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It's getting there,slowly but surely
Gold paint i finally gone.Acid dipped centers and barrels.
 

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Finally getting even closer 🙂
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Still waiting for the 4th outer lip i ordered.My ocd peaked when the new one I ordered for the one front rim ,was a tad different looking than the one original i was not replacing.So i had to get the 4th one new aswell.
I do have to get these wheels spot on, as they are worth the most in perfect condition.. both money wise, but most importantly ,on a personal satisfaction type level 😐🥸
 
Finally , a job that I have delayed for a year..because the job requires patience to pull it off.
But man ,that paid of 😍
Before engine bay was " touched". This is back in 2018,when i first got to know this car,as previous owner brought in to my workshop, to let me take care of the car service wise etc.Engine bay stayed like this until i took over the car, 23rd of May, 2025.
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Light sanding the raised letters
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Degrease it
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Tools of choice
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Cut the "foam thingy" to the same width as the lettering
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Hammerite. Really dont know how well it will the paint will stick after some time ,but at least it will stay on for the first show im attending in just two weeks.
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Lightly dab it on,make sure to not touch other areas of the plastic. I did have to remove some paint spill ,using my hobby grade paint remover. Went smoothly.
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Super happy with the result
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Miles better :)
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Getting ready for the first car show of the year.
The iceing on the cake , the spice has arrived .
My custom show plates .
Super happy appart from the yearly approval decals are not "correct".But they just have to stay on eitherway 😃
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Also, Happy 35th birthday to Greywolf yesterday 28th of march 🤩😀
Car number 548 off the line.Sold new in Italy.One owner from 1991 to 2017, 2nd owner from 2017/2018 to 2025, and then me 😃
Can't be bothered writing the same "detailed /telling" story,celebrating story i did on my Facebook group .

So this have to do 😆
At my workshop ,when we met first time in early 2018.
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Nr 548
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Picture from when it was for sale i Portugal.
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Original and the only plates for the car, from 1991 to 2017
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On a trip last season.summer 2025
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Been away for 2 weeks in Europe (Spain) and never even thought about work or cars. Hope all is well.
Hellloooo mister :)Ohhh ,really. Were you on a holiday or?was it nice? Im doing well,considering everything ,thank you so much for asking.Much apreaciated :)
 

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