Well finally got some time to post how the Rallye refurb is going. I've tackled it a bit back to front really starting with a complete respray first then started on the engine bay / rear underside.

When I got the car it was in OK conditionon or so I thought. On closer inspection there had been a number of attempted resprays and it was rather orange peely too so I decided to rub it all down and take it over to my mates garage to give it a better finish (and also one shade of black)
Before:Hoping this works......


All rubbed down:

Right now that I've sussed how to upload the photos I'll carry on....

I'd originally thought about leaving all the panels on but decided for the better to take off as much as I could to ensure I got the best finish I could. I've only ever sprayed motorbikes and minor repairs before so this was a new challenge.

All panels off:


After a bit more rubbing down (I started with 240, then 400, then 600 ready for the barcote) I got the car masked off. I didn't want to cut the cable for the rear wiper so I ended up leaving the tailgate on. After a couple of coats of barcoat I got the following:


The barcoat was rubbed down and then on with the primer:


This was left to harden for a few days whilst I was working. Got the wet n dry out again and got ready for the black. I decided on Peugeot Onyx black so went over to the local paintshop for a few litres. If anyone has painted black before you'll know it goes on like varnish!! It took about 8 liters of paint in the end to get a good thick coat over the whole car.
Part painted:


Rolled out in the sunshine:

Front and rear bumpers:



Door primed ready for painting:


and a front wing just painted:

Beautiful. Wish I had the facilities to do this sort of thing.

Are you a sprayer by trade then?

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Ph3 China blue GTi-6 330Ci///M Sport & NC23 CBR400RR

You feed beefburgers to swans.

I may have been speeding Mr Policeman but [a] I live for the 306 and [b] did you see that dog? omfg

Mmm, practically pornographic! .....


Done a good job! Well done fella!

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Team Diablo - now stopping like a '6!!

Team 'not-a-six'.

"the end of the world is near..."

If you did it in St. Helens, how much to do my Diablo?

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S Reg Diablo standardsSpec SORNED
R Reg Nile standard spec written off then repaired
X Reg Astor in need of TLC
R Reg Nile to restore
Set of Lions to fit.

That looks spot on, especially for an 'amateur' sprayer. Top Work

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Build Date - 30 September 1997 - Tuesday's car..is full of pace?

Unfortunately my mate has sold his house so theres no garage to do the spraying in .

Currently doing the engine bay like Carl and I've had to do that on the drive which meant covering the whole car in plastic. Spray still got under so the car needs another good t-cutting and polishing

x2 not a big fan of those im afraid.. but each to there own!!

Screw me sideways though that paint job is amazing!!

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Previous china gti6 and Rallye owner.

Now a proud Astor Gti 6 owner.

Missing he BMW already...

Good stuff When you put the new decals on make sure you get the side stripes on properly, they should be a little more level

Oh and the wheels, need something a little more menacing

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Just Drive It

Just W.O.W!!!!!! Im in

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Team Pirelli
Team Cracked Bumper
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Onto part 2 of the refurb. About 6weeks ago I started to remove the front end to see how the chassis was standing upto 10 years of work. Looking at the projects on here I started to fear the worst, took a deep breath and got going.

Removing the slam panel became the first issue shearing 2 bottom bolts. Luckily a trip to see Jonnie205 sorted out a replacement.

Weekend 1 - Just started:


Front bits removed:



Disconecting all the cables and pipes were next. Since its going to be a while before it all goes back together I decided to put ID tags on all the connectors - that way I'd remember where they all go.
The power steering pipe that runs underneath the engine will need some new clips since these sheared even after a good soak with release oil. Once all fluids were drained I set about removing the engine. Using a hoist I managed (just) to get the engine and box out over the cross member and onto the floor. Since the front was already on axle stands I didn't want to lift it up so I could drop the engine

Engine out:


Using an old kitchen worktop I dragged the engine into the shed to start removing the loom and any other parts that could be cleaned.
In the shed:


This is where I realised that the oil cooler was knackered. The outlet which connects to the top radiator hose had split so after a trip to Pug to see how much a new one was (

Jeez looks like your car has been dragged from the bottom of the red sea, glad your on the case, from what i can see it will look better than new once you throw the paintgun around it.

Great work, Carl

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