1957 Bentley S1

1957 Bentley s1

This classic Bentley is currently undergoing a full refurbishment our Clairwood branch.

This project started in October 2016 and is nearing completion now.

4 March 2017
The photo at the top is current.
View the work completed by scrolling down.

paintwork

Paintwork was in poor condition throughout. All panels were showing blending lines, bubbling, fish-eyes and pinholes.

BEFORE

RUST ON FRONT VALANCE

STRIP FOR PAINTING

OFF TO THE PAINT SHOP

PREP FOR PAINTING

PRIMER

IN THE PAINT BOOTH

SANDING & POLISHING

PAINTWORK COMPLETE

READY FOR REASSEMBLY

BONNET ASSEMBLY

TRIAL-FITTING BONNET

MASKING THE BONNET

rubbers & seals

Most rubbers and seals were perished and loose.

BEFORE

NEW TAIL LIGHT SEALS

NEW RUBBER TRIM TO REAR VALANCE

chrome trim

BEFORE

HUBCAPS REFURBISHED

FRONT GRILLE - CLAY & POLISH

FRONT CHROME GOING ON

WINDOWS

WINDSCREEN REMOVAL

WINDSCREEN REMOVED

REAR WINDOW REMOVED

WINDSCREEN REFITTED

REAR WINDOW REFITTED

REAR DOOR WINDOWS REFITTED

FRONT QUARTER WINDOW RUST

QUARTER WINDOW RUST REPAIRS

interior trim

BEFORE

REFURBISHED WOOD TRIM

DASHBOARD ASSEMBLY

DOORS

BEFORE

RUST PROOFED & TRADITION BLACK

REAR DOOR PANELS, WOOD TRIM AND WINDOW FRAMES REFURBISHED & REFITTED

DOOR PANEL INSTALLATION

DOOR JAMBS

BEFORE

SKID PLATE RUBBERS BEFORE

RUST UNDER THE SKID PLATES

IN THE PAINT SHOP

AFTER

NEW DOOR RUBBERS

seats

Seats and Door Panels were in fair condition, but needed re-coating.

BEFORE

SEATS & DOOR PANELS RECOATED

REAR SEAT GOING BACK IN

REAR SEAT & DOOR PANELS INSTALLED

carpets

BEFORE

NEW CARPETS CUT & EDGED

NEW CARPETS TRIAL FIT

undercarriage

Undercarriage was dirty with mild surface rust in places.

UNDERCARRIAGE BEFORE

CLEANING UNDERCARRIAGE

CLEANING BRAKE DRUMS

REFURBISHED COMPLETE

EXHAUST TIP

BEFORE

EXHAUST TIP REFURBISHED

engine bay

The engine bay needed a lot of attention. Everything was dirty, rusted and needed painting.

BEFORE

ENGINE BAY CLEANING

CLEANING FIREWALL

ENGINE BAY REFURBISH COMPLETE

RECONDITIONING BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS POWDER-COATED

ENGINE BAY REFURBISH COMPLETE

bumpers

BUMPER BRACKETS BEFORE

BUMPER BRACKETS REFURBISHED

lights

HEADLIGHT REMOVAL

HEADLIGHTS REMOVED

HEADLIGHT TRIM REFURBISHED

HEADLIGHT RE-INSTALL

HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

HEADLIGHTS INSTALLED

NEW TAIL LIGHT LENSES

boot AREA

BEFORE

ANT NEST IN THE BOOT

ANT NEST REMOVED & CLEANED

BATTERY BASE REFURBISHMENT

BOOT AREA CLEAN & PAINTED

BOOT AREA REFURBISH COMPLETE

FUEL FILLER CAP

BEFORE

AFTER PAINTING

SPARE WHEEL WELL

BEFORE

SPARE WHEEL WELL COMPLETE

TOOLKIT BEFORE

TOOLKIT REFURBISHMENT

WHEELS

BEFORE

WHEEL REFURBISHMENT COMPLETE

WHEEL NUTS REFURBISHED

WHEELS REFITTED ON CAR

RESTORING HUBCAP INSERTS

INSTALL HUBCAP INSERTS

HUBCAPS COMPLETE

WHEELS COMPLETE

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We undertake a wide range of project cars at our Clairwood Branch, everything from custom-designed stripe kits, full vinyl wraps, paint protection film wraps, to full vehicle restorations.

We work with passion and take care of each vehicle as if it belongs to us.

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