WE GAMBLE £2000 ON A DAMAGED 2018 POLO BUT IS IT A WIN OR FAIL ???
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- Опубликовано: 6 дек 2022
- We took a gamble on a crash damaged VW Polo but is it a win or a fail ??? #salvagerebuildsuk and we are always on the lookout for new #projects
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Working at our fully equipped workshop in Kent we carry out tasks including Panel beating, Body work, Mig Welding, Sheet metal Spot Welding, Fabrication, Chassis Repairs, Sand Blasting, Engine and Mechanical repairs, DPF cleaning, Restoration and Structural repairs on the Celette Jig frame machine.
We do hope you enjoy this video and Check out our other videos on all kinds of vehicles including Barn finds, Quick flips, First wash, Repairs, Salvage, Restorations, Will it run, Accident damaged, Cat S, Cat N, Cat X Copart auction bargains, Non Runner, Flood damage, insurance write off, fire damage, smoke damage, electrical fault, stolen recovered, and anything else that arrives at the #Salvagerebuildsuk workshop. #RobandChris
Please check out our back catalogue of some previous projects on various different makes and models including Ferrari, Land Rover, MG, Caterham, Ford, Cosworth, Vauxhall, Fiat, Peugeot, Mercedes, Range Rover, Morris, Renault, Citroen, Honda, Toyota, VW, Series 3, Evoque, GLA, Golf, 500, Fiesta, Astra, Polo, Motorhome, Auto sleeper Camper, GTI, LSE, Sierra, Midget, 360, Transit, Crafter, Transporter, T5, Combo, Berlingo, Partner, Mini, Beetle, Vivaro, Hilux, Sport and many more!
We do receive quite a few questions regarding tools and equipment that we use for various jobs. Unfortunately there is to many to list but some of the brands we use include Snap-on, Blue-point, Makita, Sealey, Clark, Esab 
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Chris keeps me highly amused with his understatements and pragmatism ... "Yeah, it's crept up that one, hasn't it". Another entertaining episode, thanks.
Hi Rob & Chris, I've been using those connectors for a couple of years, you're right they're brilliant, never given me any problems.
The tracking showed how perfectly the car was rebuilt! Top jobs lads
The idea behind the red rings in the heat shrink solder joints are to hermetically seal the silder joint from water etc. I have used similar in the RAF for years to rapir cables ...we use a heat shrink gun with a curved air deflector attachment to give all round heat so you get uniform shrinkage.
I use those connectors quite a bit, if your joining a bunch of close wires
I use a wide blade metal scraper and place it under the wire I’m working on to avoid melting others around it!
Hard to look at the original damaged car to what you guys finished with. Shows how good Chris is at repairing with the tracking so close. Top job guy's, hopefully it will be sold soon and on to a new home.
The little rings on the ends of your solder sleeves are environmental seals, to keep moisture out of the solder joint. They're great devices, just go easy with how you apply the heat on pvc-jacketed cable as the cable insulation can melt before the solder. I also would tin the wires before fitting the solder sleeve to avoid a dry joint. Very handy little things; I use loads at work (not cars).
Hi chris, we use those solder splices in the aerospace industry. I use them daily. Good enough for a typhoon great for a polo. Dazza
Heatshrink solder sleeve connectors widely available on ebay. Also recommend Lidl Parkside heat guns when they have them on sale - wide range of temperature control with LCD display and lots of accessory tips so safer to use in tight spaces.
Damn those parts where expensive full face lifts on rare models have really pushed prices sky high happy for you both that you will be able to make a profit out of it & looks fantastic 👍👍👍
When you make electrical joints, stagger them along the loom so you don't get a big lump when you tape over them. Use self-amalgamating tape as it will survive the weather better.
Usual perfection with a totally focussed attention to detail. Really tasty parts bill. A really lovely, low miles Polo. Form a queue guys. Glad to see a decent margin coming out of it for you👍😎
Hi Rob, great episode as normal. As an aside when in-line splicing multiple cables it’s best practice to stagger the joints if you can it saves ending up with a big lump in the cable and protects against possible issues further down the line.
Great to see the before picys again as it's easy to forget how bad some of the cars are. Great job gents.
A really good repair to the Polo, you have made it as good as new. Even the professionals could not detect that it was repaired. Regarding the heat shrink and solder joints, I use them for harness repairs which are exposed to the weather. They are really good if used properly.
not even the pros can tell you have repaired it, just goes to show the quality of the work you guys do !! another one saved .
thanks for the content guys
Those red rings in the heatshrink solder is adhesive. It makes the connection watertight. Good stuff with the polo
I am always astounded by you in-depth knowledge of salvage . Best channel on RUclips by far.
Rob and Chris, great work! Especially those solder heat shrink! Always a pleasure watching!
Good evening Rob and Chris, what a transformation.
That was one hell of a parts list.
Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.
Great to see before & after at the end.
I must add when a garage does the tracking make sure the device on the steering wheel is fitted on to make sure the steering is straight.
