Blackberry VR project

[Macdaddy 10]

The old thread disappeared into the black hole, As i've progressed the car a little since then too i've decided to start a new thread with background/progress pics which i'll start to upload.

 

We bought the Corrado in April 2011 as we'd both liked the look of them and fancied something a bit older for the shows. We spotted the car on Pistonheads which detailed its 180k miles with its current owner being just number 2 and having the car since 1999 when it had just 26k on the clock!

Full service history, wanted for nothing so we travelled the 220 miles (4 hours) each way!! down to Salisbury and bought the old girl.

 

This is the first stop on the way home last year at the services:

 

 

First job was a clean and cleanse of the paintwork to see what it was like:

 

 

Clean up the stock exhaust:

 

Paint clean:

Edited July 23, 2018 by Macdaddy

[C5 OEM 0]

Looks great, where you based...?

[Macdaddy 10]

Next was a quick engine bay clean to spot any issues and tidy up a little.

 

 

Much better:

 

Suspension had been mentioned on the MOT advisories so it was a great excuse to fit adjustable AP coilies.

 

No longer tractor height!

 

 

New wheels, Red rears and colour coded grill and our private plate (also on M reg!) prior to the first outing to All types in 2011

 

 

 

Then a week after the show some silly old fool swerved into the T-junction that my Mrs was sat at and swiped the front of the car.....

Fortunatley just new fog/indicator and number plate needed and no injuries to anyone.

 

 

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Looks great, where you based...?

 

 

Thanks, Loads more pics to upload over the course of today. We are in Preston.

Edited February 26, 2012 by Macdaddy

[Macdaddy 10]

Next job on the list was removing the old oil soaked soundproofing from the engine bay:

 

 

Leaving a cleaner bonnet and ready for either polishing up or replacing with new sound proofing at a later date.

 

 

 

Door shuts also cleaned up:

 

 

After degreasing and ready to be dressed:

 

 

Engine bay warning stickers had seen better days and were peeling off so new ones ordered and fitted:

 

 

Cleaned and new ones fitted:

 

 

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On with another MOT advisory job which was a weeping rocker cover gasket.

 

I could smell the leaking oil burning onto the manifold and it was a right mess.

 

Removed the rocker :scratch:

 

 

And thought i'd get the bits powder coated whilst off.

 

 

Finally re-fitted along with a KN induction and another spruce up of the engine bay including new clips/screws on the headlight brackets.

 

 

Next engine bay job is a service and new Magnacor blue leads!

 

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While dropping off the rear lights with Jonny@Puredetail in Chorley to be smoothed prior to re-tint and lacquer i mentioned the headlining could do with a clean.

 

Seems the last few years of oil fumes into the cabin had taken the toll on both the appearence and smell. Using compressed air, APC and a speacialist spray gun he set to work on cleaning. This technique means no pressure is applied for a deep cleanse and it leaves the roof dry straight away to prevent damage

 

Before:

 

50/50 shots:

 

 

Sunroof done

 

Final shot of the finished roof

 

I knew the roof wasnt clean when we got the car and i'd plans for either a new lining or Alcantara covering to hide it. The 50/50 just shows how dirty and disgusting the roof was, I'm not just saying this but it looks like its a newly fitted factory roof. Cant recommend enough having this done enough!!!

Needless to say i'm now keeping as it is.

 

Jonny went on to show me how dirty the leather interior was and finished it off with G-technic to protect and maintain the matt finish rather than the awful well worn look shiney finish that had become normal.

 

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How she sits today:

 

 

Awaiting the new smoothed/polished rear reds fitting (old lights still fitted in picture)

 

Booked into the body shop on Monday for some attention to lacquer peel and stone chipped front end so bodyshop pics will follow this week. I'd big plans for a smoothed front and rear but ive since seen sense and decided OEM all the way!

Edited February 26, 2012 by Macdaddy

[Abdul 0]

Nice work mate, headlining was shocking!!!

[KIPVW 0]

very nice progress mate, lov to know more about the leather treatment too.

[lewvw 10]

Powdercoated inlet manifold looks awesome

[Macdaddy 10]

Nice work mate, headlining was shocking!!!

 

Yea i knew it was in bad shape when we got the car but when its all one colour you dont realsie how bad. Cant believe how well it came up or how much fresher it smells!

 

very nice progress mate, lov to know more about the leather treatment too.

 

I'll get details of whats been used and see if i can get pics of the leather results too, Its gone from tough and shiney to a more pliable matt finish.

 

Powdercoated inlet manifold looks awesome

 

Thanks, Blue HT leads should finish it off nicely.

