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Azimuth wrote:I've gone slightly "Back to Black" Rustoleum crazy.
Warning: This is addictive and can lead to slightly (more) obsessive behaviour! :lol:

I had a similar experience with DTP (Direct to Plastic paint), did shrouds, splitter, fuse box, battery cover, slam panel...
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It happens to the best of us...


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wow!


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I went crazy with it. I love it


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Twistedmonkey wrote:Refurbed my centre console into lagoon blue Image
I like that blue!
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Brooksyvon89 wrote:IMG_0111.JPGImage

It happens to the best of us...


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Its certainly different , not my cup of tea, but hey , fair play :thumright:
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Scartlead wrote:
Brooksyvon89 wrote:IMG_0111.JPGImage

It happens to the best of us...


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Its certainly different , not my cup of tea, but hey , fair play :thumright:
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brix79 wrote:Warning: This is addictive and can lead to slightly (more) obsessive behaviour! :lol:

I had a similar experience with DTP (Direct to Plastic paint), did shrouds, splitter, fuse box, battery cover, slam panel...
That's exactly the stuff I'm talking about! Rustoleum Direct To Plastic.

If the can wasn't so big....... :)
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The size of the can is specifically designed to be too big for the first job, then just not big enough to finish the second job, so you have to buy another can.... [-X
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Go my spoiler back from paint shop very good match on colour so happy with that and fitted it this morning ImageImage

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Looking good! :thumleft:
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Thanks dan

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That does look sweet!


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Today I finally got round to hard wiring my German import laser, infrared and microwave detector


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The cage was fitted months ago , but have been busy on the other car . So , seats in with new brackets ( thanks to Liam to pointing out the originals were a bag off sh*t ImageImage) Image
And thanks for neil parry for making them , tank re fitted , and all the bits ( what a [edited] ball ache in the warm weather ) so with a bit of luck llandow for a track day Saturday and see how it runs


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I'm on my second tank of strawberry flavoured two stroke. I'm still not sure if I can smell strawberries.
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:-k Do I detect a theme here? :lol:
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Hehe I don't know what makes you think that...


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Whay going for there "I'm mazda man"

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There's something about the mazda logo when it's projected that reminds me of captain scarlet and the mysterons...


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Not just today but over the course of this week I have:-

Installed Racing Beat backbox and Toyo Sports sports cat
2 new Michelin Super Sports 3 for the rears
Stripped and painted the calipers and rear disc guards
Installed the Lockwood grills for the front bumper
Installed LED side lights
Wrapped the centre console trim in carbon fibre effect
Installed illuminated gear knob with gaiter
Installed and hard-wired dash cam
Re-installed refurbished Bose amp
Full clean, Polish and wax

I'm happy now.....
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On the list to do:-

Install personalised plate (R3 ***) -waiting on DVLA
20mm spacers for front and rear
New head unit
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2009 RX8 R3 in Crystal White - - -> Racing Beat backbox / ToyoSports sports cat / Lockwood grills / 20mm Super-GT spacers / personalised plate / hard-wired dash cam - - -> Next is upgraded head unit with reversing camera and a new spoiler.
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Well mine died today :( Sounded like the bottom rota gone, I've got the tan and black interior any ideas of what sort of asking price. I know it's extremely rare in very good condition too. Any ideas? Thank you
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