JD™ Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Real slow progress today. Not only did I need to spend more time than I hoped on the actual filler part, which still completely sucks, I then spent far longer than I should have done to work out how my spray gun works. Took me a couple of hours, mainly because after a while I took it apart and missed a bit when I put it back together. When I finally got it spraying it was dog shit too, so I've only managed to get the front arch in primer. Short bloody days mean I've had to come in already because I can't see anything. Hoping I can make better progress tomorrow. The idea of doing the actual colour coat scares the shit out of me. Oh, and I can't imagine that primer much likes freezing overnight just after application either! Edited December 30, 2014 by JD™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Surely any spraying in this weather is going to result in nothing but disaster? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Pretty much, but I can't just leave it it's a make do fix til summer comes around, but I'm doing it as well as I can anyway for practise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Get a work lamp heater on there!! £15 from B and Q One of the best purchases of 2014 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Great shout, for next time. Right now it's on axle stands and the missus is at work tomorrow so I can't use her car. It'll just have to make do with heat gun attacks at regular intervals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) If it's a temporary fix surely brush painting would make more sense, then rub it back when the climate is more suitable Edited December 30, 2014 by forteh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Yea, except I'm already shit hot at brush painting. Learning stuff when it's hard to do it is always useful for making it seem easy when conditions are perfect anyway. Plus, new toys. Might as well! At least I'm not spraying your car, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 f**k car insurance, and f**k car insurers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 But surely trying to get something to work in non operable conditions is a silly game, like trying to run a server with insufficient ram It would probably be better than the paint on my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Anyone know what cars i can get the front caliper carriers off for a 312mm upgrade? List ive found so far is: Octavia vrs audi tt/s3 seat leon cupra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 That's about it as far as I'm aware. Not sure if the Golf ever came with them (the R32 was a different setup, maybe the 1.8t/4mo/vs?) and the A3 maxed out with 288s. LCR obviously had the Brembos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 found this which has a more complete list: http://uk-mkivs.net/topic/9932-the-brake-discussion-upgradessizesinfo/ just released mine are 280, which have the carriers built into the hub :'( arse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Out of interest, how come you're wanting to do a brake upgrade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartMini Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 because i thought it'd be as easy as just changing the caliper carriers and disks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Because it might actually make a physical improvement to the car rather than just changing the colour of bits and making it shiny? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 And because those standard brakes are a bit lacking, they do the job but aren't confidence inspiring when driving hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_seamons Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Putting the last piston back in my block and a bit off the 2nd compression ring crumbles away. Fuuuuuuuck sake. That stops any hopes of getting the engine build completed over Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 I've definitely definitely just ruined the paint on my car. Not even temperature related, just 'in a rush' related, meaning I've got more runs than those returning with Delhi belly. Hope i can at least save it a bit by drying it off, rubbing it down, and hoping for the best... f**k short days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Shoulda brushed it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 It looks like I have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 You must be pretty crap at brushing then My dad brush painted the tinwork on a veteran bike and it was glass smooth by the time he finished, admittedly it was in the dry so somewhat easier to achieve the desired finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) In serious I wish I'd used rattle cans, as I know what I'm doing with those. It's strange how scary mixing up 2k paint and using a compressor and shit has been to me. I've consigned myself to it not working this time, so I'm just going to throw some lacquer over it for protection and forget about it until the MOT is done. Then I'll find the funds for someone who knows what they're doing to get it done. Can't believe how much worse it looks than the bit of rust I was trying to fix! I'll stick to writing code and marketing businesses, I think. Edited December 31, 2014 by JD™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted December 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Less talk, more photos: After going to Bruges and back in shite weather, there was quite a lot of crap to shift - she's all polished now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 Today I received this It's my one of many Christmas presents to myself lol 20141231_123346 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141231_123358 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141231_123416 by dann2707, on Flickr The new tyres arrived too. Michelin PS3's for the rear as I already have some on the front and really get on with them 20141231_124631 by dann2707, on Flickr Started fitting the new wheel. This is the original, my god it's ****ing hugeeeeee! 20141231_124937 by dann2707, on Flickr Shiny parts. Opted for a momo boss with it having the larger cut outs for all 4 plugs (2 airbags, 1 horn and 1 cruise control stalk) and also the self cancelling indicator tabs on the back. 20141231_124942 by dann2707, on Flickr Unclipped the airbag. 20141231_130244 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141231_130341 by dann2707, on Flickr Nice size difference between the old one and new one! 20141231_130901 by dann2707, on Flickr Then fitted the new boss. 20141231_131429 by dann2707, on Flickr Ordered an airbag light cancelling kit too that comes with a fused resistor. Luckily the momo boss came with one anyway, as I needed two that was spot on! 20141231_131634 by dann2707, on Flickr Fed it all through. 20141231_133119 by dann2707, on Flickr And all on. Really happy with the size (330mm), I couldn't imagine having the smaller 300mm one 20141231_143045 by dann2707, on Flickr 20141231_143049 by dann2707, on Flickr IMG_20141231_143139 by dann2707, on Flickr Tyres are being fitted Friday and i've got a new Richbook ball gearknob on the way to fit to my Scenic gear stick with the StiffShift 3.0 kit that is also on its way! Ordered some RenaultSport mats from eBay too with black material, grey leather trim, grey logo and grey stitching hoping it's all going to take shape on the inside soon. Wallet has taken a right hammering lately but may as well do it now while i'm young before i'm constrained to having a mortgage, kids and wife lol And got some Black series powerflex inner ARB bushes as mine are absolutely knackered. Can see the rubber has all cracked and split. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted December 31, 2014 Report Share Posted December 31, 2014 I'm enjoying your car becoming more and more like my Clio and every other Clio on CS.net I think the only thing your are missing is Turinis... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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