Latest pic of the mongrel

[devonutopia]

As I didn't take my camera to the car show yesterday, I figured I'd just leech off others, and finally found my car on another forum.

What's different? Well, ummm not much - missing the bumper panel by nearside fog still as local scrappy fabias were both sans-panel. I suppose the tarty alloy caps are new(ish) She was looking nice and squeaky clean all day. (and there's me lounging in my passenger seat again )

[ultra_joel88]

Looking goooodd and I know its advertisment for the site but the sticker under the mirror lets it down IMO

[devonutopia]

They'll probably all have to come off soon when I look into getting the bodywork re-sprayed (same colour - ish ).

[Tom_vRS]

I like the sticker.

Hate the handle covers though. Would like to see them body coloured!

[devonutopia]

Hate the handle covers though. Would like to see them body coloured!

It's a plan. Guess all that needs is some primer and a can of diamond silver. Hopefully the door handles can be taken out without removing the door card.

[Wardy]

Looking good Jason, but not a fan of where the stickers are either...

If you can get the handles off and re-fitted without troubling the door cards, let me know will you

Steve

[stuno1]

Looks good mate, really good example of what people can achieve.

[Basil]

Love the front nose radiator part! - and tbh the silver colour is simply the best for a Fabia (all they had left was black and yellow when I got mine....)

Cheers

Bas

[Davy-B]

I think that you can get the handles out if you undo the big torx bolt above the catch on the edge of the door. Slide the handle back and lift it out. Dead easy!

[kebaros]

Would the briskoda sticker not be better placed near the bottom of the door? like the Ford GT http://www.gothamdreamcars.com/images/fordgt/ford-gt-1.jpg

[PJW -VRS]

They'll probably all have to come off soon when I look into getting the bodywork re-sprayed (same colour - ish ).

RACE BLUE WITH A WHITE ROOF WOULD BE NICE :thumbup:

[mluton]

Always loved your Fab Jason, Nice work,

[Wardy]

I think that you can get the handles out if you undo the big torx bolt above the catch on the edge of the door. Slide the handle back and lift it out. Dead easy!

Cheers for that. Shaun L actually PM'd me a great link as well, with steps and photos. Will come in really handy. It's part of a larger guide, but steps 17-23 show the door handle procedure:

VWvortex Forums: DIY - Replacing the front door window regulator clips and/or door lock module

Steve

[devonutopia]

Merci, Steve.

I feel a liberal use of diamond silver metallic coming on.

[BrOwS]

Bloke on the far right, just nearly out of shot in the picture; reckon he's thinking "Where's the bloody battery gone?!"

Not a huge fan of stickers either but the mongrel is looking excellent

[Wardy]

Merci, Steve.

I feel a liberal use of diamond silver metallic coming on.

No worries

I'm pondering mine now, even if mine do already blend in pretty well with the black car!

Thinking a set from the scrappies in case it all goes Pete Tong, then what about roughing them up and applying primer? Grade of paper to use etc. So now I'm wondering if there's a guide for actually painting them!

Steve

[devonutopia]

I imagine primer will coat the smooth handles as normal - Doubt any roughing up would be needed. I should imagine a good degreasing is a must. Whilst the handles are out, it might give me the chance to t-cut the multitude of scratches behind both door handles, but especially the drivers side. It's awful

[Wardy]

Now there's an idea - I do have a few myself....

Out will come the PC, some Mezerna IP and a 4.5" orange pad for mine T-Cut? Pah! :P

Steve