My d8 406 Progress Thread - Updated 4/10/09

[Leopold]

Update.

This weekend i thought that i would sort the rear bumper out, due to a couple of scrapes on the drivers side of it. As i had enough paint left over from doing the front bumper and mirrors... I could'nt believe how long a 400ml tin as lasted tbh
I have attached pictures of before and after.. Please take alook Also i have also attached a pair of brand new Numberplates which freshen up the look in my opinion..

What it was like..


What it looks like now..


I will again, leave it until next weekend for the lacquer to properly harden and will rub it gently and then polish it up using my fav polish.. I will post up some pics once i have done this, so watch this space!!!

[swiss]

Where'd you get your paint and other supplies from please Leo?

[Leopold]

Where'd you get your paint and other supplies from please Leo?

I purchased it from a company called Milton Keynes Paint & Equipment www.mkpe.co.uk, and the other supplies from my local car parts shop

[swiss]

OK, thanks. Will Goggle up some local places. Just checking it wasn't Hellfrauds ^^

[HimBigChief]

| uses Halfrauds as they keep Cossak Grey in stock. Plus I usually get some form of discount.

[Leopold]

| uses Halfrauds as they keep Cossak Grey in stock. Plus I usually get some form of discount.

I used to use halfords paint by there special mixed paint, but it isn't no way as good as the paint i brought from mkpe. And it works out cheaper!

[Leopold]

UPDATE

Well, the car is all finished now. I have also debadged the back which looks alot better IMHO. I have also given the car a clean and polish and fitted my new Numberplates and it looks alot better now and i am well chuffed with the results...

[trem1]

that is one seriously tidy d8

well done to both leopold and turbolag you got brilliant results there

[Leopold]

that is one seriously tidy d8

well done to both leopold and turbolag you got brilliant results there

Thank you!!!

[turbolag]

Finished? Then you won't be interested in the chrome and leather 207 Sport gearknob I've acquired. I was only gonna ask a tenner, seeing as it's you, but if you think it'sd finished....

[Leopold]

Finished? Then you won't be interested in the chrome and leather 207 Sport gearknob I've acquired. I was only gonna ask a tenner, seeing as it's you, but if you think it'sd finished....

Hello mate, I meant the paintwork is all finished. Yes i will take the chrome & leather sport gearknob of ya mate..

[swiss]

Well, I'm certainly inspired to have a go with the paint. Seems like a relatively inexpensive way to tidy the car up big time. However there's just no way I'm going to have a go outdoors... wonder if I can rent some lock-up space around here somewhere?

[turbolag]

Fear not Leo - my knob is reserved until you can get your hands on it. My knob oughta look good thrusting out of your centre console.

[Leopold]

Fear not Leo - my knob is reserved until you can get your hands on it. My knob oughta look good thrusting out of your centre console.

No problem, I am considering having a meet towards the end of the month say the last sunday of this month? if you can make it my old chum.. Don't worry if you cant make it..

[turbolag]

I can do the 1st weekend in November.