Austin's OEM+ BG 182

[Austin-182]

Nice work, spraying the inlet a fresh silver would finish that off nicely. I used BBQ spray paint from B&Q when i done mine.

Thanks azza, i had thought about that but i don't normally like the look it gives, i really just like to keep it standard but clean. I had previously though about going a matt black/grey, but like i said, keeping it standard is what I'm all for.

 

[Austin-182]

My Trophy Turinis need new tyres so I currently have the 182 wheels on. They are sat in the garage in need of a desperate clean, i want to get them as clean as i possibly can ready for when i put new tures on. As its currently snowing and too cold to clean them i decided I would get the centre caps off and make a start on those.

Im not a detailer, so dont have a load of different products at hand. I have dealt with these using a bucket of shampoo, followed with degreaser and a good scrub with an old tooth brush. This worked wonders on my engine bay so thought i would see how well i could get these to look.

Before;

During Cleaning;

after cleaning them as well as i could with the products i had, i decided to give them a polish using SRP, followed with a coat of dodo juice, then finally a spray and rub using some QD spray i had.

After;
They have cleaned up pretty well, remember they will soon be coming up to 8 years old.

Wheels are next!

 

[Chris205]

Can't see the pics mate and not sure if you've done this but you can remove the diamonds easy enough, I did them with my old turini's and they looked really good after a few coats of polish.

I'm going to buy a few bottles of IRON-X for my trophy turini's and give them a propper good clean up inside and out then apply loads of coats of sealent so they're easy to clean in future

 

[Austin-182]

Can't see the pics mate and not sure if you've done this but you can remove the diamonds easy enough, I did them with my old turini's and they looked really good after a few coats of polish.

I'm going to buy a few bottles of IRON-X for my trophy turini's and give them a propper good clean up inside and out then apply loads of coats of sealent so they're easy to clean in future

I thought you could but didnt want to risk it incase any clips broke. I plan on doing the same, Ive heard the ironX is the best stuff to use to get them clean as posible, and also an EZ brush, what you think about that? They seem pretty pricey for a brush so not sure if there are any alternatives.

I think for tyres i might go 205 40, as the 195 40's wear to quickly on the edges.

 

[Chris205]

I thought you could but didnt want to risk it incase any clips broke. I plan on doing the same, Ive heard the ironX is the best stuff to use to get them clean as posible, and also an EZ brush, what you think about that? They seem pretty pricey for a brush so not sure if there are any alternatives.

I think for tyres i might go 205 40, as the 195 40's wear to quickly on the edges.

I'd get 205/40/16's mate they'll be better and it should handle a little better as well.

The clips are easy to take out, just get a pointy pair of crips, gently squeeze the clips together then push them out one by one.

The EZ detail brushes are for when the wheels are on the car so it's easier to clean the insides of the wheels. I used Iron-X on them when you first got them if you remember

 

[Austin-182]

I'd get 205/40/16's mate they'll be better and it should handle a little better as well.

The clips are easy to take out, just get a pointy pair of crips, gently squeeze the clips together then push them out one by one.

The EZ detail brushes are for when the wheels are on the car so it's easier to clean the insides of the wheels. I used Iron-X on them when you first got them if you remember

Yea i remember but we rushed it because i was excited to get them on the car haha, need to be cleaned and then sealed before they go on again.

yes will probably be what i go for next time.

 

[Chris205]

Yea i remember but we rushed it because i was excited to get them on the car haha, need to be cleaned and then sealed before they go on again.

yes will probably be what i go for next time.

If you want to get a big bottle of it I'll go halfs with you mate

 

[Austin-182]

If you want to get a big bottle of it I'll go halfs with you mate

How much is a big bottle? Might just be easier getting the small one as il have to buy a bottle to use it in also.

 

[Chris205]

How much is a big bottle? Might just be easier getting the small one as il have to buy a bottle to use it in also.

I've got plenty of bottles mate, I'm not sure, have a look.

Either look for Wolfs Chemicals de-ironiser, IRON-X and I think auto finesse do something called IRON out, they're on here so might be worth asking them

 

[Austin-182]

I made a start on the Turin's using what I had available, car shampoo and a small sample of de-greaser I had. They were in a state on the inside and have came up a load better than the were. Im getting some IronX and a few other products to get them to a better standard and will then keep them stored away until I next get tyres.

I also ordered the service parts,
Air filter
Pollen filter
Oil filter

Im waiting on the oil arriving from opie oils and will then take it to the garage for the oil change.

Around 2 weeks ago the heaters stopped working, after a look around on here i read the resistor pack is the most probable cause. I sourced a new resistor pack and replaced it tonight, a quick test and the heaters work again.
While doing this i thought i would put the new pollen filter in, the difference is unbelievable compared to the old one.

Thanks,
Austin

 

[cmcquitty]

I remember my pollen filter was the same.

Horrid to think that air had been passing through that muck into your car!

