Tuscan respray and spoiler/splitter adding (care pic heavy)
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Hi guys - a few mentioned to put a thread for this so anyhow - after buying my first TVR last September (a Tuscan mk1 - non s as I preferred the lights/and more sparse rear) with the intention of trying to get the Tuscan 2 s spoiler fitted on it (as I love the flamboyance and continuing the theme of keeping the flowing lines along the rear). Fitted the standard splitter at the front as again I find it more flowing than the wingtips. Obviously this is a personal choice and I'm sure lots would prefer the standard s look and that's great because variety is the spice of life!
The colour I wanted was a dark red candy so it goes down to almost black in shadow and red in light again to emphasize curves. I then wanted to keep the pepperpot (as I like it's bullet hole style connotations makes it seem aggressive) - but to change it to anthracite/same with the front splitter and wheels so they'd all match.
After doing some research I found Ryan at SP Automotive was highly thought of and he then set about spraying out some 30 odd samples of varies candy combinations until I found the one I was looking for (closest I could liken it to to describe what I was imagining to others was "Iron Man" red, which then kinda stuck.
Anyhow some pics ~
Before
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/zgOWxSmE.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/X1iqBdLV.jpg)
Me trying to poorly photoshop an idea of how I wanted it - with the normal badge position filled in so the spoiler is all smooth
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/6rNmKlcl.jpg)
The operation begins!
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/6MmpNcB2.jpg)
Was first trying to source a 2 s bootlid but this proves super hard - and noone seems to have the mould for one. In the end TVR power managed to get hold of just the spoiler part.
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/OdcfL24v.jpg)
All the filling begins! This took quite a bit of Ryan's time - I didn't realise the filling/sanding wasn't included in respray price so be sure to budget for it if anyone else is planning to respray (came to approx 1k extra not including spoiler work)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/ONCArLvz.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/I3RB1kka.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/Q5d3lgaT.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/FDuySiro.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/wIlzKls1.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/cHzlKrEd.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/nCIMCVb1.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/0U9UK1ix.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/aJsrCOlf.jpg)
At this point I realised normal anthracite was not dark enough for the depth of colour being achieved so the plan switched to a darker anthracite that luckily Ryan had to hand.
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/YjX6Xb35.jpg)
Avengers Assemble ~
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/DrOf2QqR.jpg)
And finally popped my plate on it (I'm into martial arts..it's just a bit of fun and makes me smile, for those who are so opposed to personalised plates, sorry - try not to have a seizure![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/uU3SJ32y.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/rbRdJmSm.jpg)
Unfortunately Ryan's normal detailer was unavailable so I need to polish it up to remove cobwebs and give it a nice wax + get it in the sunlight (was setting by the time I got home).
Anyhow hope to see you all around and hope you enjoyed the pics! =)
Now I just have to sort out my interior!![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
The colour I wanted was a dark red candy so it goes down to almost black in shadow and red in light again to emphasize curves. I then wanted to keep the pepperpot (as I like it's bullet hole style connotations makes it seem aggressive) - but to change it to anthracite/same with the front splitter and wheels so they'd all match.
After doing some research I found Ryan at SP Automotive was highly thought of and he then set about spraying out some 30 odd samples of varies candy combinations until I found the one I was looking for (closest I could liken it to to describe what I was imagining to others was "Iron Man" red, which then kinda stuck.
Anyhow some pics ~
Before
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/zgOWxSmE.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/X1iqBdLV.jpg)
Me trying to poorly photoshop an idea of how I wanted it - with the normal badge position filled in so the spoiler is all smooth
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/6rNmKlcl.jpg)
The operation begins!
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/6MmpNcB2.jpg)
Was first trying to source a 2 s bootlid but this proves super hard - and noone seems to have the mould for one. In the end TVR power managed to get hold of just the spoiler part.
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/OdcfL24v.jpg)
All the filling begins! This took quite a bit of Ryan's time - I didn't realise the filling/sanding wasn't included in respray price so be sure to budget for it if anyone else is planning to respray (came to approx 1k extra not including spoiler work)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/ONCArLvz.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/I3RB1kka.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/Q5d3lgaT.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/FDuySiro.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/wIlzKls1.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/cHzlKrEd.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/nCIMCVb1.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/0U9UK1ix.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/aJsrCOlf.jpg)
At this point I realised normal anthracite was not dark enough for the depth of colour being achieved so the plan switched to a darker anthracite that luckily Ryan had to hand.
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/YjX6Xb35.jpg)
Avengers Assemble ~
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/DrOf2QqR.jpg)
And finally popped my plate on it (I'm into martial arts..it's just a bit of fun and makes me smile, for those who are so opposed to personalised plates, sorry - try not to have a seizure
![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/uU3SJ32y.jpg)
![](http://thumbsnap.com/sc/rbRdJmSm.jpg)
Unfortunately Ryan's normal detailer was unavailable so I need to polish it up to remove cobwebs and give it a nice wax + get it in the sunlight (was setting by the time I got home).
