easypops 4 Posted February 16 So, as nice as the slam panel has turned out, it appears to be off a 16v. I removed it from the VR6 breaker I have so I’m not completely to blame 🤣 No matter, I’ve got another one I can give the same treatment, plus it’ll allow me to fit some of the stainless parts I’m sure I bought a while ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 4 Posted February 16 Looks like I’m ok for the slam panel hardware 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1xshaunx1 8 Posted February 17 22 hours ago, easypops said: Looks like I’m ok for the slam panel hardware 😁 I bet that only half your collection 🤣🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 4 Posted February 17 Just now, 1xshaunx1 said: I bet that only half your collection 🤣🤣 I bet you are right 😎 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABV-VR6 10 Posted February 17 4 hours ago, easypops said: I bet you are right 😎 That's funny! MGR parts? What do you think of the quality? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 4 Posted February 17 24 minutes ago, ABV-VR6 said: That's funny! MGR parts? What do you think of the quality? I’ve got mgr and oe. I’ve yet to fit the mgr, although the sizes seem the very same so I’ve no worries about fitment. I’ve got a set of their bonnet pins I’ll be fitting as well. I painted the stainless black as I’m not wanting shiny 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABV-VR6 10 Posted February 17 I agree with you, black looks better than shinny, if they were brushed I might consider... Looks good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 4 Posted February 18 So, second attempt at the slam panel and it’s ok, not perfect but that’s ok, it won’t be a show pony 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 22 Posted February 18 Nice one Martin, looks great! Bit of 1200 then 2000 grit sanding, then a good cut & polish and it'll stand up to even close scrutiny though. 👌 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 4 Posted February 19 22 hours ago, seanl82 said: Nice one Martin, looks great! Bit of 1200 then 2000 grit sanding, then a good cut & polish and it'll stand up to even close scrutiny though. 👌 Thanks mate, I’ll keep that in mind, I’m guessing that’ll help with the orange peel effect? Although I’m just delighted it’s red 😁 The wings are nearly ready Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 4 Posted February 19 Just placed on, still needs a little fettling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1xshaunx1 8 Posted February 20 Looking like it now. If you look at the first page on my thread I show the results of orange peel/shrinkage removal, but I started with 1500 and finished with 2000 for quicker buffing. It truly is amazing the finish you can get if you have applied enough clear coat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 4 Posted February 20 2 hours ago, 1xshaunx1 said: Looking like it now. If you look at the first page on my thread I show the results of orange peel/shrinkage removal, but I started with 1500 and finished with 2000 for quicker buffing. It truly is amazing the finish you can get if you have applied enough clear coat. Thanks mate, I’ll have a look, I think I’ve got enough clear coat on, although I’m not exactly sure what the correct amount is? I’ve put on 4 coats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1xshaunx1 8 Posted February 20 I’ve found it best to leave it a few weeks if you can for it to harden off properly too. You should be good with 4 coats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 4 Posted February 20 (edited) 28 minutes ago, 1xshaunx1 said: I’ve found it best to leave it a few weeks if you can for it to harden off properly too. You should be good with 4 coats. Knowing my usual timescale, a few weeks won’t be a problem , saying that, proper curing shouldn’t be an issue as my garage is heated, running off the house central heating........ and my missus likes the house roasting so the garage is like a hot house Edited February 20 by easypops Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 4 Posted February 21 Fitted the side markers, just to see how it will look , I’m loving it 😁 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 26 Posted February 21 3 hours ago, easypops said: Fitted the side markers, just to see how it will look , I’m loving it 😁 T They look good there for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
