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Respray #1258667
09/09/2011 17:09
09/09/2011 17:09
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Gunzi Offline OP
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I've finally had the paint sorted on my car, which was in a sorry state. The lacquer was peeling on the bonnet, A and C pillars, roof and front bumper. I'd been putting it off for a long time for fear of the cost vs what the car was worth.

Last August I had patch234 come down, mop the car and do his best with the lacquer. It looked great but it was a temporary measure as the peel soon continued until I was left with this.

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I changed jobs and now work with car enthusiasts whose constant piss taking about the paintwork forced my hand. And I'm glad it did! I rung around and ended up going with a recommendation from a mechanic mate. C W Body repairs in Southsea quoted me a price I couldn't refuse.

I had the roof, A & C pillars, bonnet and front bumper resprayed and I replaced the bonnet badge with a new one to finish it off. I can now drive the car with pride again!

It was a nice sunny day so I took some shots at Southsea seafront.

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Chuffed.

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1258685
09/09/2011 18:38
09/09/2011 18:38

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looks good mate.

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1258689
09/09/2011 18:42
09/09/2011 18:42

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nismo
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she looks love

Re: Respray [Re: ] #1258707
09/09/2011 19:15
09/09/2011 19:15

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proccy
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oh yes!! good result mate cool

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1258712
09/09/2011 19:30
09/09/2011 19:30
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Bucks
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Very nice smokin


Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1258729
09/09/2011 20:20
09/09/2011 20:20
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Southsea
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Gunzi Offline OP
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Southsea
Thanks chaps, I'm over the moon!

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1258759
09/09/2011 21:31
09/09/2011 21:31
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Chertsey in the Thames
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wow, wow and wow. Glad to see you kept the black sills and lower bumpers. IMHO this incarnation is what the coupe is all about. Later LEs and Plusess are "all fir coat and no knickers".

Re: Respray [Re: bockers] #1258764
09/09/2011 21:44
09/09/2011 21:44

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Excellent cool

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1258772
09/09/2011 22:02
09/09/2011 22:02
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London Tan
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I like fur coats and no knickers... smile


Now in the 400+ bhp club!
Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1258773
09/09/2011 22:12
09/09/2011 22:12

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Looking good!!

Re: Respray [Re: ] #1258812
10/09/2011 02:50
10/09/2011 02:50
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North Wales
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Very nice cool

Re: Respray [Re: technics] #1258823
10/09/2011 03:42
10/09/2011 03:42

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Originally Posted By: technics
I like fur coats and no knickers... smile


I was thinking the exact same thing!

Giggady thumb

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1258825
10/09/2011 04:14
10/09/2011 04:14
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 260
Cambridge
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Making a profit
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Very nice indeed mate!!

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1259252
11/09/2011 18:25
11/09/2011 18:25

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Did you have the glass out? Looks good.

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1259254
11/09/2011 18:30
11/09/2011 18:30
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portsmouth
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How much did they charge you gunzi?

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1259304
11/09/2011 21:20
11/09/2011 21:20
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Posts: 8,057
Southsea
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Gunzi Offline OP
Club member 189, Former Club President
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Cheers chaps. I had the glass left in, which kept the price down.

PM sent seenoff.

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1259452
12/09/2011 13:09
12/09/2011 13:09

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WOW, it really does make it look lovely!

where abouts are you in the world Gunzi?

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1259853
13/09/2011 13:35
13/09/2011 13:35
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Southsea
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Gunzi Offline OP
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Cheers Marco. I'm in Southsea (Portsmouth) mate.

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1260570
15/09/2011 17:27
15/09/2011 17:27

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Nice end to what looks like a coop that had caught STD..

Keep her prim and proper now, and away from nasty men..

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1260601
15/09/2011 19:10
15/09/2011 19:10
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,121
Stourbridge West Midlands
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That looks love


Re: Respray [Re: ] #1486188
01/05/2014 20:26
01/05/2014 20:26
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Haslemere, Surrey
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Originally Posted By: Marco20ValveT
WOW, it really does make it look lovely!

where abouts are you in the world Gunzi?



Location Southsea


997 C4S
Re: Respray [Re: seenoff] #1486189
01/05/2014 20:26
01/05/2014 20:26
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Haslemere, Surrey
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Originally Posted By: seenoff
How much did they charge you gunzi?


£400


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Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1486749
05/05/2014 18:19
05/05/2014 18:19
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Posts: 3,609
S. Wales. Way beyond my means
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Blimey, the roof looked like bad case of sunburned peeling skin !

Nice one. I'd love a respray. Got a few dents to sort first though.

Re: Respray [Re: Mark_S] #1486886
06/05/2014 15:21
06/05/2014 15:21
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Sandhurst
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Originally Posted By: Mark_S
Originally Posted By: Marco20ValveT
WOW, it really does make it look lovely!

where abouts are you in the world Gunzi?



Location Southsea

Only 2.5years + from the last post on this thread hehe


Originally Posted by Jonny - After being taken out at Spa
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
Re: Respray [Re: Begbie] #1486898
06/05/2014 16:41
06/05/2014 16:41
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Glos
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Originally Posted By: Begbie
Originally Posted By: Mark_S
Originally Posted By: Marco20ValveT
WOW, it really does make it look lovely!

where abouts are you in the world Gunzi?



Location Southsea

Only 2.5years + from the last post on this thread hehe


Hopefully the paint is lasting as well as the topic!
Need mine doing soon!!!


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Re: Respray [Re: Begbie] #1486928
06/05/2014 18:03
06/05/2014 18:03
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Posts: 4,831
Haslemere, Surrey
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Originally Posted By: Begbie
Originally Posted By: Mark_S
Originally Posted By: Marco20ValveT
WOW, it really does make it look lovely!

where abouts are you in the world Gunzi?



Location Southsea

Only 2.5years + from the last post on this thread hehe


LOL wobble drink rofl suicide


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Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1486957
06/05/2014 20:13
06/05/2014 20:13
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Southsea
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Gunzi Offline OP
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Southsea
You'll be pleased to hear my £400 partial respray is holding up a treat. No further peeling on the areas which were sprayed, although the drivers door is starting to go!

Thanks for the enthusiasm Mark smile

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1486959
06/05/2014 20:16
06/05/2014 20:16
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Seems like a top quality job.

Is your Coop a daily driver?

Re: Respray [Re: Gunzi] #1487065
07/05/2014 13:19
07/05/2014 13:19
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Southsea
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Gunzi Offline OP
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Posts: 8,057
Southsea
It is, but I only do around 4,000 miles per year.


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