Body strips

[Dazz]

Hi all

Im currently planning on colour coding (well getting a close colour match) the bump strips on my mk1 phase1.

Firstly, i was just wondering how they come off? is it pull or slide, and is there a technique to doing it?

Also, if i was to use Silver Metallic Smooth hammerite, would i need to prime the strips first, or would it be ok?

Thanks

Dazz

 

[marcus cliogtt]

Humm,

To get the strips off isnt a problem, lift from the one end and move your fingers along underneath pulling it off the plastic clips, trying not to break them as it will be hard to put them back on!!

As for the paint, wouldnt reccomend the hammerite stuff, get a nearer colour match from Halfords colour codes, and do a proper priming job, will look better in the long run.

 

[kliokrazy]

make sure u use plastic primer!!

 

[Dazz]

Getting them off shouldnt be too bad then

As for the hammerite, i bought a tin today (doing the inside of arches and any lips etc.) it looks an almost identical match. Il have a closer look tomo but it looks spot on. Do many people here to things like handles, wing mirrors, strips etc? or is it best to take it to a garage?

Thanks

 

[marcus cliogtt]

It can be done yourself, it just takes time and patience! My advice is to have a go with the strips if it doesnt work out then take them to a bodyshop, shouldnt cost more than £40 to get them sprayed up.