Reality Check - Page 12

Duffy3074 · 05-06-18, 02:47 PM

Okay

current state of play.

Wheels done!, went through 3 different brands of paint until I got something I was remotely happy with, manufacturers seem to think silver actually equals gunmetal grey. Wheel bolts sanded/cleaned/painted black.

Bumper done, whilst not perfect it looks really good in the flesh, well pleased with that. Other than the lower strip for the door and adjusting that door, the nearside is done.

Sanded back and treated the rust above the windscreen it's been painted with three coats of hammerite and then I've stuck a windscreen filler from a scrap car over the top of that, it camouflages it but does nothing more, my OCD doesn't allow me to take any satisfaction from it but it's protected meanwhile.

Sills painted black again, heat treated the front bumper lower apron and it responded well.

Fuel pump mounts still to be done, need to replace the wiper motor as it doesn't self park, the drivers door paintwork is half done, sunroof to go back in and job done!

All being equal, MOT next week hopefully. There's bound to be an advisory of some sort so they'll need addressed and for sale thereafter, however I hate half a job so if anybody wants to make me a decent offer for my black 90 it’d be considered!

sinbin5t · 05-06-18, 07:09 PM

Not a fan of aeros as you know, but you got a great finish on those

Bumper looks great too, have you a photo of what you did with the roof at all ? And could i ask the paint code ?

I think you have done absolutely superb work in a short time, every credit to you !!!!!!!

Mellis46 · 05-06-18, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Duffy3074

Nice job...!

Think this has been a really successful mini-resto considering you weren't that "into it" to start with?

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...if anybody wants to make me a decent offer for my black 90 it’d be considered!

Really?!

Duffy3074 · 05-06-18, 07:51 PM

Thanks

Yes there’s part of me that’d quite like to finish this off properly, if I didn’t have the black 90 I could do so, the core condition of the Coupe is excellent

Mellis46 · 05-06-18, 07:53 PM

Sounds like it has well and truly won you over!

John. · 06-06-18, 04:26 AM

Liking your work.

The 90 is a great looking car...……..I would if I could !!

Duffy3074 · 06-06-18, 05:36 AM

Thanks.

In an ideal world I’d keep both but not an option for me just now, divorce would shortly follow!

Duffy3074 · 06-06-18, 07:58 PM

Today’s jobs.

Sunroof panel refitted, realised I got the trimming on the internal cover wrong which took me 4 hours to sort out.
Rear wheel bearings stripped, greased and adjusted, bearing surfaces still chrome and not matt so good for a bit yet.
Both interior lights refitted and now working
Both indicator repeaters not working, corrosion in both connectors, cleaned with a file and contact cleaner.
Remnants of old fuel filter rubber mounts dremeled off and new mounts fitted, replaced all the removed nuts with stainless and copper greased for future proofing.
All metal brake lines cleaned with a scotch pad and waxed for protection.
All 4 wheels now on the car!

Duffy3074 · 06-06-18, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinbin5t

Not a fan of aeros as you know, but you got a great finish on those

Bumper looks great too, have you a photo of what you did with the roof at all ? And could i ask the paint code ?

I think you have done absolutely superb work in a short time, every credit to you !!!!!!!

Sorry just noted the question

L90E which is Alpine white

No photos of the roof, when it’s tidied up I’ll sort that

05-06-18, 02:47 PM	#112
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	Okay current state of play. Wheels done!, went through 3 different brands of paint until I got something I was remotely happy with, manufacturers seem to think silver actually equals gunmetal grey. Wheel bolts sanded/cleaned/painted black. Bumper done, whilst not perfect it looks really good in the flesh, well pleased with that. Other than the lower strip for the door and adjusting that door, the nearside is done. Sanded back and treated the rust above the windscreen it's been painted with three coats of hammerite and then I've stuck a windscreen filler from a scrap car over the top of that, it camouflages it but does nothing more, my OCD doesn't allow me to take any satisfaction from it but it's protected meanwhile. Sills painted black again, heat treated the front bumper lower apron and it responded well. Fuel pump mounts still to be done, need to replace the wiper motor as it doesn't self park, the drivers door paintwork is half done, sunroof to go back in and job done! All being equal, MOT next week hopefully. There's bound to be an advisory of some sort so they'll need addressed and for sale thereafter, however I hate half a job so if anybody wants to make me a decent offer for my black 90 it’d be considered! Last edited by Duffy3074; 05-06-18 at 05:39 PM.

05-06-18, 07:53 PM	#116
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,448	Sounds like it has well and truly won you over! __________________ -1987 90 2.2E / Sapphire Blue (Rest in Pieces) -1989 90 quattro with Sport Equipment / Satin Black -1997 A4 Avant quattro TDI 110 / Tropical Green (Sold)

06-06-18, 07:58 PM	#119
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	Today’s jobs. Sunroof panel refitted, realised I got the trimming on the internal cover wrong which took me 4 hours to sort out. Rear wheel bearings stripped, greased and adjusted, bearing surfaces still chrome and not matt so good for a bit yet. Both interior lights refitted and now working Both indicator repeaters not working, corrosion in both connectors, cleaned with a file and contact cleaner. Remnants of old fuel filter rubber mounts dremeled off and new mounts fitted, replaced all the removed nuts with stainless and copper greased for future proofing. All metal brake lines cleaned with a scotch pad and waxed for protection. All 4 wheels now on the car! Last edited by Duffy3074; 06-06-18 at 09:43 PM.

01-06-18, 10:54 PM	#111
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05-06-18, 07:09 PM	#113
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	Not a fan of aeros as you know, but you got a great finish on those Bumper looks great too, have you a photo of what you did with the roof at all ? And could i ask the paint code ? I think you have done absolutely superb work in a short time, every credit to you !!!!!!!

05-06-18, 07:51 PM	#115
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	Thanks Yes there’s part of me that’d quite like to finish this off properly, if I didn’t have the black 90 I could do so, the core condition of the Coupe is excellent

06-06-18, 04:26 AM	#117
John. 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scottish Borders. Posts: 7,520	Liking your work. The 90 is a great looking car...……..I would if I could !!

06-06-18, 05:36 AM	#118
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	Thanks. In an ideal world I’d keep both but not an option for me just now, divorce would shortly follow!