MK2 Golf GTi 16v Big Bumber Oak Bay Green Jornal (Pic Heavy)

[mboon]

clutch cable being replaced

[mboon]

Well a bit has changed. Sold the m3 so its just the golf now.
Replaced the rear tyres
Added a small sub so we do not have to cut holes for speakers
Git a original vw roof rack retro lol
Fitted some trim bits.
Got the dash lights working today
Cleaned.
Suspension is next on our list as its shot. Going for jamex coilovers to lower the front slighty and stiffen the ride

[mboon]

Also go some original hella figs for her as one is knackered

[Adz The Rat]

Any up to date pics of it??

Im after some original 16v rear lights for mine.

[mboon]

a couple pics from yesterday




I have also sanded down the windscreen wipers and sprayed, replaced the windscreen wiper caps with new ones, changed the rear wiper over so it now works

We are getting there with it.. comments welcome

[BelperJim]

Very nice! Check my garage I have one almost identical but 5-door.

[theturbs]

Looks lovely.

[mboon]

BelperJim said:

Very nice! Check my garage I have one almost identical but 5-door.

Cheers mate.What do you use on your black plastic
And have you sprayed the red grill strip on the front end.

[BelperJim]

I use peanut butter on the black plastic. Smooth not nutty

I am currently looking for a new grill that one is all broken and I sprayed the red stripe but it is awful. The car is currently off the road but I am planning on restoring it at some point.





ETA Photos

Edited by BelperJim on Monday 22 November 15:11

[mboon]

theturbs said:

Looks lovely.

Cheers mate. It does look nice when cleaned

[mboon]

Peanut butter... Really.. How does that work?. Do you put loads on or just a little?

[jas xjr]

i imagine it would be the oil in the peanuts

[BelperJim]

I was sceptical at first but if you get a tea towel and dip it in and rub it on until any residue disappears you end up with a great finish and it lasts for ages too. I have tried loads things and peanut butter works the best. Just make sure you buy smooth.

[mboon]

I just emailed the mrs asking for smooth peanut butter.. I will try this at the weekend and see how it goes.

I need a head lining but have been messed about so many times

[Dr G]

Peanut butter? Not heard that one

In my many years of cleaning Golf bumpers the single best product is child's shoe scuff remover, the bottle with the foam applicator under the cap. A couple of coats of that last absolutely ages.

[BelperJim]

Tried that too and Peanut butter is better!

My car needs the drivers seat bolster repairing, a new grille, some paint correction and the wheels refurbing and it will be just about perfect.

[mboon]

So do you rub it in then wash it off.. What do you do about the smell

[BelperJim]

Just rub it in until the brown paste is fully rubbed in and you end up with a black finish, don't wash it off. I usually apply it after washing and drying the car. It doesn't smell when spread that thinly. I'm sure you can buy little kids size jars and do a little tester patch if you are unsure!

Edited by BelperJim on Tuesday 23 November 09:12

[mboon]

I will try that at the weekend. Getting prices at the moment to fit a heater matrix as ours is blowing cold air

[BelperJim]

Luckily I've not had that problem the car warms up quite nicely. Apparently the original ones used to burst sending boiling hot fluid into the cabin. There was a big recall on them. Might be worth checking out if yours has been done whilst fiddling.