1983 VW Rabbit GTI

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Location: winston salem nc
PostPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:48 am
thanks for saving another vw!!!! looks nice. how did you like the nason? most of my jobs are nason cc.

i have saved a few, check it out. http://autobody101.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7971
id rather hump a splintered 2x4 lubed with texas pete than work on a rusty car!



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 9:06 am
Turns out I didn't use the nason cc. Didn't like it. I spend 1/2 the gallon trying to get it to spray correctly (on test panels) and couldn't get a real nice finish. I use montana big sky clear.

I liked the nason b/c. It layed out very nice!



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:47 am
this is really inspiring, i will be beginning the welding session soon on my mk1 rabbit.

Its gonna be a cold winter in the uk!!! Cant wait, im a virgin to welding too!!!

How did you find the black ? I dont know if i have the balls to do it in black.....


scott
restoring my mk1 golf gti/rabbit in dollars



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:21 am
While I love black paint, and while it turned out "alright", I would not advise using this color as a first paint job.

Any little nib/wave/scratch will be amplified with this color.

More pics (project is finished... for now :wink: )

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:21 pm
stunning mate honestly.

as soon as i get my welder i will get some pics of my project, i have some welding to do in the

inner rear arches
outer rear arches
wheel well
battery tray
inner wings

A lot of rust prevention as it rains 90% of the year here ;)
restoring my mk1 golf gti/rabbit in dollars



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Joined: Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:33 am
Location: Shelby, NC
PostPosted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:32 pm
Nice work, to see that car from start to finish, and show how much work you had put into it is great, love photos while the work is in progress, and the end result looks like it was well worth the effort.



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Joined: Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:01 am
Location: Simi, California
PostPosted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:33 pm
WOW! Great work! Looks amazing! I had a 1980 as my first car. I put 89 GTI wheels on it. It was a sweet car.



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 11:27 am
****, car looks great. I wish I had the space to do something like that.

You used expensive sikkens primer and decided to use Montana clear? :)
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