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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #510 on: October 06, 2016, 09:44:54 am »
Quote from: r5gtt on October 05, 2016, 06:00:05 pm
What's the best way to paint these brackets?. I wanted to powder coat them but my local is way too far away.


Abrasive wire attachment in a bench drill. Use a wire that will remove the paint but won't scratch the metal!

Polish them down to bare metal and then paint with a temperature resistant spray paint. If you spray paint it gives a more even finish when done right!

Then lacquer with temperature resistant stuff also!
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #511 on: October 06, 2016, 12:48:55 pm »
Quote from: lukemk5gti on October 06, 2016, 09:44:54 am
Quote from: r5gtt on October 05, 2016, 06:00:05 pm
What's the best way to paint these brackets?. I wanted to powder coat them but my local is way too far away.


Abrasive wire attachment in a bench drill. Use a wire that will remove the paint but won't scratch the metal!

Polish them down to bare metal and then paint with a temperature resistant spray paint. If you spray paint it gives a more even finish when done right!

Then lacquer with temperature resistant stuff also!
Cheers @lukemk5gti needed good advice on how to paint them up s they've been prepared now :drinking:
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #512 on: October 06, 2016, 05:51:51 pm »
Sorted although not bang on as they were in badly rusted condition but all good now


« Last Edit: November 25, 2016, 06:33:18 pm by r5gtt »
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #513 on: October 07, 2016, 12:25:32 pm »
 :congrats: Looks good!
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #514 on: October 07, 2016, 01:56:07 pm »
cheers  :happy2: now the calipers  :doh:
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #515 on: October 07, 2016, 02:11:49 pm »
Quote from: r5gtt on October 07, 2016, 01:56:07 pm
cheers  :happy2: now the calipers  :doh:

Same process but a lot more rewarding!
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #516 on: October 07, 2016, 02:47:00 pm »
Quote from: lukemk5gti on October 07, 2016, 02:11:49 pm
Quote from: r5gtt on October 07, 2016, 01:56:07 pm
cheers  :happy2: now the calipers  :doh:

Same process but a lot more rewarding!
No where to paint them and hang them to dry as work pr*** manager had a go at me as one of the prep guys had them laying around in the bay for days and he seen them. All I wanted was the paint removed but he primed them without asking and didn't do a very good job of the removal process  :doh:
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #517 on: October 27, 2016, 06:41:00 pm »
Cars back  :jumping:

Cat D but minor to me  :smiley:

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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #518 on: October 28, 2016, 09:37:48 am »
you gonna get paid out for injury?
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #519 on: October 28, 2016, 01:09:09 pm »
I haven't got paid for the car yet bro.

Injury is going to take some time they said.
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #520 on: October 28, 2016, 03:00:57 pm »
I'm sure you're happy to have your baby back. How's the repair?
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #521 on: October 28, 2016, 03:06:14 pm »
Quote from: r5gtt on October 27, 2016, 06:41:00 pm
Cars back  :jumping:

Cat D but minor to me  :smiley:
Good news. I'm sure there's still stuff to sort but at least it's a bit of progress for you.
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #522 on: October 28, 2016, 03:43:00 pm »
Quote from: prp74 on October 28, 2016, 03:00:57 pm
I'm sure you're happy to have your baby back. How's the repair?
definitely happier thanks. Not started repairs as yet as I need to find a front panel and maybe collecting one this evening from Birmingham if all goes well but for now going to have a look at a aygo for my niece as her first car and if I buy it then drive to Birmingham pick up the panel. Oh crap wait nooooo I can't collect as it won't fit into a smart car  :doh:
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #523 on: October 28, 2016, 03:45:15 pm »
Quote from: AJP on October 28, 2016, 03:06:14 pm
Quote from: r5gtt on October 27, 2016, 06:41:00 pm
Cars back  :jumping:

Cat D but minor to me  :smiley:
Good news. I'm sure there's still stuff to sort but at least it's a bit of progress for you.
Yes AJP if I didn't call the engineer and tell him about the passenger wheel and suspension damage the claim company would have repaired it and scre*** me for the rest. Will update when parts and repairs start  :happy2:
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Re: R5GTT'S TFSI OEM +
« Reply #524 on: October 28, 2016, 04:06:13 pm »
Quote from: r5gtt on October 28, 2016, 03:45:15 pm
Quote from: AJP on October 28, 2016, 03:06:14 pm
Quote from: r5gtt on October 27, 2016, 06:41:00 pm
Cars back  :jumping:

Cat D but minor to me  :smiley:
Good news. I'm sure there's still stuff to sort but at least it's a bit of progress for you.
Yes AJP if I didn't call the engineer and tell him about the passenger wheel and suspension damage the claim company would have repaired it and scre*** me for the rest. Will update when parts and repairs start  :happy2:
Cowboys! Yep, I'll be keeping an eye on your thread. You'll be back on the road in no time
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