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Jul 24, 2007 - 5:30 PM
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Is that a sprinkler head? lol
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Jul 24, 2007 - 5:37 PM
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QUOTE(6gc94celi @ Jul 24, 2007 - 3:30 PM) [snapback]581978[/snapback] Is that a sprinkler head? lol Should be the hood release thing. How did u do that? -------------------- |
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Jul 24, 2007 - 5:42 PM
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nice part
 I just bought one of those today, it's actually in my hand right now 
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Jul 24, 2007 - 5:51 PM
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QUOTE(tomazws @ Jul 24, 2007 - 11:37 PM) [snapback]581980[/snapback] Should be the hood release thing. How did u do that? Prise off the three springs, Dremel with various rust removal brushes and stones, then hand sanded with 400 grit. Washed in sugar soap, rinse thoroughly and dry with an air gun taking care not to heat the plastic washers. Two coats of Halfords (a high street automotive products retailer in the UK) mid grey metal primer (spray can), quick rub down with 1500 grit, wipe over with tack cloth to remove dust, then two coats of Humbrol Matt Black (also spray can). Finally, reattach springs. Pendant points for anyone who can complete the quote I used as the thread subject. And no Googling for the answer. This post has been edited by BloodyStupidDavey: Jul 24, 2007 - 5:56 PM -------------------- Davey
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Jul 24, 2007 - 8:57 PM
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wow for a hood release all that work... damn but looks sweet dude...better than new
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Jul 24, 2007 - 9:57 PM
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hmmm...i should probably do that on the ST...th latch looks worse on it right now then yours did b4.
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Jul 25, 2007 - 2:44 AM
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QUOTE(kerosene @ Jul 25, 2007 - 2:57 AM) [snapback]582038[/snapback] wow for a hood release all that work... damn but looks sweet dude...better than new It didn't actually take that long - perhaps two hours in total. I already had the front bumper off for some other work and one can probably remove and replace the catch without removing the bumper. The key is to have something else to do while it is soaking or while you are waiting for a coat to dry. -------------------- Davey
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Jul 25, 2007 - 6:49 AM
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QUOTE(BloodyStupidDavey @ Jul 25, 2007 - 2:44 AM) [snapback]582121[/snapback] QUOTE(kerosene @ Jul 25, 2007 - 2:57 AM) [snapback]582038[/snapback] wow for a hood release all that work... damn but looks sweet dude...better than new It didn't actually take that long - perhaps two hours in total. I already had the front bumper off for some other work and one can probably remove and replace the catch without removing the bumper. The key is to have something else to do while it is soaking or while you are waiting for a coat to dry. looks like a lot more work than 2hrs... maybe its just the quality of work ^^ great job |
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