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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 26th April 2016, 20:45
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Posted By smash
Thanks for agreeing to rear end repaint

Thanks for agreeing to rear end repaint
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 23rd April 2016, 17:49
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Posted By smash
Pointless

Pointless
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 23rd April 2016, 13:33
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Posted By smash
Spinners- if I'd have done that fine, for someone...

Spinners- if I'd have done that fine, for someone else to do that to 1.5k's worth if brand new wires and fail to mention it - unacceptable. I actually used the lead mallet supplied on the damaged ear...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 23rd April 2016, 10:35
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Posted By smash
Very disappointed with the condition of the car...

Very disappointed with the condition of the car upon return after partial grille fabrication. lots of superficial paint scratches that will need a complete mop to sort and a spinner has been...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 23rd April 2016, 10:09
Replies: 99
Views: 23,420
Posted By smash
Pointless

Pointless
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd April 2016, 20:29
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Posted By smash
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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd April 2016, 13:04
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Posted By smash
Lol - I think the thing is because it hasn't been...

Lol - I think the thing is because it hasn't been in an oven it's gonna take a lot longer to harden.

Ultimately I knew it was risky to have a go so kind of my fault partly but the surface...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd April 2016, 10:13
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Posted By smash
Thing is the car needs to be detailed for...

Thing is the car needs to be detailed for Stoneleigh - the GRP grille covers 99% of damage. I just need to decide what the hell to do post show - the alloy mouth is 99% there but will need cutting of...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd April 2016, 10:01
Replies: 99
Views: 23,420
Posted By smash
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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd April 2016, 09:23
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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd April 2016, 08:56
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Posted By smash
It is jet black base coat and 2k lacquer. Where...

It is jet black base coat and 2k lacquer. Where bits of paint have pulled away on the edge of the nose lifted edges are very easy to peel away like orange skin - it's like it doesn't appear to be...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 22nd April 2016, 08:16
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Posted By smash
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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st April 2016, 08:35
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Posted By smash
Nubodi already do this. These only showed up...

Nubodi already do this. These only showed up after about 3/4 days out in the sunshine.

I must admit I have been very uptight about the issues and shortcomings - largely because of expectations...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st April 2016, 08:28
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Posted By smash
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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st April 2016, 07:57
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Posted By smash
You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs...

You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs and so there is damage around the mouth - largely covered by the grille when fitted - it's snagged the paint going in and out which is still very soft...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st April 2016, 06:54
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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 20th April 2016, 19:35
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Posted By smash
In one word troublesome! Pretty sure this will be...

In one word troublesome! Pretty sure this will be a one off when finished.

The problem has been the relief angles round the mouth and getting a tight fit in the aperture. But the real issue comes...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 13th April 2016, 20:05
Replies: 99
Views: 23,420
Posted By smash
Bear in mind the body is not symetrical and also...

Bear in mind the body is not symetrical and also if you're looking at genuine front quarters the mouth aperture is quite different to the real thing....
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th April 2016, 13:29
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Posted By smash
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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th April 2016, 09:52
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Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 12th April 2016, 08:37
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Posted By smash
Thanks very much - I'm am very lucky and I...

Thanks very much - I'm am very lucky and I haven't actually got my hands dirty once. What they used to call a 'cheque book engineer'!

One of Richards favourite sayings is it's all in the details...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 11th April 2016, 17:44
Replies: 99
Views: 23,420
Posted By smash
250 SWB Bumpers fabricated by Bonville Panelcraft

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