shaunje 10 Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) Hi all, I've had my 16V just over a week now, and alredy the faded red paint has bugged me, so I got hold of a Makita Polisher and set to :). Heres my result after 5 and a half hours today! I'm pretty happy with how it has come up, and hopefully it'll get better if I do it a few more times! Edited January 27, 2013 by shaunje Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60 jack 10 Posted January 27, 2013 Good work buddy Welcome to the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diarmaid16 1 Posted January 27, 2013 Good work lad! Give the splitter and grill a clean and you're laughing. Looks great with the painted sebrings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunje 10 Posted January 27, 2013 Good work lad! Give the splitter and grill a clean and you're laughing. Looks great with the painted sebrings. Splitter and grill are now clean (pretty much). Took these photos before I was finished - oh the excitement And yeah I dont mind them at all, they will be getting replaced one day though! ---------- Post added at 4:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 4:14 PM ---------- Good work buddy Welcome to the forum Thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie 2 Posted January 27, 2013 Has come up well and the lack of sunroof is a complete bonus.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunje 10 Posted January 27, 2013 Has come up well and the lack of sunroof is a complete bonus.. Thanks :). I'm not a fan of sunroof's, especially in an old VW - accident waiting to happen! haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benjevw 10 Posted January 27, 2013 Looking good man. Sebrings look awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VW_OwneR_85 2 Posted January 27, 2013 you have no sun roof!!! i like!!, it pays to mask off mouldings windows etc compund/polish gets everywhere and can be an a55 to get rid of, otherwise good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunje 10 Posted January 27, 2013 you have no sun roof!!! i like!!, it pays to mask off mouldings windows etc compund/polish gets everywhere and can be an a55 to get rid of, otherwise good job. I found this out haha. I will be masking next time :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VW_OwneR_85 2 Posted January 27, 2013 i also found it out the hardway :) , idd recomend this stuff, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2M-x-50M-Clear-Polythene-Dust-Sheet-Roll-Decorator-Plastic-Cover-Visqueen-/200831890451?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item2ec2837413 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunje 10 Posted January 27, 2013 i also found it out the hardway :) , idd recomend this stuff, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2M-x-50M-Clear-Polythene-Dust-Sheet-Roll-Decorator-Plastic-Cover-Visqueen-/200831890451?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item2ec2837413 It came off mine pretty easily as I used a lot of water with the compound and took my time rather than just attacking it :). Needs another few goes to get it nice, but the bloody thing is covered in key marks from some angry ******* and has a fair few little dings. Once my Caddy is all finished, I might give the Corrado a nice paint to bring it out top notch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul 0 Posted January 27, 2013 No sunroof!!!! I want! Non sunroof models are awesome lol. Nice work with the machine polisher. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunje 10 Posted January 28, 2013 No sunroof!!!! I want! Non sunroof models are awesome lol. Nice work with the machine polisher. Make me an offer . Cheers! Going to get some better compound and give her another going over to get it a bit better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites