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1. dave-saxo-vts L-plater Joined: May 2008 Posts: 56

   #1 11th June 2008, 05:24

   had a go at debarring my bumper, adding a viper hose to the old fog light hole and painted then fan.
   
   what you guys think?
   
   
2. user_19364 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 Liverpool Posts: 8780 Seat Leon

   #2 11th June 2008, 05:29

   I like it
3. dave-saxo-vts L-plater Joined: May 2008 Posts: 56

   #3 11th June 2008, 05:32

   cheers mate first time i have tryed any bodywork and iam pritty happy wiv it
4. user_19364 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2007 Liverpool Posts: 8780 Seat Leon

   #4 11th June 2008, 05:33

   Yeah can't fault it
   
   What are those black dots on the bonnet though? Chips?
5. dave-saxo-vts L-plater Joined: May 2008 Posts: 56

   #5 11th June 2008, 05:36

   nope thats just bits off the tree thats above the car aha.
6. ReissJ88 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 London Posts: 184 A3 2.0tdi

   #6 11th June 2008, 06:42

   Looks nice, was thinking to do the same to my bumper and get the nice euro look
7. immense Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Northampton Posts: 2241 Citroën Saxo VTR

   #7 11th June 2008, 07:11

   nice
8. WelshyUK Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Northampton Posts: 1386 MK4Golf1.6SE,BMWE30Sport, KDX125,FZR400RRSP1

   #8 11th June 2008, 08:23

   Nice it's different, but is definately the euro look!!
9. rossj Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 1043 Saxo VTR 2001

   #9 11th June 2008, 10:58

   thats amazing did you smooth over the fogs your self?
   
   and respray it yourself??
10. dave-saxo-vts L-plater Joined: May 2008 Posts: 56

    #10 11th June 2008, 14:48

    yep did the whole thing myself only slight problem is the paint isnt as shiny as i would have hoped.
    
    but other than that it was pritty gd
11. Bally Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 490 Saxo Mk1 Vtr, Pug 106 1.5D

    #11 11th June 2008, 16:41

    very good job there mate looks spot on! just bang a thicker coat of clear on it mate will give it a lovely shine! did you use a guide to do it or just have a crack at it?
12. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

    #12 11th June 2008, 16:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dave-saxo-vts yep did the whole thing myself only slight problem is the paint isnt as shiny as i would have hoped. but other than that it was pritty gd

    More laquer
    
    Then a good clean + polish/wax
13. onzakieron Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Durham - Newcastle Posts: 1208 Saxo VTRRRRR

    #13 12th June 2008, 01:11

    Looks well good. I'd personally smooth the other side too and get a new reg plate, which you should then stick on rather than screw.
    Will then look really really tidy and smooth. Fucking awesome attempt though. Good on you!
14. dave-saxo-vts L-plater Joined: May 2008 Posts: 56

    #14 12th June 2008, 01:25

    cheers for all the comments and no i didnt use any guides just had the idea in my head and gave it a go.
    
    and also iam looking to do somethin with the plate not sure what yet tho
15. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

    #15 12th June 2008, 01:32

    looks good, not sure on the fan though
16. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

    #16 12th June 2008, 01:42

    lol i just seen the fan to.
    
    looks great mate.
    
    spray the fan bright green or summit lol
17. rossj Established Member Joined: Dec 2007 Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 1043 Saxo VTR 2001

    #17 12th June 2008, 10:28

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dave-saxo-vts yep did the whole thing myself only slight problem is the paint isnt as shiny as i would have hoped. but other than that it was pritty gd

    rep for that then because thats a awesome job...
    
    as said more more clear and a good polish