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My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby transitandy » Wed Jun 01, 2011 7:38 pm

very nice work m8y :)
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby robbie.cee » Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:55 pm

lovely colour m8 top notch job too 8) 8) 8)
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby transit steve » Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:16 pm

The colour looks like jewel violet..it was a colour that the escort cosworth monte was painted in.
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby m99abe » Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:26 pm

That's the 1 jewel violet, escort cosworth monte colour. Not all that popular but I like it lots :D
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby robbie.cee » Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:36 pm

'Tis a fine colour m8. i love it!!! wanna make my mk 5 purple but bit apprehensive as it needs to be the right shade... like yours! 8)
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby AK » Tue Jun 07, 2011 2:34 pm

I love the colour, looks fantastic
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby m99abe » Tue Jun 07, 2011 10:51 pm

Painted the tv pod and fitted that this afternoon and Tommy Tint is coming to do my window tints tomorrow!!!!!
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby robbie.cee » Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:44 pm

looks good m8 nice one
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby robbie.cee » Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:51 pm

m99abe wrote:Well, 2day and a few hundred quid later and this is how far I got,
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Unlaqueared roof
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Roof and gutter joint
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Flatened and polished a little bit
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Just need to remember where all the parts go now!!!
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after you sprayed colour did you use clear laquer to seal it in or just sprayed colour???

rob :mrgreen: 8)
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby m99abe » Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:49 am

It's all been done with base coat then clear coat, most modern paint finishes are done this way, takes twice as long and costs twice as much, some times wish I had just used a straight colour, but its getting there now, just need to pull finger out and get it finished!!!!!
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby m99abe » Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:05 pm

Got back end fitted up the day, ran cables in to tailgate for speakers and reverse camera, easier said than done!!!!
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Hopefully get some more done next week, flat out working, might even manage to save for a set ov wheels :D
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby robbie.cee » Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:24 pm

looks sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet m8. top colour that!!! very nice motor!! 8) 8) 8) :mrgreen:
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby m99abe » Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:32 pm

Y thank you, Starting to come together now, just wish I had more time spare!!!! Work from 9am till 10 pm the day on customers cars! Think I might just be poor and get my van done :lol: Over the moon with the tinted windows just hope mr plod likes them as much as me!!!!
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby robbie.cee » Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:48 pm

Ha im sure theyll leave you alone if your not wanted!! just drive with window down a bit so they can see yer face... its a psychological thing i believe. big brother n all that bull sh*t. plus youll see em coming with your cctv :lol: :lol:

quick,hide the contraband!!! :lol:
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Re: My mk6 Transit. Colour change???

Postby woodpm » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:11 pm

Great work mate,love the colour.
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