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Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #210 –
Progress. rust removed with a knotted wire wheel, rust converted, primed and top coated.  Then sealed with PU sealer.



I know No1 and Smoothrite is not as good as 2K primer etc. However I have uncovered repairs using the same paints that are at least 25 years old and were still rust free.  My DIY paints will do and I have retained about 95% original underseal.  I masked where components bolt onto the shell before applying the sealer:

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #211 –
This was one of those only me and the MOT tester decisions.  After tidying up the rust and resealing the underside looked patchy in multiple different colours.  I had some grey primer that I had no use for so I thinned it and slapped it on to make it all one colour. Missed a trick, I should have bought some off white / buff satin enamel to match the original under seal.



Better than it was though, time to get on and finish the job.

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #212 –
That looks great under there!
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Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #213 –
Looking good Phil.
Looks like you've got some "lowered car friendly" car ramps.
If you are attending the annual meet I'll leave a big gap between our cars so mine doesn't look to "weathered"  ;D
1991 Tornado Red BB 8v GTI Moredoor
2008 Skoda Octy Scout aka dirty diesel

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #214 –
Those ramps are worth having if you don’t have an inspection pit. Only off road vehicles can climb onto standard ramps; if the clutch doesn’t burst into flames.
Using them for safety in the picture. If the Golf comes off its stands it lands on the ramps.

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #216 –
Quote from: AndyBa on
Looking good Phil.
If you are attending the annual meet I'll leave a big gap between our cars so mine doesn't look to "weathered"  ;D
Thank you; yes I have thought about taking Gordon along to the annual meet. Not booked anything as there is a lot that could go wrong once I get some fuel in him and turn the key.

Edit, I haven’t forgotten the glass polishing. I now have the pads. Just need to pluck up the courage and go for it. Ill be sorting the paint and glass once I have the underside and boot finished.

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #217 –
Yes, safety first.
I recently invested in some Clarke axle stands. They have flat feet but the top locking mech is a bit wierd.
I also have some my dad used but they had sharp ends and aren't tarmac drive friendly - they dig in especially on a hot summer's day!
1991 Tornado Red BB 8v GTI Moredoor
2008 Skoda Octy Scout aka dirty diesel

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #219 –
Yes. I didn't see that so double safety in your case.
My sight was drawn to the ramps which again I acquired from my dad but used them like you for added security.

edited to make sense!
1991 Tornado Red BB 8v GTI Moredoor
2008 Skoda Octy Scout aka dirty diesel

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #220 –
Took a trip to MK2 Spares yesterday.  4 hours each way was hard work but I got loads of trivial bits that I never thought I would be able to source.  Unfortunately I didn't get some of the big bits I needed but I did come a way with a couple of difficult to find, known to fail, bits that I wouldn't be surprised fail when I start the car.
If you are starting a build I would suggest getting a shopping list together and booking a couple of hours with Matt.  He works hard to get the quality of parts you are looking for no matter how r-a-r-e they are, https://mk2sparesuk.business.site/

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #221 –
Bodging heat shields, all the used ones are just as bad as my own so I bought a sheet of 0.5mm aluminium and started making up patches.  The long tunnel shaped shield is back on the car.  This one though is full of holes so I plan to fiberglass the side that isn't seen.  Should slow down the rate of rot.  Shame I can't weld, could have made a very clean job.  Will hide most of the rivets.

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #222 –
I'm assuming you mean there are holes in the ali heat shields that means the clips securing them have nothing to hold them in-place
edit - checking i'm understanding?
Could you cut circular ali patches which will cover the holes in the ali and allow you to place the clips over that?
1991 Tornado Red BB 8v GTI Moredoor
2008 Skoda Octy Scout aka dirty diesel

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #223 –
@AndyBa yes that is exactly the problem. The clips are steel, add a bit of salty water and galvanic corrosion eats away at the heat shield until there is a hole.
Easiest solution as you say is a big aluminium washer over the holes. That's what I do on the daily. I have old heat shields to cut up, everything holds due to the texturing of the sheet.
Mk2 using smooth aluminium sheet and thick reinforcing washers between the shield and shell is a bit more of a challenge.

Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989)

Reply #224 –
This is a good example, well rotted, difficult to secure with a simple bigger washer or patch:



Created a patch for the bottom:



Also for the top to sandwich the rotted ali and rivet onto the good shield, I'll post the finished job.