junkyarddog Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Just received these pics from my tame spray painter. 500tops, Dick Longbridge, HarmonicCheeseburger and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Looking fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 I'm not looking forward to refitting the stick on vinyl trim on the tailgate. The fun and games of reassembling it all with out damage to the fresh paint will be fun too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 15 minutes ago, junkyarddog said: I'm not looking forward to refitting the stick on vinyl trim on the tailgate. The fun and games of reassembling it all with out damage to the fresh paint will be fun too! Very diluted baby shampoo in a spray bottle with a squeegy to get any air out and you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 58 minutes ago, DaveDorson said: Very diluted baby shampoo in a spray bottle with a squeegy to get any air out and you'll be fine. Won't that stop it sticking? I don't want to mess it up as I waited ages for them to come into stock and they've sold out again already. Not to mention the cost,was expensive for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 17 minutes ago, junkyarddog said: Won't that stop it sticking? I don't want to mess it up as I waited ages for them to come into stock and they've sold out again already. Not to mention the cost,was expensive for what it is. It should evaporate and then stick in the same way vinyl wrap does and other automotive decals. Ask the vendor if they have any recommendations for application, the technique I've mentioned is basically the one we use for larger vinyl stuff and window tint film, and that sticks once the mix evaporates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Will look into it,may be some tutorials on you tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Looking good! Your rate of progress and quality of work is terrific. What sort of paint is he using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 Thanks,I think it's Standox Paint,he also added some clear to it to give it an extra gloss. KitKat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy_bunter Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Brilliant work Whose is that rather nice HC Viva? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 1 minute ago, billy_bunter said: Brilliant work Whose is that rather nice HC Viva? Mine,one of three........ Dick Longbridge and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy_bunter Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Good man. All std. There are a few closet viva lickers on here... I had the privilege to own this for a few years. Back with its original owner now. BlankFrank, Dick Longbridge, Tenmil Socket and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 I don't know why Vivas aren't more popular, they are a compact light rwd car that are easy to modify If you want, decent enough steering and suspension too,nice enough styling,just an unfashionable brand and image I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo3002 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 i did my tailgate sticker dry....go around and lay it in place and tape it so its in the right place , i started in the middle and worked out to the edges junkyarddog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 1 hour ago, junkyarddog said: I don't know why Vivas aren't more popular, they are a compact light rwd car that are easy to modify If you want, decent enough steering and suspension too,nice enough styling,just an unfashionable brand and image I guess. I've fancied one for a while. There's one in ACAs up and coming classic auction with a dohc engine fitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 28 minutes ago, DaveDorson said: I've fancied one for a while. There's one in ACAs up and coming classic auction with a dohc engine fitted Just check between the front and rear bumpers for rust. 😂 billy_bunter, spartacus, Dick Longbridge and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Today's update. Bonnet and doors in paint. Shite Ron, Dirk Diggler, Dick Longbridge and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 Looking forward to seeing the finished job, looks great already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 22 hours ago, billy_bunter said: Good man. All std. There are a few closet viva lickers on here... I had the privilege to own this for a few years. Back with its original owner now. Ohhh fucking nora that's lovely spartacus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 We fitted the doors this morning, be coming back to my shed very soon. Shirley Knott, Dick Longbridge, DaveDorson and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 Looking Great 😍 I've got a right froth on for another Mk2 Golf at present junkyarddog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share Posted October 27, 2020 Back home now. Time to start putting it all back together. MKT, Tickman, Shite Ron and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Mike D said: Looking Great 😍 I've got a right froth on for another Mk2 Golf at present You and me both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 Weather has been a bit crap recently, started to get a few bits n pieces back on. Weather is supposed to get cold and dry,so hopefully I'll get it waxoyled then. Tailgate semi rebuilt. Brand new door strikers fitted,from AliExpress!Tailgate has new LED number plate lights,came from there too. All door locks are now fitted and doors lined up. Still lots to do,but at least I'm finally at the stage of putting stuff back on. HarmonicCheeseburger, stuboy, GrumpiusMaximus and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 That's looking great, kudos to you for having the patience. It looks from the pics like it's going to be as good as, or better than new. Will it be a sunny day car or a daily driver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 24 minutes ago, spartacus said: That's looking great, kudos to you for having the patience. It looks from the pics like it's going to be as good as, or better than new. Will it be a sunny day car or a daily driver? Thanks,it's been trying at times. Won't be a daily,but will see regular use. I do have a 3 door GTI shell too,that I'm toying with the idea of building as a turbodiesel for daily duties,dunno if it'll happen yet. Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 I'm not a fan of German cars - VW's or BMWs's especially - but that looks totally fab!!! Regardless of your project car, this thread and those freshly painted shell pics are a sure-fire mojo boost to uplift us from this time of lockdownbexittrumpandarguablytheshitestmonthoftheshitestyearofalltime Keep it coming @junkyarddog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyarddog Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 15 minutes ago, sickboy said: I'm not a fan of German cars - VW's or BMWs's especially Keep it coming @junkyarddog Me either,I think they are vastly overrated,but I've always liked the chunky looks of the big bumper MK2, They go quite well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 Just now, junkyarddog said: They go quite well too. So I gather. I also I think old German cars look best white too junkyarddog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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