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Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:49 pm
by Tim_GTi
Looking great mate, nice work.
timmywills17 wrote:what rear lights u got there?
they look like mark5 hellas smoked to me.
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:12 pm
by mk4mike
yeah the rear lights are mk5 lights, black hella ones
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:31 am
by Dan 6N
Such a good looking car!
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:03 pm
by corky
mate, that looks absolutely mint! uve done a crackin job! im def gettin my roof when i can afford it... just outta interest, roughly how much would it cost to get my roof resprayed (if you dont mind me askin?)
cheers,
sam.
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 1:57 pm
by Rupie
looks awesome mate=]
you keeping those seats up front?
i need a drivers seat in taht pattern!
i love this thread, i check it every day! haha its awesome what your doing and it must be such a satisfying transformation.
getting the car exactly how you want it=] its gonna be so worth the time and effort
keep us posted!
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:37 pm
by mk4mike
the front seats aint staying in bit i'm taking the base plates off them for the porche seats.
i couldn't really say how much it would cost for your roof mate price will change from place to place and i did my roof myself so couldn't really say.
i do find it satisfying doing it all myself coz i know what i want the car to look like and by me doing it it gunna be right.
glad you all like it and thanx for all the feedback.
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 10:39 pm
by Rupie
i seee... i need a drivers seat in that pattern
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:04 pm
by Tim_GTi
I'd expect to pay around 200 quid for a perfect roof job
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:13 pm
by corky
nice 1 cheers tim... better get my ass into gear n get some dosh in the bank
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:31 am
by Andy1.6
Looking really good, must be almost on the road by now! I reckon a nice chunky carbon splitter would look awesome!
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 7:13 pm
by Petrol_Head
I'm interested in doing the same thing, what size air compressor did you get?[/i]
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:08 pm
by polo-sib
Petrol_Head wrote:I'm interested in doing the same thing, what size air compressor did you get?[/i]
I just bought a compressor of these guys they do kits.
http://www.diy-compressors.com/catalog/index.htm
Good guys and it has advise on site and if you contact them, I got the 1.5HP (reaches Just over 100PSI) starter kit (112ish pounds), good stuff haven't tried spraying yet but will be soon. Used it on other things and it seems damn good.
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:01 pm
by mk4mike
it was a 50ltr tank 2hp motor more than enough to keep up with spraying a bigger tank is your best bet coz spraying does tend to empty the tank rather fast but with a bigger tank and a decent motor it will keep it more or less full at all times.
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 3:37 pm
by Petrol_Head
Ok, cool.
The only doubt i have is what finish will i get spraying on my drive.
I have be trained to use a spray gun, the only thing that concerns me is i wont have the massive extractor fans i had at uni.
Do you think it will be risky spraying in a normal environment ( i don't have a garage)
Also Pip, give me some feed back on the compressor you brought so i know what to look out for. cheers.
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:38 pm
by polo-sib
Petrol_Head wrote:feed back on the compressor you brought so i know what to look out for. cheers.
The higher the HP motor the more quicker the and stable the PSI will be, which is a pain on the 1.5 as the PSI drops extremely quick and the small 25L tank doesn't really store a great deal. But for small slow sprays like alloys it seems to do the trick. Haven't tried it on a bigger scale yet like bumpers. Soon as I smooth my 16v I will give you more feedback.
I'd personally advise more bigger HP and litre compressors as it gives you a far more stable spray for longer. But it's my first purchase and I was tight on cash but it's not to bad.