Started to make a bit of progress this week, parcels been arriving etc.
I prefer (don’t hate me Jason), the original badging. So the A4 and 2.0T badge were purchased, and managed to find a rest as well. So it’s back to how it came from factory now. But…..Audi badges on this one I went a little different. The rear one I’ve bought the correct size, and sprayed then lacquered it in gun metal grey. I’ve also don’t the front one, which I’ll fit this week. This week is front bumper off time, so be easier then.
I’ve also had the dent man take care of all the minor indiscretions, 1 in each rear door, a crease in the bonnet, plus the 2 dents in the wheels arch just after the rear door. The dents in the doors are gone, the crease in the bonnet is gone. The rear arch was an issue, as there is no access to behind the panel. He’s don’t his absolute best, and if I’m honest it’s as good as I could have expected. To be perfect we’d need a body shop, but for paintless it’s a damn good repair.
I’ve also been using chipex on the stone chips, which has worked a treat. Can’t believe how good the chipex system is, very impressed.
I’ve also tried my last attempt at getting the wheels clean. Got myself some brick acid, which is what many detailers have said will work. I had nothing to loose as the wheels are needing a refurb. I was amazed. The remaining soiling on the wheels literally fell off after a soaking with the brick acid. Although the driveway was bubbling and smouldering lol. Well impressed with the results. Should put the wheel refurb off for a small time.
I’ve also been using Geist leather cleaner as I knew this could be used on Alcantara/nubuck etc. So I’ve done the steering wheels, the gear knob, the handbrake handle, and all the seat panels. 100% better now, I was astounded at the cloth after cleaning so much soiling. I’ve a
so used a leather repair kit I’ve used many times before, Gliptone. With this you can completely clean the leather, and then dye the panels which have wear etc, then reseal them. Works an absolute treat. I need another coat ideally, but then the drivers seat will be perfect.
So I’m making decent progress really, looking better inside and out. Only gripe is today I’ve had the Air Con on whilst stationary at a ridiculously hot Oulton Park, and it was so so noisy. Opened the bonnet, and the tensioner was going mad, and seemed to be hitting its stop. It’s either a shot tensioner, or it’s a defective one way pulley on the alternator. So I’m going to buy all the timing belt kit, auxiliary belt kit, water pump etc, and make this a job to do soon.
Getting loads of compliments at Oulton Park today. My wife and her friend were shocked at how many people were passing compliments. I told them I bet it’s the only one here today. And to my shock, hiding round the corner under the trees in the shade, was the DTM I saw at Oulton Park 2 years ago to the day, and ignited my lust for a DTM. How Ironic.
