Can someone tell me whether this will fit on my VTR?

1. lukee_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 462

   #1 5th March 2010, 15:21

   Hi Guys,
   
   I have been looking around for ages and i have found what looks to be the correct panel for my saxo mk2 2000 VTR.
   
   Can any of you take a LOOK at this and please tell me if this will fit the VTR.
   http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Citroen-Saxo-f...item27afe7f956
   
   Thanks
2. user_39965 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio

   #2 5th March 2010, 15:23

   It will fit on a mk2 saxo, but yours is a VTR, this is from a model with out the VT plastic kit on, and would require holes being drilled to fit the plastic arch extension from the VT kit onto it.
   
   Also, from the pic (or it may be my screen), it's a job to say if its in decent condition really.
   
   I hope this helps.
   
   
   Edit: On further inspection, if it was me I'd say no. Look around scrappies or breakers yards. Check on the web for citreon specialists etc.

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3. lukee_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 462

   #3 5th March 2010, 15:38

   Cheers pal, i thought that too, because i have been looking for a while now and i noticed the holes wern't there but like you said just drill some more... hmmm ok cheers ill give this one a miss, but you know i have been looking for ages so the condition of that i really couldnt overlook and sort out you know? so desperate for a front wing at the mo.
4. user_39965 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio

   #4 5th March 2010, 15:43

   No worries mate. Ring around some breakers and scrappies and see what they have. there are a number of specialist ones which you can find on the net. There is one in Billericay, but he can be a bit pricey. If you'd like the name then PM me (not allowed to ''advertise'' on a public forum).
   
   On the other side of the coin, if you saw a good one but in a different colour, theres nothing to stop you spraying it
5. lukee_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 462

   #5 5th March 2010, 16:02

   Thanks for that mate, ill PM you now for those details.
   
   With regards to the other side of the coin i have seen lots of different colours around in decent condition (typical) however i always presumed if i did re-spray it it wouldn't match my car because of the age of the car and the length of time the paint has been on it, most likely the paint has faded etc... will look a bit silly!?
6. user_39965 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio

   #6 5th March 2010, 16:06

   Depends on the condition of your paintwork really, to be fair if you use the genuine citroen paint you should be alright with matching colour (you can get your paint code from the sticker where your door hinges are on the drivers side when you open the door, it also tells you tyre pressures, if you didn't know this).
   
   The genuine citroen paint comes in a 150ml spray tin, and is suplied with a 150ml spray tin of laquer too.
7. lukee_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 462

   #7 5th March 2010, 16:15

   Oh right nice one mate. So go to citroen to get this paint then? and would i need to primer the original wing or paint straight onto the existing colour.
8. user_39965 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio

   #8 5th March 2010, 16:21

   If you were to get a second hand wing, in good condition (i.e no scratches or dents etc, also making sure its gor the correct holes in it for the VT arch), you would need to prep it. I strongly recomment you don't undertake this route, unless you have experience and skill painting with spray cans, and are able to get an even finish etc.
   
   You'd need to use wet and dry paper to key the paint for priming. As laquer and paint is relatively 'thin' on modern cars, you could get away with 1200 grit I'd have thought, or something thereabouts. But don't go through the paint. Then you can prime it with a spray can primer, leave to dry for 30 mins to make sure its hardened nicely, then repeat another once or twice. Then you're ready to do the same with the colour (this will be left longer to harden ideally between coats), and the same with laquer.
   
   To be fair, for the time and hassle (and the fact you may not get a good finish), you'd be best ringing around body shops.
   
   I can't see it being more than £40 to spray it properly. But ring for quotes.
   
   
   I type far too much

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9. lukee_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 462

   #9 5th March 2010, 16:42

   Mate i'd prefer you type too much than too little, thanks very much for this man.
   I can pick up a brand new front wing standard, no colour for 50 quid so its probably worth getting a body shop to spray it afterwards i suppose. Cheers mate.
10. user_39965 Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 Cambridge Posts: 1246 Blue Furio

    #10 5th March 2010, 16:45

    Depends on your budget. But to be fair, my motto is if you want it right, you can't have a low budget. What you've said is what I would do in your shoes.
11. lukee_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 462

    #11 5th March 2010, 17:04

    Thanks again buddy
12. adamm Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 4004

    #12 5th March 2010, 19:59

    im pretty sure there is a possi blue wing in the for sale section not sure if its mk1 or mk2 though. problem with getting it sprayed it the risk of it actually getting a perfect match to your cars paint.
13. lukee_VTR Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 462

    #13 6th March 2010, 20:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by adamm im pretty sure there is a possi blue wing in the for sale section not sure if its mk1 or mk2 though. problem with getting it sprayed it the risk of it actually getting a perfect match to your cars paint.

    Not sure whether i can see that info without becoming a member?