Mikes R32

[m1k3ydu8]

Looks well buddy, any links to the switches you used?

Thanks for the comment.These are the switches I used.
light switch: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251548462477?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Mirror: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261496616340?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The 3dr window switch set I bought isn't available any more. I think they are available separately.

[J333EVO]

Really like the colour of your R32, looks great especially after the work to the paintwork.

[m1k3ydu8]

Thanks, had the rear disc n pads changed. brakes feel a lot better now, had a problem with the drivers side caliper piston due to corrosion it wouldn't screw back in . In the end the caliper had to be removed luckily scotch brite removed the corrosion and the piston screwed in fine instead of a new caliper.         

[m1k3ydu8]

Hi all since its the warmest halloween ever and I've got the day off, been busy and cracked on with painting my calipers.

Before:
 

After:


Whilst the wheel was off gave the back of it clean and found a nice big bit of tar.
 

Thanks for looking Mike.

[th3_f15t]

There's an awful amount of corrosion judging by your pictures. I'd be checking the caliper and lines for fluid leak as this could be what's causing all that paint to flake off. The caliper does look better for a lick of paint though.

[AndyBrown]

Did you take them off to paint or leave them on? What did you use? Mine are in desperate need of painting.

[m1k3ydu8]

There's an awful amount of corrosion judging by your pictures. I'd be checking the caliper and lines for fluid leak as this could be what's causing all that paint to flake off. The caliper does look better for a lick of paint though.

I did check the caliper and lines for leaks there isn't any leaks, I think corrosion had just set into that 1 caliper. The caliper carrier on that corner was in good condition and the other the other 3 calipers were fine. I'm going to replace that caliper in the new year.   

[th3_f15t]

Might also be the piston seals, worth taking the disc and pads off to inspect it. Don't want that hard work ruined!

[m1k3ydu8]

Did you take them off to paint or leave them on? What did you use? Mine are in desperate need of painting.

I didn't take them off, I used savage brake caliper paint kit.

[m1k3ydu8]

Might also be the piston seals, worth taking the disc and pads off to inspect it. Don't want that hard work ruined!

I had the pads and disks replaced 3 weeks ago and they never mentioned any leaks. I'll keep an eye out for any leaks. 

[m1k3ydu8]

Its been another expensive day got a puncture last weekend on the o/s rear so had the tyre changed today whilst i was waiting the mechanic showed me that i had canvas showing on n/s front so had that replaced and to top off the n/s front wheel is quite badly buckled . The cherry on the cake is the cars in for MOT tomorrow i just hope it passes

[m1k3ydu8]

Past the MOT today with no advisories 

[m1k3ydu8]

So it's been a while since since my last update not really done many things over winter due to an expensive crimbo also lost the love even thought about selling up. In March it was service time after been serviced the love started to come back as it felt much smoother and responsive. Yesterday woke up to a flat tyre which was changed in January I could of cried after taking the wheel off found it was the inside bead which was the cause of the leak and has now being fixed. Today made a start on refurbing the wheels.
 
Couldn't wait to re-fit them.
    

Fitted, got new centre caps on order
 

1st wheel went fine but on the 2nd went a bit pete tong, any idea on what caused this?

[RyanAp]

I'm not sure what it is about this colour but I absolutely love R32's in it. Lovely car mate 

[GTI_Lee]

That's grease/oil on the surface rub it down and wipe it over with some thinners should slove it