Guest vinnyvangough Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Thought i'd stick a thread up for my mates cabby he bought of a member on here. Well, a new hood is here, gonna be fitted soon. Fitted a new ignition I have tinted a set of Mk3 lights to go on it Have to replace the radiator, but i think i have one at home for it. Well, started taking the bits off of her, the bumpers are in next doors body shop being re-sprayed. Sorted out the very little amount of rust on her, and started filling all the little dinks and dents preparing her for the vinyl wrap. She is now sanded back and ready for the wrap Some pictures More updates to come as she progress's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shaun Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Looking good so far will keep look out for more pics....what colour roof is going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vinnyvangough Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Roof is going to be a black one. Not gonna say what colour vinyl wrap is going to be yet though, although the vinyl has turned up today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vinnyvangough Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Well the wrapping has begun Although it is only the passenger wing at the moment as Ian and Angela are doing it in between jobs, and work is very busy at the moment. The camera didnt quite pick up the sparkle in the vinyl and the weather didnt help either. Hopefully more updates over the next few days. All comments welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 looking good mate, so much easier then a spray job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 looking good mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 some good work going into it, altho not my cup of tea at all, just seems like a bodge to me, just my opinion tho! top marks for effort and its still great that a mk4 cab is getting some love and a makeover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest charlie74 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 looking good,, how much does it cost if you dont mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vinnyvangough Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 looking good,, how much does it cost if you dont mind me asking? Prices vary on wrapping as per what vinyl is needed and what colour/style. JDM Graphix average price for a car is the £600-700 mark. BUT For a cabby it will be a bit cheaper again as you have no roof and B pillar etc to wrap. The advantage with the Mk3 and Mk4 Escorts is that the shape of them makes working with the vinyl so much easier. The main costs of the job is 1, Price of the actual vinyl and 2. The prep work. If you want a good finish you must spend the time filling and sanding all the little dinks and dents. This can sometimes take up to 2 days on its own. Whereas if its done previous to them recieving the car, the car is in and out in its fresh new colour scheme in 2 days. Advantages of the vinyl wrap are If you have an accident, a replacement panel to be wrapped can be done in an hour or less. Far less time than a re-spray It can be removed to reveal your original paintwork underneath as good as the day it was wrapped No polishing, waxing, claying or what not. A quick wipe over with a damp cloth and its back to good as new Contact info@jdmgraphix.com for more info and maybe discount prices for CabrioletClub members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 is this one finished yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vinnyvangough Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Nearly done now. Its taken a while as it has had to be done in between jobs etc etc They are also selling road legal pressed plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 looking cool !! colour looks alright! not overly keen on pressed plates, more of a dub thing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vinnyvangough Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 The colour looks even better in the sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMcCarthy Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 looks good mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineIguana Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 The colour looks even better in the sun I bet it does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vinnyvangough Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Just needs a few interior bits doing then its off to MOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Feeble Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 This is such a good idea! I like it a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vinnyvangough Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Little update. Car went down for an MOT today. Straight through. So now has 12 months MOT on her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingergman Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 thats bloody good lol, lucky too! she will be crusing round in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vinnyvangough Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Finished pictres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Soggyllama Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Wow, Fantastic job there. I thought about wrapping my car but the cost was putting me off. Do you have to inform DVLA of the colour change? I imagine the police would show an interest if your reg comes back as a gold cab, yet it looks purple. Ok so its nothing serious, but just loads of hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vinnyvangough Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Yea you would have to inform them. Same as any other colour change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vinnyvangough Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Now for sale on eBay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Escort-cabriolet-XR3i-11mth-MOT-5Mth-TAX-NO-RUST-/200479820892?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ead874c5c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vinnyvangough Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Well the car sold a while back, anyone know of its where abouts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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