build thread :)

[GeorgeMK1]

TSW, thats the one. I remember you mentioning that a while back when you first bought them! cool wheels

[Pilks]

part 2, tried the paint stripper, 3 coats and this is what it got me. Barely hit the base.

going to get them stripped tomorrow

light wire wheel on the drill got me quite far on the lips, light enough to be able to sand everything out but it also helps with the curb rash a fair bit.



thought i had an after pic but it turns out i dont. pity, ill get one tomorrow

Waiting on a boss to come in the mail and then my momo goes on, still trying to find rails and now im looking for a front right fender aswell, dont want to paint over the girls drawings as i said before.

[Pilks]

took the centres to the sandblasters today so will have them ready tomorrow is what he said. Working all day so going to get the trusty mum to pick them up for me. $100 for all 4 isnt too bad a deal i dont think.

going to take the car in for an exhaust build next week when i get paid, 2"system straight through like you guys said would be best.

[Pilks]

okay, progress

got them blasted



primed



and coated (first 2 coats) still need to do the back side and polish the spokes, then its time for the lips.



not sure if i want to go the polished look or brushed or even paint them. any thoughts?

[sports racer]

Red car with silver wheels looks good.



Or gold



Or black



But silver looks best.

[Pilks]

sanded two of the faces today, also booked the golf in for an exhaust - 2 inch the way through, thats happening tomorrow.



this is what they will look like, just alot more shiny and nicer.



car made its way into the canberra vw centre because it conked it and wouldnt start, not entirely mad though because it was meant to be in there on thursday anyway.

[Browneye]

Wheels look great dude! Remind me of mine, only they're 2 piece. Keep up the good, positive work and stay motivated. Loving the frequent updates

[Pilks]

Wheels look great dude! Remind me of mine, only they're 2 piece. Keep up the good, positive work and stay motivated. Loving the frequent updates

cheers man, yours we're a large part of why i did it, i think they look awesome. hope you dont mind but imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right i am trying to not make them look different but its pretty hard to.

[browndizzle]

Those wheels look beautiful! wouldnt mind getting a set to have around! or like the ones browneye has?

love this build man

[Pilks]

going to pick up some mk4 seats that have been modified for a mk2 today, dont know how well the back will work but the fronts will go straight in.

[Pilks]

the seats werent converted for a mk2, turns out the car they were in was converted to use them since the mk4 rails are still there.

[Pilks]

getting a mirror finish doesnt exist, its official.

all the way through to 2k grit and its not even close to reflective. mght try a cutting compound through to polish and see if that helps.

[Browneye]

Polish will do wonders mate. Sandpaper won't give it shine, just a brushed finish.

Post some pics

[MarcusAurelius]

Yeah what browneye said. The 2k is just step one, then use a cutting compound and only then use polish

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[dnlsmk1]

Loving this car!