A610 accident repair and respray

[stephendell]

Plenty of new indicators in stock as well to put in that shiny new bumper...

[BIG_MVS]

top condition pre accident...... but which accident....

The front end was painted just before I bought the car due to stone chips galore. Looks like the preperation was not up to scratch though It did get some primer at least though looking at the other indicator bulb.

all parts have now arrived, a BIG BIG BIG thanks to mark for bringing them up from steve in london. nsr glass pamels are being removed on monday and then i can get on with replacing the rear wing. new bumpers are in very good condition and will paint and look great Eeerrrrr forgot camera again but ill take some pics of these rare parts on monday

Are the removed bits being kept so the next time someone spanks one of these there is something to start from?
I know it sounds odd but the current bumpers look ok in the pictures, but obviously not perfect.
I guess next time new bits will all be gone?
I guess it depends on how big he stockpile is?
Lee (a bit of a hoarder, just in case)

[BIG_MVS]

Are the removed bits being kept so the next time someone spanks one of these there is something to start from?
I know it sounds odd but the current bumpers look ok in the pictures, but obviously not perfect.
I guess next time new bits will all be gone?
I guess it depends on how big he stockpile is?
Lee (a bit of a hoarder, just in case)

Lee - You should know me by now...Of course they will be kept. I'll probably sell them if your interested as I have no intention of repeating my antics! Plus the money can go towards a set of new shocks as I'm pretty sure mine are past their best.

Martin (A wheeler dealer)

Yes that was a bit slow of me wasn't it....

Are the removed bits being kept so the next time someone spanks one of these there is something to start from?
I know it sounds odd but the current bumpers look ok in the pictures, but obviously not perfect.
I guess next time new bits will all be gone?
I guess it depends on how big he stockpile is?
Lee (a bit of a hoarder, just in case)

Lee - You should know me by now...Of course they will be kept. I'll probably sell them if your interested as I have no intention of repeating my antics! Plus the money can go towards a set of new shocks as I'm pretty sure mine are past their best.

Martin (A wheeler dealer)

normally the parts have to be disposed of by the body shop for the insurance, Andy is repairing a new van for us which has been in a minor accident (which is being held up by some old Renault he's patching up), we have he same situation.... VW kindly explained this situation to us... frustrating i know but you must understand..... those bumpers are the insurance's property now once they've paid for yours to be replaced

[BIG_MVS]

Are the removed bits being kept so the next time someone spanks one of these there is something to start from?
I know it sounds odd but the current bumpers look ok in the pictures, but obviously not perfect.
I guess next time new bits will all be gone?
I guess it depends on how big he stockpile is?
Lee (a bit of a hoarder, just in case)

Lee - You should know me by now...Of course they will be kept. I'll probably sell them if your interested as I have no intention of repeating my antics! Plus the money can go towards a set of new shocks as I'm pretty sure mine are past their best.

Martin (A wheeler dealer)

normally the parts have to be disposed of by the body shop for the insurance, Andy is repairing a new van for us which has been in a minor accident (which is being held up by some old Renault he's patching up), we have he same situation.... VW kindly explained this situation to us... frustrating i know but you must understand..... those bumpers are the insurance's property now once they've paid for yours to be replaced

Your always the bearer of good news aren't you Andy If the insurance want to keep them then that's fine by me.

also a little matter of having a waste transfer licence to take them away....

[stephendell]

also a little matter of having a waste transfer licence to take them away

I've got one of those!

also a little matter of having a waste transfer licence to take them away

I've got one of those!

gyppo

[phildini]

Well in our bodyshop once a parts gets replaced it goes in the BIN! Insurance dont want to know about some old plastic broken bumper.

rear side glass removed today so time to crack on, removed most of the damaged panel and cut the new one to fit.








still needs a lot of trimming and cleaning up befor its ready for bonding and fiberglassing in to place but its looking well

Cracking on and cracking work

How do you decide where to splice the new into the old ? I see you have made some strategic chops

when these cars were made they fitted the rear wings and then the rear spoiler panel over the top so it is not possible to fit the complete rear wing.it is always best to leave as much in tact as you can so im going to join the new panel as in the photo. it looks a bit strange at the moment but it will all make sence as the repair continues.