[AlfaAntGT]

Right, weekend all planned on my new GT (weather dependant)

1. Brake calipers and wheel hubs to de-corrode and paint
2. Rear bumper to replace (Picked up 1 today)
3. Both door straps to fix or replace (Will try mentioned hammer technique 1st) (straps on order at dealer not paid yet)
4. Stone chips to re-do after bodge job by previous seller.

Busy weekend but gonna enjoy it, just wondering if anyone has any top tricks/tips for any of these (hopefully painless) jobs. If no tips just pray for sunshine

Hope you can help a little guys n gals

 

[EVEL]

Good luck Ant hope it stays fine


Dont forget the before & after pics


And once its all done you can bring it to our Monthly meet and we'll have a look :thumbs:

 

[sparepart]

Bonnets - stone chip removal procedure - - Detailing World -

Stone Chip Repair Guide - - Detailing World -

Scratch and stone chip removal.... - - Detailing World -
This is a lengthy one but he also uses the rag technique a bit later.

You may be worried about the "rag technique" but it covers up loads of little scratches etc. Get some G3 compound paste to rub down the excess paint. Don't be tempted to go in too quickly mind, let the paint set a bit. I have tried this and it is pretty easy and effective - just time consuming.

Door straps - Just wait for the new ones mate. Why hammer them and risk damaging the paint to any degree...even if it is inside the door shuts. Yeah, no one would see but I would know about it and it would anger me. New ones are better, take it from someone who wasted cash on 2 sets of 2nd handers!!! New ones on now and they are awesome.

 

[t3yls]

Right, weekend all planned on my new GT (weather dependant)

1. Brake calipers and wheel hubs to de-corrode and paint

I need to do the same thing but have no idea how to take brake calipers off!
....some pics and little write up would be very appreciated!

 

[andypj]

don't bother with the hammer - it really doesn't work. Wait for the part and do itr properly.

 

[AlfaAntGT]

thanks all will keep you updated, not changing bumper as received it yesterday and it wasn't as described

t3yls - Im not taking the calipers off there is no need to just mask up surrounding area is the best bit. Will update pics when Ive finished.

Wish me luck

 

[HollowMan]

Good luck Ant. How much did you pay for the rear bumper?

 

[WILSON_JTS]

Nice, lets us know who you get on with cleaning the calipers and wheel hubs, I was going to do mine when I did the pads & disc replacement earlier this year, but left it untill another time.

What colour are you going to be painting the calipers?

 

[AlfaAntGT]

Calipers are going to be red, got red leather so it sort of goes just gotta make sure i do a good job and take my time.
Paid £120 for bumper in exact colour match but it had more chips and deep scratches than the guy said, still a great price (to cheap to be fair) but my bumper is in a lot better condition just got a pressed in side which im gonna heat up and hopefully re-shape it.

 

[AlfaAntGT]

Arrrrrrrg, half way thru painting calipers and it raining!!!!!!!! not going to be able to do a good job after all, 2 wheels completed another 2 to go, they look better than before but not great but I'd better crack on and start the other 2. COME ON SUNSHINE

 

[t3yls]

Arrrrrrrg, half way thru painting calipers and it raining!!!!!!!! not going to be able to do a good job after all, 2 wheels completed another 2 to go, they look better than before but not great but I'd better crack on and start the other 2. COME ON SUNSHINE

never mind the rain, just make sure you take some pics! :thumbs: