Storm grey 172/182 nearly finished...

[MarkCup]

Looking forward to seeing this finished!

 

[Scrooge]

Looks pure awesome.

 

[Bluebeard]

Getting closer!

VW Polo/seat ibiza rad fitted today, bodies on....

 

[B16DOE]

Very nice keep up the thread

 

[Tony Hunter]

Wondered what was happening with this.

 

[alexr19]

Just wow!

 

[Bluebeard]

I really need to get a good camera down there, pics definately don't do it justice.

 

[Will.]

Looking good Daniel. Keep updating!

 

[dezmondo]

Looks awesome, subscribed to this one!

 

[aucky]

Lambo reventon grey would have been much nicer

And how much do you suppose that would've cost?

Just the other day I was thinking about how much SG would suit the MK2 shape more than the MK3

 

[leeds_182]

Braaaaaaap.

 

[Turkish]

I really need to get a good camera down there, pics definately don't do it justice.

You sure it's the camera that's the issue?

 

[Bluebeard]

You sure it's the camera that's the issue?

I know it is, 100%.

(Because it wasn't me taking the pics! lol)

 

[Turkish]

lol, I'll agree then!

 

[DannyR]

And how much do you suppose that would've cost?

Just the other day I was thinking about how much SG would suit the MK2 shape more than the MK3

It wouldn't of cost any more, you do realise paint is paint right? Everything is mixed and can be mixed to the correct shade.

I had a Samco blue rollcage to match my hoses and match was spot on perfect. Just because a paints on an expensive car doesn't make it expensive. Only pearls like Liquid Yellow put price up as there are more layers and more labour.

 

[Adamm.]

All these spray jobs going on makes me tempted to do mine but I have no idea what sort of budget should be allowed for a full respray?

P.s This car should be epic when its finished.

 

[aucky]

It wouldn't of cost any more, you do realise paint is paint right? Everything is mixed and can be mixed to the correct shade.

I had a Samco blue rollcage to match my hoses and match was spot on perfect. Just because a paints on an expensive car doesn't make it expensive. Only pearls like Liquid Yellow put price up as there are more layers and more labour.

Well, it looks like a sort of satin finish.
Similar to the paint I saw on a Bentley Supersport, a £9k option iirc.

You can't be telling me that labour alone accounts for a 10,000% mark up?

 

[MatthewR]

Is this the one at Sams lock up? I'm sure I spotted it at the back!

 

[Scott™]

I want to see mwwwoarrr.

 

[Bluebeard]

All these spray jobs going on makes me tempted to do mine but I have no idea what sort of budget should be allowed for a full respray?

P.s This car should be epic when its finished.

Sam (The guy who owns the car) is a panel beater by trade so as you can imagine, the car is pretty much flawless. He's estimated that to do this to a customers car from scratch would cost in excess of £3000. Probably £4k+ once you factor in a decent roll cage.

Strip car completely (Glass and engine out) fab and fit cage, paint then refit car... Its a huge job.

 

[Adamm.]

Knew I should have took up panel beating as a trade lol. Thought it would cost something like that worth it though I guess.. wish I had enough money to go and do that .

 

[Bluebeard]

His was more because the cage was painted a different colour, that took nearly a whole day to mask up properly!!

I'm doing the cheaper option of painting the interior gloss black and the exterior is being wrapped in lambo satin grey.

 

[DannyR]

Well, it looks like a sort of satin finish.
Similar to the paint I saw on a Bentley Supersport, a £9k option iirc.

You can't be telling me that labour alone accounts for a 10,000% mark up?

I know what colour it is and you comparing two completely different things.

Bentley can charge what they want from the factory to spray it a "special" colour.

Putting Satin paint on a car afterwards is no different to putting on a standard flat colour.

 

[Adamm.]

Good idea mate Lambo satin grey will look mint.

I might look into that actually I know someone who wraps cars for a living so could get a good price.

 

[Craig.]

Epic colour combo bet its amazing once finished :approve:

 

[Bluebeard]

Good idea mate Lambo satin grey will look mint.

I might look into that actually I know someone who wraps cars for a living so could get a good price.

I have a mate that does it and would normally charge £1200 for a car like mine and he's said he'll do it for just the cost of vinyl, so about £200.

The thing is, its a track car so if I have a prang, I can just buy a panel, get it wrapped the correct colour and fit it back on. Sorted.

If its painted some custom colour then its going to be a nightmare when/if I knock it.

 

[Mr Burns]

Lookin' good, Daniel.

 

[Adamm.]

That's a bloody bargain mate what car you wrapping? A clio?

Yeah sounds good Im thinking same thing I just love it when my car looks spotless so Im sure giving it a wrap will be a good idea and can always be removed if its no good.
Cant believe I hadn't already thought about it I guess the main problem is they cant be cleaned like normal paint and I love getting a car all shiny, hmmmm.

 

[ElkWorks]

Did somebody say wrapped satin grey?

 

[Adamm.]

^^ need more pics im so tempted by this now lol.

 

[Will.]

That looks ace.

 

[James28]

Remove the bars and exhaust ! ^

 

[ElkWorks]

bars were on for a purpose, theyre off again now, but yes, the exhaust is hideous.

 

[Bluebeard]

Small update. I had to make do with the poor light in the unit as there are about 6/7 cars blocking everything in.

Powder coated bits are all on (rear beam which has the pure motorsport kit fitted) bottom arms etc all powder coated, seats are in, brake lines and bias valve fitted, brakes all fitted.... He's been a busy boy.

Rear bumper all cut out ready for the new custom exhaust.

 

[Austin-182]

Cant wait to see more full pics of it, what an amazing colour, would love a storm grey 182!

 

[Chili Red]

Looks like some SERIOUS work has gone into that - will look forward to the finished pics..

 

[Bluebeard]

I'd hate to think what this would cost if you paid someone to do all of the work...

Easily £20,000 I think.

 

[Eddie.]

Wow! I have been saying for ages I wanted my 182 wrapped in storm grey! Cannot wait for this tbh!

 

[Jeff456]

Small update. I had to make do with the poor light in the unit as there are about 6/7 cars blocking everything in.

Powder coated bits are all on (rear beam which has the pure motorsport kit fitted) bottom arms etc all powder coated, seats are in, brake lines and bias valve fitted, brakes all fitted.... He's been a busy boy.

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It's amazing how much this has come on since I saw it when I bought the RB from you guys, was just a shell at the time!

I know what you mean about the cars is that big old Merc still sitting next to it in the picture?

 

[aucky]

I want this car, like, now!