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Old 02-10-2008, 08:14 AM
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Hi guys and girls

My name is Leeroy and here is my first car.

It was purchased by my mum brand new and hasn't seen a lot of use as you can see by the odometer.

I plan to clean her up and keep her in good condition as at the moment she has seen better days.

I was planning to t-cut the body work to bring the paintwork back up to scratch.

Any suggestions would be welcome as to what else I can do to her.







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Leeroy
Old 02-10-2008, 08:27 AM
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Get yourself onto detailing world to find the easiest way to clean up that paintwork, or find someone local to you who could even help you, much better than t-cut. Set of escort cossie rims and RS2000 kit so it looks subtle, please don't bastardize it with an awful looking cossie replica kit!
Old 02-10-2008, 11:09 AM
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As said. Clean it up and do a few very subtle mods. Where abouts in Devon are you?
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t-cut it and save the rest of the money you would spend on it for your next car..

i wished id listened to people when i bought my 1st car
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Thanks for all your input so far guys.

Will be getting some rims soon for her so I'll update when they're on.

Have also been looking on detailingworld - cheers for the advice.

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As said. Clean it up and do a few very subtle mods. Where abouts in Devon are you?
I'm from Bideford, not so far away from you!
Old 02-10-2008, 02:07 PM
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welcome to pf matey.

good little base for a project you got there as said steer clear from the cossie kit . they can look real nice with few bits and bobs.

goodluck look forward to seeing some updates

tony
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Less than 20 mins away then. I got some spares for that one if you need anything. Got a set of clear front indicators in the shed that will lift the look of the front if ya fancy them? Got a whole 1.6 car in the shed for breaking too.
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thanks for the offer vinny, still considering my options so i'll let you know. (dont get on the internet very much)
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just got 4 an xr3i mk5 look i rewckon mate.front and rear bumpers.maybe a bulged rs2000 bonnet.lower it and sum rims and a t-cut
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