Hot Wheels 2 - Pine's new Buggy build thread

[SUZIE]

Adriaan why do i see finger marks on those sandblasted Rostyles???? not ideal for powder coating

[Pine]

HW1 had silver powder coated Sprintstars, but apparently normal 2K doesn't stick to it? The plan is to have these sprayed like the rear ones as posted before - black inserts on silver. Would like fellow Forum member BUGOFF to do it for me after seeing the magic he has done to those Rostyles. Still have to take it to him though, to see if he is willing - it is a lot more difficult to mask the Sprintstars off than the Rostyles, since there is no definite ridge. Obviously the rims will be cleaned with thinners before spraying, vannerMerwe!

[SUZIE]

Adriaan, do you self some good and get them pimer on those rims then, they will rust very fast and thinners do not take rust of steel, and i bet you by monday there will be rust finger marks on those steel if not primed.

but i like the way you go with the buggy so far, did you get a centre piece for your steeringwheel yet?

that all for now from the vannerMerwe he he he he

[Pine]

Thanks, will have them etch-primered tomorrow

What centre piece is that, Suzie?

[SUZIE]

for that steering wheel that you have, you said somewhere that you are looking for one well i have the centre of the centre piece for you, looks like a hooter button and has toe checkerd flags on it

[Pine]

Thanks, I'm interested! Can you perhaps post a pic of it?

[SUZIE]

if i remember i will take a photo later tonight when i get home, then i will put it on the net tomorow morning for you to see, if i remmber right i still got it from a mini that i striped and sold for spares

[Pine]

Thanks Suzie, have not made a final decision on the steering wheel yet, but keeping all options open!

[eben]

Whatever you do, NEVER try cleaning your newly painted rostyles with carb- cleaner...

[Pine]

Will keep that in mind, Eben. Zeb, or any other aerosol oven cleaner also a big no-no

[SUZIE]

i can just imagine why not!

[Chris]

The best thing to use is Sunlight liquid in warm water,and a good rinse.

[eben]

i can just imagine why not!

Some people might like the crackle effect

[SUZIE]

tell me about that, i am so pissed spend a month ago R8k on mags and tyres for the DC just to find that the Brand new left rear wheel brake silinder leaked, and fu$ked the the mag up, company replaced the silinder but want to hear nothing about the magrim

[beetlefanatic]

Pine, getting back to your deckplating. Why don't you anodize the plates? I think it will look wicked and much better than the bling of the bare plates.