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10-08-2008, 12:02 PM
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formerly AU_bullet
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hey guys, just looking at the rear bar of my focus zetec hatch makes me want to do something about it.
its definately not tickling my fancy. what can we do about it? colour code wise. cheers brad |
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10-08-2008, 12:06 PM
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EuroFordClub
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In terms of what? Like what are do you want to do exactly? Respray it the same colour as your car?
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10-08-2008, 12:11 PM
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formerly AU_bullet
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well i was wanting it to be colour coded with the car but i thought that if i were to spray it silver it wouldn't look as "factory" style becase of the quality of the black strip.
iv considered an XR5T rear bar as that doesnt have it but i think it might be a little too costly |
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10-08-2008, 12:27 PM
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10-08-2008, 12:32 PM
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formerly AU_bullet
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i live and breathe that site atm like most of us focus owners do.
im not exactly after a complete new rear bumper as i like the one on the zetec, i think i just want to colour code the rear black strip on the focus hatch to the colour of the car as its a less expensive job. just wondering if anyone has done this? or what can i do about it. im a little worried it would look stupid as the black plastic is a different plastic from that of the rear bumper. |
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10-08-2008, 01:11 PM
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Badly Focused
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A good panel beater should be able to prep it and paint it to be the same...
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07 LT CL, CAI, timing, XR5 springs, LS Zetec wheels 16.045...0.05 of a second! I wanted a 15sec pass! 93 GSR/Evo3...too much to mention, 12.2sec 1/4, FOR SALE! *Maybe we don't try putting holes in things that sink, yeah?* |
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10-08-2008, 05:40 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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Brad, mine is an earlier Focus I know, but these before and after pics may help
 
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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10-08-2008, 05:44 PM
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formerly AU_bullet
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wow! totally changes the look of the back! that looks tops!
so im guessing it was easy as just a panel beaters job re-spraying the bar? |
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10-08-2008, 08:06 PM
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I respayed the grey plastic strip myself with some spraypacks of plastic primer, glossy black and clear. I'm happy with how it came out, but if you were gonna take it to a sprayshop then get them to sand the plastic mould texture out to make it all smooth.
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10-08-2008, 08:10 PM
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formerly AU_bullet
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yea thats what i was worried about coz i know that its a different feel compared to the smooth bumper. do you have any pics of your rear bumper after you sprayed it youself?
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10-08-2008, 10:29 PM
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Badly Focused
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How well has it lasted? If you've done that yourself with spraycans, I'll do it to mine as well! Looks fantastic. What brand of paint and primer did you use?
RM.
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07 LT CL, CAI, timing, XR5 springs, LS Zetec wheels 16.045...0.05 of a second! I wanted a 15sec pass! 93 GSR/Evo3...too much to mention, 12.2sec 1/4, FOR SALE! *Maybe we don't try putting holes in things that sink, yeah?* |
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11-08-2008, 09:16 AM
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Old enough to know better
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On mine, the texture has not been sanded out. Simply primed and sprayed over the top and it looks fine. Then again, the strip on the LR is not as integrated as LS/LT
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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Black rear bar on focus hatch
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