Anyhow hope to see you all around and hope you enjoyed the pics! =)
Now I just have to sort out my interior!
![wink](/inc/images/wink.gif)
Repaint 2800
Wheels 260
Glassing on spoiler 475
Fibreglass Repairs/fitting front splitter Approx 1000
Total:4600 SP Auto
Spoiler from TVR Power 232
Front Splitter and bracket from TVR Power 190 (thought it would be cheaper than this)
Total:422 TVR Power
Approx 500 for paint.
Grand Total..5500 ..youch! Never fun math to do but hopefully helpful to others to budget accordingly! =)
Wheels 260
Glassing on spoiler 475
Fibreglass Repairs/fitting front splitter Approx 1000
Total:4600 SP Auto
Spoiler from TVR Power 232
Front Splitter and bracket from TVR Power 190 (thought it would be cheaper than this)
Total:422 TVR Power
Approx 500 for paint.
Grand Total..5500 ..youch! Never fun math to do but hopefully helpful to others to budget accordingly! =)
His fibreglass work is literally top notch/factory standard imo. 5* (of 5)
Painting is very good imo 4.5* - he had some issues with continuity on the candy paint (candies are much more difficult to paint than most colours, as they aren't actual paints just a thin clear dye that goes over paint)- he finds the tvr colours flip paints easy enough though and normal paint jobs would be childsplay to him) - as a result he had to paint over with black on some of joining sections that you can't see from outside (so thin line of black just inside doors - under service bonnet etc.). There is a bit of overspray I need to remove from just under my door mirrors - no orange peel on the car panels you can see - tiny bit below rear (out of sight) and behind number plate on rear. Some small bubbles have formed on the scuttle panel on the right hand side.
Cost 4.5* - Good value for money - I'm very happy with the final result - didn't charge for some things he could have done if he was purely in it for the money.
Transparency of costs 4* - should let people know of additional cost of his filling etc. before the job - though again - he does spend alot of time doing this and has incredibly high standards for it so he probably spends more time on this than many places would.
Project Management 2 - Mine was fiddly due to issues with the colour I wanted basically not existing before - had to find the right combination of base coat/ candy / number of layers of candy until it was what I was after. Quite a few deadlines kept slipping and others have found the same can happen so ensure you leave plenty of time.
Personability 5* - Top chap.
Hope this seems fair/non bannable!
Oh and yes all prices include vat! (seriously how many people don't have to pay vat?!)
Yes interior next (once I can afford it - already mentioned to Dave about getting the carpets done) but first I need to get her to Str8six for a major service to ensure everything is ok mechanically.
I'm in the process of creating some carbon fibre/stainless steel TVR wheel centres - will post how it goes in another thread once I've created them incase anyone else interested.
Painting is very good imo 4.5* - he had some issues with continuity on the candy paint (candies are much more difficult to paint than most colours, as they aren't actual paints just a thin clear dye that goes over paint)- he finds the tvr colours flip paints easy enough though and normal paint jobs would be childsplay to him) - as a result he had to paint over with black on some of joining sections that you can't see from outside (so thin line of black just inside doors - under service bonnet etc.). There is a bit of overspray I need to remove from just under my door mirrors - no orange peel on the car panels you can see - tiny bit below rear (out of sight) and behind number plate on rear. Some small bubbles have formed on the scuttle panel on the right hand side.
Cost 4.5* - Good value for money - I'm very happy with the final result - didn't charge for some things he could have done if he was purely in it for the money.
Transparency of costs 4* - should let people know of additional cost of his filling etc. before the job - though again - he does spend alot of time doing this and has incredibly high standards for it so he probably spends more time on this than many places would.
Project Management 2 - Mine was fiddly due to issues with the colour I wanted basically not existing before - had to find the right combination of base coat/ candy / number of layers of candy until it was what I was after. Quite a few deadlines kept slipping and others have found the same can happen so ensure you leave plenty of time.
Personability 5* - Top chap.
Hope this seems fair/non bannable!
Oh and yes all prices include vat! (seriously how many people don't have to pay vat?!)
Yes interior next (once I can afford it - already mentioned to Dave about getting the carpets done) but first I need to get her to Str8six for a major service to ensure everything is ok mechanically.
I'm in the process of creating some carbon fibre/stainless steel TVR wheel centres - will post how it goes in another thread once I've created them incase anyone else interested.
Edited by Dischordant on Thursday 6th June 14:22
Edited by Dischordant on Thursday 6th June 21:02
Wow - you went all out with your interior - looks brill! I'm going to be going the cheap route - probably have a go at dying it using furnitureclinic so it matches the dark anthracite as the leather is fine quality wise just needs scuff repair and redye.
Carpets though I don't want the headache of doing myself, it just doesn't seem worth it!
Carpets though I don't want the headache of doing myself, it just doesn't seem worth it!
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