Tidying up the 4200

[BruceyBonus]

Finally got round to improving some bits that have been annoying me on my 4200.

Some brackets in the engine bay grit blasted and powder coated in satin black
Wheel arch liners removed and deep cleaned removing 11 years of grot
New 'Designed by Giugiaro' side decals (old ones literally washed out by TFR)
Wheel studs repainted silver

Still plenty to do including new wheel centers, wheel refurb and brake hubs painted. All happening soon.

 

[CatmanV2]

Nice details, Bruce

C

 

[midlifecrisis]

I wish people would stop doing this, it's putting people like me to shame for not doing it...I need to stop refurbishing the house, and going off abroad, and stop using the Maserati for trips etc...

Looking good, any tips on the removal of those parts are warmly welcomed by all...

 

[Wack61]

Warm the badge up or do it when it's been in the sun for a bit and cut it off with dental floss or fishing line

Arch liners are just screws a couple of 8mm bolts and some skinned knuckles

 

[allandwf]

I love the washing line A job well done.

 

[highlander]

I love the washing line A job well done.

ditto...........made me smile

 

[StuartW]

Looking good, well done

 

[EnzoMC]

looking good, how easy was it to remove the liners

 

[BruceyBonus]

Not too bad removing the liners, only need an 8mm socket and a cross head screwdriver.
Putting them back with the holes lined up correctly and getting the fastners back in took longer but still not as bad as most "Newer Cars".
ATB
Bruce

 

[BruceyBonus]

Stage Two

OK now have the other bits done
Wheels refurbed
New wheel centers fitted
New tyres fitted
Brake hubs painted
Liners re-fitted
Calipers cleaned
Nano coatings applied



All together

 

[EnzoMC]

thanks for the info

wheels looking good.

impressed you got the stands under the car

 

[D Walker]

My word, that looks stunning!!!
Is that stuff as good as the gtech stuff, wheels look mint,
Realise detailing is your business but tips and hints for us mere mortals always appreciated!!

 

[GeoffCapes]

She's looking gorgeous!

 

[BruceyBonus]

My word, that looks stunning!!!
Is that stuff as good as the gtech stuff, wheels look mint,
Realise detailing is your business but tips and hints for us mere mortals always appreciated!!

The gtechiq C5 wheel armour will last longer but the RG Nano coating is VERY easy to apply to a properly cleaned surface, lasts for approx 4-6 months on a daily driver and is much cheaper to buy. I would recommend 2 coats. You pays your money and takes your choice.

ATB
Bruce

 

[CatmanV2]

Ye gods. That looks like it's dipped in glass!

C

 

[midlifecrisis]

Haven't you got any dinner plates at home?

 

[Wack61]

How much were the Maserati design giugiaro badges

I got 2 off eBay in a fiat packet for £8.95 delivered

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230575399283

 

[BruceyBonus]

I can't remember the exact amount but they were very reasonable .... and they came in a Maserati bag

 

[mikem]

Looks stunning.

Mike