RAV4 project

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RAV4 project

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Hi all, it's been long overdue to give the Rav some attention, she is an 1996 model and being used daily. It has needed a re-spray and thought "lets have some fun" while doing it.
After doing some research, I found the perfect product for the job, thanks to Martin from Bundutec. :thumbup:
We then prepared the bonnet for the test run:
Bonnet prep.jpg
Started with the center portion:
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We then prepared for the second phase:
Black inlay 3.jpg
Then laid down the paint:
Green 1.jpg
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The result:
Test done.jpg
Now the work starts, strip the rest of the vehicle and prep for paint. :eh:
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Next test was to do plastic trim with the same product:
Bumper 1.jpg
The trim on the right is the original color.
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Happy with the result:
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The product we are using:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezVsBja ... 87&index=6
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Re: RAV4 project

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Hi Neil, I love that green and black. Like to see the end product.
Ecc 1:9 Wat gewees het, dit sal daar weer wees; en wat gebeur het, dit sal weer gebeur, en daar is glad niks nuuts onder die son nie.
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Dowe Koos wrote: Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:13 pm Hi Neil, I love that green and black. Like to see the end product.
With the color choice, I do not have to re-register the vehicle.
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Wasn't it red before? :think:
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Mud Dog wrote: Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:48 am Wasn't it red before? :think:
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Re: RAV4 project

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Spent some time working on the RAV this past few weeks, while sanding down, we found a few problem areas which we will fix up before spraying.
Rear driver side.jpg
Rear driver side 1.jpg
Wheel arch.jpg
Wheel arch 1.jpg
I'm surprised how little rust we have found on the vehicle for it's age.
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