Received today 08/10 and fitted.
Pukka
Is that marks 8 out of 10 or the date haha!!!
Nice one, 8/10 is the date, 10/10 are the marks
Thanks, it sets the rocker cover off nicely 
What's next on the 'to make' list ?
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Posted 11 October 2016 - 08:19 PM
Thanks I've always got bits and bobs to make..... keeps me out of trouble hahaNice one, 8/10 is the date, 10/10 are the marks Thanks, it sets the rocker cover off nicely
Is that marks 8 out of 10 or the date haha!!!Received today 08/10 and fitted. Pukka
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Posted 12 October 2016 - 04:01 PM
Pm'd if you have any left?
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Posted 21 October 2016 - 09:10 AM
What paint did you use?
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Posted 21 October 2016 - 02:33 PM
What paint did you use?
They are not painted they were either polished stainless or brushed stainless
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Posted 21 October 2016 - 02:34 PM
Sorry, I meant your rocker cover.They are not painted they were either polished stainless or brushed stainlessWhat paint did you use?
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Posted 21 October 2016 - 02:41 PM
Sorry, I meant your rocker cover.
They are not painted they were either polished stainless or brushed stainlessWhat paint did you use?
That makes more sense haha
Its was primed with aluminium primer and coloured with ARTFX paint from halfords then about 5 coats of lacquer
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Posted 21 October 2016 - 02:42 PM
Thanks, has it peeled or leaked oil from the gasket?
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Posted 21 October 2016 - 04:03 PM
Thanks, has it peeled or leaked oil from the gasket?
No I masked that area off so that I wasn't sealing on the paint its been like it for a few months now and no leaks or peeling
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Cool, thanks, I may give it a go, my girlfriend thinks it looks really good.
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Posted 22 October 2016 - 08:02 AM
Is there any particular type of double sided tape I need to use to stick these down? Assuming it has to be something that can withstand a bit of heat?
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Posted 23 October 2016 - 08:23 AM
I used 3m double sided tape its not a specific heat proof tape but I've not had a problem with it coming loose
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Posted 23 October 2016 - 11:08 AM
I used 3m double sided tape its not a specific heat proof tape but I've not had a problem with it coming loose
No problems either
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Posted 01 November 2016 - 02:35 PM
Any of these left, if so I'll have one, thanks.
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Posted 01 November 2016 - 02:36 PM
Oh, and what on earth is ARTFX paint?
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Posted 01 November 2016 - 02:58 PM
On earth it's a paint but to a Martian it could be whisky.. Who knows. 
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Posted 01 November 2016 - 07:05 PM
I painted mine with etch primer, followed by Halfords gloss black car paint, followed by lacquer- came out really well
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Posted 01 November 2016 - 07:58 PM
Any of these left, if so I'll have one, thanks.
PM sent
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Posted 01 November 2016 - 08:22 PM
Paid, thanks. What's ARTFX Paint?? (Spaceman gaffer1986 no need to answer,)
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Posted 01 November 2016 - 08:24 PM
Haha it's just a brand of paint that Halfords sell I like it because it goes on quite thick
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