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  1. How can I paint my wheels with Hyperblack / Shadow Chrome / Black Chrome

    Hi people! Just searched the "whole" internet and didn't get an answer, How can I paint my wheels with Hyperblack/Shadow Chrome/Black Chrome? Is there any company that sells a spray can with that color? (for example: Motip, Duplicolor) The color is: (well .. I can't post links...
  2. wayne lcr

    lcr paint fade

    washed the car today and started looking round it and iam starting to get a bit of paint faid:( is there any thing that will get the colour back without having a respray:(.was thinking maybe using cutting compound and mopping it:shrug:. any ideas guys
  3. Chipped paint

    I noticed 3 little chips off the paint on the bonnet on our new Ibiza. I'm certain it's something flicked up from all the gritting recently. Is it best to take it to the dealer for them to touch up with the right colour or are there any alternatives? I don't want it to go manky, the chips...
  4. Do you have to use heat resistant paint on brakes?

    Just did a search and some people say you have to use heat resistant paint on brembos when you refurb them and some don't. Confussed. I would have thort that you do but what does everyone think? if so what is the best stuff to use and where from? do you need to prime? Might just pay someone...
  5. Best Paint Restorer?

    As there seems to be a lot of products on the market at the mo- is there a general opinion on what the best paint restoring product is? I have a black Mk2 Leon that has suffered light car park abuse, some previous owner swirl marks, and (infuriatingly[:@]) dealer neglect (service complete with...
  6. LEE69

    Ferrari 458 detail and paint correction. (Pic Heavy)

    Amazing car.... Enjoy. The fist ever detailed Ferrari 458
  7. MarkWales

    mk1 LEON grille and "S" Removal - to paint the "S" now with pics

    please dont flame me I have tried searching but getting no where could anyone tell me how to remove the "S" on the fron of the car - want to paint it and as I am going to be home for a while thought now would be a good time to do this Many thanks
  8. chrisbond69

    Engine Paint Suggestions

    Im luckily getting some space in a garage to work on the ibiza ive decided to paint the block and gbx too ive got some questions 1. Has anyone painted a block gbx before if so any pictures 2. what products would you reccomend paintable not spray ive been told (Por15, Rustoleum, Hammerite...
  9. jonjay

    BMW 530i Paint Correction Detail: Below Freezing Detailing

    Below Freezing Detailing ----- Saturday 8am – 19/12/2009 BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP…Press snooze….9 minutes later…BEEP BEEP BEEP… Switch off the alarm. I open one eye and feel the blistering cold air freeze it open. To my surprise I see a text on the phone and the detail is on. At this stage I check...
  10. lukecupra2001

    Should i paint me FMIC???

    its starting to look abit old and abit manky so was thinking of spraying it black?what would be best to do it with just normal spray paint or should it be something speacial so it doesnt affect the cooling. i like the idea of stealth look and at the minute me intercooler is the only thing that...
  11. Gooner_Mike

    Can I paint an exhaust back box/tip?

    Hello folks, just a quicky really. I have recently purchased a 2nd hand cat-backl exhaust for my 20VT Ibiza. I am going for a matte black and grey theme with my car (see pic in sig) and was wondering: Can I paint the tip of the exhaust matte black to match? :confused: Any ideas much...
  12. red paint for brake calipers

    hi people. im wanting to paint my brake calipers red and have heard that using hammerite paint is better. what hammerite paint should i get? Just bog standard red hammerite paint or do they do a high temp one?. please help. thanks
  13. paint colour

    my 03 arosa tdi is a really light blue colour it almost looks white in the right light ,the sticker in the boot says LS5L does this sound like its the paint code and does anyone know the colour name ? i am looking to get some mixed up to touch up a couple of stone chips. cheers:)
  14. Nef

    Need paint code 2002 LC Black Magic.

    Does anyone know the paint code for the black magic paint on my LC. ta
  15. Paint help please

    I have a red Ibiza Gti. As we all know red paint tens to fade. I was just wondering if using T-cut or something similar will help to bring the paint back up to scratch. Are there any other steps I'd have to take? Thanks in advance.
  16. andyc58

    lcr paint issue

    Hi people got home today and found stuff on my paint.Cleaned it off but it has left bubbles all over the car.I take it its brake fluid.Only had the car month.Is there anything i could use to see if it helps before getting a respray???.Insurance said they will do it if i pay my excess
  17. andyspencer

    paint

    just got me a new jacking point cover. It came primed. Where would be the best place to get chrono yellow? Can you get it from seat? I tried a couple of online places but they cant be bothered to reply. Any help appreciated :-)
  18. jonjay

    BMW 320D 2 Stage Paint Correction Detail - Gleam the Beemer!

    BMW 320D 2008 BEEMER ON THE DEVILS FUEL ----- It’s great having good friends like lm_gauci because his uncle changes car every couple of months. His latest car is a lovely 08 320D BMW in blue fully specced out with the M Sport package. When I was asked to do this 2 stage paint correction...
  19. Nef

    whats the correct name of my paint?

    just about to order a new freshly paint mirror and just needed the correct name for my paint, i know its black but is there some other fancy name for it?
  20. Paint work.

    hey im looking to paint my mk4 its currently silver, and was going to go for black just wondering thoughts where on this and if you have dun it how much did it cost you?
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