walnut trim
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[:O]Guess it's down to personal taste but I quite like the walnut trim, it would have to look better than something you spray yourself, if not I would go for the aliminium trim.[
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]Being a bit of a young lad I was not too keen on the old walnut trim?
Couldn't afford the aluminium trim so I painted them the same colour as the car.
I will post up some pics and you can see what you think?
It isn't a mint job but it was the best I could do!!
I think it's a bit different.
Couldn't afford the aluminium trim so I painted them the same colour as the car.
I will post up some pics and you can see what you think?
It isn't a mint job but it was the best I could do!!
I think it's a bit different.
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[8)]Ooh ! thats told me, suppose us old gits do like a bit of wood, look forward to the pics [8D]
As promised here are a few pics, not particulary clear but I think that you get the idea?
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Ok it's not R32 Aluminium trim but I think it looks better than the wood?
I also did my rear door handles and engine cover at the same time.
No doubt people will have their opinions but we are all different!!
Ok it's not R32 Aluminium trim but I think it looks better than the wood?
I also did my rear door handles and engine cover at the same time.
No doubt people will have their opinions but we are all different!!
Hey not bad at all mate. Looks better than you suggested it would. I still prefer the aluminium myself but at the moment I am hobbling around minus an arm and a leg having recently shelled out for said alu.[] The price is eye-watering for what it is. If anyone wants to buy my walnut trim when I've removed it all just pm me but bear in mind that I won't be fitting it for a week or two and I live overseas so I can't get it to you by the week-end.
] The price is eye-watering for what it is. If anyone wants to buy my walnut trim when I've removed it all just pm me but bear in mind that I won't be fitting it for a week or two and I live overseas so I can't get it to you by the week-end.really appreciate those pictures matey, looks great.a few questions if i may.
1. did you use etching primer after flatting off the plastic.
2.i presume you laquered it after painting.
3. whats the finish like as regards to cleaning.( does it scratch)
again matey thanks alot for your time.good man.
1. did you use etching primer after flatting off the plastic.
2.i presume you laquered it after painting.
3. whats the finish like as regards to cleaning.( does it scratch)
again matey thanks alot for your time.good man.
Stev,
1. No I just sanded down the walnut surface a little until I had got through the lacquer so it was rough enough.
2. No I didn't, maybe I should have but the finish I achieved looks OK, it is a bit rough but I was worried about discolouring the paint by putting lacquer on it.
3. It does scratch easily, don't take your stereo out without removing these painted parts as you will knock them, I have done it twice now!! You can clean them really eaily and sometimes when I have the time I give them a recoat to try and improve the finish?
I painted them the same colour as the car, so it looks OK.
Hope that these answers help.
1. No I just sanded down the walnut surface a little until I had got through the lacquer so it was rough enough.
2. No I didn't, maybe I should have but the finish I achieved looks OK, it is a bit rough but I was worried about discolouring the paint by putting lacquer on it.
3. It does scratch easily, don't take your stereo out without removing these painted parts as you will knock them, I have done it twice now!! You can clean them really eaily and sometimes when I have the time I give them a recoat to try and improve the finish?
I painted them the same colour as the car, so it looks OK.
Hope that these answers help.
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IF you applied a thin coat of laquar it would have been stronger, so it wounldnt scratch so easily. And the colour would have looked better. Its definatly worth the time applying some laquar now. It will make a world of difference.
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Not my cuppa tea but I think you have done a good job. As tiger says The laquar will prevent it from scratching and colour will look better.
Cheers for the comments guys.
TBH it has been like that for 2 years now, I just touch it up when needs be? I seem to spend the money on exterior parts and maintainence bits and pieces at the moment!!
Stev - Post up your results mate.
Tigerstyle - Might just do that.
Golgttdi130 - I tried.
Tophuh - I have been looking at getting a decent gearknob for a while now but just can't decide?
TBH it has been like that for 2 years now, I just touch it up when needs be? I seem to spend the money on exterior parts and maintainence bits and pieces at the moment!!
Stev - Post up your results mate.
Tigerstyle - Might just do that.
Golgttdi130 - I tried.
Tophuh - I have been looking at getting a decent gearknob for a while now but just can't decide?
baker. sprayed trim today with compressor in black magic pearl(same colour as car) just letting it dry and harden for a few days before i refit it.will post pics tommorrow matey.[]haven't done handles yet because i broke one of the rear inserts getting the c**t off.
]haven't done handles yet because i broke one of the rear inserts getting the c**t off.with inspiration from baker21's interior i finally refitted my trim, sprayed it black magic pearl same colour as car. probably not everyones choice but beats the horrible walnut stuff. no interior handles done as yet.cheers baker21.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/steev/Picture093.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/steev/Picture091.jpg
2 pictures 1 fitted, and 1 off car after painting.
2 pictures 1 fitted, and 1 off car after painting.
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