197 Cup refresh begins

[theduck]

Have finished the black wheel Just one to go now and I'll have all four done.

and a close up of the finish I am achieving

Yes there is paint on the tyre, but its a spare so I wasnt too bothered about not getting it on there.

Also got some centre caps for them now, just need to sort paint for the diamond

 

[GavC]

Top job with painting the wheels! Very nice clio sport Keep us posted!

 

[Megzy]

where did you get the F1 graphics from??? and any idea on price???

 

[theduck]

Megzy yhpm

 

[theduck]

Mini Update

Bits I ordered havent turned up But spoke to the guy who said if they dont show up today to let him know and he'll get me some more sent out FOC

Also paid for some more bits last nigth so they should be here next week!

Got couple more bits I need to get sorted for this stage, and I've decided to get a pro in to lacquer the wheels after my recent failings with Halfrauds rattle can lacquer. So not too long untill I can start looking at fitting bits

Am on the look out for a few other 'optional' extras to so watch this space for updates, and fingers crossed postie gets everything here before the postal strike ruins everything!

 

[theduck]

Mildly interesting update!

Bits didnt turn up yesterday so he's sending some more out, should have them next week.

Now for the interesting bit. Decided to lacquer the spoiler tips as I was convinced I could get them to look better then they did. I think I managed it, just about, but I discovered that when it comes to lacquer I am completely disabled! This is one of the reasons I am getting the wheels done by a pro. Anyway, eventually I managed to get a half decent result, and one I am happy enough with as I have still saved a fortune compared to buying the ones K-tec are now selling!

 

[coxy777]

I can't quite figure out why you didn't cut out the valves and take off the wheel weights before spraying. Not exactly tasking is it? :S

 

[theduck]

No real need to cut out the valves and tbh I forgot to remove that one weight.

 

[Bluebeard]

I can't quite figure out why you didn't cut out the valves and take off the wheel weights before spraying. Not exactly tasking is it? :S

Christ, who took the jam out of your doughnut??

 

[mbarnes]

red wheels might look cool. Not keen on any of the other bits really i am afraid. All looks a bit stuck on sorry.

 

[theduck]

If you'd read the thread you'd know its coming off....

 

[Bluebeard]

The amount of reading fail in this thread is completely unfathomable.

Idiots on this forum.

 

[Razza25]

Duck, I think the car will look awesome mate! I really wish I had the balls to do something like that to mine.

 

[Kerryclio]

You need to hurry up I can't wait to see what it looks like

As said by Daniel people can't read TBQFH

 

[theduck]

All in good time Kerry

I now have just 1.5 wheels to paint

Then there are some other bits due next week which I need to do some work to before fitting. Also need to arrange to have the wheels lacquered and get the tires swapped over, I can start fitting then

 

[walkie86]

Red wheels are gonna look mint. Can't wait to see them on!!

 

[coxy777]

Would be better if the decals were off :rasp:

Or what about red decals?

 

[Paul182]

As I said before red on White is a great combo . Iv got red on White not quite the same as theducks is doing . Keep us posted mate can't wait to see it finished

 

[mbarnes]

i know its coming off. jeez, didnt realise it was a thread where we couldnt comment on what was on the car already, and had to just look into the future to make comments about how it WILL look.

i retract my statement and will go with.

"Car will look great when you are done"

 

[Aluco]

Those wheels look ace, hurry up and fit them !

chill out barnsie

 

[W17GLE]

I'm looking forward to seeing those wheels fitted it should look great

 

[kevin.s]

ive allways loved your car duck. remember drooling over it when i was following you to the fcs. think it will look wicked when all done. and good decicion to get the wheels lacquerd in two pack as when they are putting your tyres on, they are less likely to take the paint off with the machine. looking good though mate.

 

[theduck]

Just been to the post office to pick up some goodies that the postman couldnt fit in my letterbox yesterday

However, FedEx are in my bad books. Faield to ring my door bell, only klnocked my front door which is impossible to hear as it goes into a passage at the side of the house. Their local office is an hours drive in rush hour traffic from me and closes at 6, and I finish at half 5 so cant get there, they also close at 12 on a saturday and I dont finish untill 1. They dont open until 9 either so no way I can get there before work. Really angry with them tbh, especially as their attitude was just, tough s**t. Hopefully MrsDuck will be able to get there on saturday!

Sneaky peek later if your lucky

 

[Ian_182]

I like the look of the red wheels...

 

[theduck]

So FedEx attempted a third delivery today and my neighbour took it in so now I have these:

Wheels will be finished tonight (I hope) and so should the centre caps. Then just need to get the wheels lacquered by the pro and they'll be ready to fit. Got a couple more bits to get together and then should be ready to fit everything.

Aiming for this stage of bits to be done before the northwest meet 21st November. After that progression is going to slow down as it gets to more expensive stuff.

 

[cliobritt]

nice, but looked better 100% std.

 

[theduck]

not having as much paint left as I thought FTL!!!

 

[Ad172UK]

Loving those wheels duck!

I'm not too far if you needed to use a jack.

 

[theduck]

I need tyres swaping from the current wheels onto these and the spare tyres onto the old wheels anyway, so will get it all done at the tyre fiters.

As for jack am keeping an eye out for a trolley jack in the good old lidl and aldi offers so shopuld have one soon

Cheers for the offer though, much appreciated

 

[Paul182]

nice side strips there mate look the same as mine lol except the 2 rear blue ones

 

[theduck]

Cheers Jib, the pic doesnt really show it but they are in desperate need of painting! Thats a project for this weekend, once I bought more paint to finish the sole remaining wheel!!

 

[Paul182]

what colour are you using (i know its red ) name? i would of thought youd of done them white and get some unique (R27R) decals made up ?

 

[theduck]

The wheels are Capsicum Red (Same as the trophy)

Sidestrips arent going to be red though.

I do have an item ready to be fitted I havent posted yet

 

[rory182]

nice wee project, maccess are doing 2 ton trolley jacks for £4.99

 

[Paul182]

The wheels are Capsicum Red (Same as the trophy)

Sidestrips arent going to be red though.

I do have an item ready to be fitted I havent posted yet

get them posted then lol

 

[theduck]

nice wee project, maccess are doing 2 ton trolley jacks for £4.99

:star: Brilliant, theres one not far from me! Something to do tomorrow :approve:

get them posted then lol

Gotta keep some surprises


Not 100% related to the project, but certainly related to the cup, so some pictures etc of what I have been doing today can be found here http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?p=6017771

 

[jimbo666]

Get those wheels on boy!

Should look good with the White/Red combo. I look forward to see what else is up your sleeve for it.

 

[kevin.s]

i know where you keep it now

 

[theduck]

I've been a busy boy today! I finished painting the wheels at last, so now just got to arrange for them to be lacquered and have the tires swapped over. Also finished the center caps, not the neatest job in the world on the diamonds, but thats because they are single piece center caps and my skills with masking tape are poor.

I've also, prep'd, primer'd and painted the side strips. Nothing too exotic here though, just colour coded them.

 

[vdust182]

White + Red = Nice