Just noticed the Camaro, that's not yours as well is it?
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Just noticed the Camaro, that's not yours as well is it?
So one of the jobs on the "things to do list" and after SharkyUK pointing out at CSS the next job was to sort out the stone chipped wiper arms, at first i was just going to buy a new pair from Renault but after Adam saying that they where over £90 i decided not to.
(Invoice is in the post Andy)
So i thought about getting the powder coated but after stripping them down there is bits of plastic that plastic covers fit to so this couldn't be done as it would melt when being baked.
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
I took the arms along to the powder coaters and had them just glass blast them, then the paint shop could etch prime and satin black the arms for a much better finish.
Glass blasted and ready for primer.
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
Bit mental i know, but it stared me in the eyes everytime i cleaned the car or opened the bonnet. :dapprove:
Dropped them off at the paint shop yesterday so should get them back sometime next week.
(Invoice is in the post Andy)
So i thought about getting the powder coated but after stripping them down there is bits of plastic that plastic covers fit to so this couldn't be done as it would melt when being baked.
I took the arms along to the powder coaters and had them just glass blast them, then the paint shop could etch prime and satin black the arms for a much better finish.
Glass blasted and ready for primer.
Bit mental i know, but it stared me in the eyes everytime i cleaned the car or opened the bonnet. :dapprove:
Dropped them off at the paint shop yesterday so should get them back sometime next week.
renault clio 1.8 16v
cars looking good mate
Golf 7.5R & Clio 200
So one of the jobs on the "things to do list" and after @SharkyUK pointing out at CSS the next job was to sort out the stone chipped wiper arms, at first i was just going to buy a new pair from Renault but after Adam saying that they where over £90 i decided not to.
(Invoice is in the post Andy)
So i thought about getting the powder coated but after stripping them down there is bits of plastic that plastic covers fit to so this couldn't be done as it would melt when being baked.
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
I took the arms along to the powder coaters and had them just glass blast them, then the paint shop could etch prime and satin black the arms for a much better finish.
Glass blasted and ready for primer.
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
Bit mental i know, but it stared me in the eyes everytime i cleaned the car or opened the bonnet. :dapprove:
Dropped them off at the paint shop yesterday so should get them back sometime next week.
Painting your wipers, even seems a bit OTT for you! Out of interest where is it you use for painting//powdercoating? Thinking of getting my lower grill and fog surrounds done.
lol, the chips bug me mate.
The powder coating stuff i use Vulcan in Basildon, the wiper arms i took to a small bodyshop in Stanford-le-hope.
Ive never used them before but they are very local to where i live. How hard can it be to paint wiper arms, should come out okay i hope.
http://www.stanfordbodyrepairs.co.uk/services.html
The powder coating stuff i use Vulcan in Basildon, the wiper arms i took to a small bodyshop in Stanford-le-hope.
Ive never used them before but they are very local to where i live. How hard can it be to paint wiper arms, should come out okay i hope.
http://www.stanfordbodyrepairs.co.uk/services.html
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Ah heck, I feel really guilty now! The least I can do is pick up the invoice! LOL!
The least I can do is pick up the invoice! LOL!Ah heck, I feel really guilty now!
Ha!!
My plan worked.
So 1st thing this morning i removed both door catches as the plating was starting to wear in places and look un-tidy.
The only problem with doing this is that i am unable to shut my doors but lucky enough it lives under a cover, also the platers have said if i got them to them early enough they would be able to plate them in a day for me.
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002 by scottieraven, on Flickr
The only problem with doing this is that i am unable to shut my doors but lucky enough it lives under a cover, also the platers have said if i got them to them early enough they would be able to plate them in a day for me.
Collected my bits from the plater's this afternoon and while i was out the paint shop called to say the wipers where ready for collection.
Nice and shiny.
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010 by scottieraven, on Flickr
Plated screws fitted back.
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Door catches fitted back.
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014 by scottieraven, on Flickr
I know there was only a few small chips but the wipers look so much better now. SharkyUK okay for you??? :rasp:
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018 by scottieraven, on Flickr
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Nice and shiny.
Plated screws fitted back.
Door catches fitted back.
I know there was only a few small chips but the wipers look so much better now. SharkyUK okay for you??? :rasp:
BoatNonce
ClioSport Club Member
That nylon bush on the door catch has got a bit of dirty grease on it. FYI.
