.

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