[robrado974 1]

Some great work going on there !. you sure the c was not sat next to a bonfire with the windows open lol! .That headlining was disgusting .

[Rams 0]

What a great turn around!

 

Hows the induction sound with the K and N?

 

One of my all time favourite cars in the back ground, they just sound awesome.

 

Your back must be aching!

[24V Renshaw 0]

I think I am going to have to pop and see Cav. Some top work on that interior.

 

Jay

[Macdaddy 10]

Some great work going on there !. you sure the c was not sat next to a bonfire with the windows open lol! .That headlining was disgusting .

 

No idea, cant quite understand how it can be so dirty unless its the burnt oil fumes that have blown into the cabin from the leaking rocker!

 

What a great turn around!

 

Hows the induction sound with the K and N?

 

One of my all time favourite cars in the back ground, they just sound awesome.

 

Your back must be aching!

 

Thanks, KN sounds great and gives a great roar when opened up. The RS has a non-res Blueflame fitted so wins in the noise stakes though! lol

 

I think I am going to have to pop and see Cav. Some top work on that interior.

 

Jay

 

You know it makes sense, He's been busy detailing another Rado this week to (other than mine!). Just got to blag him into helping me detail the outside next week after its back from the bodyshop!

[OllieVR6 0]

Don't suppose this detailer posts on DW does he? I love to seeing any Corrado detailing but it doesn't come up that often!

[Macdaddy 10]

I've not seen him post on DW for a long time, It gets to be a bit of a contest on there sometimes about who's detailed the best car etc.

 

He posts his work on Facebook alot, Search "puredetail" and theres plenty of pics. Not seen him do a full correction on the Corrado exterior yet however that said i know he's one in the workshop at the minute.

[Redfox 10]

Gone from boring and dirty, to fresh and well looing! Nice job. Nice car.

Would also like to know more on the leather work.

 

Cheers,

Redfox

[Macdaddy 10]

Nipped across to the bodyshop (no not the cosmetic store) and took some pictures of the work that's in progress, Been a long time coming this work so we are pretty excited to get the car back and for me to start with the exterior detail.

 

Rust removed from rear plinth:

 

Lacquer peel removed from rear bumper:

 

Arch scuff removal:

 

Bonnet stone chips:

 

Front bumper and wings weren't quite prepped however i'll be across today to grab some more shots hopefully.

Edited February 29, 2012 by Macdaddy

[16vmk1 10]

looks awesome dude! cant get over that headlining!!! how much does it cost to get done?

[Macdaddy 10]

looks awesome dude! cant get over that headlining!!! how much does it cost to get done?

 

Thanks,

 

Its £70-£80, Well worth the money for me and its freshened up the inside.

[24V Renshaw 0]

Whos doing the paint fella?

[Macdaddy 10]

Whos doing the paint fella?

 

Its at ML car sprays in Penwortham, Preston. Ive seen their work and it appears upto my fussy standard or so we shall see when its back.

[VAG-hag 0]

Looking good mate!!

[sexybourbon 0]

Good work mate should look nice with all the fresh paint, love the black in the bay aswell this is a job i really need to get round to doing , cant believe the headlining either thats one great 50/50 shot it haha

Good look with the exhaust bud it was me who sold it to ya lol

[scarlet_vr6 0]

Great thread - thoroughly enjoyed reading it :) Headlining work is incredible! I really must get mine cleaned properly at some point. Lovely car and looking fwd to reading about the paintwork progress.

 

 

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[Macdaddy 10]

Good work mate should look nice with all the fresh paint, love the black in the bay aswell this is a job i really need to get round to doing , cant believe the headlining either thats one great 50/50 shot it haha

Good look with the exhaust bud it was me who sold it to ya lol

 

Nice to put another forum name to a face, Even if i now need a decat after listening to yours ! :thumbleft:

 

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Great thread - thoroughly enjoyed reading it :) Headlining work is incredible! I really must get mine cleaned properly at some point. Lovely car and looking fwd to reading about the paintwork progress.

 

 

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Thanks, Cant wait to get her back and start getting on with the million jobs ive got before Ultimate Dubs show this week.

 

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Thought i'd update the last lot of piccies i have from the bodyshop:

 

 

 

Popped across on Friday to pick her up to be told she's fully painted however needs a few hours of flatting the paint before being ready. Certainly looked like a nice job thats been done, but was a bit weird not seeing the lacquer peel across the bumper that i've become a custom too over the last 12 months of ownership.

[Ronko 10]

looking really good cant wait to see the new paint on, fantastic work on the headlining.

 

Guy