Brightwork upgrades replace standard items with stainless steel or chrome alternatives that offer improved corrosion resistance and a brighter finish, some of the simplest and most effective visual improvements available, small changes that make a noticeable difference to the car's overall presentation.
Grille Mesh & Number Plate Backings
Stainless steel grille mesh replacements are available for both the chrome-bumper and rubber-bumper grille types, replacing the original grille assembly or individual slats with a clean, bright finish that will not corrode or discolour over time, the chrome-bumper and 1500 meshes being different specifications that must be ordered for the correct body style as they are not interchangeable. Stainless steel number plate backings replace the standard painted steel supports that frame the registration plate, which corrode heavily behind the number plate where moisture is trapped and invisible, eventually perforating and leaving the plate insecure, the stainless replacements eliminating this problem and providing a polished surround, available front and rear.
Wheel Nuts, Fuel Caps & Tyre Valves
Stainless steel and chrome-plated wheel nuts replace the standard plain steel items that rust and seize onto the wheel studs, maintaining their appearance indefinitely and being far less likely to seize, making wheel removal for tyre changes and brake inspections significantly easier, with a light application of copper grease on the stud threads before fitting preventing any galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals. Aftermarket fuel caps in polished or chrome finishes provide a visual upgrade over the standard painted cap, and as the fuel filler sits prominently on the rear deck the cap is one of the most visible items on the car, a polished cap being one of the cheapest ways to improve appearance. Chrome or polished tyre valve caps and dust covers replace the standard black plastic items, adding a finishing touch to the wheel presentation, and valve caps should always be fitted as they keep dirt and moisture out of the valve core, preventing slow leaks caused by grit lodging in the valve seal.