I SHOULD HAVE SCRAPPED MY LEON CUPRA! RESTORATION PT.2

[@muffindell]

This is the sort of content that the average Jo may consider doing, well done for reaching out to the masses!

[@buggerlugz6753]

And realise by watching the video that maybe its not wise to..........hopefully.

[@tonyhowell4747]

Please paint the calipers

[@slashermcgurk2191]

Love this project! So much more relatable to what a lot of us work on at home. They might not be financially viable but give me this over fixing up Lambos and Ferrari’s everyday

[@andrewthompson7793]

Much more relatable. Enjoyed the video 😊

[@robertmoss279]

Watching the Lambos and such is ok, but what is turned out on Deans channel is far more relatable to us DIY’s Well done and great content as per usual 🚙 Toot toot 👍🏻

[@cp4512]

Really enjoying watching this project. I’d probably paint the brake callipers; you’ve put quite a bit of effort into the underside and these look a bit shabby.

[@Blupa.]

Agree 👍

[@Stan22ish]

Yep could have painted them just plan black

[@don911donny9]

Definitely paint the callipers, doesn’t take long and it makes a big difference smartening up the whole back end of the car.

[@simondrew4284]

Great job Dean, I thought this one was going to be scrap! Ps, Please paint the callipers! 😉

[@richardcherry9994]

Looking good Dean. A tip when using the rust treatment, tip out what you need into a separate pot or it will get contaminated and not work next time you come to use it.

[@bobskinner4389]

Great Job Dean. However IMO I think you're letting yourself down by not painting the calipers red again. It looks like someone has done it before cheaply but on a car of this value I think thats fine. A quick rub down and a paint with a high temp brake caliper paint in red and away you go. Small job incomparison to the work on the rust proofing underneath.

[@Wrenchwise]

Awesome content Dean, you’ve inspired me to start my own channel and my own journey in the salvage game ❤

[@SavingSalvage]

Go for it!

[@SgtRock4445]

I'll have a look😊👍

[@Republic3D]

Got a few videos already! Worth watching!

[@SgtRock4445]

@@Republic3D i watched all 4 and subbed 😊👍

[@Republic3D]

Thanks for these videos. They're not only interesting, I'm learning a lot of stuff just by watching. And I like that you usually finish the cars to a standard you would expect for a car you'd keep, and if not you're honest about it.

[@andyhopkinson2708]

Should have put some red oxide primer on after that rust treatment then the underseal. That rust with be back within 2 years.

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

This is a fantastic car to restore, much more relatable than supercars and more affordable to most people. Please please do the calipers even if its just black to tidy it up as everything else is looking great. Try a meet with Evil GT and their Leon Cupra

[@MrHuismeester]

Maybe time consuming but you do learn a lot off stuff you never done before, so that is one good reason to restore this yellow canary. And you can be proud on yourself because it looking so much better now ! No more rust, great looking fenders and a nice rear axle ! So time consuming or not still a nice project and so nice to watch !! See you on the next video !

[@buggerlugz6753]

14:22 Hope you remembered to put that top bolt in behind the caliper? (bottom left)

[@dougbuchanan9741]

if you are going to rust convert take the fuel tank out and the heat shielding so that you can completely seal the underside

[@toafy1014]

Should just clean the back calipers and carriers and do them silver or black would look much neater considering the amount of work you’ve done to the rear end

[@SavingSalvage]

Yeah I may do them in black!

[@artfulldodger33]

Nice to see an older car getting put right .... to many cars get scrapped for the sake of ease....Good Job Dean

[@paultaylor9652]

A massive turnaround on this Dean, I'd be very surprised if this hadn't been a car from Scotland or the seaside.

[@rickwilliams1505]

Well done love your excitement with the brake pipe you made

[@stuartwilliams5548]

I appreciate videos like this. I think it’s more relevant to every day people who can’t afford expensive cars, myself included. Although it’s not really modifications it’s something you can do at home for relatively cheap with a bit of hard work.

