New Side bullets. Need a bit of help

[Dip]

I know its probably on the forum somewhere, but I couldn't find it.
Well I managed to get a bargain on these 1.4 16v ones, and decided to do this:
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Ive gone from p240 wet and dry to p1200, going to do a p1500 in a little bit. Just need to know how to get the shine back on? Any ideas?


Thanks!

 

[Nick_P]

You wont get a shine back on without a buffer, or PC. May aswel paint them, looks way better anyway (Y)

 

[Dip]

You think I could do it with a dremel or something along those lines?
I was thinking paint, but that means I have to do the trims along the door!

 

[SC03OTT]

how come you dont have '16v' badges on a 1.2 16v already? the proper ones will look better, as the '16v' you have will be pointing at different ends of the car.

 

[Dip]

I do have the standard ones, just liked the smaller valver badges...Just realised what you mean...stupid me! Argh..My plan didnt go well. Didnt think it over!!!!!! Might have a trial fit any way. Shouldnt look too bad.

 

[tonksy26]

how do you change the colour of just the writing ? do you have to remove it from the actual bullet bit ?

 

[SC03OTT]

^ touch up pen i believe...

 

[kic]

paint them matt black????

 

[Dip]

Right have an update on this. Decided to try a bit of home job colour coding.
I didnt pay anything for these so I wasn't to bothered about outcome.
Right, Ive done one so far, and I shall be setting about doing my rub strips if the outcome is what I want.
I firstly started from above, then started with around 2-3 v.light coats of primer, then taking it back going up in grades of wet and dry.
Then I put the first coat of paint on, again built up very lightly and the last coat has just gone on with a lacquer while it was still tacky/wet. Now this is the end result:

Now what steps should I take? Wet and dry with p1200/1500 + More lacquer? Or Take back then polish? Am I correct in saying thats the "orange peel effect"?
What should I polish with? My old man is a carpenter so I have access to all his tools .

Thanks!

 

[kic]

WTF is on your 6 looks like a hair lol

 

[Reyes]

WTF is on your 6 looks like a hair lol

lmao

 

[Dip]

Its masking tape!!! IMAO..Ther still chrome underneath!!

 

[Coby.]

The Chrome lettering will hardly stand out at all, What colour is your car?

 

[Dip]

^Silver..It should stand out.

 

[Michael172]

how about....do the badges silver, and the lettering black, make sure you keep the lettering smooth, get 1200 grit on it.

 

[Dip]

Well if I can get the finish I want on theses, then Ill probably think about doing the side strips on the car. But I can't tell if these are ok, Should I wet them back and machine polish?