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    S3 DIY paint and panel

    Hey, I know a lot of people are good on the tools but never venture into pain and panel, well that has been my story for a long time. Anyway, I managed to reverse my S3 into my gate punching a 5cm hole in the rear bumper. I thought about taking it to the shop but decided to invest that money is the various bits required to do it myself. I got a lot of gear from Autowest paint in Brisbane, they were really helpful.

    Anyway a couple of pictures on my attempt.
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    Tags: decided, lot, paint, panel, shop
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    While I was at it, I replaced the front bumper as well. Then I have my first crack a wet sanding/buffing a car. This was way more intimidating than painting
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    • #3
      Looks like an excellent job 555bug!
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      • #4
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        "but never venture into pain and panel"

        Was it really that bad LOL
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        • #5
          Lol, that was a freudian slip.

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          • #6
            Good on you mate - excellent result for a DIY job (excellent job full stop actually).
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            • #7
              This was me some time ago.


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              • #8
                Nice one

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                • #9
                  Not paint related but my next project is to de-carbon the intake. So i have made this from a sand blasting gun and a vacuum attachment. Just modifying a couple of bits and it should be good to go.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by 555bug View Post
                    Not paint related but my next project is to de-carbon the intake. So i have made this from a sand blasting gun and a vacuum attachment. Just modifying a couple of bits and it should be good to go.

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                    Btw, mine before and after the decarb [emoji15]


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                    • #11
                      This is awesome.

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                      • #12
                        Yes well worth the effort.

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