S3 DIY paint and panel

[555bug]

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.

[555bug]

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

[Scratchyratface]

Looks like an excellent job 555bug!

[Guest001]

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"but never venture into pain and panel"

Was it really that bad LOL

[555bug]

Lol, that was a freudian slip.

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[Lucas_R]

Good on you mate - excellent result for a DIY job (excellent job full stop actually).

[RIAL]

This was me some time ago.


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[555bug]

Nice one

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[555bug]

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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[RIAL]

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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[Lorryz]

This is awesome.

[555bug]

Yes well worth the effort.

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