Iceburg 172

d6n · Jul 31, 2010

Following on from this thread -

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?487536-newbie-with-corsa-VXR!&highlight=

So a few months ago I bought a standard 172 in Iceburg 2002 with 55k on the clock.

Firstly, I spruced up the brake calipers. Whilst the the wheels were off I also cleaned and dressed the arches.

Products used-
Snow foam
Meguiars APC
Wire brush
Smooth Silver Hammerite metal paint
Chemical Guys New Look Trim Gel

Before:

After:

Next up I had a go at correcting the head light damage.

Products used-
Halfords 600, 800, 1200 grit wet and dry
DAS-6 DA
Menzerna compound, polishing, finishing pads
Menzerna Power Finish (PO203S)Menzerna Super Finish (PO106FA)
Menzerna Final Finish (PO85RD)
Zaino Z-2 Pro

Before:

After:

I have also done the usual refinements -

Clear indicators bulb (front and rear)
182 clear side repeaters
Fabia splitter

I have also fitted a carbon effect vinyl'd front diamond

And this is how the car looks now -

I have no idea really want I want to do with the car, I may just keep it standard. The wheels need a refurb and i'm thinking about going anthracite rather the silver. Although i'm tempted by a set of turbines.

I'm still yet it give it a good clay and polish so that is next on the list.

Scott™ · Jul 31, 2010

Car is looking great mate. Standard ftw. Great pictures at the end too!

freemo77 · Jul 31, 2010

yeah that looks spot on, good job with the caliper and headlight correction as well

d6n · Aug 18, 2010

*UPDATE*

A few changes are on the horizon, i'm currently refurbing a set of 15" Rota Torque alloy wheels in anthracite.

I am also going to paint the front diamond, bullets and wing mirrors to match. Pics to follow............

d6n · Aug 24, 2010

d6n said:

*UPDATE*

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d6n said:
A few changes are on the horizon, i'm currently refurbing a set of 15" Rota Torque alloy wheels in anthracite.

d6n said:
I am also going to paint the front diamond, bullets and wing mirrors to match. Pics to follow............

Been a bit slow with the pictures, the wheels are now painting so just need lacquering to complete.

Here are the alloys when I bought them, there were originally white but the face had been sprayed silver:dapprove:

The alloys were sanded with various grits from 320 to 1200

Then masked up ready to prime with Halfords Grey Primer

2 coats of primer was enough for a decent coverage

Next step was to paint and I decided to use Halfords Anthracite wheel paint

The front diamond was always sanded and primed ready for paint

d6n · Sep 1, 2010

The alloys are now finished, to lacquer them I used 2 coats of Halfords Heavy Duty PU Lacquer

And fitted (not the best pic at all, only got them on yesterday)

I have got some centre caps on order from Rarerims.

I have also got the anthracite diamond fitted to match the wheels.

d6n · Jan 15, 2011

Few updates -

I've changed the interior bulbs and number plate bulbs to white LED and added a set of RS mats.

Had the Aux Belt changed at BTM Performance and I have some lowering springs to go on hopefully this week, i'll put some pics up when these are fitted.