So as we all know, there aren't as many options in 4x100 as others, especially in 13 and 14", and on top of that, NZ being a small island at the bottom of the pacific ocean, we don't have as much available as the rest of the world. within minutes, if there was water on the floor as well, the dust would turn into rust, as you can imagine is the same as when you wash your car and get water on your brake discs and start to develop rust just minutes after) Here is the result of using the Dulux Rust Effect paint on the rear quarter - looks nice, but very flat - no drippage or inconsistencies which is the only thing I am not a fan of, but I'm thinking there should be a way of making some drippage using potentially some dust which comes from skimming brakes (Back when I used to work as a mechanic, we'd skim brakes and the dust would end up on the floor. The main challenge here is to achieve the look without doing anything unsafe or illegal, which can be a big challenge sometimes. This project will not be about achieving power etc. I've already got a backyard job roof rack made from steel rebar and others, which is rusting out real nicely. If you haven't seen MAD MAX fury road, hopefully you'll get what I mean. I love details in something where you see it and go, 'ooh that's what that's for!' In film, details tell stories, they contribute to the main story in some way or tell something about the relative character. MAD MAX inspiration - lots of little details that tell story - practicality, up-cycling, lots of welding. Rat Rod inspired, covered in rust, slammed with modern 'stance'. I'm a few months away from actually starting this project but my mind has been on it a lot lately, a lot of plans and ideas and thought I might as well get some ideas from you lot before I go ahead.
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