[@generalt1090]

This is a great example of why a good mechanic would charge so much to fix a car. Love the work you are putting into this as it’s shows just how long it takes also it would be good to sum up the time taken for such a job .. Thanks as always for the great content!! G…

[@adrianowen6524]

This is the type of content we your subscribers want to see m8 love it loved watching you put this cupra back together and saving this beauty very rewarding and satisfying work when finished I bet in it when you look back and see what you have done to this cupra love these cars always liked them good bit of work there m8 bet it's gona look abserluetly beautiful when finished cracker fella well worth putting the effort in to this one as each year I start seeing less and less of these about would love to own this cupra or buy it when you finish this can't wait to see the end project bro killing it fella well worth doing more of these types of builds been well in to watching this from the start and Will definitely watch until you have completed this car to good detail polish and love and it's gona look stunning this baby always liked these good job m8 keep on rolling these out like that bro respect!..👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@andrjuhin87]

When using rust converter try only clean the loose rust, but don't remove all of it. I know it sounds counter intuitive, but the rust converter needs rust in order to work properly and create that protection layer. Also you can get a spray version which will save you time ;) It might be quite useful for your future cars too!) All the best!

[@wynhughes9072]

Hi Dean.....Paint the bloody calipers. As the old saying goes.." Don't ruin the ship for a hapeth of tar"👍

[@statementleaver8095]

14:00 Taking too long🤔🤔 For Progress to be made.....It takes Time. Looking Good for Progress👍 Callipers.......Paint Black and Job done👍

[@Google_Is_Evil]

You are supposed to paint in between the rust converter and undercoat. You now basically have bare metal shielded with just undercoat.

[@SavingSalvage]

That’s not what the instructions said.. says to apply to the under seal after you have removed all the rust.

[@mossy1259]

got to love the wood screws holding the numberplate on

[@SavingSalvage]

Classic 🤣

[@silversurfer9846]

Hey Dean, nice work as always. To stop the rust, I recommend to use Owatrol Oil for first layer. It soaks in the rust and stabilizes it. On this layer put some grease from Mike Sanders. For inside all metalparts you could use Fluid Film. With these tree, it will never rust again.

[@boabm6522]

Just done same to my ST, polycarbonate wheels and rust converter mate. Came out brilliant.

[@allthegearbutnoidea.7138]

Nice job saving it from the scrappy. I would paint those callipers though because it would set the car off a teat especially with all the time you have invested in it. Another great video 👍

[@philiphiggins4822]

Smooth black hammerite is also good once youe do the rust treatment, that waxoil undersest can be quite messy if you need to work on the csr as it doesnt dry fully

[@andrewkidger7048]

What a cracking job Dean, transformed the underside of the car, nice to see you've used new nuts and bolts on the rebuild as well, really enjoyed watching , well done .

[@thomasfrancis5747]

You could have slightly diluted the rust converter since water based and applied it with a hand garden spray bottle rather than use a brush upside down. Maybe enlarge and reposition the vice on your workbench - much easier than trying to hold that hub assembly on the floor. Keep going!

[@johnsbond]

Nice work as usual. Be great if you could do a video on painting, what kit you got, process of preparing panels, technique & lessons learned. I’ve always fancied giving it a go. Cheers

[@dhrida5518]

Rust converter definitely helps alot! That's what I use too!

[@joeblack007]

I honestly would have painted the brake calipers and carriers yellow. You are doing a great job Dean.

[@danwedderburn5550]

I fell foul of the exact same situation 18 months ago. Bought an Octavia L&K from Copart Whitburn with an engine issue. Car looked a proper one on photos, 2 owners & good history but it was an Aberdeen car where metal rusts for fun. As soon as it was lifted on truck & i looked underneath i knew straight away where it was going. Gave £650 with charges, drove home & weighed it straight in for scrap for £300. Not good business, but i would of got bogged down with it for months.

[@Jahmed5635]

Been eagerly waiting for more uploads on the Leon! Loving this project fella

[@trainmanbob]

This is a great project for those who want to have a go and learn. Well done Dean. There may not be a big profit, but there sure is a huge educational value to it. Cheers, Bob

[@patrickwacker4025]

Really nice progress and nice to see cars saved instead of scrapped.

[@mymidschoollife8485]

Ugly duckling into a swan. This fills me with joy. Another one saved !

[@chrishayes1400]

You definitely need to clean as much rust off mechanically so only treating worst of it properly first so you can see what's needed next , great content keep up the excellent work 👍

[@clivedavies3510]

Great job nice change from engine rebuilds and takes you a bit out of your comfort zone. This will be a fun car for someone that will last just that bit longer now all that works been done. Enjoying this build👍👍👍👍

[@nickmitton7350]

You've broken the back of the refit Dean. Keep it up, looking good mate.😎👍

[@JT-162]

Great to see you taking the time to do it properly…you can pass the car on knowing it will last another 100,000. Good break from high end cars too.

