shitbox edition JYD's 1990 Mk2 Golf Gti.

[junkyarddog]

Just received these pics from my tame spray painter.

 

[Dick Cheeseburger]

Looking fantastic!

[DaveDorson]

Good stuff!

[junkyarddog]

I'm not looking forward to refitting the stick on vinyl trim on the tailgate.

The fun and games of reassembling it all with out damage to the fresh paint will be fun too!

[DaveDorson]

15 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

I'm not looking forward to refitting the stick on vinyl trim on the tailgate.

The fun and games of reassembling it all with out damage to the fresh paint will be fun too!

Very diluted baby shampoo in a spray bottle with a squeegy to get any air out and you'll be fine.

[junkyarddog]

58 minutes ago, DaveDorson said:

Very diluted baby shampoo in a spray bottle with a squeegy to get any air out and you'll be fine.

Won't that stop it sticking?

I don't want to mess it up as I waited ages for them to come into stock and they've sold out again already.

Not to mention the cost,was expensive for what it is.

[DaveDorson]

17 minutes ago, junkyarddog said:

Won't that stop it sticking?

I don't want to mess it up as I waited ages for them to come into stock and they've sold out again already.

Not to mention the cost,was expensive for what it is.

It should evaporate and then stick in the same way vinyl wrap does and other automotive decals.  

 

Ask the vendor if they have any recommendations for application, the technique I've mentioned is basically the one we use for larger vinyl stuff and window tint film, and that sticks once the mix evaporates.

[junkyarddog]

Will look into it,may be some tutorials on you tube.

[KitKat]

Looking good!  Your rate of progress and quality of work is terrific. What sort of paint is he using?

[junkyarddog]

Thanks,I think it's Standox Paint,he also added some clear to it to give it an extra gloss.

[billy_bunter]

Brilliant work

Whose is that rather nice HC Viva?

[junkyarddog]

1 minute ago, billy_bunter said:

Brilliant work

Whose is that rather nice HC Viva?

Mine,one of three........

[billy_bunter]

Good man.

All std. There are a few closet viva lickers on here...

I had the privilege to own this for a few years. Back with its original owner now.

 

[junkyarddog]

I don't know why Vivas aren't more popular, they are a compact light rwd car that are easy to modify If you want, decent enough steering and suspension too,nice enough styling,just an unfashionable brand and image I guess.

[steveo3002]

i did my tailgate sticker dry....go around and lay it in place and tape it so its in the right place , i started in the middle and worked out to the edges 

[DaveDorson]

1 hour ago, junkyarddog said:

I don't know why Vivas aren't more popular, they are a compact light rwd car that are easy to modify If you want, decent enough steering and suspension too,nice enough styling,just an unfashionable brand and image I guess.

I've fancied one for a while.  There's one in ACAs up and coming classic auction with a dohc engine fitted

[junkyarddog]

28 minutes ago, DaveDorson said:

I've fancied one for a while.  There's one in ACAs up and coming classic auction with a dohc engine fitted

Just check between the front and rear bumpers for rust.

😂

[junkyarddog]

Today's update.

Bonnet and doors in paint.

[sierraman]

Looking forward to seeing the finished job, looks great already.

[Matty]

22 hours ago, billy_bunter said:

Good man.

All std. There are a few closet viva lickers on here...

I had the privilege to own this for a few years. Back with its original owner now.

 

Ohhh fucking nora that's lovely

[junkyarddog]

We fitted the doors this morning, be coming back to my shed very soon.

[Mike D]

Looking Great 😍

 

I've got a right froth on for another Mk2 Golf at present

[junkyarddog]

Back home now.

Time to start putting it all back together. 

 

 

[DaveDorson]

2 hours ago, Mike D said:

Looking Great 😍

 

I've got a right froth on for another Mk2 Golf at present

You and me both.

[junkyarddog]

Weather has been a bit crap recently, started to get a few bits n pieces back on.

Weather is supposed to get cold and dry,so hopefully I'll get it waxoyled then.

Tailgate semi rebuilt.

Brand new door strikers fitted,from AliExpress!Tailgate has new LED number plate lights,came from there too.

All door locks are now fitted and doors lined up.

Still lots to do,but at least I'm finally at the stage of putting stuff back on.

 

 

[spartacus]

That's looking great, kudos to you for having the patience. It looks from the pics like it's going to be as good as, or better than new. Will it be a sunny day car or a daily driver?

[junkyarddog]

24 minutes ago, spartacus said:

That's looking great, kudos to you for having the patience. It looks from the pics like it's going to be as good as, or better than new. Will it be a sunny day car or a daily driver?

Thanks,it's been trying at times.

Won't be a daily,but will see regular use.

I do have a 3 door GTI shell too,that I'm toying with the idea of building as a turbodiesel for daily duties,dunno if it'll happen yet.

[KitKat]

I'm not a fan of German cars - VW's or BMWs's especially - but that looks totally fab!!! Regardless of your project car, this thread and those freshly painted shell pics are a sure-fire mojo boost to uplift us from this time of lockdownbexittrumpandarguablytheshitestmonthoftheshitestyearofalltime

Keep it coming @junkyarddog

[junkyarddog]

15 minutes ago, sickboy said:

I'm not a fan of German cars - VW's or BMWs's especially

Keep it coming @junkyarddog

Me either,I think they are vastly overrated,but I've always liked the chunky looks of the big bumper MK2,

They go quite well too.

[KitKat]

Just now, junkyarddog said:

They go quite well too.

So I gather. I also I think old German cars look best white too