Must be the only bit of dirt on the car?
Must be the only bit of dirt on the car?
Its a bit of dirt/wear from the door catch mate, i wasn't able to remove it before it went to the plater's. I would clean it up but it will only get dirty again.
The car is not perfect dude and does get used, its just a very nice PH1.
Monaco 172
Its a bit of dirt/wear from the door catch mate, i wasn't able to remove it before it went to the plater's. I would clean it up but it will only get dirty again.
The car is not perfect dude and does get used, its just a very nice PH1.
Tis perfect
Inferno 225 cup
Hmmmmm.
I love you Scott.
I love you Scott.
So after having my OZ F1s refurbished 3 years ago by Spit and Polish and them not doing them to my standard i have been buying wheels as they have come up for sale on here.
I have ended up with 7 spares sitting in the garage ready to be refurbished, i just didn't know who by.
After talking to Detail Chris some time ago he recommended John at JP Polishing.
I ended up taking 6 wheels to Johns, he is a one man band so he does everything from start to finish so the quality control is in his hands. I also looked at a few of the wheels he had already done.
There where epic and as good on the inside as the out.
Im looking forward to getting them back ready for the french car show at Don.
Wheels i sent John.
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
I also ordered some engine oil from Opie so i got this little parcel from them yesterday.
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
I have ended up with 7 spares sitting in the garage ready to be refurbished, i just didn't know who by.
After talking to Detail Chris some time ago he recommended John at JP Polishing.
I ended up taking 6 wheels to Johns, he is a one man band so he does everything from start to finish so the quality control is in his hands. I also looked at a few of the wheels he had already done.
There where epic and as good on the inside as the out.
Im looking forward to getting them back ready for the french car show at Don.
Wheels i sent John.
I also ordered some engine oil from Opie so i got this little parcel from them yesterday.
Turbo it
It will never happen mate, over the winter it might get a diff and a gearbox rebuild.
I could then send the sub frame away to be powder coated in sliver.
Not expensive mate, £10
Cheers for the comments. ☺
Well it will be at the french car thing in October on the CS stand mate.
R-Sport.
ClioSport Club Member
Mint 1*2's for sale-
Is that the Donnington expo thing-
I still think you should throttle body it as you can do the work yourself apart from Mapping.
Fiesta ST-2 Finsport
So after having my OZ F1s refurbished 3 years ago by Spit and Polish and them not doing them to my standard i have been buying wheels as they have come up for sale on here.
I have ended up with 7 spares sitting in the garage ready to be refurbished, i just didn't know who by.
After talking to Detail Chris some time ago he recommended John at JP Polishing.
I ended up taking 6 wheels to Johns, he is a one man band so he does everything from start to finish so the quality control is in his hands. I also looked at a few of the wheels he had already done.
There where epic and as good on the inside as the out.
Im looking forward to getting them back ready for the french car show at Don.
Wheels i sent John.
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
I also ordered some engine oil from Opie so i got this little parcel from them yesterday.
Untitled by scottieraven, on Flickr
No pressure scott!
Yes mate that's the one.
I don't think I could bring myself to cut hole's in the bonnet and slam panel, I also like my ac.
If i was ever in a position to modify the engine then it would be SC as its better bang for the buck.
Next mod will be a LSD and a box rebuild.
None what so ever mate.
John's work looked great, I looked at a few wheels he had done before I handed mine over.
Fiesta ST-2 Finsport
Yes mate that's the one.
I don't think I could bring myself to cut hole's in the bonnet and slam panel, I also like my ac.
If i was ever in a position to modify the engine then it would be SC as its better bang for the buck.
Next mod will be a LSD and a box rebuild.
None what so ever mate.
John's work looked great, I looked at a few wheels he had done before I handed mine over.
All the the work I've seen of his and he's done for me and my customers have been spot on. I'm super picky who I use and recommend! Look forward to seeing the results.
Clio RS
reading this tread has been a truly inspiration
after a couple of years of not doing anything to my 172, ordered some parts for it
stunning car this!
after a couple of years of not doing anything to my 172, ordered some parts for it
stunning car this!
Fiesta ST-2 Finsport
Youve just got to get over what his workplace looks like! It's a far cry from the 'detailing' world
