looks good, wrap the handles in fake carbon? Might be a nice touch.
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Posted 22 January 2009 - 09:37 PM
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Posted 22 January 2009 - 09:46 PM
looks good, wrap the handles in fake carbon? Might be a nice touch.
what about a carbon paint job on them LOL.
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Posted 22 January 2009 - 09:50 PM
Theres a process called "dipping" you can get like a transfer "dipped" onto anything you like really. They do Carbon too!looks good, wrap the handles in fake carbon? Might be a nice touch.
what about a carbon paint job on them LOL.
If you want more info, lemmie, know, and I'll go digging for it.
But looking smart, as per norm!
Look carefully over the next few weeks, Carl. You may spot my next project
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Posted 22 January 2009 - 09:54 PM
Theres a process called "dipping" you can get like a transfer "dipped" onto anything you like really. They do Carbon too!looks good, wrap the handles in fake carbon? Might be a nice touch.
what about a carbon paint job on them LOL.
If you want more info, lemmie, know, and I'll go digging for it.
But looking smart, as per norm!
Look carefully over the next few weeks, Carl. You may spot my next project
OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHH !!!! waits in anticipation !!!!!!
i'll look up dipping cheers Mart..
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 02:51 PM
nice! go well with the theme you have! nice ans smooth!
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 07:27 PM
I have a set of black door handles if you are interested.....
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 09:14 PM
I have a set of black door handles if you are interested.....
interested , do you need anything, i may have something...
what do you wan tfor them Graeme ?
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 09:17 PM
I'll dig them out and assess them.
From memeory they are pretty mint and are genuine Rover ones with locks & keys.
From memeory they are pretty mint and are genuine Rover ones with locks & keys.
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 09:30 PM
I'll dig them out and assess them.
From memeory they are pretty mint and are genuine Rover ones with locks & keys.
okey dokey, watching some on ebay at the moment!
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Posted 24 January 2009 - 04:50 PM
been out for an hour or so, done a bit more to the n/s door step.
hopefully should start applying some acrylic filler / primer tomorrow, decided not to go to Bingley
as getting ' The Rat ' done is more important really !!!
hopefully should start applying some acrylic filler / primer tomorrow, decided not to go to Bingley
as getting ' The Rat ' done is more important really !!!
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Posted 24 January 2009 - 06:01 PM
I like those mirrors, a mate of mine had some similar ones that were gonna go on his VTS Saxo, but he though he'd submerge them in thinners so he could colour code them..... they melted 
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Posted 24 January 2009 - 06:43 PM
Well Campfreddy that some idear you had just read the thread well done looks supreb............. 
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Posted 24 January 2009 - 08:03 PM
I like those mirrors, a mate of mine had some similar ones that were gonna go on his VTS Saxo, but he though he'd submerge them in thinners so he could colour code them..... they melted
they are propper carbon fibre ones, around £65 each, got them off Biggav for £45 the pair, bargain
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Posted 24 January 2009 - 08:06 PM
Well Campfreddy that some idear you had just read the thread well done looks supreb.............
chears 'Mk1leg' , lots of work done, some times wondered whether it's worth the hassle !!!!
but it's a mini and you've just gotta love em!!!!
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Posted 24 January 2009 - 08:09 PM
I take my hat off to you! (i'll have to out it on first)
From what i can see there, its amazing.
Would you be able to get a full car side shot next time?
From what i can see there, its amazing.
Would you be able to get a full car side shot next time?
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