What did you do to your van today?

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My first prototype of a new style led grill Image

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Ah, yes.
More crazy, mad, fun inventions from Gazza

Nice one
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@Petrev that's mad, full on but I guess good safety, esp at night if broken down etc

@gazza31112 why do u make these things look so simple yet to the average guy virtually impossible !! Looking forward to the end result n write up 👍
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gazza31112 wrote: Sat Aug 23, 2025 4:48 pm My first prototype of a new style led grill

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Hi, is it possible to remove this grill from the starline bumper as well? MK4 Many thanks
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@mirogo hi mate, I believe the startline ones are moulded into the bumper...

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Attempted a doorcard retrim....Image

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well today was productive started out like this back door was fully covered in carpet
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so time to rip it all off and do it properly
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all glue cleaned off took ages but came up very well then re covered the rear panel instead and re fitted it back onto the door
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and the other door done aswell
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@caddy25 what did you use to remove the glue from the paintwork thanks
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Andrew5 wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 7:30 am @caddy25 what did you use to remove the glue from the paintwork thanks
holts tar and glue remover i sprayed that on first let it dwell for a bit then used and old card to scrap the heavy stuff off did this about 3 times on both doors then used a microfiber cloth and some petrol to get the remaining glue off
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I was also going to ask this, done a bloody good job! Iv been trying with an adhesive remover, it's very slow going!

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Niceone cheers I managed to get some overspray of the glue when doing my carpets
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gazza31112 wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 8:50 pm I was also going to ask this, done a bloody good job! Iv been trying with an adhesive remover, it's very slow going!

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the trick is too spray a heavy coat on and leave it soak in to the glue its tedious but it does work ive found the holts tar and glue stuff is good the more watery tar and glue remover tend to dry way to fast
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Andrew5 wrote: Thu Aug 28, 2025 9:11 pm Niceone cheers I managed to get some overspray of the glue when doing my carpets
should work a treat for that
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Used Saphire Renomat and Renovation cream to bring back black color to the steering wheel 8)
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Finally got the correct led controller to finish the headliner Image

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