AquaGraphics or HydroPrinting the S60
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Post 637634 by M-R-P on 2013-08-22 08:47:07
Ooooh this is gonna be an interesting thread, will be watching :)
In the meantime, you're pottering about in a Yaris? bet you look sooo butch ;)
Post 637635 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-22 08:50:17
Yaris is the Wife's....I'm cruising in one of your favorites - Nissan Almera :) pmsl
I keep checking on AquaGraphix's FB page to check for updates & hopefully spot some of my stuff, nothing as yet.
Really can't wait to get the bits returned.
Post 637636 by M-R-P on 2013-08-22 08:52:50
Can't fault the almera for comfort mate :)
And better at accommodating the "larger" individual.
Post 637638 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-22 08:54:51
It is very comfortable for the big boned ;)
Post 637641 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-08-22 08:56:44
good plan! lol i was gonna go there for mine. theyr only up the road from me ;)
Post 637642 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-22 09:00:29
I must say I was very impressed with Colin's attempt at this on his S60, the quality is really quite good.
Will be interesting to see the finished pieces back in your engine bay.
Post 637645 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-22 09:27:04
[QUOTE=T5RatherAmusin;637641]good plan! lol i was gonna go there for mine. theyr only up the road from me ;)[/QUOTE]
Get yourself down there and get a sneak preview of my bits - if they're still on the shelf, give em a quick kick up the jacksy :)
Post 637647 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-08-22 09:32:49
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;637645]Get yourself down there and get a sneak preview of my bits - if they're still on the shelf, give em a quick kick up the jacksy :)[/QUOTE]
:rotfl:
can tell you they dont do nothing but perfect tho :)
Post 637649 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-22 09:41:21
That's good to hear....going off what they produce and photo on Facebook, their results are top notch. Perhaps not the cheapest, but I know I wouldn't be happy with anything I produced using a kit off eBay. Trial and error I suppose, but with my patience - I'd end up slinging my plastic bits into Morecambe Bay :(
Post 637653 by jdavis on 2013-08-22 10:26:41
There example pics look to be really good quality!
Post 637714 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-22 16:05:37
Just received a message via Facebook updating me on their progress - even sent me a piccy of the engine cover in primer:
They have dipped the engine cover but unfortunately noticed a tiny imperfection in the form of an air bubble - so they're rubbing it back down and repainting it - ready to be dipped again. I really get the impression that these guys are perfectionists and any parts that they dip won't leave the workshop until they 110% perfect. :)
Getting excited now !!! lol
Post 637720 by t5 pete on 2013-08-22 17:11:09
If there doing the kevlar weve or like the gold carbon you have posted up I may get a few bits done
Post 637725 by WOODY T5 on 2013-08-22 17:34:26
Good price that mate been thinking bout getting some bits myself will a wait your pics!
Post 637733 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-22 17:54:41
More updates coming through....loving the great service from AquaGraphix.
My engine cover has been re-dipped and is fresh out of the tank looking like this:
These are literally pictured immediately out of the dipping tank - got to wait now until the morning when they'll be lacquered.
Loving the look already, but I think once it's lacquered it'll look gorgeous.
Post 637747 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-22 18:21:31
Looking good, I'm thinking of having my plastics done, should I get the ECU cover done as well, thinking of black carbon, M-R-P says Chrome :cuckoo:
Post 637748 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-22 18:22:01
Piccy to help....
Post 637754 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-22 18:39:20
These bits highlighted:
Done in Black Carbon:
go on ;)
Post 637755 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-22 18:50:22
Can they do the plastic hose things with the concertina type things in ?
Don't wanna go too over the top.
Post 637758 by graemewelch on 2013-08-22 18:54:38
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;637748]Piccy to help....
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would look good. get that silver pipe powder coated satin black. it looks out of place. but i would say that as i hate shinney stuff in a engine bay. dressing the plastics is as far as ill go on a engine bay
Post 637759 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-22 18:57:11
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;637755]Can they do the plastic hose things with the concertina type things in ?