I had mine done once and it was all in the green on the screen like in this video, but there was no device on the steering wheel and when i drove away after he finished, the steering wheel was slightly to the left when going in a straight line.
I had to go back to get it redone and he got it right the next time round.
Rob - there’s an attachment that fits on the end of the heat gun that spreads the heat all the way round those connectors, makes life easier when using them, it should have come with the gun. Great job as always
I have not seen those little joiners before and I am getting old! They look like a quick fix certainly if you don't do soldering. I was doing a thumbs up when the lights came on then I laughed realising of course that you can't see me! At least I followed your saying ' let's get involved'. That car is almost like new now with the low mileage and unrecorded. I think that is a fair price and a profit so well done to you both for another top repair. Thanks Rob and Chris for another great video.👍👍
Nice and easy end to this one. Love the heat shrink for the wiring, will certainly look for them when I need to do wiring again. At least you managed to keep your hands warm doing that 😂 what a cracking little runabout 👍🏻
I used those heat shrink solder connections 43 years ago in the RAF. So long as both ends are tinned they work a treat.
Those connectors are great - Renault used to sell them in the crank sensor repair kits.
And those VW Center caps - I too bought some off eBay and last week tried to fit them - very tight!!
Rob one thing to try with the heat shrink solder joints is to stagger them on the loom so you don’t end up with a large bump in the loom under the tape
yeah those little solder heatshrink things work well
Evening Guys. What a lovely Polo. I was trying to add up as you were talking doing the number and was as shocked 😮 as you both were. But a fantastic end result and a lovely little car for someone’s Christmas 🎄present 😄
Used to work on RAF Tornado fighters and we used those sorts of solder sleeves on the aircraft wiring, really good for hermetically sealing inline crimps
Haha the little cheeky grin when walking to front of car that’s the best feeling when you get things fixed 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Those heat shrink solder sleeves are mustard! I find the wind proof lighters work as well as a heat gun. Great to see it all back together.
The solder joint repair things are brilliant I’ve used them so many times, another good video and another good car, well done 🍺🍺
Another cracking video guys. The Polo came out well, says enough when your tyre guy made those positive comments. Looking forward to the next one!
Those connectors are brilliant and waterproof. The red ring at each end is a sealant adhesive . Used in aircraft many years ago .
Really pleased you have got that one finished it Looks like new
Well done Rob with the solder connection's you can buy them to fit all sizes and if you don't have heat a disposable lighter work's just as good 👍
I have been using those solder fittings for years,I always stagger the repair,but they are very good,get mine from RS Northampton
Hello Rob and Chris, I used these 'solder shrinks' every day in my old job repairing looms on cherry pickers. I have even successfully repaired canbus looms with them, never ever had one fail. Much more reliable than soldering and a bit of electrical tape!
I use those connectors all the time, they are brilliant
Another great job guys - and the mics are working well at last 😊
Another informative post guys, when you went through the numbers rob it made me realise why I shy away from special edition cars they always seem to be more expensive and a nightmare for parts as you just pointed out, really enjoyed the post and already looking forward for Fridays post
I wondered if those easy solder joints were any good. Now I know. Thanks guys. Superb job as usual.
I used the heat shrink connectors on my internal van lights 2 years ago no problem as yet
I've been working on bikes and cars for many years now. What you guys do is incredible, much respect from me here in Lincolnshire.
The parts total escalated quickly 😮
Still a cheap enough thing at £9k though, another quality repair 👌
Great example of you guys going the extra mile to get the right parts for a project. Great stuff.
Very nice results gents, and a good series, albeit an expensive one. You will still come out with a good profit, and someone will get a very nice car.
Always enjoy your projects and I thank you for keeping us entertained and engaged.
perfect audio. very nice to listen to. thank you
Got the exact same connector ripped off on mine, will try them solder joints!! Also that radiator support grill cost me £20.45 before VAT from TPS, shopped around for most other parts, even got the bonnet in colour £130! 😂
I’m not a fan of VW’s but this is a nice little car. Top work! It’s cars like this that catch out the man doing it himself on his drive. A bargain can soon go down the pan if you need to load the parts canon.
Another great video lads, Things don’t be long adding up, I had a similar experience with a Mini recently, The price & availability of dealer parts is shocking! Keep up the great work, Happy Christmas from Ireland.
Hi Rob, I mainly repair these new shape Polos, do you have a trade account with TPS? I find most the genuine parts are pretty reasonable, and cheaper than main dealer, especially things like the fog lights, front wings etc. They also stock the 3pin connectors you needed for pennies.
Sometimes not worth the time searching for used parts.
Anyway, great video as always 👍
We had those solder joints at Citroën back in the 90's, there should be an heat gun nozzle adapter available for those connectors too mate 😊
I've used those electrical connectors when refurbing my son's Westfield. Brilliant idea. Quick, easy and simple.
