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jasonf

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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:32 pm

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Trix, that looks awesome...great job....

Hey Benoz, ive always loved these white flames on yellow.....sorry cant find the full bonnet image atm, will see if I can and put it up

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benoz

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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:42 pm

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That is fantastic - but I can only send the bonnet, not the front end of the car and I'm not sure if the whole thing would would if just the bonnet was painted. I want to hear every idea though so I'd prefer not to offer my ideas because I think the best idea will be something I never thought of.

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henry the mini

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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:16 am

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Trix you are a very talented girl, both your car and the bonet look awsome.

Give me some idea for my car!!!!

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Trixitrine

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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:46 am

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guys..... thanx again!

and yeah those white flames look awesome! I love odd coloured flames like white on blue or fluoro blue on black (flames done in white with candy blue over the white....mmm candy)

pm sent benoz...!

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Davo111

Post subject: My Spider bonnet

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:03 am

Rover Cooper

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Location: Werribee Vic. RETIRED - VMCI 3225 ,

Well gents and Ladies, you can see what the finished project is going to look like,and yes it looks absolutely awsome in real life. Trixitrine is a really talented young lady, took a little bit longet than I expected but it was worth the waite. :roll:

Bonnet is only going to be used as a theme at car shows or for display purposes, not for everyday driving, too precious for that. :wink:

Will post some pics when Clear coated and fitted to car, and yes I am looking for one of those gear knobs with the Red Back suspended in the top, any ideas where I might find one. :idea:

What would be the best way to get spider web on the windows.... :twisted:

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d1ck0

Post subject: Re: My Spider bonnet

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:07 am

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Davo111 wrote:

What would be the best way to get spider web on the windows.... :twisted:

I've got some great web spinning spiders in my garage. I'll send you one, just let him/her loose in your car for a few days.....

Dicko

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sports850

Post subject: Re: My Spider bonnet

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:08 am

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Davo111 wrote:

I am looking for one of those gear knobs with the Red Back suspended in the top, any ideas where I might find one. :idea:

Most autoparts places can still get them in and they also turn up on ebay from time to time , just a matter of being patient .

Davo111 wrote:

What would be the best way to get spider web on the windows.... :twisted:

How permanent do you want , you can get thin , reflective pinstriping tape and use that though it may need replacing in a year or so or yoy can mask the window's leaving the web pattern exposed and lightly sandblast the glass to get a permanent image .

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Davo111

Post subject: Visit my Bonnet

Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:12 am

Rover Cooper

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Location: Werribee Vic. RETIRED - VMCI 3225 ,

Dicko, I believe you were down here on the week end, you should have come up and said G'Day mate, it would have been great to have a chat with you, so don't be a stranger next time.

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d1ck0

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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:17 am

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Had teenage kids in tow and you know what they're like :roll:

I caught up with Fred Nutz and Trixitrine which was great. The plan is to have my car there next year so then I'll have to stay all day

Your car does look great Davo, and that Bonnet was fantastic. My Sister in Law does air brushing....

Dicko

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Kennomini

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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:31 pm

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Trixitrine wrote:

hey thanx everyone!!

Kennomini - Geez what a flashback - I havent seen one of those gearsticks for yonks... Anyway, automotive basecoat is what is used on cars 2pac is a big big problem because it is a complete unit - I will try to explain.... normally cars are painted with undercoat which is an 'open' paint, one that is penetrable, will be affected by elements etc, therefore they get a clearcoat to seal them - 2pac is a 'closed' paint essentially includes the clearcoat, its already sealed so I cannot airbrush on 2pac with basecoat - It just wipes off (I've seen it happen :shock:

lol) BUT I can airbrush 2pac on 2pac... which is a. Very expensive and b. poorer results, as the paint tends not to blend as nicely, and its a thicker paint thats harder to work with... you probably already know the above about paint, but its easier for me to explain it properly.....
What kinda design you thinkin of?

Yeah I thought it would be a big problem

the design will remain a secret :wink:

, I might try some of the local sign writers and see what they can make on vinyl

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Davo111

Post subject: Red Back Bonnet

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:15 pm

Rover Cooper

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Location: Werribee Vic. RETIRED - VMCI 3225 ,

Fitting the bonnet tomorrow ( Monday)
will take some pics of it in place and post for your enjoyment.

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Davo111

Post subject: Heres a few after Clear coat applied

Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:40 pm

Rover Cooper

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Just a few pics after Clear coating, A rub back with 2000 grit paper and 2 more coats of clear and then into the oven to dry and on she goes...

and finally

So what do you reckon...pretty cool.........Hey..................

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Trixitrine

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Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:16 pm

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cool... really solidifies the colours with the clear... thanx for sharing!! I cant wait to see it on the car...!

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benoz

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Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:18 pm

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yeah looks awesome!

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