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I've sent them my plastic airbox feed which has the concertina section....they never mentioned any difficulties. I should imagine they'll be doing this particular piece over the next day or so. Pics will be posted - no fear :)
Post 637760 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-22 19:00:01
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;637759]I've sent them my plastic airbox feed which has the concertina section....they never mentioned any difficulties. I should imagine they'll be doing this particular piece over the next day or so. Pics will be posted - no fear :)[/QUOTE]
Cool, I'm thinking of sending my items off after TRAX so I've got a couple of weeks.
Post 637761 by T5RatherAmusin on 2013-08-22 19:01:49
If u can paint it u can dip it
Post 637841 by jdavis on 2013-08-22 22:03:14
That engine cover looks brilliant!
Post 637842 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-22 22:09:00
Can't wait to see it lacquered :)
Post 637875 by iancho on 2013-08-23 04:53:45
Great idea Steve, really good thread again mate I'm watching with interest :B_thumb:
Post 638243 by Tomcat on 2013-08-24 16:16:58
That's damn nice!..bet you cant wait eh?
Post 638244 by t5 pete on 2013-08-24 16:18:20
Stunning
Post 638245 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-24 16:18:25
Really looking forward to seeing the engine & UR bars :)
btw....PM'd you TC
Post 638248 by Harvey on 2013-08-24 16:46:19
That looks the business.:shockedbi
Post 638249 by M-R-P on 2013-08-24 17:00:30
having recently been told off for evading the swear filter, oi can't express my opinion in a way that would suit the situation so I'll just say...
very nice!
Post 638250 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-24 17:04:48
lol....cheers for the comments.
I just wish I'd sent my scuttle panel off to be done :( perhaps I'll send it in a week or two to be done.
Post 638260 by graemewelch on 2013-08-24 17:24:02
your engine bay is going to look very tidy.cant wait to see the pics. but isnt it a shame it makes all the wrong noises:blahblah::uglyhamme
i hope to see your motor in person one day. you have turned it into a very nice motor
Post 638262 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-24 17:30:45
Cheers Graeme, you're absolutely right though about the wrong noises - that's why I only start it up when nobody's looking.
Funnily enough, at the recent Demon Tweeks Meet - when everyone was leaving, I waited until Claymore fired his beast up before I started mine !! I reckon I got away without anyone realising it was a D5 :)
Post 638271 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-24 18:04:36
Wow, they look better than I thought Stephen, I'll definitely be sending them a few bits after TRAX.
Post 639137 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-28 14:19:14
Any more updates ?
Post 639160 by jdavis on 2013-08-28 15:29:21
they look awesome! definitely something to put on my to-do list
Post 639167 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-28 15:46:40
[QUOTE=claymore;639165]I wish I could get the bits I did to look that good.[/QUOTE]
That oil filler cap you showed me at Haynes looked pretty spot on to me.
Post 639169 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-28 15:59:42
I think mine would look good like this.....obviously not with the Audi badge though lol
Post 639206 by M-R-P on 2013-08-28 17:41:46
very nice mate, time to get the other visible bits of the bay up to the same standard and it'll finish it all off nicely ;)
Post 639207 by S70T5Chris on 2013-08-28 17:46:04
Superb mate. Defo gonna send these guys some stuff!!
Post 639208 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-28 17:46:51
Yes definately....going to spend an hour or so giving it a clean under there. Just wanted to get the parts fitted and take some pics. Just kicking myself for not sending the scuttle panel off....although I'm thinking of the slam panel too :)
Post 639209 by V70 Graham on 2013-08-28 17:48:18
Looks excellent work, can't wait to send my stuff off after my holidays.
Post 639211 by jdavis on 2013-08-28 17:56:58
Looks brilliant that mate. the finish look great
A few silicone hoses will finish that engine bay off a treat.
Post 639213 by graemewelch on 2013-08-28 17:59:01
looks very nice. now get your self down to a local breakers and get the rest of the bits down.
Post 639214 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-28 18:03:59
Off to a friend in Morecambe who's breaking an S60....he's got the bits I need PLUS an interesting number plate ;)
Post 639216 by stephenevans99 on 2013-08-28 18:07:25
[QUOTE=jdavis;639211]Looks brilliant that mate. the finish look great
A few silicone hoses will finish that engine bay off a treat.[/QUOTE]
Cheers....I was thinking about silicon hoses....just the top rad hose and the power steering hoses, these are the only ones on view. Can you get black silicon hoses? all the ones I've seen are Samco blue & red ones.
