Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Hampshire
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Skagg wrote:
DIY Ace wrote:
Great choice of vehicle....
... I have exactly the same - age, colour, spec etc. I originally planned to colour code and D4 facelift too but actually the D3 original look is timeless. I'm going to Plastidip the arches and bumpers jet black which will look great, and then dark tint the rear windows.
There are fewer and fewer original D3 looks now, so many have been facelifted.
What is this Plasti-Dip you speak of? I'm fed up with trying all the various methods to restore the colour on the arches such as Gtechnic, solution finish etc. They are initially good but don't last I find even if the surface is prep'ed with Grime.
Any example of the arched finished with this?
Cheers n Gone Nick
I haven't got any examples to hand but a quick search on You Tube and you'll see dozens of Plastidip projects. It looks like a good product for the arches. Many use it for wheels but it scratches easily when curbing so never stays looking perfect. Unless you're a really terrible driver the arches shouldn't get scraped so a black Plastidip might last well
Alternatively a black Raptor coating might be equally good.2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
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Member Since: 19 Dec 2019
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 32
That looks brilliant; makes a huge difference. Just need to source some vinyl that matches the grey.
5th Jan 2020 8:10 am
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1070
Or perhaps some LR Bonatti paint? Not sure what prep would be needed? But that would make it match perfectly. I know LR sells touch up kits.16 D4 Landmark
05 D3 HSE V8
THE original D4 spotter
7th Jan 2020 7:07 pm
plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
Nice grill. I might spray mine 1 colour.
Here is mine tucked in the multi story.
05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
8th Jan 2020 9:11 am
cstarby
Member Since: 19 Dec 2019
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 32
Looking good! Mines not a perfect match so think I’ll have it sprayed at some point too.
17th Jan 2020 8:49 pm
cstarby
Member Since: 19 Dec 2019
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 32
Had the windows tinted and black side steps fitted:
Also purchased some facelift HSE wheels which make a huge difference!:
Then I added the genuine metal trim from LR to the centre console:
17th Jan 2020 8:51 pm
Dazz360
Member Since: 03 Sep 2016
Location: West Mids Walsall
Posts: 873
Looks great 👍🏻, is the metal trim glued or clip in place ?Metal auto sump & fluid change (3 hrs)
LR door puddle projectors (10 mins)
Tinted Bonnet wind deflector (10 mins)
All Intercooler pipes and Tbolts (2hrs)
3 injectors replaced so far (30mins)
Sunroof drain pipes both sides 2.5 hrs)
Rear discs, shoes,pads,callipers,flexi hoses, rigid brake line, n/s upper hub carrier bush and rear n/s upper arm (13hrs over 2 days)
19th Jan 2020 8:46 pm
cstarby
Member Since: 19 Dec 2019
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 32
Car is now for sale in the sales section.
6th Apr 2020 2:36 pm
plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
Short lived v8 ownership?05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
6th Apr 2020 4:08 pm
Dazz360
Member Since: 03 Sep 2016
Location: West Mids Walsall
Posts: 873
cstarby wrote:
Car is now for sale in the sales section.
You done all the work why getting rid ?Metal auto sump & fluid change (3 hrs)
LR door puddle projectors (10 mins)
Tinted Bonnet wind deflector (10 mins)
All Intercooler pipes and Tbolts (2hrs)
3 injectors replaced so far (30mins)
Sunroof drain pipes both sides 2.5 hrs)
Rear discs, shoes,pads,callipers,flexi hoses, rigid brake line, n/s upper hub carrier bush and rear n/s upper arm (13hrs over 2 days)
6th Apr 2020 7:42 pm
cstarby
Member Since: 19 Dec 2019
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 32
Supposed to be completing on a house purchase next Thursday and my bank now requires a much larger deposit. Therefore I have to switch mortgage providers but the existing bank requires a £12k early repayment fee to do so and as I don’t really use the Disco; that can hopefully go towards it.
7th Apr 2020 7:21 am
plocker
Member Since: 14 Mar 2016
Location: Preston
Posts: 828
Sorry to hear of your troubles.
Good luck with the sale, let's hope it goes to someone who will care for it like you have.05 V8 HSE Bonatti Grey
7th Apr 2020 11:18 am
cstarby
Member Since: 19 Dec 2019
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 32
Thanks mate; I hope so as it’s a very good example.
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