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Lee @ Slicker Stickers in Bangor made those. He's on the site but I can't find his username. I'll PM you his details
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Lee @ Slicker Stickers in Bangor made those. He's on the site but I can't find his username. I'll PM you his details
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Username is @lee-sw20
That's it, don't know why it wasn't showing up for me
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If I'm honest I kinda miss this car a bit lol
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Well it's about time I updated this and now that I have a bit of time, bear with me as it' a bit long winded
There were a few bits and pieces that I wanted to get done to the car. There was a score on the bonnet and as with every 10 year old car, some road rash across the front. There was also a few spots of what can only be described as tiny worms of rust forming on the roof which I thought was unusual.
Anyway, back in July, I headed off with the better half on holiday for a few weeks so thought it was ample opportunity to get these few niggles sorted while I was away. So off it went to a good friend of mine who works for Wrights in Dundonald to have the bonnet, bumper and roof painted.
He kindly took plenty of pictures along the way, some of which I have included in this update... and some of which I was surprised at myself! Here it is before he got started.
Off comes the bonnet and stripped down to bare metal.
Next was the roof. He had planned to rub down the little worms of rust that had formed however as he rubbed it down, he uncovered something that was a little shocking to say to the least!
He wasn't overly happy at this point so kept going only to find that the roof skin was covered in rust. He also stated he's never seen a roof do that before and reckons moisture has got under the clear coat (maybe at time of original paint) somehow and over time has resulted in this. Couldn't believe it when he showed me
Out came the sander after that, bringing it back to bare metal. Shiny shiny
Some pictures during paint:
I was extremely pleased with how it turned out, his painting is flawless. Ordered a few bits while I was away, including a black badge to replace the pink one, black Zunsport grille and new headlights as the old ones were a little grubby.
Ordered a new header tank as well as the current one had a crack in it near the neck.
Took the opportunity to flush out the old green Subaru coolant and replaced it with OAT.
Here is how it sits now after a quick coat of Poorboys Black hole and Nattys paste wax.
There were a few bits and pieces that I wanted to get done to the car. There was a score on the bonnet and as with every 10 year old car, some road rash across the front. There was also a few spots of what can only be described as tiny worms of rust forming on the roof which I thought was unusual.
Anyway, back in July, I headed off with the better half on holiday for a few weeks so thought it was ample opportunity to get these few niggles sorted while I was away. So off it went to a good friend of mine who works for Wrights in Dundonald to have the bonnet, bumper and roof painted.
He kindly took plenty of pictures along the way, some of which I have included in this update... and some of which I was surprised at myself! Here it is before he got started.
Off comes the bonnet and stripped down to bare metal.
Next was the roof. He had planned to rub down the little worms of rust that had formed however as he rubbed it down, he uncovered something that was a little shocking to say to the least!
He wasn't overly happy at this point so kept going only to find that the roof skin was covered in rust. He also stated he's never seen a roof do that before and reckons moisture has got under the clear coat (maybe at time of original paint) somehow and over time has resulted in this. Couldn't believe it when he showed me
Out came the sander after that, bringing it back to bare metal. Shiny shiny
Some pictures during paint:
I was extremely pleased with how it turned out, his painting is flawless. Ordered a few bits while I was away, including a black badge to replace the pink one, black Zunsport grille and new headlights as the old ones were a little grubby.
Ordered a new header tank as well as the current one had a crack in it near the neck.
Took the opportunity to flush out the old green Subaru coolant and replaced it with OAT.
Here is how it sits now after a quick coat of Poorboys Black hole and Nattys paste wax.
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That roof is mental! Cracking job your mate done on it
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Your mate has style and skill.
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Nice work
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Holy **** at the roof!!
The coolant in it was fresh only a couple of months before you got it mate, it's meant to be green lol definitely not old but ah well it'll do no harm
Great work on the bodywork I now regret selling you this The ZunSport grille was also on my shopping list but never got around to it, makes a big difference
The coolant in it was fresh only a couple of months before you got it mate, it's meant to be green lol definitely not old but ah well it'll do no harm
Great work on the bodywork
I now regret selling you this The ZunSport grille was also on my shopping list but never got around to it, makes a big difference 
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Good job
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Thanks all, I will pass on the praise to Boyd!
@GazEP3 I know the coolant is meant to be green lol, Subaru standard spec. Unfortunately there wasn't much of it left with the leak. The car is running very well! I've been meaning to call you re: the calliper paint and WRX logo.. do you still have it? (I know it's been a while)
@GazEP3 I know the coolant is meant to be green lol, Subaru standard spec. Unfortunately there wasn't much of it left with the leak. The car is running very well! I've been meaning to call you re: the calliper paint and WRX logo.. do you still have it? (I know it's been a while)
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Another thing I never got round to was darkening the headlights, involves splitting them with a heat gun or in an oven for about 15mins and painting the silver bits black Always thought it would complete the whole blue & black theme
Civic's going up for sale in the next month as soon as I get it MOT'd, looking to buy a house after Christmas so I'm going diesel for a while, something semi-interesting though
Always thought it would complete the whole blue & black theme Civic's going up for sale in the next month as soon as I get it MOT'd, looking to buy a house after Christmas so I'm going diesel for a while, something semi-interesting though
Cant believe the condition of the roof! Fantastic work getting it to the standard it is now. On a side note, I just had my bonnet painted recently and googled regarding waxing freshly painted panels.. alot of info said 30-90 days before waxing as it can affect the paint. Something to do with the curing process. However that seems to be the case if panels have not been oven cured. Maybe one of the pro detailers on here can verify!
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Did you get the front bumper and spats sprayed too?
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Paintwork is fantastic matey. where is he located?
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