Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:41 am
Engine bay looks spot on Tim, looks really OEM and clean 
Other than that mate looks like a top job
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Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: 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
Other than that mate looks like a top job
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: 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!
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:49 am
That looks quality Tim nice touches, love the colour scheme
oh and as NeilGTI said
oh and as NeilGTI said
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: 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
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
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: 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!
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Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: 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
I didnt think you would have painted it all black without some kind of viewing window.
Good work
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:42 am
did you paint the bits in the car, or did you take them out to paint ?
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: 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.
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.
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:26 pm
really really nice, top job!
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 5:13 pm
Looks good Tim, very clean!
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: 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!?
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:52 pm
how many coats of paint did you apply tim?
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:56 pm
Bloody hell, good job man
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, ENGINE BAY DONE PG24
Posted: 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.
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.