Shape & Shine

Shape & Shine Custom Body & Paint studio, specialising in:
- Award Winning Body & Paint
- Automotive Fabrication
- Metal Shaping
- By Appointment Only -

After spending some time tapping and trying to convince the metal to go where I wanted it to go, I can say I'm happy wit...
23/09/2026

After spending some time tapping and trying to convince the metal to go where I wanted it to go, I can say I'm happy with the result. By no means is it file finished, however, with minimal access due to the car being tubbed and the inner fuel filler area not being cut out, I did what I could with the time and budget I was given. The car requiring much less filler is always a good thing. Foundations are much more important than the finished product. I also tapped up the drivers side front and rear door. Getting closer to epoxy now.

The drivers side quarter panel had the fuel filler welded at some point in the past, and was pretty badly heat affected....
21/09/2026

The drivers side quarter panel had the fuel filler welded at some point in the past, and was pretty badly heat affected. So I got the hammers and dollies out, and started tapping. Pretty happy with how it came out.

After inspecting all the panels on the VL, we got started tapping up any lows. By no means is this a file finished job, ...
28/08/2026

After inspecting all the panels on the VL, we got started tapping up any lows. By no means is this a file finished job, however, the car will require much less filler and bodywork materials, which will provide a higher quality and longer lasting finish. What's underneath the paint needs to be right before progressing to the next stage of the bodywork process.

We started removing the epoxy to inspect the condition of the roof skin. It wasn't great, a lot of highs and lows to add...
26/08/2026

We started removing the epoxy to inspect the condition of the roof skin. It wasn't great, a lot of highs and lows to address.

Upon inspection, the VL needed a fair bit of repair work.
21/08/2026

Upon inspection, the VL needed a fair bit of repair work.

We've had a VL Group A come in for body and paint. Looking forward to getting stuck into this one.
19/08/2026

We've had a VL Group A come in for body and paint. Looking forward to getting stuck into this one.

The VZ body shell all sealed & painted in and out, ready to head to Duki Hax to have the mechanical components fitted an...
05/08/2026

The VZ body shell all sealed & painted in and out, ready to head to Duki Hax to have the mechanical components fitted and wired up. Very excited to see this come together.

After splining down the RestoFinish polyester, it was time to start heading toward the paint stage. I was really happy w...
03/08/2026

After splining down the RestoFinish polyester, it was time to start heading toward the paint stage. I was really happy with how sharp the bodywork came out. No swollen edges, and each panel running into the next nicely. The engine bay and inside the boot area was also bodyworked at the same time.

Next up, we sharpened up the bodywork with Melomotive splines, and applied some RestoFinish polyester.The client wanted ...
31/07/2026

Next up, we sharpened up the bodywork with Melomotive splines, and applied some RestoFinish polyester.
The client wanted this car really nice with crisp lines. This car didn't require too much filler work, which helps us keep the bodywork sharp, although there was still a fair few hours in spline work.

After letting the RestoFinish Epoxy primer cure, we splined the body down to see where we are at with highs and lows. Be...
29/07/2026

After letting the RestoFinish Epoxy primer cure, we splined the body down to see where we are at with highs and lows. Being a later model car, it wasn't too bad. Some refinement needed to get the bodywork right.

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