Big_dom91 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Preee Quick question iv never done nottin like that before but my focus is black an id like to paint my front callipers red, do you take the caliper off whilst painting and if so is it easy to put back on and that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 you dont need to take them off i dont careful masking and brush paint with a good set of artist type brushes does the job just as well removing is a pain in the backend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 Preee Quick question iv never done nottin like that before but my focus is black an id like to paint my front callipers red, do you take the caliper off whilst painting and if so is it easy to put back on and that ? Did not take them off , the only part i removed was the spring and used a small brush , gave them 2 coats of paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted October 29, 2012 Author Share Posted October 29, 2012 You still not finished the kitchen mate? How much you got left to do? All i have left now is grout the tile's on the floor , fit the kick boards and a small amount of Sealing around edges.Only had one week off so now back at work i'm having to wait until the weekend for the final bits , but not far from finishing.then i have to fit the old kitchen into my gagrage , but that won't take too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 All i have left now is grout the tile's on the floor , fit the kick boards and a small amount of Sealing around edges.Only had one week off so now back at work i'm having to wait until the weekend for the final bits , but not far from finishing.then i have to fit the old kitchen into my gagrage , but that won't take too long. Fair play mate. If there wasn't the distance I'd pop round n finish it off for you while you was at work lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_dom91 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Cheers think im gunna paint mine with a brush instead of spray paint like :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Just brought a Zetec S spoiler , it's in primed condition , should arrive this Tuesday so i will check it for fit first and then shop around getting it Sprayed. hmmm not going to be easy hiding it from her in doors haha :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 hmmm not going to be easy hiding it from her in doors haha :D Good luck with that mate ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Just brought a Zetec S spoiler , it's in primed condition , should arrive this Tuesday so i will check it for fit first and then shop around getting it Sprayed. hmmm not going to be easy hiding it from her in doors haha :D Excellent news mate, Look forward to the results, Does the mk3 have an existing spoiler to be removed and replaced with the ZS one, Or does it fit to the boot as an extra instead of a replacment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Excellent news mate, Look forward to the results, Does the mk3 have an existing spoiler to be removed and replaced with the ZS one, Or does it fit to the boot as an extra instead of a replacment? Yes it has an existing spoiler which i will remove and keep safe , for if i ever sell the car , i will then sell the spoiler on :) Just got to find a decent garage to spray it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Yes it has an existing spoiler which i will remove and keep safe , for if i ever sell the car , i will then sell the spoiler on :) Just got to find a decent garage to spray it now. I know the guy who done my parts would spray it for 80euro if its cheaper to post over and help out the recession give me a bell lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 I will shop around Lenny , it would cost me at least 50 to post each way :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I will shop around Lenny , it would cost me at least 50 to post each way :) No prob, just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 I doubt I will be able to get it sprayed as cheap as yours though :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDCiST Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Don't fancy it yourself?? I bought the spray gun and borrowed works compressor... The bought proper paint for my stuff and the finish is great!! All in all cost about £60-70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Don't fancy it yourself?? I bought the spray gun and borrowed works compressor... The bought proper paint for my stuff and the finish is great!! All in all cost about £60-70 If i had the Spray gun and compressor i would love to have a go :) , but alas i don't, and spray cans probably won't give me a decent enough finish , i will prep it though and rub it down ready for them to just spray . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Spoiler has arrived , now the search starts for a body shop to get it Sprayed , i can't beleive how light it is i though it would be heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Wife - So are you fitting "Your" new spoiler later <<<< Sacastic Glare Me - No Wife - Why Not ? Me - It's the wrong colour Wife - what do you mean it's the wrong colour , why did you not get the right colour? Me - because ! thats how they come delivered and you get them Sprayed ! Wife - Well how much is that going to cost ? <<<<<< now looking like she wants to hang me Me - ow £20 tops <<<<<<< walks away with cheesey grin :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorer1uk Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Ha ha, classic! Looking forward to seeing the result mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foci_st3 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 As per message dude as I couldn't remember the underneath properly, there are 7 bolts which are covered- 3 in the middle and 2 either side. The locating lugs slide into the rectangle shape bits, the foam strip runs between those 2 ridges which will but up to the rear window when fitted, also there should be 2 small clear silicon bits which sit on the corner of the spoiler that comes close to the rear quarter once fitted. You will also have a bit of aero tape which is supposed to be used to protect the paint from rubbing on the spoiler if you don't go for a stubby arial. Part number 1695481 for a dab arial mast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superpipstar Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Wife - So are you fitting "Your" new spoiler later <<<< Sacastic Glare Me - No Wife - Why Not ? Me - It's the wrong colour Wife - what do you mean it's the wrong colour , why did you not get the right colour? Me - because ! thats how they come delivered and you get them Sprayed ! Wife - Well how much is that going to cost ? <<<<<< now looking like she wants to hang me Me - ow £20 tops <<<<<<< walks away with cheesey grin :) ha ha Legend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 That's obviously £20 in wife pounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 lol... woman just dont understand the value of modifications, they dont seem to be able to seperate themselves from dealership prices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Spoiler has arrived , now the search starts for a body shop to get it Sprayed , i can't beleive how light it is i though it would be heavy. Looks excellent preee, Look forward to the finished results mate, Colour codeing is cheaper than any hair dressers with the same level of transformation on the body. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Modifications vs spoilers: 1) Mods last longer 2) Mods once made are less likely to want to be changed 3) Mods are more likely to get a second glance by men and woman 4) You can take a pair of scissors to do your own modification, and if you mess it up, you dont have to wait 3 weeks for it to grow back! 5) Mods are less likely to fade 6) Mods are cheaper by the time they have hit 6 months, than all the haircuts the woman folk have been had in the meantime 7) Mods dont get complained aboout when they get washed and its all gone curly, and you just wasted several pounds getting it done 8) Mods dont require up to an hour or two to be prepared before you go out. ...Too much mods Bias.... 1) Hair grows back if its damaged, and doesnt need to be replaced (unless your called Wayne Rooney...) 2)... struggling now... HELP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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