Hello Rob and Chris,what a awesome turnaround on this VW Polo,to how it was before,the postal strike makes everything late.
Great job guys and have great and pleasant holidays enjoy your quality time with family friends 😊. Good luck
Wow looks amazing rob n Chris. Worth more like 10
As u dint count going to parcel force a few times.nice to hear u both on the 🎤 mics.great video again guys. 👍.
Well done guys. Always nice to see a car returned to MINT condition, especially a POLO. 😁😁
Lovely job. Expensive but well worth it. Cheers, Bob
Same I did a Jcw mini 2017 and it was crazy the cost of parts was 2x the cost of the car never again lol you have to be so careful with newer stuff
Lovely car guys. The before and after pics show the amount of effort you both put into repairing the vehicle.
It’s still a cheap car. Low mileage, well sorted, and in lovely condition.
Nice one gents, and an interesting series of videos. The body repairs by Chris were a real pleasure to watch.
Someone will get a very nice little car.
Cheers gents….
Cars like new guys, professional repair and rebuild as always,no corners cut in this garage,well done guys
Lovely job Guys parts are costly would you do another one 👍
Those heat shrink things look really cool, thanks for sharing that :)
Great result guys, a staggering overall figure to fix
It up but well worth it. Brilliant hack Rob on that three pin socket you needed for that front DRL.
On to the next one.
Lovely workmanship again guys
Another great turn around guys, cracking little Polo all sorted for someone to grab a quality car at a bargain price 🙌
Fantastic. So good the solder connectors .
That picture of when you bought it; nasty!.
Nice car, now.
Great wk as always Rob & Chris.
congrants ,we do not miss any of your videos ,we are so far from you ,in Uruguay south america ,regards
The Polo looks like brand new Rob!
Quality rebuild as always Rob,we never doubt your work! :D
Just brilliant work yet again from the dynamic duo. Well done guys. 👍👍👍👍👍
Another cracking job lads! That car's gonna make someone very happy.
wow what a transformation,thankyou gentlemen,,👍👍👍,im sure your happy to see the back of this one cost wise and sourcing the parts😌😰
Thanks for that vlog. As usual it was educational and interesting. Will it sell with those costs for parts, at that price there will probably be a queue!
Nice video I really like those new solder joints 😊
It is amazing how all the small amounts add up to one big one
That is a lot of money but at least a profit still in it 👍👍
That will make someone a nice little car,well done lovely job as always.
Well done Rob, you got stuck in on this one.
Good job , love this shape of polo had a reef blue r-line cracking car
Been using those heat shrink solder joints for 10 years👍🏻
Great build this one, bit unlucky with the harder to find parts but glad you have some profit, really nice clean car for someone
What a difference well done both.
Look at how lovely this turned out definitely a win 👀
Another one saved and expertly done ! 👍
It turned out nice in the end, but you had a challenging, not to mention expensive hill to climb to get there. Hopefully, you will get the money you are asking for the restored and honour will be served. It turned out to be a bigger gamble than expected one way and another, but if anyone could turn it round, you two could achieve the right result.
Another Cracking Job Rob and Chris.
Another sorted guys well done . Scary how the bottom line turns out on some projects.
Clever fix great job Rob and Chris, great work
Off to work to do late shift , at least I get to enjoy this part of the evening first !
Great little Polo, well done - amazing how the price creeps up though !
Rob, when mentioning Chris’ Instagram you should mention an outrageous thing Chris MIGHT get up to, (a bit like Top Gear did with the Stig), eg hang gliding naked down Snowdon, being a magicians assistant, or talking about being a Scrabble grand master, etc. Could be a fun way to end each video. Well done on the car - looks good.
great - might have been a bit troublesome but a nice little car at the end of it all Rob !
I'm not a fan of those solder seal connectors, they are not the best. Tried using them for a while but even when taking extra care to join the two wires as neatly and accurately as possible, moisture can still get in there and the connection can corrode and fail after a year or two. I find the best solution is to solder, heat shrink and then seal it all with a piece of amalgamating silicon tape. It actually doesn't take any longer than messing around with those things.
Wow! Your patience in getting this one sorted. Well worth though, eh? Lovely little Polo for someone - it'll last forever! Brilliant job - just bang on!
Another great video. Car vertical have really ramped their prices up. The last time I used them to do checks just over a year ago it was around 7 quid per report, now it's close to 20 quid!
Use them cable joiners all the time , There brilliant and waterproof too although I usually put heat shrink ether side too 🤙🏼. Great vid as always
Where could I get these from please
@@reaganstanislas3688 Amazon mate .
The micro blowtorches that hold a cigarette lighter are great for those solder fittings, can direct the heat to a confined area
Another entertaining video!! The polo lives to fight another day, thanks to you guys !!
A fantastic cheap new polo !!
Looks top quality as always Rob and Chris. Well worth the expense and will definitely will be a good profit.Keep up the hard work and cheers for the video take care
Love the before & after shots.