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Offline Kat_MK2

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Newbie here....
« on: 19 February 2006, 16:19 »
Hi all,

My name is Kat, I am from South Wales and I've just bought a G reg GTI 1.8 16v....   I never thought I'd have a go at restoring a car, but here I am!!  :laugh:

I haven't got the faintest idea of where to start, but I'm sure that after a good trawl around this forum I should get some ideas.

I've started off by re-vamping the leather interior with a lot of black leather stain and dubbing... they look wonderful now! I'm going to move onto the alloys.... they are the standard ones, and are a little tarnished.

What is the best way to get them bright and shiny again?
Any help greatfully appreciated!

All the best,
Kat  :smiley:
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Offline Agreeable Slick

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Re: Newbie here....
« Reply #1 on: 19 February 2006, 16:22 »
Arrow.  :cool:
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Offline Kat_MK2

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Re: Newbie here....
« Reply #2 on: 19 February 2006, 16:25 »
Oooo, thankyou for the swift reply  :smiley:

I take it that's some kind of cleaner....

Told you I was a novice!!
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Re: Newbie here....
« Reply #3 on: 19 February 2006, 16:30 »
lol no thats just me saying hello.

Depending on the state of the wheels then use a cleaner called wonder wheels, but read the instructions as it is very very strong. If you have laquer peeling on the wheels or they have been kurbed then a less harsh cleaner will be needed. Something with a low acid content.
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Offline Lottie

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Re: Newbie here....
« Reply #4 on: 19 February 2006, 16:31 »
Welcome to the forum hun  :wink:
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Offline Kat_MK2

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Re: Newbie here....
« Reply #5 on: 19 February 2006, 16:35 »
Hey Ottlie, thanks for the welcome!  :cool:

LOL!! Arrow, nice to meet ya  :grin:

Here's a pic of the car at present, the alloys are not too bad, it's just around the edges where they've been scuffed and general wear and tear:


I have rust on the bodywork in places too.......   ah, the joys of restoration!!  :tongue:
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Re: Newbie here....
« Reply #6 on: 19 February 2006, 16:39 »
how do  :smiley:
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Re: Newbie here....
« Reply #7 on: 19 February 2006, 16:45 »
Hi Rhyso!!
I'm good thanks  :cool:
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Re: Newbie here....
« Reply #8 on: 19 February 2006, 16:56 »
Cool

what part of South Wales you from??
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Re: Newbie here....
« Reply #9 on: 19 February 2006, 16:59 »
Ola, Beunos dias!  :smiley:

How do ?  :smiley:

welcome matey
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