Post 639218 by jdavis on 2013-08-28 18:20:27
Frankie recommended these http://www.autosiliconehoses.com/ to Graham earlier. they do black in various sizes. look well priced too
Post 639250 by Biff on 2013-08-28 20:47:26
[QUOTE=jdavis;639218]Frankie recommended these http://www.autosiliconehoses.com/ to Graham earlier. they do black in various sizes. look well priced too[/QUOTE]
I've used these for the pipes for my home made rip kit. good stuff for the price.
Post 639252 by iancho on 2013-08-28 20:54:56
They look amazing Steve and it's transformed your engine bay... Great work!
Post 641910 by stephenevans99 on 2013-09-06 16:24:27
Decided to send in the Scuttle Panel to be dipped this week....just received an update from AquaGraphix to say it's in primer ready to be dipped either tomorrow or Monday. They sent a quick piccy too:
I've said it before & I'll say it again....I love how these guys work - lots of updates and photos to track the progress of their work. AquaGraphix :B_thumb:
Post 642719 by stephenevans99 on 2013-09-09 18:08:25
Another quickie of an update...scuttle panel now dipped and looking sweet:
Post 642725 by daza-b on 2013-09-09 18:39:49
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;642719]Another quickie of an update...scuttle panel now dipped and looking sweet:
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Gotta admit, looks really good!
Post 642726 by theflyingbrick on 2013-09-09 18:40:41
the finish looks top class im very impressed and your engine bay looks stunning with all the bits under there good job mate ;)
Post 642730 by stephenevans99 on 2013-09-09 18:51:33
Forgot to mention that the scuttle panel is yet to be lacquered....that should add depth and plenty of shine.
They've told me it should be on it's way back to me on Wednesday :)
Post 642913 by iancho on 2013-09-10 15:47:50
Incredible Steve! You will have one of the best bays out there when it's finished mate :B_thumb:
Post 643057 by V70 Graham on 2013-09-10 22:19:02
That scuttle panel looks great, with the other pieces your engine bay will be right up there.
Post 643249 by stephenevans99 on 2013-09-11 17:28:12
Apologies if these updates are getting a little tedious....But tough lol. Just received an email with the finishing pics now the panel is lacquered. Stunning....
Should receive it back by Friday.
Post 643261 by graemewelch on 2013-09-11 18:06:20
i look forward to seeing it fitted. im half tempted to get the boost pipe done that gose over the top of engine
Post 643264 by graemewelch on 2013-09-11 18:24:25
i dont want something inyour face. just somthing suttle. i thought about painting it metalic charcoal just to break it up a bit. not a huge fan of dressed up enginebays but got to admit yours has got me thinking
Post 643876 by graemewelch on 2013-09-13 19:12:07
that looks very very nice and cant wait to get my angle grinder near it, i mean see it in person. you not tempted to get the front panel done. im realy tempted to do my engine bay now.
any chance of a pic with the bonnet down
Post 643882 by stephenevans99 on 2013-09-13 19:21:04
lol.....did consider the slam panel but talked myself out of it.
Here's a quick pic with the bonnet down...not the best but you shouldn't be so bleedin' awkward ;)
Post 643892 by MIKESC70T5 on 2013-09-13 19:42:12
Wow, that looks fantastic :B_thumb:
Post 643894 by volvokid on 2013-09-13 19:53:34
Thats mental!
Post 643895 by graemewelch on 2013-09-13 19:57:22
you should apply a few layers of wax. bet that shot would look amazing with some beading
Post 643901 by S70T5Chris on 2013-09-13 20:20:43
That really looks incredible. Definitely going down this route myself!!
Post 643928 by t5steve on 2013-09-13 20:53:48
very nice mate................a lot easier to keep clean as well.................
Post 643977 by V70 Graham on 2013-09-13 22:20:14
Very very nice, looks great under that bonnet now.
