Krzys Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I know. Nor do I but I don't use my car to get to work.I haven't visited a petrol station since January 6th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Broken car syndrome.Pretty much, savings in one area spent in another! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamestopdog Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Ok so funds a bit limited as I have a new cambelt and water pump being fitted thursday (£250 bargain)Desperate to get it lowered but dont want budget coilovers, so decided on AP ones which are £400 , plus I need new top mounts and tie rods as bit of play in rack, so gonna save up £600 and get it all done at once.So in the mean time thought I would plastidip the grill...As usual didnt mask up to well so can peel off any unwanted spray (if you do get light overspray, buff off with microfibre)Bit cold to spray and typically windy, but im impatientRough mask up, before and afters to come 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Ok so funds a bit limited as I have a new cambelt and water pump being fitted thursday (£250 bargain)Desperate to get it lowered but dont want budget coilovers, so decided on AP ones which are £400 , plus I need new top mounts and tie rods as bit of play in rack, so gonna save up £600 and get it all done at once.So in the mean time thought I would plastidip the grill...As usual didnt mask up to well so can peel off any unwanted spray (if you do get light overspray, buff off with microfibre)Bit cold to spray and typically windy, but im impatientPics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamestopdog Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Pics?Waiting for it to dry.... This is live modding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamestopdog Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Peeling overspray offI did do the silver paint between the lower three grills (widemouth style) but unmasked too quick and peeled it off! Least the grills are all nice and dark matt black now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamestopdog Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Couple of before and afters... Not sure whether to keep badge black yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Krzys Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I like it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamestopdog Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Thanks! Think will look better with the vw badge chrome though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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