KADVR6 0 Posted April 12, 2012 Box of goodies from furniture clinic arrived this morning: Thanks to Andy (C5 OEM) for the recommendation. I shall be trying them out this weekend and i'll get before and after pictures. good stuff that, just read and follow the instructions to the letter and you will be fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted April 12, 2012 Heard good things bout furniture clinic so looking forward to results. If you fancy changing wheels. Fancy a sets of slots? Come with free car mind :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted April 12, 2012 If I had the spare cash I'd buy another Rado ! Fancy something oem or 90's stylee like Borbet C's ir simular. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Made a start today on the cleaning up the engine bay. Found the cause of why bits of leaves keep ending up all over the dash! I've removed the cover to be cleaned but all this was left behind after i'd scooped as much out as i could. Nothing the dyson couldnt handle though even if my neighbours think ive lost the plot hoovering the engine bay! Test fit after a bit of modification of a Mk2 Golf scuttle panel i picked up for £20 on a local forum. Almost ready for fitting however its going to be primered and sprayed matt black as its really past being black and clean. Next on the cards was to make a start on cleaning the underside of the bonnet which was a right mess tbh. A job i really should have started before i fitted the new foam. Pleased with how its started to come up, took me around 2 hours of hard work to get to this stage and i'm not fully happy with it yet. The bonnet catches have still to be done too. After all the hard work thought i'd better wash the old girl off as its not been done since the trip out to Elsecar. Grabbed a few piccies as its a nice day: Thats all for now, Mk2 scuttles drying so once i'm happy with the paint and the fit pics will follow. Edited April 15, 2012 by Macdaddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Did it have the plastic raised surround on the hole Steve? wondering if you know it has something missing in the pic. Edited April 15, 2012 by KIPVW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted April 15, 2012 Did it have the plastic raised surround on the hole Steve? wondering if you know it has something missing in the pic. I've removed the grill that covered the hole prior to the pictures so that i could clean right behind it. Think it could do with a new seal though as i dont want water inside! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted April 15, 2012 Ah hoped as much, the seals were still available last time i asked last year so yeah not a bad idea to replace it. Looking good though mate :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted April 15, 2012 Took your advice on doing a little bit at a time too, 2 hours was about right before i started to get pee'd off with scrubbing off old glue and dirt! I know the scuttles not going to be to everyones taste but i think once its done it'll look far tidier. Will ring the dealer tomorrow and get a new seal ordered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nedssx 0 Posted April 15, 2012 that looks awesome in the sunshine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewvw 10 Posted April 15, 2012 Beautiful pics mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted April 16, 2012 Thanks for the comments, will try and fit the scuttle cover now it's sprayed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickdonald 10 Posted April 30, 2012 Was that you this morning mate giving the thumbs up? Just by the Ideal cas supermarket? I saw you but just at the last minute, seem to have a habit of doing that....only noticing the waves at the last minute then accidentally waving at the bloke in the following car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robo22sri 10 Posted April 30, 2012 Does the mk2 scuttle only go to the wiper motor? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted May 1, 2012 Was that you this morning mate giving the thumbs up? Just by the Ideal cas supermarket? I saw you but just at the last minute, seem to have a habit of doing that....only noticing the waves at the last minute then accidentally waving at the bloke in the following car! Not me, Took the Audi today as it was a roof down weather. There's another Blackberry kicking about around here but ive only seen it once, Mrs has spotted it a few times too. Does the mk2 scuttle only go to the wiper motor? Yes, it only covers upto the motor so i've bought the passat cover too. I'll update this week, Cars been serviced and running sweetly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted May 24, 2012 Nice run out last weekend down to "All Types" show so here are just a couple of pictures after i spent a few hours Saturday machine polishing with my new rotary: Picture of a silver one that happened to park close by that was fairly clean!!!! :shrug: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted May 24, 2012 that 'silver one' is the holy grail in OEM+ Corrados... yours looks fantastic too, btw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VWVW 1 Posted May 24, 2012 Very clean !! Is it just me but sometimes I do prefer a bit of dirt on the Corrado for that used look :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redfox 10 Posted May 28, 2012 it's only you... :) Cheers,Redfox. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted July 30, 2012 Well its been a while since i updated. Drove back from All types, Into the garage and thats where she stayed until this week as the MOT/Tax/Ins all ran out at the end of that month. Knowing that we wouldnt be going to any shows it seemed pointless paying out for it to sit there. Saturday was finally MOT day, Passed with no advisories although i did get a call as the headlights were'nt working for some reason. Popped across and found i'd pulled out a connector when i took the battery off to charge..... Phew! Collected front subframe and rear beam from Jay ready for stripping down and powder coating.: Also collected some new wheels and started the long process of refurbing them. And a quick pre-refurb mock up shot of what look i'm going to go for. Hoping to get them done for Tatton but realistically Harewood they should be unveiled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted July 30, 2012 As mentioned on un-phased. New Wheels look good :D Paint work looks really good too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 7 Posted July 30, 2012 They're not the worst things to look at now are they. Really like the body colour split rim polished bolted neo retro corrado a-go-go type of thing. Fancy a "dress up" set like this for the VR. Don't fancy the hours of polishing though. You rocking the au-natural alu look or having the outers anodized ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks, At the minute i'll be going for the hand polished look as i prefer it to lacquered stuff but i know it'll take a bit of care. Thought i'd try the body colour centre as its easy enough to change if we dont like it. Took two hours to get to the above stage and i've not even started with the polishing wheel yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted July 31, 2012 Like the body coloured centres look sweet on the car, what are the wheels and specs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macdaddy 10 Posted July 31, 2012 Like the body coloured centres look sweet on the car, what are the wheels and specs 17" BBS RC040's 7.5j iirc, Need to find the right tyre size now that'll provide a little useable safe stretch without huge sidewalls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OSV 0 Posted July 31, 2012 I suspect 195/40 would be fine rather than pushing it with 185. Are you going to be on the club stand at Tatton Steve? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
