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corsarick23
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23rd Jan 07 at 23:27   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i got a quote for my arch covers to sprayed to match car could and got quoted £300!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! whats that all about, so i want to do it myself, is it quite easy with spray cans?
Gary
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23rd Jan 07 at 23:30   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Wouldnt say easy. painting isnt easy. But if your gonna have a go, take your time!

Dont beleve what ppl say about getting a good finsh with cans, it is achievable.
Steve X16XE
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Do you like simpsons?.... When i sprayed my dash, i'd put a layer of paint on and watch an episode (20mins). LOL.

Just take your time. Have you got smooth plastic or not?
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it seems quite smooth to me but the guy said it will need a 2 coat primer or something????
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You need to rub it down perfectly smooth. You need to rub out all the little pipples on the plastic.
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is there a tutorial or can you explain everything to me please m8?
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http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=41365

There ya go bud
Steve X16XE
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http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10651_productId_171905_langId_-1_p1_38270_p2_31276

Another link for you... LOL
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gib's is better, Do'h...
corsarick23
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thanks lads!!!!
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve X16XE
gib's is better, Do'h...


I dont fuck about, lol.

See youve deleted you comment about the 27th meet. Not coming now?
corsarick23
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who?
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oh sorry m8
Steve X16XE
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I put it in the wrong one. Do'h!!! I'm comin to the one at castleford
Steve X16XE
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Big piss up at my mates in newcastle. 1st long distance corsa drive... not lookin forward to it, LOL. Drove to disney land in my astra 2.0 DTI. EASY!!!!!

 
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