In the meantime, I sold the original 16" Ariane wheels I got with the car and bought another set of 17" Challengers, this time with the adequate 205/50/17 tyres.
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Rust on the rear steel bar eliminated, treated and painted over - things have to be done properly, even if they won't be visible in the end.
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Having some fun while debadging the tailgate :-).
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The trim sprayed and ready to go back on the car.
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The rear bumper being assembled back together.
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Wiring up the parking sensors and mounting the rear bumper back on the car.
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The new "face". The car looks rejuvenated, doesn't it?
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I now can't believe that I've ever doubted if spraying the trim is the way to go!
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Looking really nice sunbathing and with the Challengers on (obviously the nicest wheel design for 307s).
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Really fresh and modern apperance, while still not looking modified.
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And then some more photos, with RS-GTs back on again.
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The wheels and headlights are in contrast with the body.
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It definitely requires a bit of getting-used-to, after having the Challengers on for some time. Shame it was a dull day too.
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I need to do something about that antenna though, it makes it look like a radio-controlled car :-).
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The appeareance has definitely changed from non-modified to subtly-modified, especially with a debadged/clean tailgate. I've intentionally left the Pug lion on.
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And now... the conclusion - I'm really glad I've gone through with spraying the trim and definitely won't be looking back!
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