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Technical questions and ideas regarding how your Starion looks inside and out, bodykits to stereos.
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Post by thrash »

sand.. paint.. sand.. paint.. sand.. paint.. sand..
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WANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lol
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Post by enthuzed »

Maybe you should put sand in the paint. Problem solvered! :wink:
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Post by thrash »

brilliant idea!

wait, that's actually pretty silly.. because he doesn't want a yellow car.......
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and why is it called wet sanding? shouldn't it be.. mudding?? :shock:
quest wrote:
WANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lol
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Post by panda »

For a white paint job, use white beach sand :)
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shouldnt it be called torture, to think people actually do this for a living !
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Post by thrash »

while you're at it, why not add some toothpaste to the paint? make your car look forever fresh and extra shiny :D
quest wrote:
WANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lol
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And it won't get plaque. No furry coating!
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Interior has come up like new
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A better rear than Natalie Bassingthwaite ( not really ! )
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Got these from the states. I kind of like them.
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Ah, the cause of so much trouble !
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Momo Corse Wheel, Dash has come up as new, note GPS/DVD player being installed and you can see FLAV's upgraded ECU in the background.
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Havent even started to detail this yet, intercooler and hybrid turbo neatly installed.
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New front spoiler
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Rear Seats like new
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Seats are undergoing restoration/ leather recolouring from the US.
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Post by MR Bender »

looks good mate
glad the paint turned out!
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Absolutely magic!! It's like you wound back the clock 20 odd years!! Nice black touches with the interior!

Personally I find the rear decal looking aftermarket! Put the original font decal on it for that authentic look!

Now, can I order one in Gold or Burgandy!! :D :D :D
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Post by TOMSUN »

Where did you get the new front spoiler from?
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Post by JD_Stazza_Brendan »

That front lip should be put in a glass cabinet and put on display.
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thats a long story. i bought it years ago brand new in a box still wrapped. I sold it for 100 bucks to a guy from canberra. i bought my donor car from his mate, we made the connection ( only because i saw my old steering wheel i sold to his mate in his garage ) and he was happy to swap for a redzone spoiler i had bought new. I was VERY VERY fortunate.
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Post by Vulpes »

JDSTAZ45 I removed the sticker from the USA and have put your ones that arrived yesterday. Thanks Mate. Will post pics, looks heaps better.
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Post by redzone »

mate that looks awesome! good to see someone restoring another one.
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