Been busy today sorting out a few bits on my phase 1 track car. It's done over 115k now and is showing a few signs of age!
Used a guide on here to finally turn out the serv and air bag light. Then on to the headlights which I've been wanting to do for a long time. The photos don't really show how yellow they were before but here's the story in pics:
And here's a pic of my 2003 Mondeo that's never had any special headlight treatment. Was hoping to achieve that look!
So I used the 3M restoration kit which I got half price
Getting there:
Finished:
Still not perfect but a massive improvement although I don't think the photos show up how much.
I don't drive the car much and its in a bit of a sorry state. Been waiting for some warmer weather to sort it out:
On went the wheel cleaner:
Got my Karcher out the box today. Never been used and I got it in September!
Need to get some snow foam for it though. Just blasted it today and then washed with Megs Gold Class
Then out with this trim restorer I got second hand from here:
Treated vs non treated. Came up much better but I'll do it again when I wash the car next
I borrowed a gypsy polishing machine as some of the paint on this car is so faded and dull. I thought this would help but I'm surprised how nice the roof and bonnet came up. Looks so much shinier
Ran out of time there so I have a few more things to sort out
Engine bay needs a bit of a clean up, plus throttle body needs cleaning as it’s a bit sticky sometimes
Interior definitely needs a good clean! Not been touched since I ripped out all the seats & carpets:
How does anyone get this stupid plastic thing to stay in place?
Should I get spacers? If so, which ones?
Should I remove these? Not really sure about them
Also, should I keep this?
Starting to think a 300mm steering wheel is a bit too small. Might look out for a sabelt one
And the last thing I did was spray these fog surrounds black:
Probably the gypsiest fog surrounds you'll see lol
Used a guide on here to finally turn out the serv and air bag light. Then on to the headlights which I've been wanting to do for a long time. The photos don't really show how yellow they were before but here's the story in pics:
And here's a pic of my 2003 Mondeo that's never had any special headlight treatment. Was hoping to achieve that look!
So I used the 3M restoration kit which I got half price
Getting there:
Finished:
Still not perfect but a massive improvement although I don't think the photos show up how much.
I don't drive the car much and its in a bit of a sorry state. Been waiting for some warmer weather to sort it out:
On went the wheel cleaner:
Got my Karcher out the box today. Never been used and I got it in September!
Need to get some snow foam for it though. Just blasted it today and then washed with Megs Gold Class
Then out with this trim restorer I got second hand from here:
Treated vs non treated. Came up much better but I'll do it again when I wash the car next
I borrowed a gypsy polishing machine as some of the paint on this car is so faded and dull. I thought this would help but I'm surprised how nice the roof and bonnet came up. Looks so much shinier
Ran out of time there so I have a few more things to sort out
Engine bay needs a bit of a clean up, plus throttle body needs cleaning as it’s a bit sticky sometimes
Interior definitely needs a good clean! Not been touched since I ripped out all the seats & carpets:
How does anyone get this stupid plastic thing to stay in place?
Should I get spacers? If so, which ones?
Should I remove these? Not really sure about them
Also, should I keep this?
Starting to think a 300mm steering wheel is a bit too small. Might look out for a sabelt one
And the last thing I did was spray these fog surrounds black:
Probably the gypsiest fog surrounds you'll see lol
