simkin911
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The car went into the bodyshop at the beginning of the year for a detailed inspection of the sills and wing bottoms. There was no visible rust externally although there was a small amount internally within the sills but nothing to get excited about.
At the same time, the bodyshop were fitting 968 mirrors and handles. Also, I had new hinges for the drivers door to resolve the annoying degree of "play" which resulted in a slight drop.
Once the sill trim was removed it was evident that the wing bottoms were corroded although thankfully the rest of the sills were solid and no repairs were needed although they've been pumped full of stuff. New wing bottoms were fabricated and welded into place. The sills were to be repainted and generally the paintwork would stop at the lower half of the door.
Unfortunately, the gaskets on the flag mirrors had been painted at some point so, when removed, there was some damage to the upper door paintwork. With more money than sense and after much "coming and going", I ended up instructing a few respray. The paintwork wasn't actually bad to begin with (although the rear of the car was abit "swirly") but I was more worried about painting some areas of the car and not others.
Ended up also getting new stoneguards, decals, badges, sunroof seal, door seals and finished off the new look with some Forged CS wheels. The rubber seals/gaskets still have that new look about them but I'm very happy with the finished result.
I've spent alot of money on this work but I'm taking a long term view. I won't be selling it so I'm doing everything for one person only..... me!
At the same time, the bodyshop were fitting 968 mirrors and handles. Also, I had new hinges for the drivers door to resolve the annoying degree of "play" which resulted in a slight drop.
Once the sill trim was removed it was evident that the wing bottoms were corroded although thankfully the rest of the sills were solid and no repairs were needed although they've been pumped full of stuff. New wing bottoms were fabricated and welded into place. The sills were to be repainted and generally the paintwork would stop at the lower half of the door.
Unfortunately, the gaskets on the flag mirrors had been painted at some point so, when removed, there was some damage to the upper door paintwork. With more money than sense and after much "coming and going", I ended up instructing a few respray. The paintwork wasn't actually bad to begin with (although the rear of the car was abit "swirly") but I was more worried about painting some areas of the car and not others.
Ended up also getting new stoneguards, decals, badges, sunroof seal, door seals and finished off the new look with some Forged CS wheels. The rubber seals/gaskets still have that new look about them but I'm very happy with the finished result.
I've spent alot of money on this work but I'm taking a long term view. I won't be selling it so I'm doing everything for one person only..... me!
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