Hi guys, Just bought a fabia on a bit of a spur of the moment, Was in the right place at the right time, and managed to pick it up for a decent price.

Its not in great condition, but nothing that cant be fixed with some tlc.

I plan to do the normal sort of mods to it, but we will see as time goes on.

Anyways here it is after a quick clean.

Looking good.

Looks in good condition, any plans for it?

Yeah the usual sort of thing really.

- Refurb front and rear lights

- New wheels

- Coilovers

- New bushes

- PD160 air intake

- Retrim seats

- Remap

The list will probably grow, But thats the first things that come to mind.

Slowly starting to make some progress.

Fitted an lcr splitter today

Removed both side strips, still needs to be finished

Removed rear badges and number plate, as I have new ones to go on.

Also changed all bulbs to 5000k, which makes so much difference.

Headlights and foglights should also get tinted sometime this week.

Decided to get the wet vac out and have a good go at the seats, always amazes me how much difference it makes, left compared to the right

And it always surprises the amount of dirt that comes out

Also got hold of some genuine xenons, they have eyebrows on, bit undecided on them. for the sake of a few quid I'll probably get them sprayed black, and see what I think of them then.

Looking really good mate! Youre making some nice progress, this reminds me that I need to rent a wet vac and sort out my seats and carpets soon!

Yeah I didnt think my seats were that dirty but I thought I would wet vac them anyway, cant believe how much better they look after!

Was planning to make alot more progress this weekend, but what with it being bank holidays and things means the parts wont turn up till later next week, So having to keep it off the road for a week.

And back to using my little 1.0L Polo

Edited 8 April, 201214 yr by JackClap

looks great!! how long did it take you to do your side strips? and have you got a photo of the finished state!? is it worth it?

where did you get lights from

and how much if you dont mind me asking ?

How did you get genuine Xenons? They very rarely come up for sale!

Good work

looks great!! how long did it take you to do your side strips? and have you got a photo of the finished state!? is it worth it?

They took forever to do, easily 4 hours from start to finish. In some parts the paintwork did get damaged, But I'm having a full respray on the car so I'm not to bothered. So I would probably say it isn't worth incase you damage the paintwork.

where did you get lights from

and how much if you dont mind me asking ?

Orignally I saw them on ebay, But the seller didnt live to far from me, so I went and visited him to make sure they were completely genuine. And from memory I think they were £350

How did you get genuine Xenons? They very rarely come up for sale!

Good work

Saw them on ebay, but went and visited the guy, he had a fabia being broken which had factory xenons

Looks nice im sorta thinking them eyebrows would look nice in black they are different i like it

Finally got round to start doing some things to the fabia.

Cars just had a full respray.

Spiders are being repainted on wednesday.

Got new Kumho Ecsta to wrap them in.

Also got a few more cleaning goodies.

Got the spiders back today, gave them 1 coat of autoglym super resin polish, and 2 coats of poorboys wheel sealant.

Also thought id give this a go.

Nice car. Personally would lower it an change the wheels but I prefer all cars lowered.

tbh if you have just had the car re-sprayed why are you using t-cut, a very big NO NO!!!!!!! you just need to keep it topped up with wax

Once the paint has dried properly, you then cut the paintwork using t cut or similar. then polish, glaze and then wax. Thats how you get the best results from it.

That's good progress mate. Really like the results of the respray.

How long did it take to do?

Once the paint has dried properly, you then cut the paintwork using t cut or similar. then polish, glaze and then wax. Thats how you get the best results from it.

oh yeah deffinatly, i just think a-cut is too harsh. I did use a G10 i think it was

Car has been back in the paint shop the past week getting a few more little bits done.

Finally got the spiders on. But desperetly needs lowering. Planning on getting some kw v1's next month.

Spent the weekend giving it a good clean.

The order of what I used.

1- Dodo Juice Born to be Mild

2- T cut Ultimate Black

3- T cut Colour Seal

4- AG Super Resin Polish

5- Poorboys Blackhole

6- Poorboys EX P

7- Dodo Juice Purple Haze Pro

A new vine grill and new badges all round.

Fitted some rear springs.

Fitted Bosh aero wipers

You can come clean my car :p looks smart as sir

Lovely, gets some shots now it's lowered, loving the spiders, thinking more n more I may get some now.

Wow thats bloody shiney! Looks great  

Thats mint mate!!! Slam her down mate she will be sorted