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06-08-2010, 03:04 PM
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_Oo===oO_
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Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has thought of/tried/succeeded in returning their Tickford engine covers back to as-new condition? Looking at it, it's painted plastic (the same yellow plastic that the genuine body kit bits are made of) Does anyone have paint codes for the grey and silver paints Tickford originally painted the covers with, and the red used for the recessed lettering? The main obstacle I'm seeing is how to keep/recreate the XR logo. I've seen other people paint their covers and lose the logo but I'd like to keep the factory look. Also has anyone had a go at polishing their standard engine covers? Any nasty side effects? |
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06-08-2010, 03:13 PM
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not here much anymore
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06-08-2010, 04:11 PM
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Afterburner + skids =
 
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You could get the XR logo airbrushed on then a nice clear coat over it all. Then you could polish it.
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06-08-2010, 05:24 PM
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_Oo===oO_
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I like the sound of that Peuty, just a matter of matching all the colors up...
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06-08-2010, 05:52 PM
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Just another mock-up..
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In an AU Fairlane somewhere...
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I need to find out the paint code for mine as I need to paint over the XR8 logo...!
If anyone knows, it'd be appreciated.... cheers
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06-08-2010, 07:41 PM
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pursuit ute baby
Join Date: Jun 2010
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im still chasing a cover thats not a ridiculous price and in tact.... some people are paying way too much for these, and others are asking way too much more.
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06-08-2010, 07:42 PM
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Just another mock-up..
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In an AU Fairlane somewhere...
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they're getting hard to find in good nick man..
that's the only problem, and people know that.. hence the huge prices... How much are you looking to pay for one I may know of one that has been repaired and going a bit cheaper...!!
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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06-08-2010, 09:04 PM
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Miami Pilot
 
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I just sold mine for $100 (hoping that's reasonable - the buyer thought so), including postage back to Vic; hope RG didn't pay that much for it! It's in one piece, but is a bit scuffed. I have plans that do not include the cover.
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06-08-2010, 09:19 PM
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He got a bargain JC hence he thought it reasonable LOL.....
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06-08-2010, 09:25 PM
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pursuit ute baby
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thats not a bargain. thats reasonable... people get caught up in a flurry and pay too much, which leads people to believe its then worth it because X bought/sold it for that much...
in the end, something is worth what someone will pay... i wont pay over 100 bucks for one personally. id rather look at my coil packs... |
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06-08-2010, 09:31 PM
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Thats the problem they are worth what ever some one wants to pay, I have a mint one in the shed but not for sale as I carnt replace it if necessary.. you only have to look at the stupid prices some of the T series and Momo stuff bring you could wreck out a T for twice its retail price ,,
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06-08-2010, 10:35 PM
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pursuit ute baby
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oh the T series stuff is crazy...
"piece of hair from inside original ts50 drivers seat. GENUINE TICKFORD UPHOLSTERERS HAIR!! RARE NOS" - starting bid 70 dollars. |
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06-08-2010, 10:42 PM
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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06-08-2010, 10:48 PM
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T3/Sprint8
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Even those XR8 engine covers would be getting low via Fraud hence people up the prices on ebay etc though I'm not a ebayer. Hey I'd love to pay far less for everything but sometimes/somethings in our cars are getting harder and harder to get hold of so at times some owners are willing to pay more for a stock pile can't blame them. IMO as I said the XR8 cover for $100 is cheap - compare to new price and now availability and thats how it goes......
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07-08-2010, 09:04 AM
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07-08-2010, 10:44 AM
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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07-08-2010, 11:36 AM
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Walking with God
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07-08-2010, 11:38 AM
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Just another mock-up..
Join Date: Sep 2006
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hahahaha!!! 
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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07-08-2010, 05:59 PM
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Giddy up.
Join Date: Dec 2004
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I am allway's looking for another if I even happen to come across one, not to fussed though as mine is in imaculate condition anyway, it look's brand new still, I don't understand how they can become so dirty and wrecked, as I wash my engine bay everytime I wash the car and run a shamy over it, maybe that's why it look's brand new, cause I look after it.
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07-08-2010, 09:11 PM
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08-08-2010, 01:22 AM
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DAILY DRIVER/TRACK CAR BUILD NUMBER 006 299.5 rwkw's 12.74 @108mph ON MT's ON MAXXIS MAV1's 275/45/17 13.27 @ 106mph
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08-08-2010, 02:39 AM
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Miami Pilot
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Back to engine covers............
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08-08-2010, 02:01 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I'm going to respray mine too, would love to find the actual paint code or match.
I would suggest the only way to properly restore one would be to respray as they're only usually let down by areas where the paint has faded or been worn off. |
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08-08-2010, 02:32 PM
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BA GT-P Owner
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There is a paint shop in Cranbourne (Melb S.E.) that will match the colour and put it into pressure pack cans for around $25 a can.
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DAILY DRIVER/TRACK CAR BUILD NUMBER 006 299.5 rwkw's 12.74 @108mph ON MT's ON MAXXIS MAV1's 275/45/17 13.27 @ 106mph
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08-08-2010, 08:41 PM
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Afterburner + skids =
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Any Autobarn store can also do that
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08-08-2010, 08:42 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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Can you pm me the name of the joint man...?
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Desire isn't driven by the heart, the mind or the wallet. Desire comes from another place. It's created by the smell of burnt fuel under full throttle and the look a car gives you when you're washing it alone at night... see my car here: Built my own TL50!!! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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08-08-2010, 09:34 PM
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not here much anymore
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09-08-2010, 06:48 AM
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_Oo===oO_
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The covers are fetching ridiculous money on ebay, I saw a NOS one go for $400 not long ago. As someone said, theyre worth as much as people are willing to pay.
Can anyone who gets the colors matched up report back and let us know how you went? |
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12-06-2018, 01:34 PM
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Starter Motor
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Does any one have an AU V8 engine cover in respectable condition for sale?
TXT Chris on 0401004562 |
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Tickford Plastic Engine Cover (XR8)
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