[@KirkVSSpock]

Good job ! No paint on calipers ?

[@jimmer1976]

I like these kind of videos, being a bit of a home mechanic this is the kind of thing I’d do. Just done a similar kind of job on a mini which I’ve given to my mrs. It’s nice to breathe some life into something that would otherwise be scrapped 👍

[@andrewbarnard6935]

I would have used raptor undercoat, gives a nicer more factory looking finish. Well done for saving it, great video

[@johnelbro127]

Great work Dean, your mechanical knowledge is very good. 👍👍👍👍

[@jruk1981]

Nice to see this being saved. It could have so easily gone off to a breaker. Worth the extra effort in my eyes

[@leonjones7404]

Looks so much better underneath now Dean. I know it’s annoying taking your time and ramp up but prob gonna be 1 of best 2nd hand Leon out there mate

[@GT.Bugger]

Nice work. I'd have had to clean up that hardware, there's no way I could fit it with all the nice new parts. I'd definitely recommend a bench grinder for that sort of stuff if you don't already have one.

[@gezdipz5425]

Great to see the cupra coming back from the dead,that's why I like your vids coz it's the car's joe blogs has. Keep up the great content 👍🏻

[@georgedaville4662]

Looking good Dean. The rear end looks really tidy now. Great project for all the aspiring DIY guys out there. 👍🇬🇧😎

[@steveegginton535]

Turning out to be big old job but as per usual you are doing a thorough job - will look great when its done and should be good for many more miles of service for someone👍

[@ademineshat]

I don't know why, but I love this project 😊 Great Work 💪

[@paulhowarth7629]

This is definitely reflective of the 'saving' in saving salvage...would have been another in the scrap pile with your channel....good job!

[@Dazzerbrasco]

Well done Dean, I would make them brake calipers more presentable, as one might say, it looks like a bodge job.

[@SavingSalvage]

They might need replacing yet. So didn’t want to spend time painting them just to bin them

[@TomDavies86]

Great work Dean, patience paying off with this once. Will be a cracking little hot hatch when finished. They’re hugely underrated cars IMO. Keep going bud 👍🏼

[@kwinterburn]

If you finally give up on it , a skeleton kit car rebirth would make an evil track day car, I was thinking of a RWD SAAB 93 diesel track car

[@ianbond1663]

Your getting there Dean. I was once told when restoring a car, don't look at it as one big job,look at it as several smaller jobs, concentrate on each smaller one at a time and you'll soon get there 💯😅

[@mekanikerenhos]

What about the missing bolt between the wheelhub and the frontgoing arm on the right side??

[@henrykravitz468]

Great content, love the fact you explain what you're doing in a simple way and makes it easier for us to do if we ever brought the same car and had to do the same. If only i had 4k to buy this off you when finished,

[@gazfish]

Great video, you're going to end up with a hybrid. 2023 back end 2008 front.

[@orlandobarron6557]

Mate - I like your flexi solution, I have an OEM one that could do with that fix. it is a thankless task doing the rear axle rebuild, I did it on my Mk5 - It would have been a lot easier if you had assembled the entire subframe on the floor and lifted it up as one lump + don’t shoot the messenger, I don’t see rear ARB, or is that for the next instalment? Could this be your track car build

[@mjblee7]

Dean. I beg you please paint those callipers!! Any old colour will do. Otherwise another great video!

[@stephendutton3766]

This is the sort of car that is always worth saving. A little alternative but something everyone aspires to while being within reach price wise.

[@waynehammerton5698]

You have most certainly put some graft in there once again Dean well done bud

[@WilliamStevens007]

Sometimes its just nice to do something like this Dean, Breathing life into a half decent car. Yes Ok you may not get much if any profit but it will certainly do someone a good turn.

[@SimonGreenway-ih8lh]

As always excellent content and I do admire the fact that you will have a go at things outside you comfort zone. If I may make one comment I would have fitted new brake flexi pipes as an ex MOT tester I think I might of failed it as the ferrules are fairly rusty.

[@kevinf2231]

Good job and massive respect for your patience! I get my rust converter from toolstation, usually have it on the shelf so no waiting. Good if you need it asap

[@Sam-H-970]

If you’re going to be doing a lot more of this I recommend a needle gun for the rusty arms and hubs

[@shaneunknowndoesyoutube3869]

My mk4 golf gti turbo was never meant to be a full restoration But I am enjoying it It’s no way financially wise But I don’t care Keep doing what your doing and enjoy it

[@duncansteward4331]

Looking at that rust underside --- i would guess that car has been by or in the sea.

