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Re: LUCY ‘91 Mk2 Golf GTI Alpine White

Reply #300 –
The other significant update is the rear bumper. If you remember, or read back a few pages, you'll know
1. I previously patched up the old bumper and
2. I purchased a replacement, but it was blue.

Well, I worked out the blue bumper has been in the shed for over 2 years.

I was going to get it painted and had a slot booked in, but after that had to get rearranged cus the painter couldn't do it, then I had to rearrange the follow up date as I had other stuff on. I decided I'd just do it myself.

So I started looking at paint guns, kicking myself I hadn't done it before doing the wheels. But then realised I had 2 unopened cans of Halfords Alpine White in the shed from when I did the welding to the arches and sills.

So using what I had, I only had to buy some white primer.

I forgot any prep pics before I started, but high build:


White primer:


And once the top coat was dried a bit of flat and polish:

Not too much as I know the paint isn't that thick.

Then some Forever Black bumper dye on the black bits:




It was pleasing to see my work on the rear lower corners and back panel is still holding out



That'll do


It dosen't just look prettier, the old bumper if you remember was a tow bar one that had had the ball cut off and the plastic patched.

The old bumper weighed in at a massive 22.3kg, compared to the genuine replacement which is only 8.6kg. So a huge 13.7kg weight saving on the back end

Re: LUCY ‘91 Mk2 Golf GTI Alpine White

Reply #301 –
And finally, Mk2 Owners Club National Meet ready...

Or almost, the Wednesday before the National Meet I decided to fit new top mounts



Meaning no time to get alignment/camber done for the track, but never mind. I coped.

For the first part of the journey I managed to be a passenger, as Jacob has just passed his test a few weeks prior.


Arrived


The VW Press display, Mk1 to Mk8





Friday Night, the obligatory fire pit pic


Track day, not really any pics as I was busy driving. But I did clip the grass, lol




Saturday evening, chill with a view


The 'all hands' Parade lap



and done!


Dodging the rain showers

Re: LUCY ‘91 Mk2 Golf GTI Alpine White

Reply #302 –
Do like a nice set of fresh Sebrings, very nice!

Re: LUCY ‘91 Mk2 Golf GTI Alpine White

Reply #303 –
I've said it before and I'll say it again, it looks sooooo much better on those wheels!
Mk2 Driver
Mk2 Silver 8v
Corrado G60 Turbo
Mk2 Red 8v
Mk2 Grey 16v
Mk2 BBM ABF
Bora 20vt
Mk2 Green VR6
Mk2 Green ABF
Mk2 BBM 20vt
3.2 TT Roadster
Mk2 Red 16v
225 TT Coup
3.2 TT Coup
Mk4 Anniversary
Mk7 Red GTI Performance
Mk2 Red GTI Restoration
Mk2 BBM R32
911 Carrera 4S