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[Tilston]

gutted, ive got some sorted out with this guy but he has one black one and one blue lol.

[festa-1.3]

LOL. What you gonna do with the blue one?

[Tilston]

ill just spray them both black, any updates?

[festa-1.3]

Not yet! The next one will be the front bumper.

[festa-1.3]

Update:

I have just brought an si front bumper off a guy on ebay for 45 pounds plus 15 pounds postage. The best bit is it is the same colour as my car. I have to wait for the payment to clear and recieve it so 2 weeks tops i think.

Anyway here it is:

[hb69]

nice.but you could have lowered it for that much money, which would be a far better way to spend £60 imo

[festa-1.3]

I know but when i lower it, i would buy the springs and dampers new so over 200. But im just so happy that i finally brought the front bumper and in the same colour bonus

[adz]

looking good

do u still want the fogs? or does this bumper come without them?

lets me know either way

[festa-1.3]

It comes with fogs, but i have already sent you the cheque. LOL unless you wanna tear it up when you get it but its up 2 you. If not i will try and sell them on ebay.

[Tilston]

good stuff, i bet you can get it lowered before the bumper comes then your next update will be great one

[festa-1.3]

good stuff, i bet you can get it lowered before the bumper comes then your next update will be great one

i wish, atm i really don't have the money to lower it, but it will happen soon. I PROMISE.

[festa-1.3]

Little Update.

I wanted a smooth bonnet so i decided to give it a go myself.

Right so after spending 40 quid at halfords
2 Can of java blue made up (10 pounds each)
1 can of primer (5er)
1 can of laquer (5er)
sandpaper (2 pounds)
Filler (6.50 pounds)
Masking Tape (2 pounds i think)

I got a bit of sanding done (still a bit more 2moro) which took me about 30 mins.
So here is some pics of what i've done so far:





More sanding 2moro but will keep you all updated.

[mk3badboy]

i wouldnt leave the bare metal out too long, as bare metal reacts to rust very quickly which creates problems

[joe boy]

it sure does



not good after 24 hours

[festa-1.3]

In that case i am now running to the car and covering it up. Cheers for the advice fella's.

[joe boy]

that wasnt rain either, thats just damp

but anyway good work

[festa-1.3]

Cheers for the advice, Even if it did rust abit it is easily sanded off correct?

[joe boy]

well..........my bonnet cracked, wether that was down to the rust contaminating it or my dodgey handywork i dont know so i wouldnt like to say

[joe boy]

well..........my bonnet cracked, wether that was down to the rust contaminating it or my dodgey handywork i dont know so i wouldnt like to say

[festa-1.3]

How long was it before it cracked?

[joe boy]

hhhhmmmmmm i cnt really remeber to be honest, just dont slam the bonnet like you used to

[festa-1.3]

That's exactely what my mate said to me earlier

[woodwardsbodyshop]

should be fine over night, will only be surface rust, will sand away while your getting rid of rest of paint

[festa-1.3]

Wicked, i will be doing more sanding 2moro, and hopefully get the first bit of filler on. Then wednesday should paint it. Anyone know how good a match halfords paint is (the one they mix for you). I haven't tryed mine out yet!

[woodwardsbodyshop]

well in my store we are spot on, lol, mainly cause i do it sometimes, lol

it will be a little off because its new paint and the paint on your car is over 10 years old, lol

[festa-1.3]

LOL. I didn't expect it too be spot on colour match, but as long as its closer than the normal halfrauds rattle cans thats good enough for me.

[McGoo 69]

i left bare metal over night on my car and it didnt rust over night.

It just depends on weather conditions.

Looking good tho mate but £10quid is a rip i got 4 cans and a touch up paint thingy for less than £10

[festa-1.3]

Yeah i know but the halfrauds normal java blue doesn't match, so i thoought these would. I will know by tomorrow.

[McGoo 69]

Yeah i know but the halfrauds normal java blue doesn't match, so i thoought these would. I will know by tomorrow.

it wont match with just one coat.

its realy bright at first but after 4/5 coats it looks right.

After youve painted it clean your car then get some turtle wax on it blend it in with the orignal paint as best as you can then laqur it

[festa-1.3]

Will do mate.

[festa-1.3]

Little Update.

So i got some more sanding done and first layer of filler on.


Pic of more sanding:


The first layer of filler:




Gonna finish the filler 2moro. Then spray it if i get the time.

[xmadxmoex]

what did you use to cover the back of the hole where the ford badge used to sit?

if you didnt use anything.. expect it to sink soon

[McGoo 69]

when i did it i put a wire gauze over the front and on the back

[festa-1.3]

I put nothing there. But i am gonna redo it tomorrow with something. What is the best thing to use?

[mk3badboy]

wire mesh, kind of like a tea strainer.... not one with big holes ar you will find it harder to get a smoother finish