Jugostran's CIMOS-related shenanigans

[Jugostran]

How's everyone doing?
I have decided to start a thread where I'll aim to post updates on my BX(s). Partially because I'd like to share the shenanigans with all of you, and partially so I have a record of everything that has and will happen to my 1989 BX 16 TRS (and any other BXs I may end up owning). Either way, I don't have much to update you all on now, but come this weekend I'll be redoing the bumper trim with electrical tape (you'll want to stick around for that). On the topic of bumpers, I'll also be testing this ceramic-infused plastic restoration liquid I bought recently. BX plastics can be...well...iffy, so it'll be nice to have results using multiple products (I already tested with Turtlewax "Back to Black", and that turned out fine but got washed away fairly quick). Another thing on the to-do list is a complete pre-winter waxing, as well as finally putting on winter wheels and tires.
Anyway, I can't wait to get started on the above plans.
See you all come this weekend!

[Tim Leech]

Welcome!

[panky]

Ha Ha I did the electrical tape 'repair' on my GTi. The black plastic had started cracking up and separating from the metal backing - the car was only about five years old at the time. I popped the trim out and ran black tape along it tucking it behind as I went along - it lasted until I sold the car four years later

[Jugostran]

Ha Ha I did the electrical tape 'repair' on my GTi. The black plastic had started cracking up and separating from the metal backing - the car was only about five years old at the time. I popped the trim out and ran black tape along it tucking it behind as I went along - it lasted until I sold the car four years later

An absolute classic repair hah.

[Jugostran]

Happy Saturday everyone!
Today I'm sharing the aforementioned trim repair. I didn't get around to cleaning it yet, but the trim has been restored!

In my humble opinion it turned out quite good for what it is (that being some electrical tape and some careful usage of scissors and a sanding sponge).

In other news, I went to get winter tires installed as well. It was about time.

Balanced and ready to go!

[panky]

It'll last forever

[Jugostran]

It'll last forever

Hopefully so!
This time I did it properly. I cleaned off the old adhesive, sanded the metal and tucked the tape in well when adhering. It should stick down well.
If it falls off again, I'll have to think of a better fix hah.