Black Beauty

[Consti]

Looking good, I'm looking forward to see this motor. 👍😊

[Rdlangy1]

Loving the pink and black attack mate

[Banstead Stig]

I've thought about changing my badges for the pink Subaru logo versions before now.

Not had the bottle!

[scotty]

It's a bigger improvement than the old boring one nice work Rob .

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by Banstead Stig

I've thought about changing my badges for the pink Subaru logo versions before now.

Not had the bottle!

As Ryan has said above I'm currently looking to go on a pink and black attack, just going one small step at a time though to make sure I don't suddenly over do it!

I think if any car can get away with having a bit of pink on and being driven and owned by a guy it's and Sti Impreza.

I think it's sits better with a black car, my next step is to sort the fog covers and then concentrate on the boot lid in terms of badges and logos.

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by scotty

It's a bigger improvement than the old boring one nice work Rob .

Glad you are approving of my work so far mate, got plenty planned and a few ideas going round my head 😊

[C. J.]

Pink wheels next then

[scotty]

Get some Perrin stiffies and how's the lip doing .

[scotty]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Pink wheels next then

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Pink wheels next then

Sounds like a plan to me.... Ha, guess it would stand out 😬

[Banstead Stig]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

As Ryan has said above I'm currently looking to go on a pink and black attack, just going one small step at a time though to make sure I don't suddenly over do it!

I think if any car can get away with having a bit of pink on and being driven and owned by a guy it's and Sti Impreza.

I think it's sits better with a black car, my next step is to sort the fog covers and then concentrate on the boot lid in terms of badges and logos.

Yeah, I think it would go well with my grey too.

I had always planned pink track wheels for mine... it's ended up being a family/commuter car though, so plans changed!

[NL03Scooby]

And now I have resorted to pulling bits off!

This should get the burble going a bit better, why anyone would want to suppress it I don't know 😊

[NL03Scooby]

Only another small step but one that I am pretty happy about, I bought the stickers for £5 and after pulling off all the red ones and giving the covers a clean they have come out ok.

[C. J.]

Nice one 👍

[Rdlangy1]

Looking spot on mate - can't wait see it Monday

[Red Baron]

Missed this post while I was away, glad you sorted yourself a new one Rob.

[NL03Scooby]

Also removed the Bailey's 'sneezy' valve and installed the standard Subaru Re-circ one.

[Steve_PPP]

Nice one mate, definitely taking her in the right direction

[555_Si]

Can't wait to see it, hurry up next meet.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Also removed the Bailey's 'sneezy' valve and installed the standard Subaru Re-circ one.

Sneezy valve! Bahahahahah

[scotty]

Looking so much better now with proper stickers and glad to hear you swapped over the dump valve to standard looking forward to some more updates .

[NL03Scooby]

As I go over the car with a fine tooth comb it's interesting what I find out! The boot lid has a nasty spot of corrosion which I want to attend to ASAP.



As a start I decided I would remove the 'Subaru' badging from the lid, I am toying with leaving it off and thought I would get a look for the boot without it, after removing the results left behind leave little to the imagination...



I couldn't quite work out why it looks like this, then after a bit of inspection I have discovered the badges all have lacquer peel too, even the key lock...?! So it's clear the boot lid has been re-lacquered, with all the badges still in place!

I'm going to have to remove all the badges, get the spoiler off then get it booked in for some professional help.

It's a good reason to get some fresh paint on, get the rust repaired and get some new badges in place. There is of course to option of buying another boot lid, time for some research I think.

[C. J.]

I always liked my black bug debadged 👍

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by C. J.

I always liked my black bug debadged 👍

When I had my blue one I was quite keen to leave the badges in place, now I have the black one it's seems a much smarter look without all the badges. I want to keep the Sti badging but I think 'Subaru' will stay off.

[Rdlangy1]

See how it buffs up tomorrow

[Steve_PPP]

The rust under the spoiler is a common thing, check the drainage holes are clear so that water drains away from the top of the bootlid under the spoiler properly. There's one on each side.

When you take the spoiler off, it'll probably be a bit worse under there. Its not a problem if you're going to have it painted though - just needs sanding back and smoothing out.

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

The rust under the spoiler is a common thing, check the drainage holes are clear so that water drains away from the top of the bootlid under the spoiler properly. There's one on each side.

When you take the spoiler off, it'll probably be a bit worse under there. Its not a problem if you're going to have it painted though - just needs sanding back and smoothing out.

My blue one suffered with it too, just not as obviously as this one! I am expecting the worse when the spoiler is removed, it will get a good clean up and all drain wholes un-clogged if needs be, will also make sure all the necessary sealant goes in place to try and keep the leaky boot problem at bay.

[scotty]

Looks better debadge but why would someone relaquer with the badges on which is a new one to me as i was planning on getting the boot lid redone if i was keeping it by the time i get to see the car in the flesh again she be totally different .

[Ginola]

I would just buy a replacement STI bootlid in the right colour from a breaker Rob, if the rust is bad underneath (£50/60) and bolt your spoiler to it much cheaper than getting it painted.

[Rdlangy1]

Few pics now robs cleaned it all up

[Rdlangy1]

That's all just snow foam and rinsing

[Rdlangy1]

Then we went onto clay bar and then machine polish

[Rdlangy1]

[Rdlangy1]

Then glaze and then waxed

[Rdlangy1]

[Rdlangy1]

Beautiful looking machine mate gotta say

[Consti]

That looks awesome, I need to machine polish mine aswell soon as I've not done it since I've had it, there's loads of swirl marks on it and starting to annoy me. 😏

[Rdlangy1]

Gotta say the gold fleck amazed me

[Rdlangy1]

Really loving the pink against the black to and the wheels suit it spot on

[Rdlangy1]

forgot there was also a coat of Menzerna powerlock sealant after glazing and before waxing

[Hongkongfooi]

Great job. My megane needs that

[Steve_PPP]

Nice work guys, super shiny

[NL03Scooby]

Certainly looking a treat, thank for all your help with it yesterday Ryan, top work!

[Bolesroor]

Very nice, looks great,good job guys

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by NL03Scooby

Certainly looking a treat, thank for all your help with it yesterday Ryan, top work!

Anytime buddy - apologies I had to rush towards the end - rather wish I hadn't gone to mechanic now following my latest suspension fiasco!

Was good laugh though and u certainly got the hang of the DA pretty quick 👍🏻👍🏻

[scotty]

Wow what a difference looks amazing top work troops .

[NL03Scooby]

Originally Posted by scotty

Wow what a difference looks amazing top work troops .

Really pleased with how it came out, can't believe how tough keeping a black car clean it, every little swirl and scuff shows! Wheels could do with a refurb and I still can't wait to get all the suspension switched over, rear shocks are a bit quieter now it's driven regularly on softer southern roads though but still want to get it on my newer shocks and springs 😁

[Rdlangy1]

Will look even more amazing when u do

[Matt23]

Car looks the dogs nuts mate

[SamSTI]

Car looks amazing!! Good work guys! You'll need to teach me how to use the DA too Ryan lol!