chris_smith
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 06:30 PM |
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made my bonnet
got some aluminium last week and so made my own bonnet
haven't fastened it to the car yet, and i think its a good attempt for my first one
my question is do i polish it and leave as is or paint it the same as im going to paint the fibreglass parts, a sort of light blue?
also a pic of my rear lid, do i paint this leave it ali, or cover it with vinyl like the dash?
your opinions do count 
cheers
chris
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PaulBuz
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 06:33 PM |
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Looks a nice snug fit.
I'd paint it if it was me ( I did mine)
Just remember to use an etch primer first
ATB
Paul
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YQUSTA
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 06:43 PM |
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that looks a good job well done.
I too would paint it.
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 06:47 PM |
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Chris, you've made a lovely job of the bonnet, I'm sure you're really delighted with the result. I've got that job to do and
if I can achieve your standard, I shall be well pleased.
atb
John
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RoadkillUK
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 07:08 PM |
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Personally, I'd polish it
Nice job btw, what did you use to get the bends? We used a lamp post :/
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jlparsons
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 07:44 PM |
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There's merits to both, i prefer paint though, looks more finished. Leaving the sides polished and painting nose, wings, rear and bonnet looks
nice.
I did see one guy on here (i forget who) who'd made an ally nose and polished absolutely everything. Looked seriously nice, wouldn't want
to be too near it on a sunny day though. 
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DavidM
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 09:31 PM |
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I'd leave them both in Aluminium.
David
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chris_smith
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| posted on 22/2/09 at 09:58 PM |
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quote:
Personally, I'd polish it Nice job btw, what did you use to get the bends? We used a lamp post :/
hi roadkill, i used the roll of material you can just see it at the back in pic 2
chris
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