zagobir Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 It happens all the time.Few months ago had my front bumper sprayed as somone clipped it whilst turning .obviously he paid for it .I'm in middle of few jobs atmo .Doing a rear drums to discs & bigger front discs. Also had new tyres & need to respray my alloys. Which i'll get done pretty soon.Yunii Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Same happened to me but overnight. Of course, no note or anything. Just nice blue paint streaks along one of my wings [emoji35]It's good that you knew the offender and they were willing to put things right [emoji1417]You do sound very busy with your car!! Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 suprizing what you can find in a scrap yard can pick up some right gems for not a lot of money. the fez is looking goodYes I got that and a rubber boot seal (my boot rattles/shakes and thought doubling up on the seal might help 🤷🏽♀️) for a fiver. Can't complain!Thanks [emoji16] much appreciated Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 What happened to the other door strip? I think I just wait till I can get those bits sprayed rather than wrapping mine in that time. The door strips and mirror covers are slightly textured so I'm sure you apply a plastic filler primer to that before doing any painting on that to get a smooth finish. I bought it snapped. Only just got round to replacing it [emoji87] Yeah I would definitely recommend primer! Started on my front grilles and fog surrounds this afternoon. The primer is setting as we speak and the black will go on after 24hrs Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yunii Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Same happened to me but overnight. Of course, no note or anything. Just nice blue paint streaks along one of my wings [emoji35]It's good that you knew the offender and they were willing to put things right [emoji1417]You do sound very busy with your car!! Sent from my BLA-L09 using TapatalkWell he couldnt escape as i was sat in car , parked up .was on my lunch break. So i was witness but then workplace have cctv so no getting away from that. I was going to claim thru insurance but begged me not to .YuniiSent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted April 17, 2018 Author Share Posted April 17, 2018 Took advantage of the sun this afternoon and got my faded plastics finished! I'm happy with the results but feel like they could be blacker - I didn't quite get the jet black look I was hoping for! Definitely a big improvement from how they were originally though [emoji1417]A naked looking BB after taking the plastics offStarted with a few coats of primerLayered up the matt blackFinished off with a matt lacquerBelow is the finished result! Before:After:Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilto Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Fair play to you, you've done an excellent job of spraying them, car is looking really stealthy, nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 looks like you have done a tidy job on the plastics fair play to you. im not a fan of the black on black look myself but your fiesta is looking good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zain611 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Are those bits textured? They did come out well and I also noticed one of the clips are broken on the grill which is annoying as mine are broken aswell on the same side. It does tempt me to colour the front plastic bits on my car but then I worry those bits might blend into the black paint and I might not see the full detail of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiestafox Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Looks better every time I see new photos! Good work Hun!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 Fair play to you, you've done an excellent job of spraying them, car is looking really stealthy, nice. Thank you! Much appreciated [emoji16] Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 looks like you have done a tidy job on the plastics fair play to you. im not a fan of the black on black look myself but your fiesta is looking good.Ahh are you not? I just think it looks a bit cleaner but thanks for your comments [emoji5] Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 Are those bits textured? They did come out well and I also noticed one of the clips are broken on the grill which is annoying as mine are broken aswell on the same side. It does tempt me to colour the front plastic bits on my car but then I worry those bits might blend into the black paint and I might not see the full detail of the carSlightly yes, hence a generous use of primer to start with. Did a rush job on the top grille last year sometime and the paint was already deteriorating so I did a proper job this time!My dad asked me that too and I said it wasn't as it's always fitted fine, but now that I look at the pictures closely, I can see that you're right [emoji35] Never noticed!The paint I used wasn't as jet black as I expected so goes nicely with the car and isn't an overpowering black in my opinion. Depends on the paint you get I suppose Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 Looks better every time I see new photos! Good work Hun!Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAhh bless you! Thanks so much [emoji5] Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 3 hours ago, zagobir said: Ahh are you not? I just think it looks a bit cleaner but thanks for your comments Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk yea never been a big fan of black on black but I can see where you are coming from it does look cleaner than having the plastics looking grey and old 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 !! LONG POST - Picture Heavy!! This is a big week for BB! Went for a pressure test to put a stop to my disappearing coolant issue once and for all. Had a new expansion tank fitted today as the worn tread on mine meant that the lid didn't screw down properly and coolant was just evaporating out of the top. Looks great in the engine bay but made me realise how much everything else needs a clean lol. Got round to painting my calipers afterwards which I'd been putting of for a while. Here's one side. Wheel off: All cleaned and ready for painting: Cracked open the Hammerite: Painted: Finished look: Really pleased with this afternoon's little project and glad that it looks as subtle as I was hoping! Also picked up another front bumper as a quick, easy-ish fix for the previous owners poor painting skills, a scrape from a blue vehicle and the really poor fit. I sweated and literally bled trying to fit it last weekend but some of the bolts/screws are mashed and some are in really awkward places that I just couldn't get to. Tomorrow, a real mechanic will be taking over and will hopefully be able to do the swap without much hassle. It's in much better condition paintwork wise, just praying all the fittings are in tact! Looking forward to a fresher front end. Pictures to follow, as usual [emoji6] Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zain611 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 That's a good job on the calipers 👍 and can definitely see the old bumper looks faded in colour. Remember to swap the painted plastic trims over from the old bumper to the new one. I also noticed there is a slit on your tire so do be careful as you don't want to get a slow puncture. I'm going to be selling my calipers soon as I've upgraded mine to ST ones. Also painted them gloss black. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 That's a good job on the calipers [emoji106] and can definitely see the old bumper looks faded in colour. Remember to swap the painted plastic trims over from the old bumper to the new one. I also noticed there is a slit on your tire so do be careful as you don't want to get a slow puncture. I'm going to be selling my calipers soon as I've upgraded mine to ST ones. Also painted them gloss black. Thanks!I know, its awful isn't it. The new ones are painted also by the previous owner but will still swap my bits over [emoji5]Yes I noticed the tyre too [emoji35] will need to get it changed ASAP! One thing after another with this car lol.That's really nice Zain. Any difference in the breaks? Not familiar with the ST ones at all. Thinking of doing my rear drums black as I think gold will be too much! Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 great job on the calipers and when they are painted it makes a heck of a difference. that other bumper will make a big difference to the front end of your car as you can see in the pics how bad the one on the car is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zain611 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 12 hours ago, zagobir said: Thanks! I know, its awful isn't it. The new ones are painted also by the previous owner but will still swap my bits over Yes I noticed the tyre too will need to get it changed ASAP! One thing after another with this car lol. That's really nice Zain. Any difference in the breaks? Not familiar with the ST ones at all. Thinking of doing my rear drums black as I think gold will be too much! Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk The breaking is noticeably better when you brake hard and that's good incase you have to brake in an emergency. At the moment I'm going to install rear disc breaks from an ST. At the moment I might just paint the calipers black for that subtle look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 A quick before and after comparison of the front end! Not the best photo but the new bumper definitely does make a difference in person! Pictures of my car from Fiesta in The Park at the weekend will be going up once I get home this evening. Was such a good event and I left with that "first show" buzz. Was nice to finally put owner's faces to the cars I've seen on the forum, Instagram, Facebook etc. Sometimes you forget that there's a human behind the creation! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 You can see a massive difference, there isn’t no horrible faded grey behind the lower grill. Plus it’s not snowing lol. It’s looking really good i spent 3 hours cleaning and sealing my wheels yesterday, very satisfying feeling lol. Wrapped my fog lights in dark smoked film as I never use them anyway, makes big difference. I need to cover the high level brake light and pluck up the courage to wrap the rear lights too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4zz Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 what a diffence the other bumper has made. good to hear you in joyed your first show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 You can see a massive difference, there isn’t no horrible faded grey behind the lower grill. Plus it’s not snowing lol. It’s looking really good i spent 3 hours cleaning and sealing my wheels yesterday, very satisfying feeling lol. Wrapped my fog lights in dark smoked film as I never use them anyway, makes big difference. I need to cover the high level brake light and pluck up the courage to wrap the rear lights too.Thank you! [emoji16] LOL so relieved that it's not showing!Sounds like you've got some nice little plans coming up. It's all about those finishing touches [emoji5] Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 what a diffence the other bumper has made. good to hear you in joyed your first show.Front end definitely looks much better [emoji1419]Thanks! Need to get myself to a few more before the end of the year for sure Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 Fiesta in The Park 2018 Sunday 13th May - Godmanchester, Huntingdon Had some more professional ones taken by Ford Club GB's photrapher Liam Miller/ LM Photography as well [emoji41][emoji7] Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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