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Hello everyone, Im fairly new, have posted in the Newbies section though and got great replys.
So...This car is not perfect, its been driven and enjoyed. But I am very happy with the condition for the price/age. And I've seen similar aged and condition Import Type-R's go for a couple of grand more than I spent.
Anyway, couple of pictures from after my first test drive. (Taken on blackberry, excuse the quality)
Then 2 quick pictures after a quick wash the day after I brought it home
As you can see, someone has put their own touches on the car which I, and many others, are not a fan off.
I had tried just picking the rim tape off but trust me it was stuck on very very well.
So had to get hard core. I decided heat was going to help but i'd have to take the wheels to a hair dryer rather than vice versa. Which meant i could give them a quick rub down inside and out.
Jack'd up and mucky.
The workspace + weapons of choice. A cheap hair dryer and Jim Dunlop plectrum.
After removing the rim tape. Wasn't tooooo difficult with heat but still time consuming. I rinsed the inside of the alloy and used a brush to aggravate the dirt. It came up brilliant.
Next I spun the wheel around and used an old Mitt to rub down the face. The tape has left a sticky circle but will have to tackle that another night.
I progressed through all 4 wheels.
Another wheel....
Theres only 1 wheel with a curb mark... The extent isn't enough to worry about...
Finished product photos....
Some Interior Shots
Thanks. Thoughts?
So...This car is not perfect, its been driven and enjoyed. But I am very happy with the condition for the price/age. And I've seen similar aged and condition Import Type-R's go for a couple of grand more than I spent.
Anyway, couple of pictures from after my first test drive. (Taken on blackberry, excuse the quality)
Then 2 quick pictures after a quick wash the day after I brought it home
As you can see, someone has put their own touches on the car which I, and many others, are not a fan off.
I had tried just picking the rim tape off but trust me it was stuck on very very well.
So had to get hard core. I decided heat was going to help but i'd have to take the wheels to a hair dryer rather than vice versa. Which meant i could give them a quick rub down inside and out.
Jack'd up and mucky.
The workspace + weapons of choice. A cheap hair dryer and Jim Dunlop plectrum.
After removing the rim tape. Wasn't tooooo difficult with heat but still time consuming. I rinsed the inside of the alloy and used a brush to aggravate the dirt. It came up brilliant.
Next I spun the wheel around and used an old Mitt to rub down the face. The tape has left a sticky circle but will have to tackle that another night.
I progressed through all 4 wheels.
Another wheel....
Theres only 1 wheel with a curb mark... The extent isn't enough to worry about...
Finished product photos....
Some Interior Shots
Thanks. Thoughts?
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