BB's TT

[BrianB]

The replacement of the rear upper and lower control arms highlighted the poor condition of the driveshafts. Over the last few days I’ve tackled the surface corrosion and although it’s not completely removed it’s looking a lot better now.
The driveshafts were wire brushed and then sanded with 240 wet and dry paper, degreased and treated with Bilt Hamber Hydrate 80 and then a top coat of Eastwoods Extreme Chassis Black.

[BrianB]

After the Hydrate 80 and Chassis Black treatment.

[BadgerTT]

Brian, curious about the plastic sheet and zip tie (colour coordinated no less) solution on your lower control arms - does the rubber boot create challenges? Just waiting for the weather to warm/dry up a little and then I can finally spray paint your old ones and get them fitted).

[BrianB]

Brian, curious about the plastic sheet and zip tie (colour coordinated no less) solution on your lower control arms - does the rubber boot create challenges? Just waiting for the weather to warm/dry up a little and then I can finally spray paint your old ones and get them fitted).

Hi, I moved the rubber boot and put the plastic and zip ties on when I went to have the alignment done, once the adjustment had been carried out I took a measurement of the new position and put the plastic and zip ties on so I could check they hadn’t changed after a few miles of driving.
Just haven’t got round to taking it off and moving the boot back over the adjuster.

[BrianB]

Little bit of cleaning carried out inside over the last few days plus the replacement of the upper and lower steering wheel trim pieces that were in poor condition especially around the ignition switch area. In order to replace these two trim items required the removal of the drivers airbag and steering wheel.

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A solution of Bilt Hamber surfex HD was used to clean the marks of the passenger footwell trim.

[BrianB]

Old steering wheel trim.

[BrianB]

New steering wheel trim.

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[BrianB]

All installed and looking a lot fresher.

[BrianB]

Having lived with the bubbling paintwork around the rear number plate lights on the tailgate since acquiring my TT back in 2015, I finally decided to have a go at cleaning it up. My main concern was getting a reasonable colour match from an aerosol can.
The two lights and plastic strip between them were removed for access.

[BrianB]

Following removal of the corrosion Bilt Hamber Electrox Zinc Primer was applied.