[@stevo4649]

thankyou Dean this is excellent content,,for the time it would take those calipers done in black would finish it off nicely,but is that me and my ocd playing me up,,😊😊have a great weekend,,

[@deandempsey264]

Love watching you work on cars I work on ❤

[@ProMilkshake]

Has this thing had its cat cut open, hollowed out and then rewelded up or is that just what the cats look like on these?

[@Byronstobbart]

EvilGt did a cupra and as soon as I seen I thought you might have to do the rear sub frame! Great job and content 👏

[@jonathanlevoir4998]

Great video Dean - hate to be a boring H&S person but you should really wear safety squints when working with that Ruskin rust stuff above your head - nasty stuff if it gets in your eyes

[@saulmc8920]

Weirdo

[@lrdisco2005]

Hydrate 80 rust converter, underseal is usually the cause of rust.

[@boejoss]

Those flare bars you get in the cheap kits are a pain to use. Someone lent me the proper flaring tool (was about £40 for a new one and I couldn't justify it for one amateur job) but it did an infinitely better job of the flare

[@walruspolish]

Good work, Dean! Looking fantastic. Paint the calipers! 😊

[@alancooper7062]

You did a fine job , but you should have replaced rear flexible brake hoses ????

[@lenep9985]

"She needs 8 inches of pipe...and the tips are in"😂...good work👍🏾

[@julianlangdon3456]

Exhaust Jointing Compound: don't forget it, else it'll likely blow from the sleeve joints

[@T4Abyss]

Oof, what an effort eh. Well, I would have been replacing them rear brake flexis too whilst you were there, my old mot man would love them rusty ferrules 😅

[@davelee8684]

Looking good!!!! Motivating me to restore the underside of the new Mini R53 I’ve just bought!!!

[@therealdojj]

good work there, surprised to learn you didn't know about rust converter but, as they say, every day is a school day

[@bigboogertz]

Top-notch work. Too bad about the replacement muffler system not being long enough to get it finished this go around! Waiting to see how it turns out.

[@gtirdobby]

Love the channel but a few points. When removing the sub frame you're supposed to use bolts that maintain alignment of the subframe. It's the same for front and rear subframes. So as you didn't it won't possibly be mounted back in the same place. Did you just use underseal to paint the bare metal? Underseal eventually cracks and then the body will continue to rust. I suggest nobody follow that if you want the repair to last more than 5 mins. With the hubs a needle gun would have helped dramatically. Sorry I don't mean to be hating on your video I really enjoy watching your content but this isn't the best guide for others to copy.

[@Ja5onB0urn3]

Nice days work there mate. You deserve a pint! 🍻🍻🍻

[@johnathanpoole5381]

Well done mate, that looked laborious as hell. Looks spot on for a 2008, keep going your doing well 👍

[@kevinhaigh3962]

I thought why are you bothering with it when you showed us it at the very start but it is coming on strong fella what a massive change well done the finish line is in sight 🎉

[@Chris11201]

Fairplay to you taking on a job like that! Your exhaust problem just buy another flexy pipe to suit it. For future you should buy a small parts bead blaster can use it on all that you have done with this car so far mate and they cheap to buy and saves alot of time trust me. Out standing what your willing to do congrats mate..

[@DaveBeatz]

no dust shields for the brakes? mine need swapping but i was thinking of just taking them off.

[@simondarrie666]

Bro you saved a great car mate, I have 3 of them and same year s3 and the seat is best by far ❤❤

[@seanwatts1019]

Ideal project can relate to what your doing,also a great contender for one of your competitions, as it's going to be in reach for a lot of younger viewers to insure,great channel, don't change any of your format 👍

[@herridge819]

Great work Dean, hang on in there, it's looking great!

[@mnson8560]

Did you double flare the brake pipes on one side so they sealed properly?

[@dirtydogduffy867]

Have you missed a bolt out on the trailing arm behind the caliper?🤔

[@SavingSalvage]

Yeah, the anti roll bar. Didn’t notice that missing did you 🤣

[@dirtydogduffy867]

@@SavingSalvage 🤔🤣

[@Dazg-666]

You did a great job pal your videos are always different and I like the way uou wing it lol.👍👍