John Mack 246 Posted May 12, 2021 Very nice Prefer it on the 4-spokes but do like the black bumpers. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J2S 129 Posted May 12, 2021 Only 16 wheel nuts and they can be Ive got a few sets of different wheels Drives better on 15’s and it will be my daily but I like 13’s better won’t be putting anything bigger than 13’s on my mk3s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J2S 129 Posted May 31, 2021 Well red ones now sold Bloke over road saw it and had to have it made me a offer I couldn’t refuse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J2S 129 Posted February 22, 2023 Time at last for some paint in the boot underneath and engine bay and a splash off top colour inside front floor . Boot and engine bay all finished in ti primer to 800 grit Started on running gear to ! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 529 Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) Aussie spec axle? Edited February 22, 2023 by sheffieldcortinacentre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J2S 129 Posted February 22, 2023 Atlas it's all the original running gear For the gt going back in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 529 Posted February 23, 2023 Was being sarcastic as it's upside down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J2S 129 Posted February 23, 2023 That went well over my head. But now I'm hoping I painted the other side 😅 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhiaMk4/5 206 Posted February 25, 2023 On 2/23/2023 at 12:34 AM, sheffieldcortinacentre said: Was being sarcastic as it's upside down. That's my sense of humour!!! Your axle does look good, is it 2K paint that you have used? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J2S 129 Posted February 25, 2023 Heat proof ready mix I stripped to bare metal rust killer then epoxy flatted top coat ,I've got stuff I painted years ago still look shiny that's why I still use it 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D-FENS 74 Posted February 25, 2023 2 hours ago, J2S said: Heat proof ready mix I stripped to bare metal rust killer then epoxy flatted top coat ,I've got stuff I painted years ago still look shiny that's why I still use it Could you give us the name of this paint and is it brushable or just sprayed on ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J2S 129 Posted February 26, 2023 Evilbay I got 2.5 ltrs for £ 40 to my door Covers very well I'd use a bigger gun setup For it I use 1.8 ,you can brush it on but I never have so don't know if it flows out like old style coach paint 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J2S 129 Posted May 8, 2023 Abit more done Had it acid dipped then nylon wheel ,epoxy ,2k high build flatted to 400 Got all the nuts bolts washers any thing metal catches ect of being zinc coated 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J2S 129 Posted May 10, 2023 Well had a couple of days free before the next load of Jap always a hard colour People carriers roll in so as of yesterday Spent 4 hours blowing hoovering turning Blowing hoovering rolling Blowing you get the idea then ages panel wiping it ! Went in this morning water wiped it with fresh washed micro fiber clothes Then got going Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J2S 129 Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) Base coat I painted it in a flat brown first that I made up ,then the Tawney covered really well very see through other wise Edited May 10, 2023 by J2S 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites