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Post by Vtecmec » Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:24 pm

I lacquered my letters when I last did mine, it has not peeled away (though it's not been driven either), but the ally has still corroded slightly and eventually will need to be polished down anyway. So, pointless lacquering.

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Post by RattyMcClelland » Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:53 pm

Im going to be sprayed 3 textured ones soon.
A pearl white one for me
OEMish Red
OEMish blue

All matt lacquered
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Post by nitin_s1 » Sun Apr 20, 2014 11:54 pm

Ratty do one for me!! Oem one.

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Post by CrunchyAdams82 » Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:01 am

RattyMcClelland wrote:Im going to be sprayed 3 textured ones soon.
A pearl white one for me
OEMish Red
OEMish blue

All matt lacquered
Cool. Have you thought about doing something a bit special/artistic/creative? :think:
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Post by K30DPC » Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:09 am

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Post by CrunchyAdams82 » Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:21 am

Very nice Mario. I want your strut brace as well! :scaredtoss:
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Post by K30DPC » Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:28 am

Thanks buddy

haha it may be for sale on day. I'll remember about you ;)

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Post by RattyMcClelland » Mon Apr 21, 2014 12:49 am

CrunchyAdams82 wrote:bit special/artistic/creative? :think:
Im none of those things so i wont do those things. ;)
:lol:

But no. You really need airbrushes and the time it takes isnt economical business wise.
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Post by CrunchyAdams82 » Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:05 am

I don't think you pay yourself enough credit Scott..we've all seen the quality of your work. :10:

At least have a go for fun. You might surprise yourself. :)
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Post by simonc » Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:00 am

Here's what's under the bonnet of la Blue Beauty.

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'Mr Bridger, will drive them, into the sea...'

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