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by flatline16
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:12 am
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.
Replies: 18
Views: 1301

Re: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.

LeSpank wrote:Excellent work. Something like that could so easily turn out looking tacky. Now show us the front :p


sure

The bumper had extensive work done on it to make it fit, it was a real pain.
by flatline16
Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.
Replies: 18
Views: 1301

Re: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.

I self taught myself at the age of 16 and have been doing it 6 years now. I only do work on my own cars while I go to college full time. Its more of a hobby, I cant make it a job otherwise the fun will disappear. haha
by flatline16
Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.
Replies: 18
Views: 1301

Re: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/flatline16/fg/PIC-0093.jpg Now that you have it somewhat looking like a lip now take a lot of pictures and upload them to the computer. Look at different angles and you will find more imperfections that you couldn’t see when you were standing there in infront o...
by flatline16
Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.
Replies: 18
Views: 1301

Re: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/flatline16/fg/PIC-0084.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/flatline16/fg/PIC-0083.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/flatline16/fg/PIC-0082.jpg Now spray the lip in cheap sandable primer, stand back and pick out what looks off and make notes on the...
by flatline16
Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.
Replies: 18
Views: 1301

Re: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/flatline16/fg/PIC-0068.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/flatline16/fg/PIC-0067.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/flatline16/fg/PIC-0075.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/flatline16/fg/PIC-0076.jpg Keep doing this until you get it somewh...
by flatline16
Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:03 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.
Replies: 18
Views: 1301

Re: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/flatline16/fg/PIC-0058.jpg Once you get a few coats on and it is sturdy goahead and pop it off the car and remove the CB and tape from the backside Let it sit for a few min so any damp/sticky spots can cure. I then taped off the exposed bumper and mounted the l...
by flatline16
Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:02 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.
Replies: 18
Views: 1301

Re: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/flatline16/fg/PIC-0057.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/flatline16/fg/PIC-0056.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y157/flatline16/fg/PIC-0055.jpg Spray an area of the lip with spray glue, then place the chop matt to the lip, keep doing this until the...
by flatline16
Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:02 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.
Replies: 18
Views: 1301

Rear lip, made from cardboard! HOW TO GUIDE.

BEFORE YOU START TO READ, NOTICE YOUR REACTION TO THE TITLE. I GUARANTEE IT WILL CHANGE AT THE END OF THE READ. The lip was made by myself. I have been doing glass for about 6 years now and this was the first time I used carboard as a base to get the general shape of the lip. First I sketched out th...
by flatline16
Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Trying to find a part
Replies: 6
Views: 671

Re: Trying to find a part

oukie wrote:I just sold a pair on ebay for less than GBP 10 , so not that expensive I might have another pair kicking around I will have a look for you :thumleft:
awesome! Once you find them shoot me a PM.
by flatline16
Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Trying to find a part
Replies: 6
Views: 671

Re: Trying to find a part

I have tried ebay uk, but members on mr2oc bid them high and they disappear quick! Im trying to go directly to the source and cut out ebay all together. Ill post one in the wanted section.
by flatline16
Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:20 pm
Forum: MR2 MK1 1984-1989 NA & SC
Topic: Trying to find a part
Replies: 6
Views: 671

Trying to find a part

Hey everyone. I just registered, Im from mr2oc.com over in the US. Im looking for some front turn signals/indicators for the mk1 (they are half amber and half clear).I am they are only offered in the UK. Is anyone willing to sell me a pair or find me a pair? Im more than willing to pay for shipping ...

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