So started to refurb the Monzas.
Condition was ok, just the usual whiteworm and a few curb marks.
Jacked the car up and removed the wheels:
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Gave them a quick wash:
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Started off by rubbing them down with a power sander to get the worst off:
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Picked up some new VW centre caps:
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After sanding:
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Then sanded by hand with 600, 400, 240. Paints I am using:
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Started to mask the wheels up:
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First coats of primer and filler primer:
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How they stand at the moment:
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Letting them drive for 24hrs, will then wet sand tonight and see if need anymore filler primer before top coat and then clear.
Will up date later.
Si