Iceburg 172

[d6n]

A few months ago I bought a standard 172 in Iceburg 2002 with 55k on the clock.

Firstly, I spruced up the brake calipers. Whilst the the wheels were off I also cleaned and dressed the arches.

Products used-
Snow foam
Meguiars APC
Wire brush
Smooth Silver Hammerite metal paint
Chemical Guys New Look Trim Gel

Before:

After:






Next up I had a go at correcting the head light damage.

Products used-
Halfords 600, 800, 1200 grit wet and dry
DAS-6 DA
Menzerna compound, polishing, finishing pads
Menzerna Power Finish (PO203S)Menzerna Super Finish (PO106FA)
Menzerna Final Finish (PO85RD)
Zaino Z-2 Pro

Before:




After:




I have also done the usual refinements -

Clear indicators bulb (front and rear)
182 clear side repeaters
Fabia splitter

I have also fitted a carbon effect vinyl'd front diamond

And this is how the car looks now -










I hate the OE alloys but didn't want to do spend a lot as this car was brought to save money. I then found a set of Rota alloys from a local Cliosport member and decided to spray them anthracite with a massive help from fellow member j8tro

Here are the alloys when I bought them, there were originally white but the face had been sprayed silver:dapprove:




The alloys were sanded with various grits from 320 to 1200




Then masked up ready to prime with Halfords Grey Primer






2 coats of primer was enough for a decent coverage



Next step was to paint and I decided to use Halfords Anthracite wheel paint







The front diamond was sanded and primed ready for paint



The alloys are now finished, to lacquer them I used 2 coats of Halfords Heavy Duty PU Lacquer






And fitted (not the best pic at all, only got them on yesterday)



I have got some centre caps on order from Rarerims.

I have also got the anthracite diamond fitted to match the wheels.

[benj88]

Great work mate, before and after photos ftw

[Smokey]

Done a good job there Dan, you still should have got a five though.

[d6n]

Few updates -

I've changed the interior bulbs and number plate bulbs to white LED and added a set of RS mats.

Had the Aux Belt changed at BTM Performance and fitted a set of springs

New white LED side lights -



Lowered pictures (phone quality) -



New exhaust clip -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avHMC0M_1j4

[J8TRO]

Looks good buddy......although I'll wait to hear your exhaust as that clip is not the best. Will look good with the new wheels

[d6n]

Looks good buddy......although I'll wait to hear your exhaust as that clip is not the best. Will look good with the new wheels

na, it's not the best, just used the phone!!

[d6n]

I've got rid of the Rota's and got a set of Turbines, from Smokey.

A few phone pics after a quick clean -

[J8TRO]

looking tasty Dannyboy. Did you do that using your new tap

[d6n]

looking tasty Dannyboy. Did you do that using your new tap

Haha! yes i did mate, i was a joy to wash! haha!

[Smokey]

still think you should put the centers on tho mate

[d6n]

still think you should put the centers on tho mate

you don't know what you are talking about!

[Smokey]

you don't know what you are talking about!

aha yes i do they were once mine, just put them on and take some snaps you know it makes sense