"PLASTIC" SURGERY ! | CHEAP CAR CHALLENGE PT3 | Citroen C1 City Bug

[@OneBoysDreamFilm]

best rattle can job I've seen in a long time...well done mate!

[@mec-tec]

Thanks mate ! 😁👍👍👍

[@rexthewarhorse]

What a difference! Black inserts would look good but as you said it's easy to break them. I usually put them in the oven so the glue gets soft

[@mec-tec]

Thanks mate ! Yea im pleased with em, as you say the insides would look good black but i didbt wana risk it, be just my luck il break em 🙈 the oven is a good method 👍👍

[@laffin04]

WOW😲those lights & bumpers look to have come up cracking.. awesome job.. enjoying your vids very much

[@mec-tec]

Hi, thanks so much ! Glad your enjoying the vids, i really appeciate the msg and support 👍👍👍

[@neillee1792]

You have done a cracking job there mate well done

[@mec-tec]

Thanks mate ! Really appreciate the support ! 👍👍👍

[@charliejeffers9778]

Does it make it go faster 😊 Only kidding Looks miles better 👍 Look forward to the detail .

[@mec-tec]

Haha thanks mate ! Yep it must add at least 10bhp... less wind drag on the paint 😉🤣🤣

[@g3rcq]

Hi MEC - that certainly makes the C1 look great - looking forwar to more mods D

[@mec-tec]

Thanks wak 👍👍👍🔝🍌

[@davegalloway7531]

I've got a bloody dark patch that is showing through the base coat. Think it is where I sanded down a rough spot, and it went through the white primer, then maybe the fill primer is darker (off white). It is a dark patch showing through the first coat of base layer.

[@davegalloway7531]

Also, I didn't do the front bumper😂😮😅

[@mec-tec]

I had that on my front bumper too, the red will cover it to an extent with a few coats but it really needs the primer under it to make it identical 👍

[@mec-tec]

🤣🙈

[@hojo9115]

Cracking job done looks great

[@frothe42]

Excellent job! The Citroën reminds me of the Smart For Two. Another channel would like the single pantagrah wiper.

[@mec-tec]

Hi mate yes they are a similar size, the C1 is slightly bigger as it seats 4 but it is still shorter than the original mini !! 👍👍👍

[@alanbrowne9875]

Looks superb, well done.

[@mec-tec]

Thanks mate ! 👍👍👍

[@ColinMcDonnell-q2t]

Nice job on the bumpers, What red spray paint did you use plus the primer and the lacquer and where did you buy it from. Plus how many cans do I need to do the same job? Thanks Colin.

[@mec-tec]

@@ColinMcDonnell-q2t hi, thanks ! Glad u like em, i used halfords primer, 2 cans, the red i had mixed at a local paint suppliers, i used 3 cans on this and the lacquer is the Pro XL 2k lacquer, this can be found online or at a local paint supplier, i used 1 500ml can of this, hope this helps Regards Mec 👍

[@ColinMcDonnell-q2t]

@ Thank you that perfect information for me. Where is the paint code found on the car it the same as your?

[@mec-tec]

@ColinMcDonnell-q2t yes, the paint code should be on the chassis sticker in the drivers door shut 👍

[@Isszarya]

Great job Mate

[@mec-tec]

Thanks so much ! Glad you like it 👍👍👍

[@glenmason1876]

Really nice job, improves it alot

[@mec-tec]

Thanks mate glad you like it ! 👍👍👍

[@tommcguire5525]

You should be on the Telly. Brilliant.

[@mec-tec]

Hi mate thats very nice of you 👍👍👍

[@jimm675]

Really useful video👍 What sander was you using, looks like an air powered one but didn't think they worked too well with domestic type compressors. Cheers

[@mec-tec]

Hi mate, thanks glad you liked the vid, yes my sander is air powered, i have an sgs air compressor with a 100litre tank, hope this helps Regards MEC 👍👍👍

[@t21dml]

Hi mate great vids, guna service mine when I get it thanks to you. Picking up my 08 c1 this week for my daily. Can't believe you got that for 400 bargain! They all sell for loads now on eBay autotradder ect . Paying 1500 with 90k miles but just had new clutch breaks and discs, hoping it will be a reliable little motor for the work commute. Any issues since you've had it or tips for what to look out for ? was a bit worried with the high miles, but Toyota engine and seen loads with higher miles so hoping all ok 🤞

[@mec-tec]

Hi mate thanks for the msg, glad you like the vids ! There are more coming in the near future, when i bought this one it had 89k on it, it on 93k now so ive not done loads but its been 100% reliable, it should prove a great commuter for you, as you say the Toyota engine is a superb little engine, as long as its kept serviced it should go on for a long while, ive seen some people getting over 200k ! Good luck with your new one ! Keep an eye out for future vids on mine 👍👍👍

[@daveogle3614]

Excellent thanks

[@GPH2474]

Mecs bodyshop.... good job.

[@mec-tec]

Thanks mate ! 👍👍👍

[@barryjarman]

Great Video Thanks!! Any chance you could let us know what Primer, Paint and Lacquer you used for this. The finish looks great!! Ta.

[@mec-tec]

Hi, the primer i used was from halfords, the basecoat colour was mixed up at my local paint suppliers and the lacquer is the Pro XL 2k laquer, this is the one with the ringpull on the bottom of the can which releases the active hardner into the laquer to make the finish alot more hard wearing, hope the helps 👍👍

[@barryjarman]

@@mec-tec Nice one, thanks for the info, will let you know how I get on! 👌

[@mendiastudio]

Hi! Im planning on doing something like you did except the lights that I already did a couple of months ago. Do you reckon I'll be alright with 1 spray primer 400ml 2 spray paint 400ml x2 1 clear coat 400ml ??? Thanks!!

[@mec-tec]

Hi, that should be ok, i used a 500ml can of lacquer as this will need to be applied a bit heavier to get a good shine 👍👍

[@barryjarman]

Thanks

[@mec-tec]

Thanks so much !! Its very much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@barryjarman]

@@mec-tec Get yourself a well deserved beer my friend :) Just finished the 2 bumpers on my Citreon C1 and the headlights following your video (almost word for word) and its came out fantastic. Much appreciated for taking the time to document and video the whole thing. Another proud member of the Bug Club!

[@mec-tec]

@@barryjarman thats absolutly superb! Im well pleased to have helped, another smart looking bug on the road 👍👍👍

[@waynemoore5154]

What paint did you use?

[@mec-tec]

Hi, I used halfords primer, i had the basecoat colour mixed at a local paintshop and the lacquer is the ProXL 2k laquer in a can (this is the one with the ringpull on the bottom that releases the hardner into it) hope this helps 👍👍

[@garrynutter860]

Peeling seems a common problem on the red one.

[@mec-tec]

Deffo mate ive seen a few like it since owning my one 🙈

[@bobward2101]

Hi Mec-Tec, I would like to know what you would recommend for the Black Vinyl insert bumpers to stay “Black” as I’ve used all kinds of juice and also a lick over with gas blow torch. 🤔👍🏻

[@jusb1066]

Gtechiq c4

[@mec-tec]

Hi bob this is a tough one, the stuff made now days is nowhere near as good as the stuff 20 years ago, when i was clearing out my grandads garage i found a small tin of some stuff called Rubberklenze, this stuff is awesome ! So i looked it up and to my amazement its still made ! So ive ordered some, il let you know if its still as good as the original stuff 👍👍