1983 Black GTi Restoration UPDATED!
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*1983 Schwartz Black GTi Restoration* UPDATED!
Quiksilver said
Should keep you out of trouble!
Those bonnet scoops are so wrong! what were they thinking back then.
can you just take the bonnet scope's off….?
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They are well gone mate,the bonnet is back to standardsteven_c said
Quiksilver said
Should keep you out of trouble!
Those bonnet scoops are so wrong! what were they thinking back then.
can you just take the bonnet scope's off….?
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I put in a skim of filler the guide coated it to see any low spots when i blocked it ….
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/815197/P1010654.jpg)
I didnt do too badly on the first skim which as only a small area came up low ,lol
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Next area to get some attention was the nearside rear quarter which was badly repaired last time and the whole panel was wobbly so in went a big skim of filler to sort that out!
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/815197/P1010668.jpg)
that was blocked off..
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/815197/P1010670.jpg)
And when it was straight,on went some primer and again guide coated then blocked off again.
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Once i was happy with all the repairs and all the rest of the little bits of paint were finally removed i etched coated it in the oven..
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then once that had flashed off i primer coated it..
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So more blocking for me!oh joy
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1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Thanks mate,it really is a labour of love for me as i just have to have it right and looking the dogs dangly bits!Hairyarse said
Nice work - looks like you've got the patience to do the prep right! :wink:
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1983 GTi in Black, Completly Standard
Merc ML320 Daily Driver
Merc ML320 Daily Driver
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My O/S panel looked the same as your N/S for exactly the same reason.
I'm twiddling my thumbs in anticipation to see the Black going on, the time and effort you've put into this is going to give fantastic results I'm sure :y: :y:
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The front panel had rust all under the paint…
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So out comes my trusty Die grinder with attachment to sort that quickly and without damaging the steel..
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Now you see it,now you dont
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Once i`d done that i turned my attention to the underside of the bonnet as it was scabby with rust spots
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/819484/P1010709.jpg)
So i took them off with my trusty die grinder
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That would come in handy for what I'm doing atm.
Cheers
Nathan
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Love seeing and reading the updates so keep them coming!!
Your work really is 1st CLASS so keep it up mate!!!
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2009 AUDI Q5 3.0 TDi (Daily)
2007 AUDI A4 Avant TDi S-Line SE (Daily)
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1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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After the first topcoat was sprayed i wet blocked the whole bodyshell to check that all the panel were straight and there were no ripples or small dents.
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Once that was done she was ready for the final topcoat!!
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Looking forward to seeing the end result!
Also saving so Timski can do mine if/when he's back from the Fatherland.
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