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Old 07-15-2016, 12:24 PM
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...... rusty arches, pink wing mirrors, peeling lacquer, car park dings, scratches and swirl marks!

It's been in the spray shop for the past two weeks, but can honestly say the wait has been worth it. Next on the list is a new roof.

Hard to believe this car is now 17 years old!

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Old 07-15-2016, 12:36 PM
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Looks amazing! Nice job!
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Looks good fella, Might be my eyes but it looks to have a diablo-esque rake to it

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Goodbye to...... rusty arches, pink wing mirrors, peeling lacquer, car park dings, scratches and swirl marks!
I hope to be able to say the same in the near future!


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Old 07-15-2016, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rnibleck
Looks good fella, Might be my eyes but it looks to have a diablo-esque rake to it
It's lowered on EIbach springs ATM, but really want coilovers and a setup at CoG. The problem is my wife and the fact that this is not the family barge and she'd rather spend the money on a holiday or some other boring crap!
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Was it a full strip, windscreen removal and respray? Do you mind divulging the cost to you?

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To complete, number plate trimmed down and coloured screws to disappear into the background? nice job though, here's to the next 17 years.
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Originally Posted by Wishfull thinker
Was it a full strip, windscreen removal and respray? Do you mind divulging the cost to you?

Cheers
Wan't quite a full strip as engine and windscreen remained in place. Seeing how I kept it the same colour I didn't feel it warranted the extra expense. Cost was £1600. Had a quote from a few spray shops, ranging from £800 all the way to £2000, but seeing some of the guys previous work swung it for me.

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To complete, number plate trimmed down and coloured screws to disappear into the background? nice job though, here's to the next 17 years.
Was just thinking that I needed a new plate!
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Very nice for that age!
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Very Nice! I keep getting annoyed with the two different yellows on my car.
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Looking fantastic!

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Very Nice! I keep getting annoyed with the two different yellows on my car.
Same here, it's 50 shades of blue on mine


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