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my 78 after spraying

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got her back yesterday...there are a few small things im not happy with. but the guy assures me that after 'cutting and polishing' it'll be fine.

the colour didnt come out to good in the photo-you cant actually see how bright the yellow is.
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If Big Bird was to drive a Volkswagen, this is the colour that he would have chosen :P

What type of paint was this car sprayed with?
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its 2k...volkswagen rally yellow.

who's big bird????
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Looking goode so far. And yeah the cut and polish will make a huuuge diff. Big bird is a freaky ass sesame street character. Haha. Its a compliment.. The black interiors going to be schweeet.
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Is that the yellow on the crosspolo? That is a very cool shade of yellow!
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the finish looks awsome :hangloose: :hangloose:
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Looks good , if you want to keep her looking that way for years use NO WETT .It is a waterless wash and pollish . My cars paintjob is 10 years old and still shines like a new paintjob.I have been using it for the last 5 years. Good luck.
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shot guys!

ive just been a bit lazy-will get stuck in tomorrow-AFTER the car show.
the black on yellow does look awesome, i can see just from the new rubbers, cant wait to get started on the intereiors.
little bit worried bout assembling the doors, ive gotta get that chrome trimming back in with the new scraper rubber-really hope i come right.

anyway, i'll keep u guys posted
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Nooit bru. Not gonna happen. Volkspares window scrapers suck a$$. I have my trim safely stored away, (never going to be used again).. Oh and good luck with sticking the outside rubbers to the door genkem doesnt work.
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Quick tip. Glue doesn't like to stick to fresh,glossy paint. Scuff the area where the rubbers are to be glued on. It should stick.
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the only problem is.....the chrome trimming goes right up to the quarter window, if i leave it off there will be an ugly gap.
the water will go in, and more rust will return.

gemkem sticks pretty much anything, if the surfaces are prepped and the glue been left to dry for 5-10mins before bonding the
2 surfaces, there shouldnt be a problem. but ill bare it in mind.
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hey matt the bug looks good...listen seeing that the bug is almost done...some of the durban guys want to orginise a small breakfast run before christmas...bugspray how far is your car, you guys keen? (Runs of to go finish the bloody buggy)
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hey matt the bug looks good...listen seeing that the bug is almost done...some of the durban guys want to orginise a small breakfast run before christmas...bugspray how far is your car, you guys keen? (Runs of to go finish the bloody buggy)
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Hmm before xams.. Well i could maybe make it. Damn c.o.r holding me up,and a service. Whats the details if any. Pm me to risk confusion...
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Hmm before xams.. Well i could maybe make it. Damn c.o.r holding me up,and a service. Whats the details if any. Pm me to risk confusion...
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