Grande Punto Douglas: The DUB Edition GP

WillGP · Jul 29, 2013

So then people, what do you think I should do next or does anyone have a list of mods that they think I should carry out ?

I am already planning on lowering it soon so any other mods in peoples minds ?

Regards

Will

mr and mrs tjet · Jul 29, 2013

just had a look threw ya thread mate your car is coming along nice, loving the black punto badges, id get the abarth front and rear lights if i was you

WillGP · Jul 29, 2013

mr and mrs tjet said:
just had a look threw ya thread mate your car is coming along nice, loving the black punto badges, id get the abarth front and rear lights if i was you

Sounds good but theyre quite expensive aint they ! ?

RowingLad87 · Jul 29, 2013

WillGP said:
Sounds good but theyre quite expensive aint they ! ?

You can get great OEM spec parts on the cheap if you shop around matey

mr and mrs tjet · Jul 29, 2013

WillGP said:
Sounds good but theyre quite expensive aint they ! ?

i think the rears are 100 and the front bout 200 well worth i though we was lucky enough to the fronts come on our car

WillGP · Jul 29, 2013

RowingLad87 said:
You can get great OEM spec parts on the cheap if you shop around matey

Right then arbarth it is

RowingLad87 · Jul 29, 2013

WillGP said:
Right then arbarth it is

The front Abarth lights I ordered before were £100 for the pair, I'm still to see them, but with crossed fingers they'll be good quality

Car looks lovely mate

I've seen a few grey GPs around and about and it's a lovely colour, and those wheels are cracking with it

Considered front fog lights, or painting your front calipers? I reckon red'd look great against the grey

both fairly cost effective jobs that make a big difference IMHO

kaci1991 · Jul 29, 2013

WillGP said:
Finished spraying the grille results below !

Also done my custom badges !

Hey

How did you do your badges?

Grill (and badge) looks good!

WillGP · Jul 29, 2013

kaci1991 said:
Hey How did you do your badges? Grill (and badge) looks good!

I just followed the guide about the badges and for the grille I took it off the car , snaded it with a really light grain paper, pressure washed it and then left it to dry for about 1 hour then gave it 3 very good individual coats of hlafords black matt spray paint

Mjet220 · Jul 30, 2013

Re: WillGP's Grey Dub Edition GP

That will start flaking off as soon as you get a stonechip, you need to prime or atlast adhesive promote, could of done with a top coat too to protect the paint

WillGP · Jul 30, 2013

Re: WillGP's Grey Dub Edition GP

Quick wash and lots of polishing and here are the results !

Super Shiny !

WillGP · Jul 30, 2013

RowingLad87 said:
The front Abarth lights I ordered before were £100 for the pair, I'm still to see them, but with crossed fingers they'll be good quality

Car looks lovely mate I've seen a few grey GPs around and about and it's a lovely colour, and those wheels are cracking with it

Considered front fog lights, or painting your front calipers? I reckon red'd look great against the grey both fairly cost effective jobs that make a big difference IMHO

What colour would you suggest for the brake calipers ?

And is there a guide for how to do it ?

SJB1985 · Jul 30, 2013

WillGP said:
What colour would you suggest for the brake calipers ?

And is there a guide for how to do it ?

How about a nice red to go with the red DUB stripe mate? Mate it is really simple I personally just take the wheels off and go at he calipers/drums with a wire brush for abit and then paint them with some hammerite and a brush

Regards Stephen

WillGP · Jul 30, 2013

SJB1985 said:
How about a nice red to go with the red DUB stripe mate? Mate it is really simple I personally just take the wheels off and go at them a wire brush for abit and then paint them with some hammerite and a brush

Regards Stephen

Do they do a spray version of the caliper paint ? I only ask as it normally gives a much better finish !

And how long does it take to dry etc and do how long does the full process take? The red paint would be good I think !

SJB1985 · Jul 30, 2013

Hammerite 5092967 Metal Paint: Smooth Red 400ml (Aerosol): Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

There you go mate, its about £4 more in places like homebase/B&Q

Regards
Stephen

WillGP · Jul 30, 2013

SJB1985 said:
Hammerite 5092967 Metal Paint: Smooth Red 400ml (Aerosol): Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

There you go mate, its about £4 more in places like homebase/B&Q

Regards
Stephen

Cheers

how long does it take etc ?

SJB1985 · Jul 30, 2013

WillGP said:
Cheers how long does it take etc ?

Its normally touch dry in about an hour. In this weather with the heat it may cure a little quicker mate I would expect it to fully cure in about 3-5 hours

WillGP · Jul 30, 2013

SJB1985 said:
Its normally touch dry in about an hour. In this weather with the heat it may cure a little quicker mate I would expect it to fully cure in about 3-5 hours

Fine

ill save it as a weekend job then

I reckon they would set the car off nicely, so yiu just wire brush the calipre then spray it ! ?

Just one coat or a few ? And im guessing I have to masking tape my discs up !

WillGP · Jul 30, 2013

Re: WillGP's Grey Dub Edition GP

Done a little collage with the photos I have

james44422 · Jul 30, 2013

Re: WillGP's Grey Dub Edition GP

Don't forget the brakes will obviously heat up too if you drive the car. Best to leave it for as long as you possibly can. 5 hours should be fine but I would rather leave it for something like 12, just my 2 cents ?

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