andy_coops - Iceberg 172

andy_coops · Feb 18, 2017

Dr Jekyll said:
Cars looking great Andy :smile:

Loving the valve caps also :wink:

Yep, I'm a copycat lol. Thanks man - she's looking ok.

andy_coops · Feb 18, 2017

OssPoop said:
can you not take a pic of it filthy for once? It always looks so clean and fresh!

Oh she's gonna get dirty this year - I haven't driven her as manic at work and the busted caliper meant she was sat being unloved for a few weeks. Need to collect some dead bugs and get those wheels black :smiley:
And the calipers are filthy - another cleaning job for the list...

182_steve · Feb 18, 2017

That does indeed look super shiney shiney!! :grinning: I'm exactly the same, need to get my 182 out for a blast as it's also been sat for ages........ roads and weather are hopefully getting better now

20vKarlos · Feb 18, 2017

Very clean motor!

Bit of inspiration for my silver heap also :grinning:

andy_coops · Feb 18, 2017

182_steve said:
That does indeed look super shiney shiney!! :grinning: I'm exactly the same, need to get my 182 out for a blast as it's also been sat for ages........ roads and weather are hopefully getting better now

Working until gone 5, birds singing. Made me smile

iyrix · Feb 21, 2017

Looking really nice! Like @OssPoop said, always looking so fresh! Come clean mine! ;-)

andy_coops · Feb 21, 2017

iyrix said:
Looking really nice! Like @OssPoop said, always looking so fresh! Come clean mine! ;-)

You know where I am mate

andy_coops · Mar 3, 2017

Latest mod is a MAD footrest. Hardly ground breaking but for a tenner it's better than a piece of plastic. OMP wheel and Momo boss on their way so slightly more exciting update to follow

Clio_fool · Mar 3, 2017

Sticking with silver throughout I see. I didn't know that wasn't standard as my car had one when I bought it.

andy_coops · Mar 4, 2017

Wheel and boss arrived today. Just need some resistors and good to go.

182_steve · Mar 4, 2017

You'll love that mate! Good choice getting a smaller steering wheel and the Momo boss is exactly the one to get. What size did you go for? The smaller wheel will take a little bit of getting used to but you'll soon be fine!

OssPoop said:
Sticking with silver throughout I see. I didn't know that wasn't standard as my car had one when I bought it.

Same! I thought that cover plate was standard too as mine also had one, but since taken it off

andy_coops · Mar 5, 2017

182_steve said:
You'll love that mate! Good choice getting a smaller steering wheel and the Momo boss is exactly the one to get. What size did you go for? The smaller wheel will take a little bit of getting used to but you'll soon be fine!

Same! I thought that cover plate was standard too as mine also had one, but since taken it off

330mm mate. Feels spot on and can't wait to get it in

182_steve · Mar 5, 2017

Good man, 330mm is the same as mine then, ideal size :up:

leedsboy · Mar 5, 2017

Think that's the wheel I've been eyeing up so will be good to see it fitted.

andy_coops · Mar 11, 2017

Wheel fitted today with thanks to @lyrix for his help. I'm getting a custom horn badge made as the standard one doesn't do it for me but otherwise chuffed with the result

Clio_fool · Mar 11, 2017

What size is that wheel Andy? Looks bigger than most people choose.

andy_coops · Mar 11, 2017

OssPoop said:
What size is that wheel Andy? Looks bigger than most people choose.

330mm mate. Plenty small enough for me. At 6' 3", 18 stone and hands to match a smaller wheel wouldn't have worked!

Clio_fool · Mar 11, 2017

It looks good, suede ones look too aftermarket imo.

182_steve · Mar 11, 2017

Looks very smart! Agreed with the horn push, looks like something is missing doesn't it

andy_coops · Mar 18, 2017

Battery cover fitted today. Front bolt won't shift so left it for now. Need to fit replacement ECU cover now as it looks properly crap.

I also removed and painted the 2 screws at the top of the back bumper and cleaned up the area around - small silly job but why not lol.

Quick wash and sorted out the last bits in my garage. MOT due next month so need to replace a sidelight which packed up after about 2 months.

182_steve · Mar 18, 2017

Might have to copy that idea with the rear bumper screws :wink:

But looking smart mate, I see those show plates have turned up!

andy_coops · Mar 18, 2017

182_steve said:
Might have to copy that idea with the rear bumper screws :wink:

But looking smart mate, I see those show plates have turned up!

Copy away buddy!
Plates will be spot on once she's properly polished and I do some photography somewhere nice.

andy_coops · Mar 25, 2017

Undersealed the rear arches today and made a start on some bubbles on the nearside arch lip. Had some help too so at least it's done properly

Chris15 · Mar 26, 2017

Lovely work!

andy_coops · Mar 27, 2017

Repairs to rear arch underway. Rubbed down, rust treatment applied, rubbed down again and etch primer on. Will blend edge and paint tomorrow.

182_steve · Mar 28, 2017

That's saved a few quid doing it yourself Andy, nice one...... shall await 'after' photos :up:

andy_coops · Mar 28, 2017

And 3 coats of silver. Looks ok from a distance lol. Leaving to harden then laquer, flat and polish.

andy_coops · Mar 28, 2017

182_steve said:
That's saved a few quid doing it yourself Andy, nice one...... shall await 'after' photos :up:

Thanks chap. I spent £2 on wet & dry and a big plastic dust sheet in Poundland, £8 on etch primer, had the paint, masking tape and masking paper already so a really cheap fix

william... · Mar 29, 2017

is the clear coat with 2 components?

andy_coops · Mar 29, 2017

william... said:
is the clear coat with 2 components?

It's spray cans so etch primer, base colour and then clear laquer.

william... · Mar 30, 2017

2K component technology means 2-components, paint and hardener, in one spray paint can. The hardener is integrated in a separate container in the spray paint can. You need to activate the Hardener in the can buy opening a valve. Than you have to use the can completly during one day, better 12hours.
Its available for the clear coat. 2 component clear coat is very high chemical, petrol and weather resistant. 1K Clearcoat its not.
You can buy for example

http://www.spraymax.com/index.php?id=361&L=1

andy_coops · Mar 30, 2017

Gotcha - I've used similar before on some wheels (2-part laquer) but this is a more standard approach

andy_coops · Apr 1, 2017

Long week and glad it's done. Golf in for coating top-up and Rangie finished. Between
Coats I escaped for some fresh air and gave the Clio a quick wash down. Debating painting the cam cover today.

182_steve · Apr 1, 2017

That Clio looks so clean and shiney i'm just like :fearscream:

lol! Great stuff mate

andy_coops · Apr 2, 2017

RS plates "fitted" - well old 3m tape removed and Velcro coins fitted to enable swapping. My apprentice helped out and waxed the Clio - first time and he's a natural lol.

andy_coops · Apr 2, 2017

And back to the Industrial Estate where I took the first photos of the car a year or so ago. Happy with my RS plates, next is MOT and some tidying up under the bonnet.