Xa Coupe - Page 4

fordmfp · 19-07-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tha Jack

This is one awesome looking Coupe!!!
I think Black is the ultimate colour for a coupe.
What shade of black is it and is the engine bay satin black?

Not 100% sure on the black mate we custom mixed it in the shop and gave it its own name lol Falcon coupe black

The engine bay and boot are just done in satin mate, Im stoked he even did that as i thought for the money i was paying him they wouldnt get touched

Apollo66 · 19-07-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fordmfp

Pic's tell a thousand words, there must have been some serious time spent on those panels,,, straight as. Top job
Cheers Kerry

fordmfp · 21-07-2009, 10:12 AM

Hey guys

Small update, The lower valance panels,indacators and guard vents are painted in the gray and the bonnet should be done this weekend

Big Mike · 21-07-2009, 03:02 PM

That colour looks absolutely fantastic with the fleck in that last photo. Now I can't wait to see the car in the sun!

Similar to "Ego" off the new Falcons, which is what I want to paint a Lincoln one day. Awesome work.

Muzz Landau · 21-07-2009, 03:21 PM

Hi,
Just want to say I agree with Big Mike. The fleck in the paint looks absolutely fantastic.
Black is a great colour, but this is just beautiful.
As for trim, black is always a good option, especially with kids.
It would also look great with white leather seats and door trims with everything else black.
Anyway, I can't wait to see the paint finished and your car outside.
You must be very happy with the work so far.
Can't wait for the next update.

fordmfp · 21-07-2009, 06:13 PM

Hey big mike and muzz landau

Yeah im fully stoked with how the colours have come out, The black is a custom mix and the gray is a porsche colour, I cant wait to see it in the sun either!!!
Down the track when ive saved some coin i will go the whole hog and get the seats recovered and was thinking i may go for white,
Yeah i wasnt expecting anywhere near the job for the money im paying and then my painter informed me today that the car look rough as at the moment and will look better when he does the final buff and polish!!!
My jaw dropped cause i thought it was already done and now found that its gunna look even better!! WOOHOO

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Geez Louise · 21-07-2009, 06:16 PM

Your car is insane!! I love it. My jaw just drops to the ground everytime I see an update. Well done!! Keep it up. You have a wonderful example of a beautiful car

fordmfp · 21-07-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

Your car is insane!! I love it. My jaw just drops to the ground everytime I see an update. Well done!! Keep it up. You have a wonderful example of a beautiful car

Thankyou so much!! When someone with a car as bloody awesome as yours says something like that about my runabout just makes my day!!! :sm_headba

cob115 · 24-07-2009, 08:41 AM

any more pics of the beast comeing together ?

fordmfp · 24-07-2009, 10:34 AM

Not as yet mate hes painted a couple more things but should be getting either the boot or bonnet painted this weekend so i will have an update hopefully Monday!! Fingers crossed lol Its getting real close i went down yesterday and redyed the dash in satin black to match the rest of the interior so its starting to look quite tidy

sneedyxa · 03-08-2009, 09:53 PM

hey mfp, just found this thread... your car looks awesome, coming along nicely. really enjoyed the read and look forward to seeing more

fordmfp · 04-08-2009, 08:56 AM

Hi guys

Small update my painters screwed his back so things have slowed right down but he has finished painting the black parts boot,mirrors,etc

Not much sorry but every little bit counts lol

Cheers sneedyxa its taking awhile but she should be a nice cruiser when its all done

XBCoupeNZ · 04-08-2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fordmfp

That's not painted black - it's a mirror!!

Very nice dude

Geez Louise · 04-08-2009, 11:46 PM

Wow! Everytime I see this I am just amazed. It is absolutely beautiful.

Do you have a timeframe on when he will be finished with it?

XA_GT351 · 05-08-2009, 12:30 AM

Love the colour choice mate, will look tops, white interior would look great with the black, but as you said will prob get dirty with the kids.

montyv8 · 05-08-2009, 01:30 AM

she's looking fantastic bud

Will have to check it out when i'm over your way next.

fordmfp · 05-08-2009, 07:47 AM

Thanks for the positive comments people

geez louise- Im hoping before the end of september as we have a car show over here i would like to take it too, He reckons it will be but im not holding my breath

Xa_gt351- Yeah white would look awesome and i may do that down the track when my rugrats are a little older

Montyv8- Yeah bud definatly bowl around next time your over for sure

fordmfp · 10-08-2009, 04:53 PM

Bonnet now done

xcmat666 · 10-08-2009, 05:05 PM

AAAAWWWWWSOME!!!. just found your thread. subscribing. the colour is fantastic. great work.

Tha Jack · 11-08-2009, 01:27 PM

WOW!!!!!
That is just like a mirror, What a fantastic job your panelbeater has done.
Gotta be happy with that

xalent · 11-08-2009, 06:33 PM

Beautiful!
Make sure to buy yourself some good quality car washing gear, you're gonna need it

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fordmfp · 11-08-2009, 07:34 PM

Cheers guys

LOL yeah im abit worried about washing it for the 1st time and the best way of washing it and not getting swirl marks in it

Big Mike · 12-08-2009, 01:29 AM

Wash it with WATER, dry it with a microfibre towel, protect it with a detail spray. Do it all IN THE SHADE.

Avoid waterless wash, car washes with brushes, chamois', scratches, soaps or detergents, and letting anything air dry.

Make sure its "baked" in the sun for as long as you can, months if possible, before its first wash.

montyv8 · 13-08-2009, 10:46 PM

I'm loving the black w/porsche grey, so subtle, and sexy as hell.. the amount of attention this will get wherever you take it will blow you away ;)

let me know which issue of NZV8 its going to be in

xygt01 · 13-08-2009, 11:02 PM

wow WOW wow that thing is awesome

fordmfp · 14-08-2009, 04:27 PM

Hi guys thanks for all your comments it really makes all the waiting bearable and montyv8 i wish it was good enough to be in a mag!!!

Santa came to my house early this year!! WOOHOO

gcg2503 · 14-08-2009, 04:45 PM

Judging by the paint she will be worthy of a Magazine feature

PS: In your first picture I can just glimpse one of the reasons you are breaking my heart and not going a White Interior!

landau5.8 · 14-08-2009, 05:13 PM

mate.....thats all photo shopped paint.....lol (note extreme jealousy)
Farking brilliant......Black cars would be any beater/painters nightmare and this came up superb.
Reminds me of the XC Coupe (4MYLYN) which sadly was stolen and discovered in qld in bits and pieces.
Wish you the best on that, makes all us coupe owners proud of what beauty truly is...;P

Geez Louise · 14-08-2009, 06:15 PM

Can you ask Santa to stop off at our place...I keep asking him for parts but I think he lost my address.

On a side note, I didnt know they found 4MYLYN in QLD in bits and pieces?? That was one gorgeous coupe. Must have been heartbreaking for the owner.

Your coupe is beautiful!! Keep the updates coming mate.

fordmfp · 24-08-2009, 06:58 PM

Hi guys

Couple of pics, Bonnet is only sitting there at this stage but wing is prepped,primed and mounted and boot and doors now on, Sorry about the state of her shes covered in dust!!