nmackenzie 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 hi guys i have just had my vr6 highline fully resprayed got it back a week ago now and i have noticed i have got quite a few paint chips on the front end already is it normal for new paint to chip so easy? if so is there any thing i can put on the paint to help prevent it from happeningthanks Link to post Share on other sites
H13VYY 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 have you been driving on the motorway? Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 shouldnt chip that easily if decent paint and clear was used Link to post Share on other sites
nmackenzie 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 no aint been on no motorway yet only around town is there any thing u can put on the paint to stop it? the orignal paint didnt chip as easy Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 nope, when was it painted? I can take a few weeks to fully hardenWas it a reputable sprayer that did the work? Link to post Share on other sites
nmackenzie 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 it was ony sprayed about 2 weeks ago. yeah the bloke that sprayed the car has been doing it for years he has done a good job of it just seems to chip easy Link to post Share on other sites
nmackenzie 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2007600&l=79f0b&id=1342802155 here are some photos of it if u want to see it Link to post Share on other sites
CLEG-VR6 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 like it! nice colour. new paint will chip and scratch easy mate, ur not meant to use high power jet wash on brand new paint as it will just peel it off!! peace Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 2 weeks, the paint will still be soft mate... had same problem on my VR... took a while for it to go off as they are water based paints now... Link to post Share on other sites
nmackenzie 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 how long does it usually take for the paint to set Link to post Share on other sites
xyber 1 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 Generally they say dont do anything to the paint like waxing/ sealants etc for atleast 2 months to let it de-gas and fully cure Link to post Share on other sites
nmackenzie 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 thanks for that mate Link to post Share on other sites
Jonnyboy82 0 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Share Posted November 2, 2008 What was the cost of the respray if you dont mind me asking? Link to post Share on other sites
9below0 0 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 yeah m8 nice colour...like jonnyboy82,what did it cost? getting my highline done Link to post Share on other sites
nmackenzie 0 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 £2200 with all the bumpers smothed, handles colour coded, areial removed, door shuts sprayed, vents put in the bottom of the front bumper and removed the wiper, badge and boot lock o and welded the lines up under the rear lights Link to post Share on other sites
H13VYY 0 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 £2200 with all the bumpers smothed' date=' handles colour coded, areial removed, door shuts sprayed, vents put in the bottom of the front bumper and removed the wiper, badge and boot lock o and welded the lines up under the rear lights[/quote'] £2200..i assume your keeping the vr for a long time? Link to post Share on other sites
nmackenzie 0 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 yep want to super charge it and i have got design 90s to put on it Link to post Share on other sites
H13VYY 0 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 good stuff. how long have you had your vr? which supercharger you going for? Link to post Share on other sites
nmackenzie 0 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 i only payed £200 quid for the car brought it from a garage and they told me the head gasket had gorne but it was only a thermostat lol Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 Generally they say dont do anything to the paint like waxing/ sealants etc for atleast 2 months to let it de-gas and fully curemy body shop told me 2 weeks before waxing loli dont think 2200 is too bad for full paint and mods, as the mods are very time consuming...iv had most mine painted and im not driving to much at teh mo....so id sugest you do the same until it hardens Link to post Share on other sites
H13VYY 0 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 any pics mike? Link to post Share on other sites
nmackenzie 0 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2007600&l=79f0b&id=1342802155 Link to post Share on other sites
mike 6 Posted November 3, 2008 Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 yea but the cars wet in them, il get them uploaded for now i guess Link to post Share on other sites
nmackenzie 0 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2006845&l=3d85d&id=1342802155 Link to post Share on other sites
nmackenzie 0 Posted November 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2008 i have had it a year now got 2 mk3 gti aswell. not really to sure about the super charger as i dont know much about them Link to post Share on other sites
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