 

[mattjones]

Do you know when you see a car and think 'I want mine looking like this'... This is it! Great work mate

 

[Austin-182]

The oil and filters were done a couple weeks back now, as soon as the oil arrived i booked it in at the garage for them to do the service.

I have started to collect together some cleaning products for when the weather is a little warmer as i plan on spending a full day getting it up to standard again after the winter weather.

And tonight it ticked over to 67k.

 

[Kitson93]

Such a nice car! Black is by far the best colour around!

All that alcantara is too nice I want it all

Great looking car mate!

 

[featuring]

Nice Work...

 

[Paniro]

Wow love this car...gives me the inspiration to keep working on mine....nice work!

 

[ajbadman]

looks lovely

 

[Austin-182]

A small update to make, Unfortunately nothing exciting as its more of a problem correction.

First up is the handbrake, literally. I pulled the handbrake up and it did a full 90 degree, after a search on here i soon realised it is best practise to replace both of the cables so ordered from the usual on here, Wests Renault. I have booked in at the local garage i always use for them to replace the cables for me.

next up, a cracked windscreen. I noticed a small crack, by the next day after only traveling to and from work, the crack was 3x the size. I had this replaces straight away.

And finally, I made up an Alcantara gear insert.

 

[Reko]

Lol nice gear insert. I bet that feels lovely when you change gear

 

[Richyy182]

Cracking 182

 

[Chippiegt]

Lovely 182 mate, looks really good on the cup wheels!

 

[rslad]

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[Kitson93]

Just read through all of this. The best BG on this site hands down.

Its all that alcantara that finishes it off so well and makes it so oem.

Fantastic work you done!

 

[Austin-182]

Just one quick picture as its been a while since I posted any, cleaned today and had a coat of tripple.

 

[Feates172]

Best looking 182 on the forum.

 

[wozza182]

That looks lovely. Love the way it sits.

 

[Stefan.]

Awesome!

 

[Justin BBP]

Looks spot on with both sets of wheels, but look a tiny bit better with the turini's.

How low is it?

 

[Rob]

Looks bloody clean and tidy that.

 

[Austin-182]

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[Kitson93]

Sure thats not a mirror by mistake??

 

[Austin-182]

After wanting a private plate for years, i finally managed to find one that resembles my name within reason that reflects the price paid.

 

[Austin-182]

My carbon splitter has been on years and the condition of it now is appauling, when i bought it, it was glossy and the weave looked perfect. Over time, it has faded and gone a white colour whoch has really spoilt the look of the whole front end. I have wanted to freshen it up for a while now, so today i purchased some wet and dry 1000 grade paper, some masking tape and a can of clear lacquer.

Before pictures;

I know some may of taken the bumper off to remove the splitter but i didnt feel it was necesery to do it that way. I used the masking tape and some A4 sheets of paper to mask off the bottom half of the bumper.

Ive never sprayed anything before so a complete amature at this, its far from perfect but is a million times better than it was.

​Austin

 

[Coops Mk1]

nice work, really need to do this to the mk1's spoiler, that things gone really grey with age and I want my carbon back!lol!

 

[Austin-182]

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[Richyy182]

Wow, that is amazing - mine is the same at the moment so will the same.

 

[Austin-182]

I also took apart a small camping chair type seat, and re made it in Alcantara, il keep it in the boot just incase.

 

[Austin-182]

Todays update;

For years my seatbelts have looked dirty, i remember when i bought it back in 2008 they didnt look very clean then either and always wanted to clean them but didnt really know how to go about it. I have heard of hanging them out the door and jet washing, but tbh i didnt fancy doing this. A while back i came across a thread on a different forum from a guy in France who cleaned his and they came up immaculate.

Anyone who knows me, know that i keep my interior immaculate at all times and the belts have really been letting the whole interior down.

Its quite a simple process, please read each step below;

Here you can see just how dirty they were, quite disgusting really and I'm not sure how they have got that bad in the first place but i suppose 8 years of use and being silver they show up everything.

You need to remove the bolt holding the seat bely in first of all, access it from the rear of the car.

When removed you need to get a bucket, a small nail brush and some soap powder.

pull the belt as much as it will allow you, then use 2 normal pegs to prevent it from re tensioning back in.

You could use a towel, but i didn't have one so used 2 bin bags to cover the seat.

Mix a small amount of soap powder with warm water in the bucket and place it on the seat, them put the belt in the bucket. Allow to soak for 10-15 mins and then use the brush to agitate the powder into the belt and you will see the dirt breaking down.

When cleaned, i wiped the full belt with a microfibre to get rid of the water and as its a warm day, i left them hanging out the door to dry out. I kept wiping them throughout to soak up any water on them to speed up the natural drying process.

When dry, fit back and admire how clean they look.

Austin
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[Beef-Mc]

They have come up really well! The colour of the water in the bucket is something else!

 

[.Andy.]

Simple yet very effective, cracking job!
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