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Old 06-08-2010, 03:04 PM   #1
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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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Old 06-08-2010, 03:13 PM   #2
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Also has anyone had a go at polishing their standard engine covers? Any nasty side effects?
Its plastic - it wont polish up at all.
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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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I like the sound of that Peuty, just a matter of matching all the colors up...
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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....
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Old 06-08-2010, 07:41 PM   #6
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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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Old 06-08-2010, 07:42 PM   #7
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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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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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He got a bargain JC hence he thought it reasonable LOL.....
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Old 06-08-2010, 09:25 PM   #10
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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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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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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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id rather look at my coil packs...
Me too - nice red MSD coil packs, and with my planned black rocker covers, should give a nice bombers theme.

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they are worth what ever some one wants to pay
Or what someone wants to sell for - I wasn't fussed on price really; I'm happy with $80 nett (after postage) and Mark has himself an engine cover to smash next time he goes on a track day (oops, did that just give away the buyer's identity!). I did think of putting up for open bidding on eBay, but then I got the whole car for such a good price, I felt I should "share the love" with the forum members!
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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.
hehe yep agree with Whoosha as well - some people pay way too much and its a p off - believe me owning a T makes it far worse and you got to draw a line I know I do.
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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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.
Do you have a link to this?
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Me too - nice red MSD coil packs, and with my planned black rocker covers, should give a nice bombers theme.
Still want to paint it Bomber's colours, after their 76 point thrashing by Carlton last night? LOL!

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Still want to paint it Bomber's colours, after their 76 point thrashing by Carlton last night? LOL!

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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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Still want to paint it Bomber's colours, after their 76 point thrashing by Carlton last night? LOL!

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Of course, Mr "Carn the Hawks" who lost to Sydney - read that again - SYDNEY! I'd rather lose to carlton by 12 goals than to Sydney by approx the same amount.
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Of course, Mr "Carn the Hawks" who lost to Sydney - read that again - SYDNEY! I'd rather lose to carlton by 12 goals than to Sydney by approx the same amount.
I have to disagree with that Carlton to a ture Bomber supporter are the enemy along with collingwood
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I have to disagree with that Carlton to a tre Bomber supporter are the enemy along with collingwood
Agreed. But Sydney have cost the bombers in the past by margins as small as 1 point (twice, IIRC), so I hate them even more!

Back to engine covers............

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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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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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Any Autobarn store can also do that
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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.

Can you pm me the name of the joint man...?
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Yep, I'll have a go at matching it next weekend.
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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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Was just lucky enough to have bought one.
Couple of clips broken, but can be repaired, also cover has been signed by Glen Seaton.
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