Post 644035 by iancho on 2013-09-14 05:22:24
Perfection Steve :)
Post 644118 by daza-b on 2013-09-14 13:38:40
That looks ******* awesome!! lol .... wiper arms next? :P lol
Post 644119 by graemewelch on 2013-09-14 13:41:52
you thought about painting the mounts satin black for the engine stabilizer and gloss black bolts.
you also need to spin your oil cap around so the writing is inline with what on the engine cover. i do it in my car. no idea why. i even do it with the fake fag lighter on dash. the righting has to be straight
Post 644127 by WOODY T5 on 2013-09-14 15:00:31
Yeah looks very smart nice job done get my bit done as we speak after seeing yours:)
Post 644152 by stephenevans99 on 2013-09-14 17:05:44
[QUOTE=graemewelch;644119]you thought about painting the mounts satin black for the engine stabilizer and gloss black bolts.
you also need to spin your oil cap around so the writing is inline with what on the engine cover. i do it in my car. no idea why. i even do it with the fake fag lighter on dash. the righting has to be straight[/QUOTE]
Tomorrows job then....lol
Post 644218 by Harvey on 2013-09-14 19:19:54
Must say your car does look spot on,great finish on the parts.
Post 644341 by graemewelch on 2013-09-14 22:31:13
[QUOTE=stephenevans99;644152]Tomorrows job then....lol[/QUOTE]
ill be checking in the near future mind lol
Post 644347 by Wobbly Dave on 2013-09-14 22:56:49
looks very well steve, very well indeed.
Post 646608 by stephenevans99 on 2013-09-24 14:51:05
I've had a few PM's asking where I had the work done and how long it takes. As mentioned earlier in the thread, all of the work was done by AquaGraphix in Caerphilly.
The work takes approximately 2 weeks depending on their workload, but the results are exceptional :)
A few linkys:
Link to Facebook page
http://aquagraphix.co.uk/
Post 647341 by Squirtydog on 2013-09-26 22:07:06
Looks amazing! Not sure I'd go that far myself... Read: Not sure I'd get permission to go that far myself.
But... After I did this!!!!?****:cry:
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Am wondering how durable the finish is for wheels. As the price for finishing a set of 18s doesn't seem that crazy. Very tempted.
Post 647344 by graemewelch on 2013-09-26 22:11:34
i dare say its as durable as any 2k finish or powder coat. you pick a fight with a kirb and theres only one winner
Post 647349 by Harvey on 2013-09-26 22:15:55
[QUOTE=graemewelch;647344]i dare say its as durable as any 2k finish or powder coat. you pick a fight with a kirb and theres only one winner[/QUOTE]
Or worse the local tyre fitter.
Post 647363 by Squirtydog on 2013-09-26 22:33:31
[QUOTE=graemewelch;647344]i dare say its as durable as any 2k finish or powder coat. you pick a fight with a kirb and theres only one winner[/QUOTE]
I know. I'm so careful usually :dunce:
Naturally it was the fault of the guy who pulled into the car park at work in front of me, made me take a wider turn, my wife was driving, there was a monkey in the tree which distracted me etc etc.
The air turned blue!
Wheels are in need of a refinish anyway after the last guy did a god awful job.
Post 647400 by iancho on 2013-09-27 07:04:54
It's been a great thread Steve I think we have all enjoyed watching your engine transform into something to be really proud of!
Another interesting and well informed thread by you as always! :B_thumb:
Post 647401 by iancho on 2013-09-27 07:05:45
[QUOTE=Squirtydog;647363]I know. I'm so careful usually :dunce:
Naturally it was the fault of the guy who pulled into the car park at work in front of me, made me take a wider turn, my wife was driving, there was a monkey in the tree which distracted me etc etc.
The air turned blue!
Wheels are in need of a refinish anyway after the last guy did a god awful job.[/QUOTE]
I know just how you felt Ian!
They give me a price of approx £250+ which also includes the oil filler cap and the Ultra Racing Strut Brace that isn't pictured. The effect I have chosen is their 'new' gold carbon which I think looks subtle but very nice:
So I removed the covers and braces and laid them on some nice Lancashire lawn next to a rather naked looking derv:
My Master wrapping skills were put to the test - bubble wrap is ACE but parcel tape gets on your tits every time :(
Packaged and waiting for ParcelForce - guarded by Minion:
Turnaround is expected in 10 days, they received the parcel last week so I'm expecting everything back sometime next week.....I'll be posting more pics :)
