Thought it was about time I introduced myself. I've been driving a blue 306 around Wellington for a good six months now.
It's my first car and I can't get enough of driving and fixing it. I'm looking tips on restoring the paint on the roof and bonnet and possibly an engine conversion at some stage.
Cheers
Welcome
How bad is the paint, picture?
Thanks
The clear coat on the roof has had it, and there is some rust.
Similar situation on the bonnet.
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Welcome along! Faded paint seems to be a very common issue with our old cars. One of my BXs has paint with the same texture as a blackboard. Although it is red. Perhaps a redboard..?
Your roof rust should be dealt to asap - it was probably caused by some muppet doing a windscreen change and garking the paint down to the bare steel. I have the same issue with one of my cars, and it has actually led to rust starting on the inside at the bottom of the A-pillar. The windscreen needs to come out, the rust cut away, and new metal welded in.
If you are keen to avoid cost (and aren't 100% picky about the finish), you could DIY the paint - I think Supercheap now offer aerosol cans of paint based on each car's paint code. Buy some sandpaper and a can of Prepsol and get into it!
Cant give advice on that other what what Mungbean suggested.
Of Vinyl wrap.
Thanks for the advice, I think I will give the DIY paint job a shot. Is it possible to just remove and recoat the clear coat on the roof along with the rust repair of course.
If you're chopping up the roof to repair the rust you'll need to repaint it all anyways.
Is it an XS/XSi/Style or what? If it is a lower spec (and you're thinking of an upgrade), I'd imagine the lowest cost option is the way forward so you can save for a nice 16v model?
Good call. Yes it's an XSi, i'd like to put an Mi16 in there or similar otherwise if I had the money i'd definitely get a gti6.
Just gonna make a few posts so that i can see the for sale section
Quote from: newdirtypug on March 24, 2015, 09:17:49 PM
Just gonna make a few posts so that i can see the for sale section
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The mi16 engine is an older version of the s16 engine. I wouldn't bother... Save the money and get either an s16 or a gti6.
Quote from: DRTDVL on March 24, 2015, 10:30:44 PM
The mi16 engine is an older version of the s16 engine. I wouldn't bother... Save the money and get either an s16 or a gti6.
The whole car? I'm thinking so, after some digging I noticed there was a cheap s16 in the for sale section not long ago.
Yeah the whole car. Once you factor in oils, time, ecu, engine, plumbing Loom etc... And engine conversion can get pricey.
Don't forget the s16/gti6 also had better suspension and a few other things.
Quote from: DRTDVL on March 24, 2015, 10:37:50 PM
Yeah the whole car. Once you factor in oils, time, ecu, engine, plumbing Loom etc... And engine conversion can get pricey.
Don't forget the s16/gti6 also had better suspension and a few other things.
All strong points, I think you've convinced me to save my money :)
Still going to spend time bringing this car up to a nice standard though.
Yeah man its always nice driving something you like.
Quote from: DRTDVL on March 24, 2015, 10:44:18 PM
Yeah man its always nice spanking something you hate.
Fixed. Feeling devilish today.
Run it into the ground. Run it in hard. Try not to kill yourself.
Then, when you have learned how hard concrete and cyclists are, buy a nice GTI-6 and look after it with your new found driving ability.
Oh, and fire extinguishers are good.
Quote from: DRTDVL on March 24, 2015, 10:44:18 PM
Yeah man its always nice spanking something you hate.
Like the missus?
So how do I get my bumper sticker?
pledge pledge pledge pledge.
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Quote from: RS on March 25, 2015, 08:28:16 AM
Quote from: DRTDVL on March 24, 2015, 10:44:18 PM
Yeah man its always nice spanking something you hate.
Fixed. Feeling devilish today.
Run it into the ground. Run it in hard. Try not to kill yourself.
Then, when you have learned how hard concrete and cyclists are, buy a nice GTI-6 and look after it with your new found driving ability.
Oh, and fire extinguishers are good.
Took your advice, killed the xsi and bought the s16
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Build thread to come.
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Yay. First time in internet history that someone read advice from members on a forum and took it.
Well done. Looks nice. GTI-6 wheels too? Or are they off something else?
Quote from: RS on March 17, 2016, 03:24:44 PM
Yay. First time in internet history that someone read advice from members on a forum and took it.
Well done. Looks nice. GTI-6 wheels too? Or are they off something else?
206 wheels me thinks
Quote from: rolly on March 17, 2016, 03:48:21 PM
Quote from: RS on March 17, 2016, 03:24:44 PM
Yay. First time in internet history that someone read advice from members on a forum and took it.
Well done. Looks nice. GTI-6 wheels too? Or are they off something else?
206 wheels me thinks
Correct
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Good to meet ya last night. Car looks tidy - good work 8)
Quote from: Pee Dubbaya on March 18, 2016, 08:55:30 AM
Good to meet ya last night. Car looks tidy - good work 8)
You too, sweet 205.
Most of the hard work was done by Colin before I bought it from him. All I've had to do is replace the passenger door for a colour match, install fogs, front speakers whack a gear shift rod in and give it a clean. Thanks anyway
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