Davidkent
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Hi all.
Got some Arches to go with a pair of GSi bumpers i accidentally bought...
Looking at repainting them though..
Basically, do the GSi Arches that are colour coded have the bobbly effect of the normal black ones?
The ones i have have been painted but have this effect and i don't think its right..
So Do GSi's have this, or should i rub it all right back?
Also, as its Flat colour / Non metallic (Flame red) - Do i need to lacquer it, as i know flat colours don't tend to be lacquered?
Just wanna get it all as best i can so it matches pretty well and looks a little better than mixed fade black arches lol..
Tempted to spray the whole front bumper but gonna attempt a door handle and Arch first lol...
Otherwise, the guide on this forum in the guides section is very good!
Cheers
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jacko198
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I would say they are totally smooth, looks stupid with bobbly bits on!
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adz_gsi
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def go totally smooth
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shaunmods
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Yes the GSI arches have the dimpled effect as standard. I'd smooth it off though as it looks 100% better that way 
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Davidkent
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yeah think it'll look much better smoothed off
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dazjones25
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if its direct gloss u wont have to lacquer them. to get them smooth just primer them an flat em bk then paint
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Davidkent
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Its just normal paint.
Halfords Red Primer as recommended with the Halfords Vauxhall Flame Red Paint.
Its not specific Direct Gloss, I just assumed that no lacquer is needed with flat colour, only metallic?
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shaunmods
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quote:
Originally posted by Davidkent
Its just normal paint.
Halfords Red Primer as recommended with the Halfords Vauxhall Flame Red Paint.
Its not specific Direct Gloss, I just assumed that no lacquer is needed with flat colour, only metallic?
Its not needed but if you want it nice and shiny i'd give it a coat or two of laquer
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Davidkent
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Yeah i may well do that - At least damage can be repaired in the lacquer too
Gonna go out and try doing my door handle now, see what sorta finish i get
Cheers
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adam 1.4 sport
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could you like sand them down till they are smooth ?
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Davidkent
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Yeah thats what i'm doing - Contemplating getting myself a small DA or something.. might make life easier to get rid of the dimples...
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shaunmods
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quote:
Originally posted by Davidkent
Yeah thats what i'm doing - Contemplating getting myself a small DA or something.. might make life easier to get rid of the dimples...
Rather than spending hours sanding it down just key the surface up well then use filler primer to cover the dimple effect 
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Davidkent
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Did cross my mind - Will it work though?
I suppose filler primer, then obviously rubbing that down for the primer will take the sticky uppy bits off, but fill the gaps in between the dimples if i have the right idea?
Definately worth a look tbh
Cheers..
p.s just posted this up in another thread too, might stick it here for extra viewing.. lol:
As above.
Thinking of getting my new GSi Kit sprayed up again.
Basic Flame Red so non metallic.
Both Bumpers
Sideskirts
L pieces
Jacking covers
All 4 Arches (But i want them smooth shiney without the dimples)
Also have 2 small dent / dings on the Passenger rear quarter i would like removed..
By one of them is a tiny scuff i'd want blowing in, a tiny scab on the passenger door (1cm squared or smaller), 2 Larger scabs on the bootlid, and 1 or 2 small ones on the bonnet... (To DA down, treat and spray i suppose?)
Also want the whole thing 'Mopped' to take the fade away!
Don't think there's anything else, just want the car looking spot on for once - to be the 'Minter' around here..
Anyone local(ish) to Warminster, Wiltshire (BA12) do this?
Preferably someone out of hours who will do it for cash tbh, don't fancy paying full whack, its a P reg corsa lol...
Also i would like an extra price for spraying a bonnet, should i get hold of a bad boy extended bonnet...
Hope this is the right section!
Cheers
[Edited on 31-01-2009 by Davidkent]
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