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sambo 09-18-2014 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 400TT (Post 1319442)
We do charge extra if you want us to remove the body parting lines (seams) and to give it a full detail.

No doubt the gelcoat out of the mold looks fantastic Craig. But as I suspected the "perfect gelcoat no need for a paint job" finish takes a lot more work.

It's a shame you can't lay a few coats of clear over the gelcoat, I assume it wouldn't take properly?

Beejay 09-18-2014 10:09 PM

Sambo,

I saw a white body just out of the mould this week. Even with part lines it looked fantastic and could pass for a glossy painted finish from 10 feet.

The hot rod and boat guys have been doing quality gellcoat work like this for years, it is good to see a Cobra manufacturer getting it right!

Ben

deano59 09-18-2014 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sambo (Post 1319456)
No doubt the gelcoat out of the mold looks fantastic Craig. But as I suspected the "perfect gelcoat no need for a paint job" finish takes a lot more work.

It's a shame you can't lay a few coats of clear over the gelcoat, I assume it wouldn't take properly?

with gelcoat there is really no need to clear coat it as it's quite thick I put a reasonable scratch in my boats gelcoat all we did was rub the scratch out and rebuff and you couldn't tell there had ever been a scratch . with paints and clear coats there only microns thick gelcoat would be at least 10 times thicker maybe more . even if you let gelcoat fade think of 30 yr old boats you rub them back and buff they come up like new I cant see any reason these cobra bodys would be any different imho.

cheers dean

sambo 09-18-2014 10:55 PM

That's great. I wonder why Ferrari don't cover their cars in gelcoat (jokes) :)**)

deano59 09-19-2014 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sambo (Post 1319461)
That's great. I wonder why Ferrari don't cover their cars in gelcoat (jokes) :)**)

I bet the best replica enzos do lol

Paintwerks 09-20-2014 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deano59 (Post 1319470)
I bet the best replica enzos do lol

Actually...while I don't know about the current Ferrari models, the F360 uses a fibreglass front bumper and it's 'as supplied' quality is far from perfect. Their bumpers need a lot of work to get ready for paint. And we're talking about a $3K bumper here!

Here is the white body at Pace:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psybkihokl.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pspqu8zhqg.jpg

Paintwerks 09-20-2014 03:11 PM

Here's a video of my 7yo son Liam starting Brad's Pace yesterday:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psyj0xgeqt.jpg

Paintwerks 09-20-2014 03:45 PM

Some pics of Brad's car, plus Chris Lane's car:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pstwdqhmmh.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psbw6bsp4b.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psqtzdjmkv.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pstnytsn0k.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psczwwrhew.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pszyi0w8br.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pso4bow2uo.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pszpqsa7i8.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psfyottdzz.jpg

LSA fitment with optional upgrade headers:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pssbzkhrht.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psrx5lfann.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pslfh57ldm.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psofhqd9wp.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psneggvxtj.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pss4zlthfd.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psqmrn1yig.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps18ojcykj.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psb9xslm9f.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psonnwllxj.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psn2mr8dy1.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psdnwrrj0q.jpg

New headrest back cover:

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psv6jkrqme.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pssmoplaff.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psgvjkfwtg.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps5ikwqvfj.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psiywfdd4t.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pskof73je5.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psrvfirknj.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...pspxymvkuu.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psscftn6ic.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psaexvfqll.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psdlrhegug.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psemsfl1u8.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psmir8wdkk.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psqlblqrdz.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psaf7cvdjb.jpg

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http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...psyrtce3gz.jpg

Cobra01 09-20-2014 04:05 PM

Wow,

What can I say, Great photos Simon and the video of the budding Cobra driver was great.

You might have to become my official photographer

Cheers

Brad

byroncobra 09-20-2014 06:19 PM

[IMG]http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/...ps24b6e451.jpg[/IMG]

forgot that i took a snap of Brads' car last week....



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plus a few of my pocket rocket, it passed too!!

[IMG]http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3db13033.jpg[/IMG]

deano59 09-20-2014 07:01 PM

I took my camera with me when I went up but ended up taking bugga all shots in my excitement and almost left it behind lol.. I save all these pics and put them into a folder for future reference ...how pokey does your car feel with the 5 lt in it brad I bet it scoots along quite nicely .

cheers dean

byroncobra 09-20-2014 07:38 PM

Quote:

took my camera with me when I went up but ended up taking bugga all shots in my excitement and almost left it behind lol.
ha, yeah I thought I took video too but only ended up with feet and grass:(

Cobra01 09-20-2014 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deano59 (Post 1319643)
I took my camera with me when I went up but ended up taking bugga all shots in my excitement and almost left it behind lol.. I save all these pics and put them into a folder for future reference ...how pokey does your car feel with the 5 lt in it brad I bet it scoots along quite nicely .

cheers dean

Hi Dean

The 5L has plenty of poke for myself, however I am waiting for John Whites LSA powered AP 427 SC to go around Wakefield Park Raceway it will be a truly awesome spectacle.

I am going to suck up for a passenger ride if I can.

I had a passenger ride with the Towmaster last year and it was the most fun that i have had with my clothes on.

I took my camera to Norwell and didn't take any photos of the car on the track, the occasion was overwhelming.

Cheers

Brad

byroncobra 09-20-2014 08:27 PM

[quote][I took my camera to Norwell and didn't take any photos of the car on the track, the occasion was overwhelming.
/QUOTE]

you can have the one that I took mate:D

Laner 09-20-2014 10:58 PM

great camera work Simon.
thanks for shooting a few of mine too.
Brads car looks the ducks nuts don't you think !
cheers
Chris.

guye 09-21-2014 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deano59 (Post 1319643)
I took my camera with me when I went up but ended up taking bugga all shots in my excitement and almost left it behind lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by byroncobra (Post 1319647)
ha, yeah I thought I took video too but only ended up with feet and grass:(

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobra01 (Post 1319648)
...
I took my camera to Norwell and didn't take any photos of the car on the track, the occasion was overwhelming.

Glad you blokes are good at building cobras, cause as photographers, well, you suck ! :D :D :D

Tenrocca 09-21-2014 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobra01 (Post 1319648)
Hi Dean

The 5L has plenty of poke for myself, however I am waiting for John Whites LSA powered AP 427 SC to go around Wakefield Park Raceway it will be a truly awesome spectacle.

Awesome, has that been kept under wraps? Street or race car?

Cobra01 09-21-2014 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenrocca (Post 1319659)
Awesome, has that been kept under wraps? Street or race car?

Hi Tenrocca

Sorry to disappoint all the racers out there but i only ever intended it to be a street car.

It will be a very nice car to drive and enjoy the experience to own a truly iconic replica of an original legend .

Cheers

Brad.

mudbrick 09-21-2014 03:02 AM

Brad congrats, great to see the progress
That white one could possible be mine!................

Tenrocca 09-21-2014 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobra01 (Post 1319660)
Hi Tenrocca

Sorry to disappoint all the racers out there but i only ever intended it to be a street car.

It will be a very nice car to drive and enjoy the experience to own a truly iconic replica of an original legend .

Cheers

Brad.

Hi brad, I was asking about john whites new car.....

Can't wait to see both of them in 2 weeks

Cheers


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