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Bullboy-Gsi
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10th Sep 09 at 19:20   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
jus thought id put few pics up, think they look really nice now


coments welcome!!
kev
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nice!!! needs lowered a bit though
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Where did you get the stuff from mate, I'm guessing you didn't just use normal laquer?
Dan.H
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Where did you get the stuff from mate, I'm guessing you didn't just use normal laquer?

Why whats wrong with normal laquer??
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10th Sep 09 at 19:47   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'm asking a question as I'm doing mine soon, normal laquer from Halfrauds isnt that hard compared to proper stuff, just wondering what he used.
DaveyLC
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Originally posted by DannyB
Where did you get the stuff from mate, I'm guessing you didn't just use normal laquer?

Why whats wrong with normal laquer??


It will eventually go shitty.
Carl
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I've used normal laquer on wheels before and they have lasted a good 2 year, how long does it take to go shitty?
Bullboy-Gsi
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i used all halfords paint lik includin laquer they be ok if i keep them clean
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How much did it all come to?

I'm thinking of doing mine over the next few weeks.
Bullboy-Gsi
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think it was jus under £40
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Not too bad then, did a good job by the look of it.
Dan.H
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Originally posted by DaveyLC
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Originally posted by danh785
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Originally posted by DannyB
Where did you get the stuff from mate, I'm guessing you didn't just use normal laquer?

Why whats wrong with normal laquer??


It will eventually go shitty.

not if the prep works good and its applied properly it will last for years
Bullboy-Gsi
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quote:
Originally posted by DannyB
Not too bad then, did a good job by the look of it.

thanks think it looks better than the standard silver lik had an intercooler today aswel so will see it through the bottom mesh

[Edited on 10-09-2009 by Bullboy-Gsi]
Adam C
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10th Sep 09 at 20:32   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Looks very nice mate, works really well

My Arden Blue Astra GSi MK4 on BBS LM's Project Thread
Bullboy-Gsi
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thanks buddy
Bullboy-Gsi
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has your hard pipes made much difference green thing
Adam C
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I bought it like it tbh so can't really tell

My Arden Blue Astra GSi MK4 on BBS LM's Project Thread
gez bay
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second pic is the best
car looks lovley in real life, should look better when you get the jdm front mount cooler on this week.
Bullboy-Gsi
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ye she will lol

 
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