Wolfie Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 18 hours ago, Freeman558 said: Painted some engine plastics Maybe I should of used grey primer and not white... They look more pink than red in this picture. But, this is just the base. Assuming I can pull off what I am going to try with these. Got it to work once so far out of a lot of attempts but running out of time so need to do it this week. Of course, if it doesn't work then these plastics will be ruined and I will need to buy some more for the next attempt I’m very curious to see the outcome mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman558 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) On 08/07/2019 at 13:04, Wolfie said: I’m very curious to see the outcome mate Unfortunately the outcome was kinda messy and I am not sure on the main piece right now but see how that ends up when it's fully dry. Trying to get an even coat with a brush over semi-dried glue requires more practice. However, do have access to an old compressor which, if I can get working, might make the next attempt better. On a seperate note, drove passed a Lexus SC with the same 3m Psychedlic wrap Looking at alternative colours now. Edited July 9, 2019 by Freeman558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim881 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Unfortunately the outcome was kinda messy and I am not sure on the main piece right now but see how that ends up when it's fully dry. Trying to get an even coat with a brush over semi-dried glue requires more practice. However, do have access to an old compressor which, if I can get working, might make the next attempt better. On a seperate note, drove passed a Lexus SC with the same 3m Psychedlic wrap [emoji20] Looking at alternative colours now.I think that looks cool...... Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commandosqueak Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Freeman558 said: Unfortunately the outcome was kinda messy and I am not sure on the main piece right now but see how that ends up when it's fully dry. Trying to get an even coat with a brush over semi-dried glue requires more practice. However, do have access to an old compressor which, if I can get working, might make the next attempt better. On a seperate note, drove passed a Lexus SC with the same 3m Psychedlic wrap Looking at alternative colours now. Dude that looks epic! Please share your method! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meirion Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 What have I done to mine today? Had two separate occasions when I had to take a watering can out to slosh off birdshit. Gotta look after the ceramic coating until the weekend when it should be fully cured and I can wash her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman558 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 hours ago, commandosqueak said: Dude that looks epic! Please share your method! I'm afraid I can't. I mean I could tell you... But then you'd go and do a better job of it than me Oh ok, I'll tell you but only because it's you... and the fact that you could google crackle paint effect like I did and find out that way Basically it's painting over semi-dry (waterbased) kids glue I used elmers but I think anything in the waterbased classroom glue has the same effect. Water it down a bit, depending on the glue and paint it over the base colour (make sure the base colour has fully dried) then leave it to dry a bit (I left it for 15-20mins but I think I could of left it longer for a cleaner effect) then paint over with water based paint. I used Rustoleum Painters Touch gloss black. I tried lots of rattlecans but they just can't put a thick enough layer down fast enough or they just don't react with the glue and separate/crackle so I used a tin of paint and a brush. The result is really rough but it worked more or less. Hoping that the glue cures ok and isn't affected by the heat of an engine bay. Guess we'll find out when I get to Donington, could look a right mess by then. Might bring some spare plastics just in case I pllan on getting some more plastics and doing this again when I have the compressor running and a spray gun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 21 hours ago, Freeman558 said: Unfortunately the outcome was kinda messy and I am not sure on the main piece right now but see how that ends up when it's fully dry. Trying to get an even coat with a brush over semi-dried glue requires more practice. However, do have access to an old compressor which, if I can get working, might make the next attempt better. On a seperate note, drove passed a Lexus SC with the same 3m Psychedlic wrap Looking at alternative colours now. Martin, that is stunning mate. I wasn’t expecting that. Re: Lexus We can’t have that driving around on the manor He was most probably just visiting someone and now he’s gutted because he’s seen a better car with the same wrap as his 17 hours ago, meirion said: What have I done to mine today? Had two separate occasions when I had to take a watering can out to slosh off birdshit. Gotta look after the ceramic coating until the weekend when it should be fully cured and I can wash her I know exactly how you feel. That’s the only reason why I have to keep mine under a car cover, the birds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeman558 Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Wolfie said: Martin, that is stunning mate. I wasn’t expecting that. Re: Lexus We can’t have that driving around on the manor He was most probably just visiting someone and now he’s gutted because he’s seen a better car with the same wrap as his Thanks, these 3 came out ok but the main piece is... meh. Two minds on whether to put it on. Probably will but will definitely need another go at that piece. Just hoping heat and glue don't cause a disaster. Got a few layers of lacquer on there today, will put a couple more on them tomorrow. As for the Lexus, yeah the SC wasn't prettiest car Toyota ever made. But seeing another in Psychedilc was enough, I've already decided on the next colour Edited July 10, 2019 by Freeman558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 Applied meguiars hybrid ceramic wax again.....look at that water move !!!! VID_20190721_162356.mp4 Car merges into drive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 fitted my original bumper with a new lip and made some carbon cannards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Boy 1 Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 After a long wait, these arrived yesterday. Still need a little bit of TLC to get some of the small dings out but I am happy with them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal670 Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Topped up with oil as it had used abit since last oil change (early November last year). Not much though, so think engine is doing pretty well for a 15 year old 1ZZ-FE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan- Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 It’s not so much what I’ve done today but what I miserably failed to do! Could someone please direct me to a thread that might explain how to remove a bumper, left wing and passenger door? Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commandosqueak Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Well Friday I changed my braided lines as one had split and bled the brakes with help from @taylorad89 and today I refitted the front lip with the new tie rod bars to stop it getting droopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal670 Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Fitted my new Skewer club stickers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted September 1, 2019 Report Share Posted September 1, 2019 Started refurb on underside of the GT4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagen6parts Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 Removing gen 7 leathers out and fitting with gen 6 leathers, gen 7s will go into my currenSent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal670 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Put mine away for winter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commandosqueak Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 I may have just forked out for a nice shiny new exhaust at infinity..... If you wanna see pics then keep an eye out on my build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meirion Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 New facia and old Toyota radio/cassette fitted. Interior finished now I think 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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