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Re: Pearl Grey 16v 96k miles

Reply #15
A member did the artwork and Pukka Designs made them up.
However times have changed and getting the correct reg font is a problem. Mine are really show plates but are exactly the same as the originals !
I believe there are some that will still make them up.  ;)
1991 Tornado Red BB 8v GTI Moredoor
2008 Skoda Octy Scout aka dirty diesel

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Reply #16
Thanks for the info Andy . I’ve checked and mine was actually supplied by Contim in Harrow. It’s still got the original dealer plate on the rear . So should be able to use that to get a front and window sticker made up


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Reply #18
Managed to squeeze another car in my small unit ( 4 cars in a double garage ) with all this rain we’ve had I’ve noticed the golf was getting wet inside . So I’ve put it indoors to strip the interior , needs a new headliner anyway . Then before I sorn it at the end of the month I’ll take it outside to check where the waters coming in . Always so much easier with the interior out .all needs a good clean anyway .

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Reply #19
Took a few bits off to do at work . Seem to have been able to bring the red on the grill back with a gentle polish . Before

After

Did the spotlights as well

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It’s all these little free jobs that I love doing what made me go for this car .


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Reply #21
What did you use for the water bottle? A dishwasher tablet in a bucket of hot water did wonders for mine.
1991 Tornado Red BB 8v GTI Moredoor
2008 Skoda Octy Scout aka dirty diesel

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Reply #22
I forgot that one . I just used some mould remover and some tfr and kept going back to it . Good job I did it it was full of muck inside

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Reply #23
What a journey to collect it! Looks like it was worth it though and appears solid in the right places which is a massive bonus. Its goo to see a few new build threads appearing, I find it motivates me to get outside and work on mine.

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Reply #24
Well with the interior out I have tested to see where the water is coming in. Everywhere pretty much .  The guy I bought the car off never used it and just garaged it for 3 years so that’s why it was so dry when I picked it up .so we’ve got the usual door membranes. All 4 . Rear tail lights . Rear badge grommets.
So all pretty easy fixes . But also the sunroof is leaking . I’m checking that out tomorrow ,
Drains etc. anyway interior is now pretty much out

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Reply #27
Headliner was dead and the sunroof leak just finished it off. I’m going to try one of the ones on eBay . Heard good things about them . Headliner world one unless anyone knows better ?

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Reply #28
I can vouch for the headliner world ones.
Fitted one to mine, went in a treat and fitted well around the A B and C pillars too.
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Reply #29
Thanks Dave that’s good to know .
I treated myself to a cheap wet vac . Karcher Wd2 plus . Was only £50 in the sale .with a cheap b and m stain remover and a bowl of hot water we turned this