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Jul 31, 2010 18:13:30 GMT
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howdy Chaps Just picked up my next project. I never thought id buy a MX5, but I found myself bidding on ebay anyway! Tax and Tested, new tyres, recent service, drives great. Paid £500. I think its the worst example ive ever seen. But thats me. A couple of things needed. New battery New roof Maybe a new door because of a scratch/dent and erm.......Polish??!!! Will I be able to bring it back to life? Or too far gone and it will need a repaint? What product should I try first? It will be rattle canned matt Black if so! With some kind of template/spray decals. I take a lot of inspiration from Crazy Octopus.. Anyway, some pics..     |
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Last Edit: Jul 31, 2010 18:14:05 GMT by RobMorris
Current retro - 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV / Daily - 2016 Nissan Qashqai
Previous retros - Prelude, Integra, XR2s, XR3s, Orions, CRXs, Sylvia S12, S13, Pulsar, ZX 16v, 205 Gti, MX5, MR2 etc
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y282
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Jul 31, 2010 19:05:59 GMT
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bloody hell that's a lot of car for the money. huge possibilities.
what direction you going to take with it?
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24v cosworth capri, M3 evo coupe , cbr900rrn, cb750f2n
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Jul 31, 2010 19:14:45 GMT
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Cheers
The idea retro/rat/drift/track/military?
To be honest I'm not sure what to do with it!
Suggestions everyone!?
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Current retro - 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV / Daily - 2016 Nissan Qashqai
Previous retros - Prelude, Integra, XR2s, XR3s, Orions, CRXs, Sylvia S12, S13, Pulsar, ZX 16v, 205 Gti, MX5, MR2 etc
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luckygti
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I need to try harder!
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Jul 31, 2010 19:20:21 GMT
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Yep, that's a proper bargain. Paint may polish out, G3 or even red coloured T-Cut or equivalent! Your elbows might ache a bit, that'll take some serious elbow grease  Personally think matt black has been done to death, but don't think I've seen one in olive green, so that might look good. Cool car though, looking forward to seeing how you get on with it  |
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Jul 31, 2010 19:23:54 GMT
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Cheers, well the only reason I'm saying Matt Black is the cost/volume of rattle cans.
Id prefer it olive green or any other retro solid colour! Buts its cost...
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Current retro - 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV / Daily - 2016 Nissan Qashqai
Previous retros - Prelude, Integra, XR2s, XR3s, Orions, CRXs, Sylvia S12, S13, Pulsar, ZX 16v, 205 Gti, MX5, MR2 etc
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y282
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24v cosworth capri, M3 evo coupe , cbr900rrn, cb750f2n
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i was tempted by that myself! looks well solid in all the problem area`s, perfect candidate for a pimping
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 Retro VW Service, Restoration and Kustom Bodyworks
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wallopadonkey
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stunning grinder! curse word welder!
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single pack enamel is stupidly cheap fella roller it on 4" roller
or search ebay for military paint loads of it dead cheap again 1 lt will easily do it with a roller straight from the can
dave
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1983 mini city e
1985 miny Mayfair
1997 Audi a4 tdi
2003 gsxf 750
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I bought some Satin Black paint today, and started with the boot lid, come out ok?
It will take me a long time to finish it bit by bit, but I'm having fun!
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Current retro - 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV / Daily - 2016 Nissan Qashqai
Previous retros - Prelude, Integra, XR2s, XR3s, Orions, CRXs, Sylvia S12, S13, Pulsar, ZX 16v, 205 Gti, MX5, MR2 etc
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i love mx5's, ive had 2 and currently got one for sale (and will have another) i did see this one on ebay myself looking forward to reading how you get on with this |
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I need some ideas chaps
Once the car is Matte blacked all over...
Some stripes/detailing/logo/stickers etc
What do we think?
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Current retro - 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV / Daily - 2016 Nissan Qashqai
Previous retros - Prelude, Integra, XR2s, XR3s, Orions, CRXs, Sylvia S12, S13, Pulsar, ZX 16v, 205 Gti, MX5, MR2 etc
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Aug 26, 2010 21:59:27 GMT
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Current retro - 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV / Daily - 2016 Nissan Qashqai
Previous retros - Prelude, Integra, XR2s, XR3s, Orions, CRXs, Sylvia S12, S13, Pulsar, ZX 16v, 205 Gti, MX5, MR2 etc
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Aug 26, 2010 22:01:47 GMT
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The Blue in the wheels hasnt come out well in the pics - Its Lada Adriatic Blue
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Current retro - 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV / Daily - 2016 Nissan Qashqai
Previous retros - Prelude, Integra, XR2s, XR3s, Orions, CRXs, Sylvia S12, S13, Pulsar, ZX 16v, 205 Gti, MX5, MR2 etc
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really feeling the satin black - any better pics ? myself and a friend have been talking about building a track mx5 and satin black is one of the colours considered. |
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Aug 27, 2010 10:38:34 GMT
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If you're after a new roof, I recommend these guys: www.hothoods.co.uk/hothoodsmx5/We got a mohair roof with a heated glass window for our mkI last year for £300 (their price list is negotiable!) - excellent quality, and quick service too. And they're only just down the road from you! |
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Aug 27, 2010 10:49:30 GMT
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stop teasing and make with more pics of tha blackness great skilllzz on the upholstery, done a really tidy job. now add more lowness and itll be spot on |
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I'm not curse word, i just fell off my shoes
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Sept 5, 2010 19:26:42 GMT
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 The latest - I painted the corner of the bonnet red out to fade. Then planning to cut in with the J sun... I don't like it, so think il be painting it back to black. Pic along side my 2 wheel'd project and my daily in the background. My latest 'idea' is to go with the 'shark mouth' painted on the side of the car. What do you think? |
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Last Edit: Sept 5, 2010 19:30:44 GMT by RobMorris
Current retro - 1996 Alfa Romeo GTV / Daily - 2016 Nissan Qashqai
Previous retros - Prelude, Integra, XR2s, XR3s, Orions, CRXs, Sylvia S12, S13, Pulsar, ZX 16v, 205 Gti, MX5, MR2 etc
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mrzee
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Sept 5, 2010 19:40:55 GMT
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Bum Hats...that sounds like an amazing idea, so amazing in fact, I have a load of satin black paint in my boot and been looking at shark mouths for a couple of weeks now for my Saab. Haven't plucked up the courage to start painting yet though  |
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Last Edit: Sept 5, 2010 19:42:35 GMT by mrzee
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mrzee
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Sept 5, 2010 19:43:06 GMT
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your cars looking great though matey btw!!!
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looking much better in black matey, shark mouth will be cool, gotta line it up so the side indicator is a flashing eye and your still teasing! get out there and get some pics of the matt black goodness, stat! |
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I'm not curse word, i just fell off my shoes
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Personally think matt black has been done to death, but don't think I've seen one in olive green, so that might look good. Cool car though, looking forward to seeing how you get on with it 
