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by Johnny 216GSi
Thu Jan 01, 2015 12:57 am
Forum: Announcements and Information
Topic: Merry Christmas To All Our Readers
Replies: 2
Views: 5565

Re: Merry Christmas To All Our Readers

I second that. It did get a bit nippy round our way tonight...

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Here's hoping this makes the last page on next years calendar... :angel
by Johnny 216GSi
Wed Dec 31, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My old faithful 216GSi. Doesn't scrub up too badly...
Replies: 6
Views: 6569

My old faithful 216GSi. Doesn't scrub up too badly...

Right. I've decided she's presentable enough for the forum. Now washed and scrubbed. Behold my lovely Rover 216 GSi which I purchased in March 1995 from a local Rover dealer (still going) when she was 2 years old (1993 K reg) and had 19,350 miles on the clock. Just tipped the 100K mark recently. If ...
by Johnny 216GSi
Mon Dec 22, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Faded Bumpers !
Replies: 31
Views: 30942

Re: Faded Bumpers !

Well, it's a dye - it's cheating really I suppose as it'd cover a multitude of sins - even though I did make the effort to try and get all the tar spots and other bits of dirt and grime off the bumpers before applying it. At least you all know it does work - so you can take the plunge if you want to...
by Johnny 216GSi
Mon Dec 22, 2014 1:47 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Faded Bumpers !
Replies: 31
Views: 30942

Re: Faded Bumpers !

Right... bear in mind the car needs a clean - all the stripes and muck you see are just that - it's not the bumper stuff coming off, or dodgy paintwork - it's just 3 months worth of road dirt... I only have 1 photo of the "before" condition of my bumpers - this one is from the front: FRONT...
by Johnny 216GSi
Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:03 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Faded Bumpers !
Replies: 31
Views: 30942

Re: Faded Bumpers !

Right - I'm going to have to clean her first - she needs it. Please be patient. Just had the hatch and a replacement spoiler re-sprayed too - plus all new badges (managed to find a 216GSi one on Ebay and 16v one from Rimmers) and new ally plates, 'cause I fancied a change. Roof still needs doing (la...
by Johnny 216GSi
Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:25 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Faded Bumpers !
Replies: 31
Views: 30942

Re: Faded Bumpers !

Hi, I used Wurth Plastic Dye on mine - which is absolutely the bees-knees. I did the whole lot - bumpers first then the back board, then the side rubbing strips and finally the mud-flaps. The dye goes on the bumpers really well - use plenty so you get a wet rub rather than a dry scratchy rub - and y...
by Johnny 216GSi
Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:05 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Tired Headlamps
Replies: 4
Views: 6081

Re: Tired Headlamps

Hi, I'm seriously looking at some decent replacement bulbs. Forget the ones on Ebay to be honest - the reviews of the Osram Nighbreaker Unlimited series seem very good. 110% more brightness - closer to pure white rather than yellow. Standard fit H4 dipped/side and I assume you'll need H1's as well f...
by Johnny 216GSi
Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:04 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Tired Headlamps
Replies: 4
Views: 6081

Re: Tired Headlamps

Hi, I'm seriously looking at some decent replacement bulbs. Forget the ones on Ebay to be honest - the reviews of the Osram Nighbreaker Unlimited series seem very good. 110% more brightness - closer to pure white rather than yellow. Standard fit H4 dipped/side and I assume you'll need H1's as well f...
by Johnny 216GSi
Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:49 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Presentation & Preservation of 1989 216GSI
Replies: 5
Views: 5995

Re: Presentation & Preservation of 1989 216GSI

Forgot to add... if you want some advice on how to look up part codes and where to get the bits from, let me know - I'm a bit of an expert now. There are even a few nice bits I've got tagged on Ebay that I've purchase but more are available... I have a slightly later 216GSi (1993) that I'm restoring...
by Johnny 216GSi
Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:40 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Presentation & Preservation of 1989 216GSI
Replies: 5
Views: 5995

Re: Presentation & Preservation of 1989 216GSI

Here's my two pennies worth: Rear sills at the bottom at the rear wheel arches - watch those like a hawk. You could seal them, or get wax oil treatment there, definitely. Also the wheel arches where the small grey/black plastic trim bit fits in line with the trim on the doors - paint bubbles there. ...