KIPVW 0 Posted September 16, 2010 In all fairness we really didnt think it would be so hard to remove so a lesson learnt there, i did leave the old outer sleeve in for the bushes though so they were easy to remove via cutting (etc) Not really sure if masking would work though due to the heat generated when applying the finish so probably best to leave some old bolts or nuts in the threads as you suggest. :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laser Mark 0 Posted September 16, 2010 Ask about Mocaps. (trade name for the stuff we use) These are rubber bungs or varing size which can be shoved into the holes and prevent the Powder/ Nylon powder fouling up the threads. It also comes in handy tape for for masking of machined faces, and is designed to withstand the 180 degree bake temperature. Its a bit pricey but worth it. I think the tape is bout 30-40 quid a roll. When I did my inlet and rocker cover I used loads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GlosterOx 0 Posted September 16, 2010 In all fairness we really didnt think it would be so hard to remove so a lesson learnt there, i did leave the old outer sleeve in for the bushes though so they were easy to remove via cutting (etc) Not really sure if masking would work though due to the heat generated when applying the finish so probably best to leave some old bolts or nuts in the threads as you suggest. :wink: 3M and other companies do high temp masking tapes that go up to many 100's of centigrade, we use it on Rolls Royce engine cases that we paint. Ian. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8vMatt 1 Posted September 16, 2010 Hi Judith, Just read the last 10 pages of this great build thread, awesome! Good timing for me on you getting some new wishbones. I've just picked up a pair of freshly powdercoated ones, not as posh as yours! I can't go getting them nylon coated straight away. What bushes etc are you going for? I'm thinking R32 and changing the rest of the rubber stuff in that area at the same time. Cheers, Matt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterfly 0 Posted September 16, 2010 I'm going for what ever DG recomend!! But yes R32 rear bushes and just standard VW inner - or front or what ever you call them as I'm expecting the originals to have suffered from the coating / baking. Thanks everyone for the info on heat resistant bungs / tape etc. It's not something I knew about, or Kip by the sound of it, as I've never been into this blasting / coating lark before. That Mr Kippaxs comment in July 2005 has a lot to answer for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulltimejunglist 0 Posted September 17, 2010 aha "or front or what ever you call them" made me laugh that did, might have a corrado but still female... Kip, are you paying for this by anychance aha If so id marry you too.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyDave 0 Posted September 17, 2010 Don't you worry about Jude, she'll be muckin in with the boys when her VR comes apart :notworthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted September 17, 2010 Dirty mare lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterfly 0 Posted October 1, 2010 J11 has been to her second home the last 2 days. As is the norm, many thanks to D & G for all their work and attention to detail and putting up with me and my buckets full of cleaning stuff. Pics of new subframe etc to follow soon but I'm too tired tonight after a 4 hour 100 miles trip home in pouring rain and heavy heavy traffic. But I'll load this pic as I do think it is beautiful :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterfly 0 Posted October 1, 2010 Kip, are you paying for this by anychance aha No offence mate but why would someone else be paying for the work being done on my car?? Now, Kip doing work on my car (and me not paying him) is another matter but any DG bill I run up is all of my own doing and my resposibility to pay :nuts: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C5 OEM 0 Posted October 2, 2010 :notworthy: great work :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted October 2, 2010 Looking really good underneath there Jude :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterfly 0 Posted October 2, 2010 Morning. Still aching. I think I spent 3 or 4 hours doing crunchies under the car on Thursday! Anyway, a few pics of the process. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8vMatt 1 Posted October 2, 2010 Seriously impressive stuff. Love it A LOT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruny 0 Posted October 2, 2010 Looks amazing Jude, not much left to do now. :salute: You will have to start thinking about the next project soon! Have you got room for a G60 in your stable to complete the collection :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volksworld13 0 Posted October 2, 2010 great work and no exspense spared, keep up the good work!!!! :D :D 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterfly 0 Posted October 2, 2010 Cheers. G60.. no way. too high maintenance and anyway, I've still got enough to do with this one. No expense spared.... not quite, I didn't go as far as new trackrods or doing obsessive stuff with the hub carriers. And I put new top mounts and bearings in 3 years ago and decided there was no need to replace those :grin: (though the drop links were replaced again so they will be up for sale as 3 year / 5k mile second hands soon) Oh, and I meant to say. Graham took her for a test drive and said handling was very nice. Dave had a go and agreed. I didn't drive it until I was setting off home but I immediately knew what they meant. It didn't take me long to get used to it being that way though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted October 2, 2010 Cheers. G60.. no way. too high maintenance and anyway, I've still got enough to do with this one. You literally need to service the charger. And that's the only difference in terms of maintenance beyond what you would do with any other Corrado! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted October 2, 2010 Stop the encouraging will ya! Lol! I certainly cant afford another and I think jude is happy with just one toy. Gotta admit to being a lot jealous though. I need a lottery win to keep up :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterfly 0 Posted October 2, 2010 Gotta admit to being a lot jealous though. I need a lottery win to keep up :-D Ah but you know a lot of the work is thanks to you :luvlove: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterfly 0 Posted October 2, 2010 And here's a slightly different pic as it's not something that will ever be seen by a judge but I'm told from what can be seen it's looking good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted October 2, 2010 Wow Judith, that is impressive. And NO oil leaks - i'm so jealous. See mine underneath, looks shiny too,............but shiny with oil!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V-Dubstar 0 Posted October 2, 2010 Nice, lovin' how fresh it all looks underneath! Did u have new mounts as well? EDIT: Yes, I can see that u did! :lol: May I ask which u went for? Am currently obtaining bits for the same and was wondering about which mounts to get...Did u go all OEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattwelcer 0 Posted October 4, 2010 Very nice work indeed!! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KipVR 1 Posted October 9, 2010 Looking really good Judith, I take it it's just for sunny day driving now!! Who's is tidier now then, yours or Kips ?!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites