4kq finally getting some much-needed love...(bww)

85-4kq-girl · 05-08-2005, 10:20 AM

Ok, so I have a lot more to do than just cosmetic stuff. But yesterday, I did an interior cleaning of a lifetime. Headliner (I even removed the sunroof switch panel to clean under those edges!), seats, dash, parcel board, and I even detailed the Audi insignias on the floor mats!

Today, I'm tackling my new-to-me bumper that I got from the Audi Trippin boys after I was rear-ended. Some pics for your enjoyment. And for those of you who say I've posted pics of my hands which are always too clean...the bumper black spray leaked all over my right hand.

Before Bumper Black:

During Bumper Black: (These things are unwieldy! I had to put a tire on side because it flips over!)

Before new bumper from wreck--no tail pipes!:

After new bumper--still needs another coat of bumper black--with tail pipes!:

Interior shots--back seat:

Yes, that's a pony-tail holder on the shifter:

Clean headliner thanks to Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (can't see the saggy rear!):

Too bad her exterior has a bit to be desired, her exhaust has a hole, and her carrier bearing howls...but hey, at least she still makes me smile.

GFFBFFG--Good From Far, But Far From Good:

--morgan

Sallad · 05-08-2005, 01:03 PM

I tried your tip about cleaning the headliner, by using the Magic Eraser. But on mine, I cleaned a 6" by 4" section and the eraser was almost gone! It seems to chew the crap out of those erasers. What's the trick?

Thanks.

85-4kq-girl · 05-08-2005, 04:42 PM

86audi4000csquattro · 05-08-2005, 05:12 PM

looks like a way cleaner version of my own. i am waiting for the weather to clear up to really spend some time detailing mine. those are some sweet looking rims btw

Spannerhead · 05-08-2005, 09:36 PM

How on God's green earth did you remove the nuts that held on the center of the two bumper cover "pedestals?" I tried to remove my car's bumper cover last weekend, and the six nuts around the frame rails came off easily enough, but it looked like there were fasteners buried down inside the frame rails, accessible only through a little hole in the bottom. Or am I way off base?

Oh, and love the rims! haha

85-4kq-girl · 05-09-2005, 03:30 AM

As for pulling it off, after you pull up the trunk liner (that was a bit of a pain in the a$$), there's just those 6 bolts. She should then basically slide right off...or at least mine did. Maybe it was because I had been rear-ended and my bumper was already "unclipped" on the sides. But after those 6 bolts, you should be good to go.

--morgan

Whitjr · 05-09-2005, 07:10 AM

05-08-2005, 01:03 PM	#2
Sallad AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,798	Looks awesome! Nice job. Eraser doesn't work for me. I tried your tip about cleaning the headliner, by using the Magic Eraser. But on mine, I cleaned a 6" by 4" section and the eraser was almost gone! It seems to chew the crap out of those erasers. What's the trick? Thanks. __________________ _____________ Dallas '86 4kq [Titan Red] (Sold) '86 4kq [Black w/Blue Pearl] (dead) '87 4ks 2.2L [Saphire Metallic] (dead) Kelowna, BC Canada

05-08-2005, 04:42 PM	#3
85-4kq-girl AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 7,661	Keep it pretty wet, wipe in straight lines, and follow with damp paper towel to sop up dirt! :) __________________ www.s4girl.com www.audi4000.com 95urs6--96a4--01s4--04allroad RIP OWK.

05-08-2005, 05:12 PM	#4
86audi4000csquattro New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 156	looks great!! looks like a way cleaner version of my own. i am waiting for the weather to clear up to really spend some time detailing mine. those are some sweet looking rims btw __________________ 1986 4000cs Quattro 5speed 4 door dark gray ,266.5k miles(and counting). In progress. its the e-bay special

05-08-2005, 09:36 PM	#5
Spannerhead AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 349	Wow! So clean. Question about bumper removal... How on God's green earth did you remove the nuts that held on the center of the two bumper cover "pedestals?" I tried to remove my car's bumper cover last weekend, and the six nuts around the frame rails came off easily enough, but it looked like there were fasteners buried down inside the frame rails, accessible only through a little hole in the bottom. Or am I way off base? Oh, and love the rims! haha __________________ Sold:

05-09-2005, 03:30 AM	#6
85-4kq-girl AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 7,661	Thanks... As for pulling it off, after you pull up the trunk liner (that was a bit of a pain in the a$$), there's just those 6 bolts. She should then basically slide right off...or at least mine did. Maybe it was because I had been rear-ended and my bumper was already "unclipped" on the sides. But after those 6 bolts, you should be good to go. --morgan __________________ www.s4girl.com www.audi4000.com 95urs6--96a4--01s4--04allroad RIP OWK.

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05-09-2005, 07:10 AM	#7
Whitjr AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gibsonville, NC Posts: 6,248	You can come do mine any any day! Yours looks great! __________________ Ray, in NC: 2001 A-6 Quattro: Casablanca White, w/black leather interior. 2.8Ltr non-turbo 30 valve dual OHC six cyl, cold weather package, dual exhausts, moonroof/sunroof, Audi symphony console stereo w/8 bose speakers, OEM 16" wineglass ronal rims, individual climate controlls, frt and rear anti-sway bars, anti-theft package, upgraded front suspension. The family ride. This car kills the newer Impalahhhhs, honduhs, hyundahassss, and pretty much everything GM, Chrysler, and Ford makes. 1984 4000-S [non-quat], black re-paint , 1.8ltr 4 cyl, KYB struts front and back, front and rear anti-sway bars, OEM Audi Radio [Blaupunckt], CD player w/ MB Quart speakers, OEM 13" ronal snowflake rims. 395,865 miles and counting, 31 mpg on combined city/hgy mileage. The old boy is back on the road! Portable automotive security system for above cars provided by a big white German Shepard!!

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