A Few Different Problems (Pics follow)

1. Lexxi Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 West Sussex Posts: 162 Saxo VTR '00

   #1 26th February 2010, 17:36

   I've got a few different problems/queries with my saxo that i'd like to know;
   
   #1 Black Strip on Doors
   ;what is this black strip of plastic on the side of both of my doors, some of it is peeling away, i heard it's just a sun-protector or something, if i am to rip it off, will original paintwork be left underneath? I don't like the look of it.
   
   
   
   #2 Mould-type Substance in Lexus Lights
   ;why has this mould formed in the sides of the Lexus Lights? got them from a mate like this, anyway to remove it/clean them up?
   
   
   
   #3 Misty-ness in Lexus Lights (Condensation maybe?)
   ;for this, i'd like to know what's causing it to get misty and condensated, it bugs me because its not a clear light.
   
   
   
   #4 Rear-Wiper Bolt (Wiped broke/removed)
   ;for this, i'd like to know how simple is it to remove the bolt and put a grommet in the hole, i have a grommet from the boot under the carpet that i took from a mates saxo. Is Sealant used aswell?
   
   
   
   Cheers,
   Colin.
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 26th February 2010, 17:59

   The black strip on both doors is just vinyl use a hairdryer warm it up peel it off then wax the paint underneath(the paint will be fine)you can get new 1`s off ebay.Your rear lights is water getting in & having knowhere to escape from silicone sealant will fix this(you need a hole for the water to escape).
   
   Steve.
3. Lexxi Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 West Sussex Posts: 162 Saxo VTR '00

   #3 26th February 2010, 18:12

   For the black strip, you're saying warm it up, then peel it off.. what do you mean by wax it? what will wax do to the paint, also. you're telling me to put a hole in my light someone to remove the water? and put sealant all around the light and the hole i create?
   
   Cheers,
   Colin.
4. saxovtsdriver Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Woking Posts: 790 Citroen saxo 1.1 desire Silver Citroen saxo 1.6 1

   #4 26th February 2010, 18:16

   yeah mate, u can buy all differnt colour or the door window trim on ebay lol, im getting carbon fibre for mine, as mines done the same thing lol
5. saxovtsmad Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 stoke on trent Posts: 8875 now own a possi blue mk2 vts mk1 went to heaven

   #5 26th February 2010, 18:18

   peel the black strips of the side then use hot water to loosen the glue residue then tar remover to get the last few bits off ive got some std mk2 rears for sale
6. Lexxi Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 West Sussex Posts: 162 Saxo VTR '00

   #6 26th February 2010, 18:33

   cheers for the info on the black strips, and i've got my mk2 rears aswell here still. any guide on the bolt in the rear-window?
   
   Cheers,
   Colin.
7. Ben-crow-vts Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Middle Rasen Posts: 302 Citreon Saxo VTS :)

   #7 26th February 2010, 19:11

   to fix the lexus lights.... take them off throw them in bin and buy some decent rears or put the standards back on
8. Marc-360 L-plater Joined: Feb 2010 Doncaster Posts: 95

   #8 26th February 2010, 19:17

   lol definatly bin the lexarse lights, de-wiper the rear and heat up the black strips and polish area after. Jobs finished
9. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #9 26th February 2010, 19:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ben-crow-vts to fix the lexus lights.... take them off throw them in bin and buy some decent rears or put the standards back on

   Well thats what should have said in the 1st place instead of trying to offer advice.
   
   Steve.
10. Ben-crow-vts Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Middle Rasen Posts: 302 Citreon Saxo VTS :)

    #10 26th February 2010, 23:56

    each to our own i gues though, but my opion lexuss lights the worst modification knownn to the modding world make me lawl everytime i see them
11. Lexxi Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 West Sussex Posts: 162 Saxo VTR '00

    #11 27th February 2010, 08:40

    I know people have their bad opinions on lexus lights, but i like them and want to go for the blue/white look eventually, and lexus work really well with it
12. LScottBell Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001

    #12 27th February 2010, 11:04

    The lights are your choice buddy. Its your car! So do what you want to it.
    
    Ive seen that condensation on lights before it always seems to be aftermarket ones? Maybe the seals arent that good and letting moisture in?
13. Lexxi Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 West Sussex Posts: 162 Saxo VTR '00

    #13 28th February 2010, 11:52

    possibly, and yeh i know it's my car but opinions are nice, but i know the sax-p boys don't like lexus