Mk2 CCF firbe glass bonnet

1. Tufty Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Watford Posts: 2033 Black Furio, Amazon Green VT-S Road Beast

   #1 3rd March 2010, 00:29

   Im so close to clicking "buy it now" on ebay.
   
   Only query i have really is spraying it? Would it have a good effect with a spray can? (gloss black)
   
   Or do i just go to a body shop and get it sprayed there and pay 10x more...
   
   Its a gloss black bonnet on a Amazon green Sax
   
   (see progress thread)
   
   Cheers Guys and Girls
   
   Jason
2. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

   #2 3rd March 2010, 12:44

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   Originally Posted by Tufty Only query i have really is spraying it? Would it have a good effect with a spray can? (gloss black)

   It is very hard to get a ok finish with endless sanding and buffing required. Its next to impossible to get the same quality of finish even after all that. Even then the quality of spray can paint it self is not in the same world as quality body shop paint. It flakes, chips, cracks, discolours and just generally is damaged far easier than quality paint. Its like most things in life, you get what you pay for.

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3. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #3 3rd March 2010, 12:46

   Tbf it is a pretty wavy finish on the bonnet from CCF anyway so if you're confident you can do a half decent job of it then go for it
   
   I was surprised at just how light they are as well - lighter than my old wet lay carbon fibre bonnet

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4. Tufty Established Member Joined: Apr 2008 Watford Posts: 2033 Black Furio, Amazon Green VT-S Road Beast

   #4 3rd March 2010, 13:33

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   Originally Posted by saxo180 Tbf it is a pretty wavy finish on the bonnet from CCF anyway so if you're confident you can do a half decent job of it then go for it I was surprised at just how light they are as well - lighter than my old wet lay carbon fibre bonnet

   O thats interesting! What are your thoughts with a black bonnet on Amazon green? I think it will look okay..
   
   My friend has a MK1 with CCF bonnet, they really are light!
   
   Im going to ring up some body shops, get a quote!
   
   Jason
5. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #5 3rd March 2010, 13:34

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   Originally Posted by Tufty O thats interesting! What are your thoughts with a black bonnet on Amazon green? I think it will look okay.. My friend has a MK1 with CCF bonnet, they really are light! Im going to ring up some body shops, get a quote! Jason

   Could look good if you co-ordinate the black with other details on your car like wheels for example