[RajB]

Originally Posted by old grey steve

Ahhhhh you've painted the bootlid....... And with a fade too. And it looks bloody fab Raj, I'm not a fan of the unpainted carbon look when bootlid and bonnets are left bare to me it never looks right hence I love this.

Re the rear end arch work always always like the effort that goes in to blending something in that's not factory to look factory and blend in with the surrounding bodywork, attention to detail and those small little touches equal an end look that average joe will never know has been modified.

I've done 2 of my own cars with subtle body mods like this and it really is a a challenge to get it just right not and not to OTT. If someone can't see what's been done then to me all the efforts been worth it.

Congrats on your bold move I think once painted this is gonna look rather nice

Hi Steve.

Thanks for the kind words and post.

Agreed the bootlid is a work of art with the fades on the ducktail edge and number plate recess. I did like the unpainted kid tbf and even my wife did (which was surprising).

Getting eager for her to come back for sure.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Ao1

Fair play to Ungie for massaging the wheel arches rather than just painting them as most painters would have done. He must have a great eye for detail as minor things don't usually become apparent until you finish painting and then it sticks out like a sore thumb. Strange how part time enthusiasts can do a much better job than someone doing it for a living. Sam is another example of an enthusiast in that ilk. I guess it's the difference between doing something you take pride in as opposed doing something for a pay cheque.

Anyway it's coming on fantastically and would really like to see the finished job in the flesh as photos will never do it justice.

Totally agree buddy. He could have just painted them and I was surprised when he told me the extra time he'd spent and showed me the pics. He's rounded the edge too to make it more OEM as well.

He used to do it professionally back in the day but decided on a shift in career. Shame really he's giving it up again as he really is superb at it.

Will definitely meet up once completed.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Greg330

It's going to be awesome, so many great touches!!

Thanks buddy. Have a few other ideas but will see if they come to fruition.

[Lockman_321]

Originally Posted by RajB

So a little update.

Ungie's eye for detail (more like OCD) saw him massaging the arches to give them just a slightly better shape:







Filled in the bumper holes etc:



And then all primered:



Along with the bonnet and side skirts:





And then decided to add his touch to the bootlid:

Ahh cant wait to see this!

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Lockman_321

Ahh cant wait to see this!

Neither can I

I'm so missing her at the moment. Especially heated seats!

[Lockman_321]

Originally Posted by RajB

Neither can I

I'm so missing her at the moment. Especially heated seats!

When is it going to be ready!?

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Lockman_321

When is it going to be ready!?

Is provisionally back end of next week BUT I think it might drag into the week after.

[Tinsta]

Raj, I think we missed the boat... should have done this

[RENT-A-GOAT]

Loving this build raj cant wait to see the final reveal.

[mob17]

Make sure you take some nice photos and do this build some justice!

Happy that you went with the silver boot and that spoiler. Looks very nice and unique

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Tinsta

Raj, I think we missed the boat... should have done this

PMSL Automan in da house!

I might look into something like that.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by RENT-A-GOAT

Loving this build raj cant wait to see the final reveal.

Thanks buddy. It's really nearing that time as will post up the pics from yesterday.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by mob17

Make sure you take some nice photos and do this build some justice!

Happy that you went with the silver boot and that spoiler. Looks very nice and unique

Yup agreed buddy. Will have to try and get the car to somewhere and take some decent pics.

Bootlid has come out really good.

[RajB]

Sooooo update time. Ungie has been busy at work and during his time in between work has put some serious effort and graft (so huge thanks from me to him and his wife Kiran for supporting him tbh). He's been smoothing and generally making things perfect. So on to the pics:









Finally onto the proper job at hand:











The man himself hard at it:



























Think it looks good in matt silver.

[RajB]

Then onto clearcoat:

[RajB]

Proper pleased and appreciate his efforts as he was working till gone midnight this morning and still had to go to work today.

[Lockman_321]

Originally Posted by RajB

Proper pleased and appreciate his efforts as he was working till gone midnight this morning and still had to go to work today.

OMGGGG

This is going to look so good! You honestly make me want to take the wrap of and go silver as thats the cars original colour!

What do they have left to do?!

[mob17]

Make sure to wax/seal it!

[RENT-A-GOAT]

Looking amazing definite credit to you and your body/paint guy this is going to be a belter when it's totally finished.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Lockman_321

OMGGGG

This is going to look so good! You honestly make me want to take the wrap of and go silver as thats the cars original colour!

What do they have left to do?!

Well still needs flatting and polishing plus trims and bits doing gloss black. Then got to put her all back together.

Still other touches too.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by mob17

Make sure to wax/seal it!

Well, it's only going to be like this for a few weeks as it goes in on the 28th for the final stage...

[RajB]

Originally Posted by RENT-A-GOAT

Looking amazing definite credit to you and your body/paint guy this is going to be a belter when it's totally finished.

Thanks. I'm getting so excited.