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StuF presents Candy White 3 Door GTI
lukemk5gti:
--- Quote from: StuF on February 17, 2015, 08:46:58 pm ---Not sure how durable it will be to be honest but wouldn't be a massive chore if it lasts a couple of months and then reapply.
I just used a clear lacquer - like this sort of stuff
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Clear-Lacquer-Spray-500ml-Quality-Clear-Coat-Gloss-PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY-/251651860862?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a979ea97e
I applied it over the whole light once I had removed the masking tape, let me have a uniform finish across the lens.
For the cost of doing it I don't mind if it gets a bit worn - even the plasticoated wheels are doing fine with not a single issue so far, in particular I have had a tyre removed and refitted without damaging the finish!
So to sum up the whole process was -
Clean lenses with soapy water and dry
Mask of centre areas with tape
Spray light coats of tint to achieve desired colour +2hrs between coats (probably less in summer)
Remove masking tape
Two light coats of clear lacquer across whole lens surface +2hrs between each
Check finish and install
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I'm off next week so I think I'll give it a go. How many bottles of smoke spray did you need? I assume the one can is more than enough?
StuF:
Yep one can will manage several coats - I have tons left :drinking:
marticroft:
Hi Stuf,
Yeah love the eibach drop, which springs did you go for in the end was it the 25mm front and 20mm back sportline sure I have seen somewhere 40mm front and 35mm back. Did you fit the springs to the original shocks? I'm not sure to get the shocks as well while I'm on as have heard the original shocks dont last that long once lowered!!
Marticroft :laugh:
StuF:
--- Quote from: marticroft on March 01, 2015, 05:52:17 pm ---Hi Stuf,
Yeah love the eibach drop, which springs did you go for in the end was it the 25mm front and 20mm back sportline sure I have seen somewhere 40mm front and 35mm back. Did you fit the springs to the original shocks? I'm not sure to get the shocks as well while I'm on as have heard the original shocks dont last that long once lowered!!
Marticroft :laugh:
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My shocks are the original ones and have nearly covered 170k - all without any issues so far, no leaks or problems.
I suppose it depends on how hard a life they have had.
As for which springs I went for they were these
If the shocks start to fail or the ride gets a bit ragged over the next few 1000 miles I will probably replace them with another set of standard items
marticroft:
Cheers Stuf,
Where did you get them from buddy :wink:
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