Tommyboy
A2OC Donor
A family situation has led to us needing a second car and out of the sea of dodgy looking motors, a 2001 Audi A2 1.4TDI emerged with just 70,000 on the clock and an amazingly clean cream interior.
I am now an A2 owner and am enjoying it, but there are a couple of things that are bugging me right now.
First up is the bodywork. It's a pine green A2, pearlescent paint. And although the previous owners were somewhat caring for this little car, there are a fair few deep scratches and nicks that really make the otherwise perfect paintwork look crappy. Mainly on the tailgate and bumpers.
It seems like they have used a touch up of some sort, but the colour match is poor.
Any advice on repairing chips on a pine green A2? Or even remedying poor previous touch ups?
Secondly, the crunchy gearbox. Could be on it's way out, or perhaps it just needs some oil... Little help please!
Finally, is there anything that I could do to treat the engine that won't have a detrimental effect. I'm talking mods (air filters etc) or additives.
I'm not looking to up its performance as such, but would be happy to give it a 'treat' and if that improves the efficiency or the ride, so be it...
I'm sure you knowledgable A2 lovers will have plenty of suggestions...
I am now an A2 owner and am enjoying it, but there are a couple of things that are bugging me right now.
First up is the bodywork. It's a pine green A2, pearlescent paint. And although the previous owners were somewhat caring for this little car, there are a fair few deep scratches and nicks that really make the otherwise perfect paintwork look crappy. Mainly on the tailgate and bumpers.
It seems like they have used a touch up of some sort, but the colour match is poor.
Any advice on repairing chips on a pine green A2? Or even remedying poor previous touch ups?
Secondly, the crunchy gearbox. Could be on it's way out, or perhaps it just needs some oil... Little help please!
Finally, is there anything that I could do to treat the engine that won't have a detrimental effect. I'm talking mods (air filters etc) or additives.
I'm not looking to up its performance as such, but would be happy to give it a 'treat' and if that improves the efficiency or the ride, so be it...
I'm sure you knowledgable A2 lovers will have plenty of suggestions...