SJC
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| posted on 18/8/08 at 10:23 PM |
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Bodywork
Hi
Just recieved my bodywork from Luego, there is some scratches and a rough patch on the bonnet. Just wondered if i can rub down the GRP to get rid of
it?
Not worked with it before so not sure if i can use 1200 grit and then polish it back as normal paint work or not.
Any suggestions or advice would be great.
Thanks
Stu
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madteg
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| posted on 18/8/08 at 10:32 PM |
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1200 then rubbing compound, tcut, then polish. A polishing mop will help alot but keep it on the damp side, kev.
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 18/8/08 at 10:33 PM |
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As you suggest, use wet n dry to remove any marks working through the grades getting finer. I use Farecla G3 and G10 as the final stages to get the
shine back before polishing with whatever you use normally
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AndyGT
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| posted on 18/8/08 at 10:43 PM |
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from your avatar, looks like you don't even know what a sponge looks like!!!
nothing is impossible
everything is possible
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 18/8/08 at 10:58 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyGT
from your avatar, looks like you don't even know what a sponge looks like!!!
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SJC
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| posted on 18/8/08 at 11:28 PM |
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Thanks for the response.
I will do simular on the edges where neccesary as well.
Cheers
Stu
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smart51
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| posted on 19/8/08 at 07:07 AM |
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Be careful though. Gel coat is very thin. Don't sand throught it.
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IDONTBELEIVEIT
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| posted on 19/8/08 at 05:16 PM |
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the cost of it i'd be sending it back
Are We There Yet, Are We There Yet!!!!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 19/8/08 at 06:27 PM |
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Give Ben a ring and tell him your not happy with it , if he gets enough complaints then the quaility should improve. It's not as if the kits are
cheap so why should you put up with inferior parts. . My bodywork was crap but I had it in storage still in bubble wrap for nearly two years before
attempting to fit it so had left it too late to do anything about it. ( NOT Bens fault, brought from old Luego) Will not make that mistake again!
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neilj37
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| posted on 19/8/08 at 06:58 PM |
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out of interest what colour is the bodywork, not the gulf blue?
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bill132hotrod
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| posted on 19/8/08 at 08:44 PM |
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bodywork
You might also get told if you want top quality panels you will have to pay extra for them.
PERSEVERANCE is the word of the week. Stick with it the results are SWEET.
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SJC
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| posted on 19/8/08 at 09:04 PM |
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I can see what you are saying, will prob speak to him, like you said i know what the answer will be. It is mainly the bonnet i am not happy with as
it has some imperfections on the top and the front where it meets the nose cone has not been cut straight.
I think it is a lot of money for an average job, not sure how price compares to other kits??
I did also have to wait 8 weeks to get most of it ........ and just recieved the rear arches today (9weeks). Just kept getting told production
problems, then they were at motor show in London.
Trouble is they have you by the nackers as they are producing the kits so just had to wait!!!
Will see what he says....
By the way i went for orange, thought i would get a bright colour!!!!!!
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mistergrumpy
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| posted on 19/8/08 at 10:14 PM |
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Production problems still eh? Wait till you get the complimentary phone call that I got!!
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