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Minging bonnet and alloys - advice please
- GengisKaan
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Minging bonnet and alloys - advice please
Happy Friday All,
Recently bought an 03 E85 3.0i.
Love it, had a few maintenance bits done and some other TLC, and now I'm ready to turn my attention to some bodywork woes.
Please see photos below:
I have no idea what's happened to the bonnet. I think someone tried to repair some cracking paint with a clear coat and it went wrong, then looks like it's attempted to be scratched off...
The alloys are a mess. The styling is amazing, and I'd love to have them look how they should.
Any advice for what I should do? I'm thinking cheap respray, haven't managed to find any 2nd hand bonnets that look decent so far.
Is it also just worth buying all new alloys, or can these be salvaged for a palatable cost?
Thanks for reading!
Recently bought an 03 E85 3.0i.
Love it, had a few maintenance bits done and some other TLC, and now I'm ready to turn my attention to some bodywork woes.
Please see photos below:
I have no idea what's happened to the bonnet. I think someone tried to repair some cracking paint with a clear coat and it went wrong, then looks like it's attempted to be scratched off...
The alloys are a mess. The styling is amazing, and I'd love to have them look how they should.
Any advice for what I should do? I'm thinking cheap respray, haven't managed to find any 2nd hand bonnets that look decent so far.
Is it also just worth buying all new alloys, or can these be salvaged for a palatable cost?
Thanks for reading!
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E85 3.0i (2003)
- enuff_zed
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Minging bonnet and alloys - advice please
Jeez!
Have the local cats used that as a skating rink???
Is it Sterling Grey?
I have a bonnet that has a small scratch in one front corner that I think a smart repair could sort.
In the interests of forum support you can have it if you can fetch it from Norfolk.
Have the local cats used that as a skating rink???
Is it Sterling Grey?
I have a bonnet that has a small scratch in one front corner that I think a smart repair could sort.
In the interests of forum support you can have it if you can fetch it from Norfolk.
- GengisKaan
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Aww Zed that's incredibly kind mate thank you.
The car is Titanium Silver, honestly though, at this point even a mismatched tone would look 100x better!
The car is Titanium Silver, honestly though, at this point even a mismatched tone would look 100x better!
E85 3.0i (2003)
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Ah, ok well it's up to you.GengisKaan wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:15 pm Aww Zed that's incredibly kind mate thank you.
The car is Titanium Silver, honestly though, at this point even a mismatched tone would look 100x better!
I can get photos if you want tomorrow?
You'd have to sort collection by next Saturday though, or wait until June as I'm off on holiday for ten days.
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AGAIN!!!!!
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Re. wheels go on FB and search for a chap named Simon Ireland. He refurbishes these types of wheels all the time It’s a sort of give me your wheels +cash and have these wheels kinda deal
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Yes mate, sorry.
It's a terrible decision to have to make tbh................. a Sunday morning run to Briston for a coffee with you lot, or 10 days on the beach in St Lucia?
A lot of soul-searching went into it and in the end I decided it would be rude to leave Vall to go on her own.
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Very rude!
Are you about next Friday morning? Need to get my steering wheel stripped to be sent off!
Are you about next Friday morning? Need to get my steering wheel stripped to be sent off!
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Off there in Nov - enjoy the holibob, oh and great offer on the bonnetenuff_zed wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:24 pmYes mate, sorry.
It's a terrible decision to have to make tbh................. a Sunday morning run to Briston for a coffee with you lot, or 10 days on the beach in St Lucia?
A lot of soul-searching went into it and in the end I decided it would be rude to leave Vall to go on her own.
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2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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Cheers, on both counts.Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:28 pmOff there in Nov - enjoy the holibob, oh and great offer on the bonnetenuff_zed wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:24 pmYes mate, sorry.
It's a terrible decision to have to make tbh................. a Sunday morning run to Briston for a coffee with you lot, or 10 days on the beach in St Lucia?
A lot of soul-searching went into it and in the end I decided it would be rude to leave Vall to go on her own.
Looking forward to plenty of sun and booze
- GengisKaan
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That would be boss if you can please mate!enuff_zed wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:18 pmAh, ok well it's up to you.GengisKaan wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:15 pm Aww Zed that's incredibly kind mate thank you.
The car is Titanium Silver, honestly though, at this point even a mismatched tone would look 100x better!
I can get photos if you want tomorrow?
You'd have to sort collection by next Saturday though, or wait until June as I'm off on holiday for ten days.
What do you guys think, would SG look silly on Titan? (More silly than the Cat Skate Rink 3000)
Might be tricky logistically but I'll let you know.
Thanks again for the incredibly kind offer. The rumours I'd heard of this community appear to be true.
P.s. enjoy the hol!
E85 3.0i (2003)
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OK, photos will be on here in the morning if the weather holds.GengisKaan wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:34 pmThat would be boss if you can please mate!enuff_zed wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:18 pmAh, ok well it's up to you.GengisKaan wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:15 pm Aww Zed that's incredibly kind mate thank you.
The car is Titanium Silver, honestly though, at this point even a mismatched tone would look 100x better!
I can get photos if you want tomorrow?
You'd have to sort collection by next Saturday though, or wait until June as I'm off on holiday for ten days.
What do you guys think, would SG look silly on Titan? (More silly than the Cat Skate Rink 3000)
Might be tricky logistically but I'll let you know.
Thanks again for the incredibly kind offer. The rumours I'd heard of this community appear to be true.
P.s. enjoy the hol!
Then you can decide.
To be clear, it's not perfect, but it is better than your one
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enuff_zed wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:30 pmCheers, on both counts.Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:28 pmOff there in Nov - enjoy the holibob, oh and great offer on the bonnetenuff_zed wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:24 pm Yes mate, sorry.
It's a terrible decision to have to make tbh................. a Sunday morning run to Briston for a coffee with you lot, or 10 days on the beach in St Lucia?
A lot of soul-searching went into it and in the end I decided it would be rude to leave Vall to go on her own.
Looking forward to plenty of sun and booze
Snap just gotta wait till Nov - seems an age away
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Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 6:22 pmWhere are you booked?enuff_zed wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:30 pmCheers, on both counts.Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 5:28 pm Off there in Nov - enjoy the holibob, oh and great offer on the bonnet
Looking forward to plenty of sun and booze
Snap just gotta wait till Nov - seems an age away
We are doing Sandals Halcyon. People say it's expensive but Vall dives and it's included so that is £2k+ clawed back.
Last year she went out as a volunteer for a month, teaching kids to swim as part of a sports charity. Met loads of great people so this time we will be spending time with the locals which gives you a much better appreciation of the place.
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Just spotted a Titan Silver bonnet in good condition (a few stone chips) on Ebay for £150 or Best Offer. Free collection from Stourbridge or £70 carriage https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/175629075200 ... media=COPY
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