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04-04-2013, 12:45 PM
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That's an impressive looking shop; I like the look of the various painted shells in the background.
To keep Ash happy, I like blue with white stripes (that's what my Daytona will be getting if I ever build it), but it's my personal preference... My Dax is BRG, and I think it's the 'right' colour for a 7. But then, I think 8 cylinders is the right number for a 7 too, so what would I know!
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04-04-2013, 04:14 PM
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Location: Melbourne, Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: G-Force Mk I, 5L Windsor, TKO 600, enhanced Jag / Koni suspension & LSD Diff.
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I'll try and find a few shots taken of a cobra that used to be hired out here in Melbourne. These are old photos so I'll have to scan them and then I can attach them to another post here.
Know it was a dark-ish green with gold stripes I seem to recall. Not sure if it was BRG though.
My drive of this car was a fortieth birthday present and what sealed the deal about getting a cobra once my wife was able to get behind the wheel too. Recall that took some effort to get me out from behind the wheel.
And I knew what the result was going to be even before the missus took the car for a punt.
Will get back with a photo or two next week.
Cheers
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04-04-2013, 04:23 PM
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Brg
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04-04-2013, 04:35 PM
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Last edited by Dimis; 04-04-2013 at 04:37 PM..
Reason: Sambo - you're too quick for me...
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04-04-2013, 05:20 PM
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Location: Alice Springs, central Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic revival kit (CR3181), gen III engine, T56 6 speed box, AU XR8 lsd diff
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What shade of Green is Little Johns car?
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04-04-2013, 08:16 PM
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LJ's car is BRG, it is a solid colour not a metallic like a few of the above.
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04-04-2013, 08:41 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Revival #3199. 366ci L76, T56 6 speed, Blue circle custom paint, Australias most original cobra 2009-2010
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One should not look past Bunnings green when considering colours for a cobra. The colour choice of champions I hear
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04-07-2017, 11:26 PM
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Wrapped Cobras
Hello
Since this thread finished have there been any more Cobras wrapped in Australia
I am especially interested in Brisbane based cars. Any experience?
How did it go. How have they lasted. Who did it? Pictures
Thanks
Bruce
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04-11-2017, 05:19 AM
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HI Bruce .
Tony Stark just had his race Cobra wrapped . At a distance it looks ok but I would not like it on a street cobra , the body has to be smoothed out like if being painted and you will have to do that , the wrap was not that cheap .may be because of the extra graphics for his grandsons sponsors . in my opium sand down the seams ,fill any pits with the white gel coat and buff the body , yes a bit of work at little cost then add some strips with the wrap or stickers from a sign writer .
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04-12-2017, 01:20 AM
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Paul Crocitti did his drb in carbon wrap and it looked good. I was quoted $6k to do my car and it was already painted a few years ago. They both have their + and -.
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04-13-2017, 10:28 PM
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I looked at the plastidip stuff a while back.. it doesnt work with fibreglass
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04-13-2017, 11:58 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Scratchbuild, 289 FIA Replica
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I looked at the plastidip stuff a while back.. it doesnt work with fibreglass
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Why not? It does work on fiberglass and has been used on fiberglass.
I can see no reason why it shouldn't. Would be interested in specifics.
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04-14-2017, 08:28 AM
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I just had a full body wrap done in deep matte black with matte metallic blue stripes. It's a tribute car through our foundation and we are wrapping my wife's vehicle as well. It was a package deal but I think it was around $3K to do the Cobra.
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04-14-2017, 08:45 AM
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If you have/get the equipment and willing to develop the skill, all paint is "temporary". But for $200-400, Plasti-Dip is pretty much the way to go.
It goes on over any surface, really. Anyone who says it "won't work" over fiberglass is full of crap.
There's a few cars on this forum who have Plasti-Dip finishes; I remember reading it in their build thread.
https://www.dipyourcar.com/collections/popular-car-kits
All the basic colors are there; you can give it a top coat if you like the paint shiny, otherwise it will look a lot like a Cobra race car would've back in the day. And provided you put the coats on heavy enough (5 wet coats, minimum) it should all peel off when you're done with it. If it won't peel, shoot a couple more coats on it, until it will. |
04-14-2017, 06:17 PM
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My $0.02...drive it.
You can always prep, prime, paint later.
There's a great YouTube video of a guy that finished his car except for the paint and continues to just drive it in gel coat. There's something to be said for enjoying the investment.
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04-15-2017, 05:57 AM
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Quote:
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I looked at the plastidip stuff a while back.. it doesnt work with fibreglass
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I checked it out with suppliers in the US, their advice was it doesnt adhere to the fibreglass. I can only suspect its been formulated to bond with the clear coat. Although I see a post where a few have done it.. what the prep method was I dont know..
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04-15-2017, 09:32 PM
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Chris and others - were they perhaps thinking the 'rough side' of the 'glass wouldn't let the plastidip adhere? The gelcoat finish might be a bit different. And that's what's we're talking about, right? Adhere to gelcoat NOT fibreglass per se?
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04-16-2017, 11:02 AM
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Plasti-dip adheres to chrome, for goodness sake.
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04-19-2017, 11:21 PM
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Quote:
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Chris and others - were they perhaps thinking the 'rough side' of the 'glass wouldn't let the plastidip adhere? The gelcoat finish might be a bit different. And that's what's we're talking about, right? Adhere to gelcoat NOT fibreglass per se?
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not sure mate... surely they werent expecting we paint the inside of our cars down under.. 
Interested to see if someone grabs a can and gives it a go.. 
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