From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?

GRUVBB · Post by **GRUVBB** » Sat Aug 16, 2014 11:01 am

BGNZ...I too would be interested in the plasti dip application. Pics would be awesome. Im sure most would like to see them also. Good luck with it.

bgnz · Post by **bgnz** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:19 pm

GRUVBB wrote:BGNZ...I too would be interested in the plasti dip application. Pics would be awesome. Im sure most would like to see them also. Good luck with it.

No worries, the deed is done but the photos turned out shaky and rubbishy for some reason, seems to be since I updated the app over the weekend

- suspect its switched to some 3d mode or something whacky lol... should have checked before I took the pics

Anyway you should get the gist...

before - I stripped it last year as it got the infamous brg sticky dash syndrome

I decided to leave it tan for awhile to see if I could live with it. Decided against, although it could be a bit glary, it was more that it was constantly grimy and also a bit patchy in places.

Minimal amount of masking, just a couple of rows of tape

first couple of coats done, coverage is pretty good

3 coats done total, it seems to be pretty awesome stuff. I used the vht dye on the instrument binacle last year but I much prefer the matte finish of the plasti-dip. Tempted to do the wheels next

still got the textured finish[/img]

bgnz · Post by **bgnz** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:24 pm

sorry about the embarrasingly bad photos!
Anyway, to summarise.

1/ Minimal prep, I just gave the dash a good wipe over with wax and grease remover (available at all good paint supplies shops....)

2/ Minimal masking. I got overspray on the window and on the crashpad, just wiped it off with wax and grease remover when I'd peeled the masking tape off.

3/ Good coverage/drying time. I reckon I've used half a can (28.99 from supercheap) and 3 coats on the dash, hidden the tan nicely and I have some to spare for other little bits I want to touch up - ashtray etc. Probably going to do the crash pad too. Fully dry in 4 hours.

Would recommend over vht spray dye. Its reversible too

And apparently hard wearing, ask me at the end of summer

CordedBowl · Post by **CordedBowl** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:25 pm

Installed my greddy profec B ECB, and an el cheapo boostuuu gauge, also picked up a good condition tombstone console and blanked it off. Blacked out the HVAC too 'cause it was peeling and lookin' yuck.

Thanks Paul for making the blank, fits perfect!

4A-GE · Post by **4A-GE** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 10:37 am

Neat. Have you wired the old air conditioning button to be a rocket launcher yet?

SKREEE · Post by **SKREEE** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:38 pm

So today was eventful. Got a Hardtop of trade me and a new intake.

Now just to wait for the seller to send me pickup details and then I get to take a fat wad of dosh to exchange for the hardtop. Oh and hopefully 2 cans of plastidip should be enough to paint the hardtop.

P.S Sorry if it was a forum member I had the bidding war with.

bgnz · Post by **bgnz** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 4:28 pm

SKREEE wrote:So today was eventful. Got a Hardtop of trade me and a new intake.

Now just to wait for the seller to send me pickup details and then I get to take a fat wad of dosh to exchange for the hardtop. Oh and hopefully 2 cans of plastidip should be enough to paint the hardtop.

P.S Sorry if it was a forum member I had the bidding war with.

I reckon 2 should cover it, be sure to giving a good shake and warm it hot water too....

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 6:45 pm

Went for first drive after putting in poly steering bushes and end link bushes and i am happy with both, steering felt sharper and i could feel the car corner flatter. The best thing i did was the stainless brake lines. Wow! The pedal is now rock hard! Very happy

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 7:31 pm

Went to Hampton downs and did gymkhana today, felt good to thrash the mx5 again

SkilletKid · Post by **SkilletKid** » Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:44 pm

siren676 wrote:Went to Hampton downs and did gymkhana today, felt good to thrash the mx5 again

First time seeing your MX in person. Had a great time watch you guys drift out there.

evel · Post by **evel** » Sun Aug 24, 2014 10:26 pm

atemped to install these...

and failed. Turns out the "butterfly" bit doesn't clear the factory cat

So I cut my looses and gave her a polish

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:16 pm

Fitted my rev9 flares today and i love them, now to try the 15mm spacers to see how it sits

Joel · Post by **Joel** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:16 pm

What better to do on a sunny day but wash your car and drive around.
Patiently waiting for Cole to finish painting the GV Panel.

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 9:27 pm

Where did you get your mirrors from joel?

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 10:27 pm

Joel wrote:

No potato.
finally.

Love your car

Joel · Post by **Joel** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:57 am

warrior wrote:Where did you get your mirrors from joel?

Hey Warrior, I picked them up from Runabout in Japan. They're pricey but a really top quality product. http://runabout.co.jp/

BRM wrote:No potato.
finally.

Love your car

TRUUU. Need friend with nice cameras to take my photos for me.

Thank you ^_^

siren676 · Post by **siren676** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 11:51 am

Yesterday i did a well overdue oil change which turned into swapping out my alternator, left headlight and bleeding the power steering system. New headlight was working when i left for a trip around the block but low beam was blown by the time i got back home

4A-GE · Post by **4A-GE** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 12:22 pm

Fixed the idle difference thing by jumping the diagnosis (thanks Nathan), cleaned out the temp gauge sender again, and popped a skid in the drive to see if it'd actually sit on the spot.

It did, mostly.

Tyre marks gone in 30 seconds with brake fluid and the hose.

Furai · Post by **Furai** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:33 pm

Got new door and garnish on, looks much better!

Also got a 2-Way LSD but havent identified what brand. Will get it tested tomorrow.

Arios just went for painting tonight too, hopefully should be done before the weekend for me to fit.

evel · Post by **evel** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:41 pm

abit of exhaust modification and we're in

BRM · Post by **BRM** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:21 pm

work in progress.

Jesse Pinkman · Post by **Jesse Pinkman** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:43 pm

I can now go surfing thanks to a set of $40 trademe roof racks from Thule!
Also I think they look pretty mad as well

And the stripe thing I did as well, not sure what to think about it but I kinda like and it is also on vinyl so it doesn't matter!

Jesse Pinkman · Post by **Jesse Pinkman** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:53 pm

Just got Ben's offset number plate bracket and fitted it today. Looks mint.

Cheers mate

Junkwhale · Post by **Junkwhale** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:26 pm

Jesse Pinkman wrote:I can now go surfing thanks to a set of $40 trademe roof racks from Thule!
Also I think they look pretty mad as well

that actually looks surprisingly handy- prob not good for anything heavy but for large/bulky things that don't weigh much like surfboards etc it looks good. How do they attach? Are they permanent / damaging to the hardtop?

Jesse Pinkman · Post by **Jesse Pinkman** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:17 pm

Nah no damage at all the hardtop seems to be sturdy enough for them. They are for 'gutter-less' cars so they have this 'hook' type plate which sort of clamps the rack onto the roof by adjusting it, also you can adjust the width/spacing of the pads which take the load so I spaced those so they are pretty much above the hardtop brackets as I figured that is the strongest part of the roof. They take less than a couple of minutes to take on and off after you've set the spacing, so I'll only put them on when I go to the beach so people won't steal them. Yeah haha don't get me wrong I'm not gonna use this for ladders or anything heavy

From the ashes... What did you do to your roadster today?

I can go surfing now!

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