what did you and your mk3 leon do today

[g_berserk]

ouch - just watched your vid
There's some wrap you can buy which has a pattern on the back so when laying it down the creases go into the channels of the pattern so it's easier to get it flat - look on ebay for something like this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gloss-Me...hash=item4b04886c65:m:mw0Uq7zFOYQ1ZymjeXWe6mg

My problem was the bumper curves in the centre then folding over the front it has to be stretched 2 ways

Got a price for a pro to wrap the bottom lip and grille - £120 i'll buy some plastidip and do the lip myself - worth a try?

I'd say skip the lower lip, it look too much Focus RS wannabe in my opinion, but if you must absolutely do it go for the plastidip route, it won't be the exact same shade of your matt black vinyl on the plate section but is loads easier.

Or remove the bumper, take of the grill and have someone help you using the pre-stretch technique (search in youtube).



On a side note, has anyone removed the rear emblem fro wraping/painting? just the emblem.
I'm planning on a two-tone paintscheme that would require to mask the whole car and it will still probably endanger some of the plastics on the mechanism.

 

[Titchy]

what tools did you need

- Something to get the car in the air
- torque wrench that can go to 130Nm
- 19mm or 21mm socket (can’t remember off the top of my head) hopefully someone can chime in on that one.


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[Titchy]

ouch - just watched your vid

There's some wrap you can buy which has a pattern on the back so when laying it down the creases go into the channels of the pattern so it's easier to get it flat - look on ebay for something like this - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gloss-Me...hash=item4b04886c65:m:mw0Uq7zFOYQ1ZymjeXWe6mg



My problem was the bumper curves in the centre then folding over the front it has to be stretched 2 ways



Got a price for a pro to wrap the bottom lip and grille - £120 i'll buy some plastidip and do the lip myself - worth a try?

The bottom lip is hard to do! I ended up wrapping it in two halves starting from the centre and working outward. Can’t see the join at all. Did you use a hair dryer when stretching it?


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[ToroNegro]

New bootlight turned up after started having a connection issue with the standard one.

It’s massively brighter, but the unit is a bit larger (not the end of the world) however it seems to stay on dimly when the boot is shut. So might be back to the drawing board.

Also need to fix my parcel shelf after it’s broken for the 3rd time.


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[niallain]

New bootlight turned up after started having a connection issue with the standard one.

It’s massively brighter, but the unit is a bit larger (not the end of the world) however it seems to stay on dimly when the boot is shut. So might be back to the drawing board.

Also need to fix my parcel shelf after it’s broken for the 3rd time.


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What's causing your parcel shelf to break?

 

[CAPS_LOCK_STUCK]

Had mine delivered to me

 

[zeffania]

Had mine delivered to me

snap

picked up mine sat, love the colour

 

[Mikeyh22]

Had mine delivered to me

Looks great!

 

[zeffania]

Tonight I have uploaded my logos for the radio. Its the little things

 

[robby71]

The bottom lip is hard to do! I ended up wrapping it in two halves starting from the centre and working outward. Can’t see the join at all. Did you use a hair dryer when stretching it?


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Yep used a hot air gun which got some creases out but still not happy with the finish
just ordered a couple of can of plastidip so should have a go with that at the weekend

 

[Titchy]

Yep used a hot air gun which got some creases out but still not happy with the finish

just ordered a couple of can of plastidip so should have a go with that at the weekend

Fair play at least you had a go! If your anywhere near Milton Keynes I’m happy to help.


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[robby71]

Fair play at least you had a go! If your anywhere near Milton Keynes I’m happy to help.


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Thanks - i'm in Huddersfield so a bit far i'll get some pics of my plastidip attempt if it goes well, watched some youtube vids and it doesn't look too difficult

 

[g_berserk]

Had mine delivered to me

I'm seriously considering trading my Cupra wheels for those, it looks proper on Monsoon gray.
any idea how wide are they?

 

[zeffania]

Mine are 225s I believe

Here you go, linky

 

[ToroNegro]

What's causing your parcel shelf to break?

The plastic clips in the boot panels that it patches on to, right and one has broken off each time.


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[lewischadwick7]

what does the fitted washer mist jets spray like and where did you get them any links

miles better and the spray covers the whole screen! have a look at the first post here http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=390609

I got these one and they're heated too in case you need heated ones https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-He...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[Conal]

The plastic clips in the boot panels that it patches on to, right and one has broken off each time.

I've had 3 of these break too but they have been replaced under warranty each time and without any questions from the dealer.
Conal

 

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I'm seriously considering trading my Cupra wheels for those, it looks proper on Monsoon gray.
any idea how wide are they?

I can confirm 225's they are the 30/3, only became available to SEAT UK in early July so I pounced on them as they are also the cheapest option at £250 but to me the better option for the Grey.

 

[ToroNegro]

The plastic clips in the boot panels that it patches on to, right and one has broken off each time.



I've had 3 of these break too but they have been replaced under warranty each time and without any questions from the dealer.

Conal

Mines a 14 plate and out of warranty since April though.



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[g_berserk]

Mine are 225s I believe

Here you go, linky

Judging by the pics I say they are 7.5" wide like the cupra's which is good.

Found locally some replicas, that look spot on, at 1/3 the price and with a +45 offset instead of +51 which is a big plus.
I just need to save a little more