Ant1975 Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Hi guys looking to rat look a lupo Iโve recently purchased. Got some rusty paint etc but could still do with a few ideas design wise?? ๐ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 (edited) http://rat-look.com/forum/index.php I'd avoid the rusty paint as it looks crap and is old hat now, there no quicker way apart from a large hammer and fire to decrease the value of the car.ย Not seen many rat lupos done well tbh and the base colour will have a big factor in it. Most over do it with that bloody rusty paint. Low, real or forced patina, motorsport wheels is a good start.ย Take inspiration from this imp:ย http://rat-look.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8816 Edited March 14, 2019 by Sausage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 14, 2019 Report Share Posted March 14, 2019 Paint stripper and sandpaper, then spray it with vinegar. Sell in early September to another idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 It really grinds my gears when people do this to a car in nice condition too, find a shed and do it to that, you have the best possible start then and dont waste / ruin a nice one. My black TDI is a great candidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 It's way easier to do up a car to like new condition, keeping it original than modding it. Waste of a decent car. Throwing away money. No resale value. That's all I'll say on the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted March 15, 2019 Report Share Posted March 15, 2019 Rusty painted lupo (including the plastics):ย https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-LUPO-1-4-DIESEL-DIRTY-DIESEL-RAT-ROD-SHOW-CAR-PROMOTE-YOUR-BUISNESS/223440707825 He is delusional about its value. This is how not to do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Iโm sure that was up for ยฃ450 a few weeks back.ย I do like an imp.ย Just have fun with it, comparingย and competingย wonโt make you happy, this is the problem with todayโs generation. Only you know what you like, and if others donโt well thatโs just fine.ย Frank I feel like I sound like you hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 Danno is absolutely right, there are no rules you do as you like. If the rusty painted Lupo floats your boat then go for it. But you did ask for some ideas. Rummage around on the rat forum for inspiration. I saw that Imp years back and loved it.ย Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 5 hours ago, danno said: Iโm sure that was up for ยฃ450 a few weeks back.ย I do like an imp.ย Just have fun with it, comparingย and competingย wonโt make you happy, this is the problem with todayโs generation. Only you know what you like, and if others donโt well thatโs just fine.ย Frank I feel like I sound like you hahaha. ย 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR5V Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 There is another (expensive) way to rat and protects your paint: This is a wrap, seen it in the flesh its difficult to spot unless your next to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 That is impressive. Must have taken hours and hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR5V Posted March 16, 2019 Report Share Posted March 16, 2019 its all printed! - its a show van for Clyde Wraps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 At least it is removable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 17, 2019 Report Share Posted March 17, 2019 Difficult to believe, but i guess it's possible ย Such a good job, even the hinge and slide rails are done. That must have been a nightmare even with a few hot air guns stretching and pulling everywhwere. wouldย love to see it closeup, or at least find out how they did it. Must have all been done on CAD before they started, to get all the oxide runs and blistering in the right places. Lots of measuring and graphics work. Very very nice. Interestingly, I don't think it'd be possible to get a rat look that good on a 'real'ย rusty car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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