Boo's MintGrün MK1 Arosa - small update

[Boo]

Being possibly the last weekend off Im going to get in a long time due to a new job. I decided to give my car a good clean and take some Arty farty pictures of her.

 

[Brummy]

very nice colour

 

[CHR15B]

Looks very clean, nice one

Never actually seen the interior of a Mk1 Arosa... is it the same as the Mk2 Ibiza & Mk4 Polo?

 

[Boo]

I wouldnt know about the interior as I have never been in a polo. Its not the same as the Ibiza though.

 

[gavthelad]

nice looking little car there..........

the monkey seems a classic mod at the mo....lol

 

[DPJ]

Good piccies, GG. I like!

 

[UncleFester]

Wow you actually expended some personal effort on your green pea!!! Look much better for a good clean

 

[Sharky_82]

yea it looks alright....... lol

nothin like abit of elbow grease and job well done -

 

[seli_babe]

That looks sweet mate..

If you do get the opportunity to take some more pics... be sure to send them to me.. and they might make it into the 2008 calendar

 

[e5sta]

i love the arosas and i love that green - dont think i seen one in that colour down my way - lookin good tho!

 

[Boo]

Thanks very much for your comments Im as proud as punch of the way she is turning out. Was particularly pleased with the tinted tailights, I think thats because I put alot of effort into them. Looked awful when I put her other ones on for MOT as I missed her wee 'bug eyes'. Still not keen on the wheels but, they are growing on me.

 

[justlivyalife]

Looks very nice .

Glad to see that you've got a Monkeh! I've got 5 monkey's in my car now love it! .

 

[RobM]

Looks really good

It's always better when you've put effort into something yourself, like you have with the lights, as you can stand back afterwards and say 'I did that' feeling all proud of yourself

 

[Boo]

I decided to give my engine bay a bit of a clean today. 2 hours into cleaning I wish I hadn't started but, despite my arms giving up the will to live I persisted. When I bought my car it the engine had been steam cleaned so I had quite a bit of work to do. I used AutoGlym metal polish and a few wee wire brushes to clean the metal parts and as I have small hands managed to use a cloth and some degreasant for the rest. Not looking bad for a 1st go and Im happy with the results. It will need a lot more work and maintenance to keep it clean.
Before and after shot.

 

[CHR15B]

Looks a lot better! Good work

 

[seatcupra]

Very clean looking!

Think those wheels look good on the car

 

[Boo]

I really wasnt keen on the wheels when I had them put on to begin with and although they are a wee bugger to clean Im getting used to them. Next on the list is getting the bumpers resprayed, just trying to find somewhere that does a paint colour matching service. Halfrauds offer one but, its factory paintcode and I want one where they come out and test the paint for you.

 

[CHR15B]

Any good bodyshop should be able to do that for you really.

Or pull of a wingmirror and go to B&Q

 

[Boo]

Just had my windows tinted, went 75% all over as I didnt want to go too dark. Sunstrip was thrown in for free and after some hassle with the rear view mirror Im as happy as kid eating sweeties. Put the mud flaps on yesterday too and gave it a quick (and I do mean quick) clean !

Really pleased

 

[DPJ]

Yes, that looks excellent.

Just the bumpers to colour code now....