Jump to content
  • Welcome to 205GTIDrivers.com!

    Hello dear visitor! Feel free to browse but we invite you to register completely free of charge in order to enjoy the full functionality of the website.

subrown

new member - 1989 f plate 1.9 owner

Recommended Posts

subrown

Hello,

 

Just bought a 1.9 phase 1.5 and shes not mint but happy with what I have for the money. Couple of initial questions and wondered if anyone can help :

- I'm in mid-Kent, does anybody know of any good 205 gti specialists in kent ?

- Car could do with a nice detail....paint is pretty good but the bumpers are very faded i.e.light grey....I'm interested in solutions/ideas you might have for the bumpers in particular.
- I'm going to store car over winter months but sadly probably not indoors, can anyone recommend a real good car cover for the 205 ?                                                                  Thanks all. 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Duroc

920864839_Wurthanthracite.jpg.ea482c8461d34201c8f9acbe386e9054.jpg

 

Wurth bumper dye is very good. You'll need anthracite for phase 1.5 bumpers. 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
subrown

thank you. how long d'ya reckon it lasts ? Or how many washes will it last ? Perhaps I'll just never wash it :-) 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
subrown

I had another question for the forum as well. car has no mats....assuming originals are as good as impossible to source, any recommendations on best

replicas ? Cheers.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
sp_en_ny

The wurth dye is very good, lasts a long time and out of everything I have tried would get my vote as being the best option. Just don't use a pressure washer on it after or it will force it off and in patches. I think the company that was once recommended for car mats was Ambassador, not sure if still going, got myself a set from them and was very pleased with them, still in the car now and had them for 6+ years. I had a stormforce car cover I used when mine was stored outside. If it were still outside and I needed another one would be my first choice still.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Callum

I have a tube of wurth I would sell as got sent anthracite instead of black, I've used the sponge but will sell it for £15 plus postage if it helps 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
subrown

thanks spenny/all. Ambassador still appear to be on the go as they have popped up already on my searches....cheers.,

 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
subrown

I bought the ambassador ones, standard velour for £19.99. Very good value, I would recommend.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
subrown

Hi,  I only have 1 door and ignition key = risky ! any suggestions where I can get copies done. A friend of mine said Timpsons do it.....really !??

 

 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
subrown

Cool. Perhaps Ive forgotten how easy this stuff was in the old days !

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
sp_en_ny

In fact I think it was Timpsons where I got my spare cut having provided them with a replica pug key.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Telf

ive had my bumpers plastic sprayed. they look like new. if you have the time and resources i think its worth doing

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Telf

also i think im correct in saying that some trim styles did have quite light grey bumpers (red GTI's im pretty sure)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Tom Fenton

Body colour has no effect on bumper colour. Up to 1990 - mid grey 1990 on - very dark grey (almost black)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Doc 205
On 9/2/2019 at 9:53 PM, subrown said:

Hi,  I only have 1 door and ignition key = risky ! any suggestions where I can get copies done. A friend of mine said Timpsons do it.....really !??

 

 

Timpsons wouldn’t do mine. I found a company online where you could take a photo of your key, tell them the make and model, and they cut it based on the photo, and posted it. I was pretty sceptical, but it was cheap so gave it a go. Key works perfectly. Can’t remember the company name, but worth a search online. 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
subrown

thanks again all for your info. Timpsons cut all 3 of mine (door, ignit, boot) onto transponder keys they dont stock non transponder keys allegedly)  and did it as a deal for £30 (should be £15 per key). Apparently only larger Timpsons have the key types to do this. Happy days.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Tom Fenton

My local guy will supply and cut a copy Peugeot key for £5. 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
subrown

sorry some more question, thnaks in advance to any responders :

 

1) Anyone know what this switch is on the drivers side lower dash ?

2) Recommendation for suppliers of wiper blades replacements (1989 model) ?

205switch.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
Tom Fenton

Switch is non standard. Follow the wires see where they go?

 

Wiper blades any decent car spares shop, they are nothing special.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
subrown

Thanks. Apparently it used to have a toad security alarm on it (it has no more).it might be related to that as its non-std. Cheers.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

×