What did you and your MK2 do today?

gallan92

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Just had my windows tinted a couple of weeks ago. Alloys have just been refurbed and painted Satin Black this weekend there and next weekend the roof and mirrors are going satin black.

Silver 62 plate FR+ CR 168
 

gallan92

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I ordered some black centre caps, hoping I can pop the originals out without taking the wheels off. went for FR branded saps rather than the usual S logo ones
 

richicupra

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Before I start a new topic, anybody else have/ever had a brief squeak when turning off the engine?
Edit: specifically on the Cupra, but maybe other models too
 
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gallan92

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Not surprised because I cover a lot of miles but the front end of my leon really is suffering from road rash, don't know whether to try a Chipex kit or look into a front end respray...
 

Daniel M

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Not surprised because I cover a lot of miles but the front end of my leon really is suffering from road rash, don't know whether to try a Chipex kit or look into a front end respray...

Are you handy and own a machine polisher? Could try this method

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=217520

Been quoted £176 for central armrest but then they want £124 to fit it! Anyone fitted it themselves? Easy job?

Is that a genuine Seat armrest? They can be had from a dealer for £130 and take two minutes to fit lol. (well about 5-10 if honest)

Who quoted you that?
 
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gallan92

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Daniel the results in that link look first class, I was considering doing it myself using a kit from chipex as they seem to be able to get a good colour match, I don't own a machine polisher though...

Quote for armrest at £176 was from my local Seat dealer near Glasgow, and yeah genuine Seat armrest.
 

Daniel M

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Daniel the results in that link look first class, I was considering doing it myself using a kit from chipex as they seem to be able to get a good colour match, I don't own a machine polisher though...

Quote for armrest at £176 was from my local Seat dealer near Glasgow, and yeah genuine Seat armrest.


I will be doing that road rash fix to my front bumper in the very near future so will post my results.

Thats shocking from a dealer, unless they've drastically increased in price. Also fitting is just 2-3 screws into the centre console. I've just used velcro sticky pads to hold mine in place as I didnt want to put holes in the console in case I ever wanted to sell the armrest. :)
 

gallan92

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Yeah let us know how you get on.

What finish is your armrest? I checked with the dealer I've been in contact with and they've said its black leather with red stitching. I found one on ebay (obviously not genuine Seat) for £43. Does it sit solid enough with the Velcro stick pads yeah?
 
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