2.8i front valence paint?
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2.8i front valence paint?
As title, does anyone know if front valence should have smooth paint or 'stone chip' ripple type paint as standard finish on '87 2.8i please?
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Re: 2.8i front valence paint?
Stone chip is what's on my 87. It looks very much like it is the original finish.
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Mines stone chip Rob, but I'd have the smooth look if I had a choice. Mine was also stone chip down the lower sides below the mouldings, but not now. Arguably it gives it some added protection but personally I think it looks rubbish.
Buy yourself loads of Frog tape if you're worried about stone chips on the front. I was amazed how many people did this at Simply Ford this year
Buy yourself loads of Frog tape if you're worried about stone chips on the front. I was amazed how many people did this at Simply Ford this year
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Re: 2.8i front valence paint?
Thanks for reply, that's what mine had, thought it looked original. An incident with a tow rope has led to a re-paint. Wasn't sure so gone for smooth finish this time. Cheers.Capri gold wrote:Stone chip is what's on my 87. It looks very much like it is the original finish.
Thanks Neil, I've gone for smooth this time, as mine won't be chasing concourse prizes anytime soon, I thought I'd give it a try. Frog tape idea sounds good, do they sell it in Mercury Grey?sheff wrote:Mines stone chip Rob, but I'd have the smooth look if I had a choice. Mine was also stone chip down the lower sides below the mouldings, but not now. Arguably it gives it some added protection but personally I think it looks rubbish.
Buy yourself loads of Frog tape if you're worried about stone chips on the front. I was amazed how many people did this at Simply Ford this year
Sports bra or regular?Andrew 2.8i wrote:Get yourself a car bra thing like the Vee Dub crowd!
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Think that depends on how much you've lowered your suspension and how much bouncier it is??Caprifan Rob wrote:Sports bra or regular?Andrew 2.8i wrote:Get yourself a car bra thing like the Vee Dub crowd!
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Wonderbra, with a bit of luck!Caprifan Rob wrote:Sports bra or regular?
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Andrew 2.8i wrote:Get yourself a car bra thing like the Vee Dub crowd!
Caprifan Rob wrote:Sports bra or regular?
D366Y wrote:Think that depends on how much you've lowered your suspension and how much bouncier it is??
You guys need to stop 'titting' about and get 'abreast' of the situationAndrew 2.8i wrote:Wonderbra, with a bit of luck!
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You can 'bust' them quite easily so be careful.
I'm the one who leaves all those shoes in the carriageway.
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Thats it Tom....get it off your 'chest' fellaMajor_Tom wrote:You can 'bust' them quite easily so be careful.
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Sorry, I've made a 'boob'!
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I was thinking of getting one of those bra thingies as I think it would look good on a Capri, but obviously noone makes them for it so would need to adapt one from something else.
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The bonnet of the Capri isn't really prone to stone chips though is it? It doesn't have much of a frontal area.Arya2.0S wrote:I was thinking of getting one of those bra thingies as I think it would look good on a Capri
I have to disagree with you that it would look good.
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Yes, a bra on a Capri looks great.Arya2.0S wrote:I was thinking of getting one of those bra thingies as I think it would look good on a Capri
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That one on the left looks like she could do with a good bloody meal.
I'm the one who leaves all those shoes in the carriageway.
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Check out the sex offender in the background!
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Thought if I wore my trench coat with hoodie and shades no one would recognise me....Major_Tom wrote:Check out the sex offender in the background!
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He's there again in this one!
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Argh! Blatantly checking them out with his hands stuffed in his pockets..
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Goodness me, he's even made his way into Nick's garage!Fordoholic Nick wrote:
Thought if I wore my trench coat with hoodie and shades no one would recognise me....