trigger Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 No worries bud and thanks for the offer, I did polish it again before i stuck them on as i didn't want any grease on it but they have started lifting on the edges, These things happen, I still think they look great and have totally transformed the car in my view. I'll give them a few months and see how they last. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Sound, i should have said a bit of tar and glue or tfr on first to get the surface clean is best so its straight onto the paint, polish can act as a layer inbetween. Either way let me know how you get on. Even if you're not happy id rather know about it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Stickers made such a difference mate awesome!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 FML. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 no way, what happened? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieLewby Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Dude that sucks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 My wife was behind a Audi S5 leaving a car park last night and the Audi driver decided to reverse straight into it, apparently there was a broken down car being pushed into the car park exit which my wife couldn't see due to a brick wall, the Audi driver panicked when he saw it and just went back without looking. It's got to go though the insurance as the Audi was on a company policy and its his company and he'll need to claim for a new rear bumper anyway which means the Starlet could be written off, it only needs a new bonnet, bumper, headlight and indicator which is sod all but if it goes through the insurance it could be £800 worth of work, more than the cars worth. I'll have to see on Monday what happens, I'll buy it back if it does get written off though. To say I'm pissed about it all is a understatement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BH4V_SR Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Ahh mate! That's harsh. It's happend to me before too! Similar situation. Got written off! Grr. Hope u can get it sorted soon!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Really gutted for you mate, sickening!Hopefully they don't write it off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5T4R7ET N/A Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 This has to be one of the most annoying things ever, too many sr starlet are being written off. I'm sure there's hardly any leftHope you get it sorted dude and get this project back on track Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdohohh Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 no way! Really hope it doesn't get written off, massive shame to lose another SR Hope everything works out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenBelfastSr Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 some transformation mate abs gutted to see it might be written off as the we things a mint example of what way they should be kept, hopefully it works out and they dont rite it off would be such a waste. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Where abouts are you located mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) I'm in Ipswich, Suffolk.The good news is that my insurance company have agreed that it shouldn't be written off after seeing the photos and that as I've agreed to repair it myself they will send me a cheque for £400 (less my £150 excess) to fix it tomorrow so now I need to find a replacement black bonnet, bumper bar, headlight and indicator.If anyone knows of a good black bonnet then please holla!. Edited January 28, 2015 by trigger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I've got a set of headlights. No clips in the back but you can use yours, can have both for the price of postage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Walker96 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'm in Ipswich, Suffolk.The good news is that my insurance company have agreed that it shouldn't be written off after seeing the photos and that as I've agreed to repair it myself they will send me a cheque for £400 (less my £150 excess) to fix it tomorrow so now I need to find a replacement black bonnet, bumper bar, headlight and indicator.If anyone knows of a good black bonnet then please holla!.I've seen one on eBay I believe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Walker96 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Found it item number is 251786141400 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks for that, it's already on my watch list but it's actually in transport primer rather than paint so it will still need rubbing down and painting.I'll see what the local scrappys have in stock tomorrow and go from there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Damn im stripping my n.a next month for a respray and to replace everything with glanza bits, so i could have helped you out with all those parts for free! But i think ull need it done well before im ready lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 That's a kind offer, thanks but Mrs Triggers grizzling about having no car now so I'll have to crack on and get it sorted asap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RoryWebb432 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I'm glad they decided against writing it off. Congrats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trigger Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 I'm sure you've all been itching to see how I've got on with this... Well, I went round my dads today and we stripped the front end off to see what was bent, Thankfully it was only the bumper iron which i have a replacement off, the front edge of chassis rail was also slightly bent so we straightened that out and also reshaped a bracket that sits just under the headlight. That all seemed to line up better so I boshed back on the replacement bumper bar and headlight. Then after a lot of adjustments with a persuader, a block of wood, and some gentle pushing we managed to get the bumper and bonnet to all line up pretty good again. Much better i think you'll agree, Today I've made a start at repairing the bonnet, I was going to get a bodyshop to do it but i think i can do a good enough job with a rattle can for now, If a 2nd hand bonnet turns up on ebay at some point I could always change it. Total costs have been £15 for the headlight, £5 for the indicator, £25 for the bumper iron, £2.83 for a indicator clip and £7 for a replacement SR bonnet sticker and £40 for the parts to paint the bonnet , Not bad for a £400 payout, Mind you I haven't seen any of it, the wife's made sure of that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewbieLewby Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Well done mate So glad it wasn't a write off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5T4R7ET N/A Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Come out very nice, very economical repair Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 soo glad u repaired this.what a stunning example.its in such nice condition and those pics after u mopped it speak volumes. well done.love it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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