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Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:14 pm
by Tigz
I agree.
Water is your friend!
I burnt through my paint when I was polishing this area
Gotta repaint it
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h281/ ... 007028.jpg
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:02 pm
by Tim_GTi
Was that with a Rotary?
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:06 pm
by Tigz
Yeah, paint was only two days old though.
Should have left it longer!
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:23 pm
by Tim_GTi
Oh geez. i bet the laquet hadn't even hardened! This is a dual action Polisher though, not a rotary. So the chances of the paint burning are next to nothing, they just don't generate enough heat. Just got to be cautious about the amount of paint I strip off as I haven't got a gauge to measure it. VW paint is pretty tough though
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:34 pm
by Tigz
Sorry, the one I used was duel action.
I'm using Lotus paint.. should be rubbish but goes like s**t lol
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:37 pm
by BIG RHYS
nice results tim bet you are so happy you got all the scraches out now....
have 2 let me use that on my paint work mate
only one prob bet u is to scared now 2 drive it lol
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:38 am
by Tim_GTi
Yeh man we'll do yours! Is your grandads garage all good now? Would be better to have larger space see.
Yeh mate exactly haha, I was paranoid before but when is all finished it's gunna be pretty silly!
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:01 pm
by shantybeater
looks really good mate, what paint did you use? (engine bay), and you fancy detailing mine
haha
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:30 pm
by Tim_GTi
Cheers mate. I used Halfords flexi red plastic paint, grey plastic primer and satin black. And plasti-coat satin laquer.
Yeh mate we may be able to work something out
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:51 pm
by stani540
tim the engine bay looks top same sort of thing im going for with mine, had the paint since christmas just havnt got round to it!
looks mint
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 7:39 pm
by Dutch GTi
Hmm, some nice work you've done there mate!
I like it!!
Especially those Audi rims!
OMG THEY'RE SWEEEEET!!!!!
they're in a good condition too!!
Digging your car though!!
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:33 pm
by Tim_GTi
Cheers guys
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:21 pm
by CymruPolo
My word you must have some time on your hands
You've had some good results there mate, top work
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:55 pm
by shantybeater
wow, the pics show such an improvement, i didnt even think removing scratches that large was possible without screwing the paint up hard!! good work mate!
Re: Tim's GTI. update thread, DETAIL STARTS PG 26
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:54 pm
by Tim_GTi
Cheers boss