dj_lupz Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) Found these.Trail fitted bumper but striped it all back prity much now. I've learnt from my mistake. ]what was i thinking lol Edited February 12, 2009 by dj_lupz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_1.0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 just just a word of warning 100% get the roof welded. i have seen it on 3 cars where it has cracked and mine was one of them just i used panel glue to stick a metal square on the inside and then filled from the top as it was only around 0.5 - 1mm deep. the roof being the main part to get the sun it will take a lot of heat and metal and filler heat up differently so one will move with the heat more than the other and it will crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 wise words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 just just a word of warning 100% get the roof welded. i have seen it on 3 cars where it has cracked and mine was one of them just i used panel glue to stick a metal square on the inside and then filled from the top as it was only around 0.5 - 1mm deep. the roof being the main part to get the sun it will take a lot of heat and metal and filler heat up differently so one will move with the heat more than the other and it will crack.Yeh i am mate i'm leaving that to the body shop tho as i dont have welding gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_1.0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 yer mate best too. trust me welding in a small garage is not a good move. trust me! i lost my headlining to welding hahacarnt wait to see this done. will be looking sick mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafcross Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 A lot of work going into this. Gonna be good when done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 coolness!good work matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Cheers all,I like gettin my hands dirty so its all good.Just wish i could work on it more, with me been at uni and the car been at home.Home this weekend so will see what happens then.Get stuckin to in on sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) Was sufing the net the other nigth when i found a euopean forum site with lots on lupos on.and found alot of insperaction from these.and also did a few chops.Thinks i'm looking to doRear;Smoothed boot ?De-handled.Black badge/ chrome badge?Cambridge lights? All red nights?Front end;Smoothed indicators?De-badged grill?Indicators moved to fogs.Smoothed plate recess.Smoothed sides and colour coded bottom half.Aero wipers.Like the red light and the smooth boot is growing on meSmooth plate recess and de-badged grillThere's some thing about this i just likeSmooth plate recess and different front badge?All red light, smoothed boot and smooth bumper.Badgeless grillLove this too it just looks right, smooth boot and cambridge lightHere are the photoshops i know it's not my car but it was a better image.Comments and advice welcome Edited February 12, 2009 by dj_lupz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted February 12, 2009 Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 I had my boot badge on the grille same as that GTI i think that works your car mate do what you want have a rough idea what you want it to look like .. (which you clearly do)research all mods,apintshop and custom fab workset a budgetset a deadline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 Cheer mate i'll try that and see what it looks like I have been doing my research, been to 3 body shops for quotes and getin my mate bro 2 gove me a quote.but at end of the day i wnt it done rigth not cheap so think i'm going for the more pro guy. seen his work its amence and he's hight recomended.my mate works for honda and they use him.Budget = spair student loan lol and summer job.deadline = depends on funds and i'm not really fussed when its finished.probs end of this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 (edited) Smooth plate recess and de-badged grillBadgeless grillthey are both the same car bud! but it is flippin lush! Edited February 13, 2009 by Little Green Giant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 lush but looks poor from the back; in comparison to the front !10"s just dont work on Lupos IMOAs you are doing most of the work yourself make sure you use a bit of logic in the way you work.mechanical stuff first.. engine, chassis, gearbox suspension etc. at least then you can move it about if it needs to be, drive it and make as much of a mess as you like in it.all very well have a good looking car with new paint but if it doesn't move its uselesseven if its covered in primer and has no interior as long as it is mechanically alright you can still drive about to collect those all important parts and make it easier to get the car to specialist for paint etc.sit down make a list of what you want then put them in logical order and stick to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Cheers jowey,Yeh i agree with what yours saying, coz i'm not runnign the car atm. It is going to my uncles garage for a check over before it gets sprayed then get mot after.The engine, chassis, gearbox suspension etc. are all ok, just been to check that nouthing was bent when it hit the hit hole.Been workin on the car this mornin will update tomora nigth probs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Right then i've had quite a busy weekend working on the car on sat mornin and all day sunday.The old crap out Sanded it backFront plate recess; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 The areal;The top break light;The side recess;New IdeaBeforeRear badge on front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penry Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Expanding foam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Green Giant Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 surely that expanding foam is no better than what you did before?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 oh dear, plastic and fiberglass really don tmix too well fiberglass is rigid and plastic is flexible u do the math,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 deej its always best to use like for like materials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_lupz Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 oright ok i'm listen how would you all off done it?i've hurd people talk about plastic weld but how would i go about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penry Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Mate we're not slating your work, youre putting loads of time and effort in and hats off to you. Only thing is things like aerial need welding rather than fibreglassing because 1) it will sink, 2) it will leak. Will look awesome in the short term but then look sh*t in a while when it all starts to go wrong. You need to cut the recess out, then plastic weld a piece in flush with the hole. Then you can use the flexible filler to skim it over and smooth it out. People want to see this done and done to a cool standard so thats why everyone is chipping in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmendorf Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 (edited) hmm...i also think it doesn't make much sense. it the materials u use will all sink and crack after a time... from the german lupo board i know, most users use tin for body work or original plastics from a second bumber (melted with a soldering gun) for cleaning the bumpers.i hope you unterstand what i mean ^^Timmendorf Edited February 17, 2009 by Timmendorf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~~ NeWbE LupO ~~ Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 This is the corsa I mentBeforeAfterI'm guna have a word with jimmy the lad who's corsa, it use 2 be and find out how he did it.i was pitched opposite this corse at donny last year!it F***in sweet, specially for a corsa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jowey Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 Timmendorf has covered it nicelyif you cant get a plastic welder ..a soldering iron with a spooned tip will be fineyou can buy little blow torches and steel rod in most plumbing places for the bonnet recess aireal etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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