Citroën BX – XPO – Cleaning and Plating – Eps31
With so many correded metal parts on XPO, I took a dive into DIY cleaning and plating. Oh how I wish I had just let grown ups do it!
With so many correded metal parts on XPO, I took a dive into DIY cleaning and plating. Oh how I wish I had just let grown ups do it!
Before work continues on the engine bay, I need to tackle the steering rack boots. And they are just the start of the problems!
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Next task is windscreen surround repair. While it is now looking epic, the offside A-pillar wasn't the only rot at the front of the BX.
Despite Episode 27s distraction, I really need to push on with the A-pillar painting, again. How well will it come out this time?
Taking a break from painting, in this article, we will look at wheel arch repairs to the fitch panel and wing bracket.
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In the previous article, the repairs on XPO were finally completed and repainted. However, I soon find I'm unpainting the A-pillar!
With the welding finally finished, attention turns to painting the A-pillar. This several-month stage doesn't end well!
Just when I thought I was done with welding, I realised I had best tackle the wheel arch repair before committing to paint.
While the big cut hadn't gone quite as I hoped, welding in the repair panel goes a little better. Quickly the car comes back together.
I simply couldn't put it off any longer. Time to put on my big boy pants and fire up the grinder. The day had come for the Big Cut. And after all the build up, it could have gone better!
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