JD™ Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 In other news, I hadn't checked, and I have no idea why they've flipped upside down. Can't be arsed to fix it, turn your heads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 How much welding you talking/what bits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 The sills need doing, as well as most of the seatbelt anchor points. Not a whole lot apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Hope someone can shed some light on my problem... I had my VW Passat in for a service last Friday. I was forced into having it serviced by my GFs step dad after he stuck 4 new tyres on it for me. "part of the deal of getting free tyres" or something. Anyway, a service and 250 quid down the swanny later I pick it up. Mechanic tells me what he had done to the car including changing the brake fluid, looking at the filters - f**k knows what else. Later on I do a reversing manoeuvre in a car park and notice my power steering is making a shitty noise, not even in full lock. Its never made that noise before.. Could this be anything to do with what they've been doing in the garage to "service" my car? There also sounds like there’s a hole in the exhaust now, although that might have been me kicking the ars out of the car on the way down south on Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 A stealership service is just a glorified fluid change, they won't have gone near the PAS. That said, I often used to have 'problems' develop on my car after it being in for a service or MOT, which doesn't happen now I do all my own servicing... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Check the level. Have the car running and take the cap off the PAS tank, it's green and has a horizontal cut in it. Use the car key on its side to open it. Don't fill it with normal PAS fluid, it has to be green mineral fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 A stealership service is just a glorified fluid change, they won't have gone near the PAS. That said, I often used to have 'problems' develop on my car after it being in for a service or MOT, which doesn't happen now I do all my own servicing...My ford 'service' took 3 trips and a 50% refund before it was 'finished'. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Jumped the 5 series earlier, started first time. Moved it, washed it, hoovered, blah blah blah. Was writing the eBay auction in my head and counting the money. Went to jump start it again to move it back, and instead got a whole lot of nothing and some smoke from under the dash. I suppose my valuation just went to basically a zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Got some clips and onboards from the last comp which was held in a rather boring location (but much improved over the last visit). Very good result, won every single special stage and finished with triple 1st place with 1st overall which included not only Bimmers but also Mitsuboshis and Saburus. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s4y0vZhksA Only viewable in HD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfeEA06XxuY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wRQ1AwpF4Y Last clip includes a taxi @5:10. The guy just came over with my friend, was never even seated in a bucket seat before so thought it would be fun to get him strapped in and point a GoPro at him. Unfortunately it was me doing the weird faces, he seems to have enjoyed himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I got my wheels back from the shot blasters. The finish on them is great, I expected lots of pitting like when I had some wheels done before but it's smooth DSCN2426 by dann2707, on Flickr They've got kerbing marks on them but I filled them in later. DSCN2427 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2428 by dann2707, on Flickr I then attacked them with TRIX which removes iron particles, can see it bleeding! DSCN2429 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2430 by dann2707, on Flickr Then primered with with etching primer. Came out really well. They're just hardening over night ready for base coat tomorrow! DSCN2431 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2432 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2433 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2438 by dann2707, on Flickr Watch this space. Will have proper done pics tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 You'll want a 'normal' primer before your basecoat, single pack or 2 pack it doesn't matter. Base coat isn't designed to sit ontop of etch primer, it's only designed as an adhesion coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 You'll want a 'normal' primer before your basecoat, single pack or 2 pack it doesn't matter. Base coat isn't designed to sit ontop of etch primer, it's only designed as an adhesion coat. That's so good to know, just at the right time too! Glad I posted this, cheers Tom I thought it seemed a little "scratchy" if that makes sense without a proper primer on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Etch primers only a light adhesion coat, you'll want something with a body to it to absorb abit of the solvent in the basecoat. I know plenty of people that don't bother, but I'd never do it personally. What are you flatting down with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Wet and dry! Around 2000 grit I think. Would you recommend me flitting this layer, applying coats of primer whilst sanding in between those too? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Scrap the 2000 for primer work it won't give you anywhere near the key you need for adhesion, you want to be around 400-600, 600 for your final prep before basecoat. Or if you can apply your primer good enough, a few coats with a quick rub with a scotchbrite pad between would be ideal. Yeah just key your etch coat up, either with a scotchbrite or equivalent, then hit it with a decent quality primer with a quick rub down in between. Personally I give 2-3 coats of primer depended on the build required, but I only key up between coats, I do my final shaping and dressing in the last coat when you gave a decent depth of primer to go at, otherwise you risk rubbing through the lot! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Found out last night that I can sell my S3 LOLS instantly online for £450. Should I? Thinking I would rather get as much cash in the bank to go right through it now whilst it's all apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'll have it for 450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 PayPal alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Scrap the 2000 for primer work it won't give you anywhere near the key you need for adhesion, you want to be around 400-600, 600 for your final prep before basecoat. Or if you can apply your primer good enough, a few coats with a quick rub with a scotchbrite pad between would be ideal. Yeah just key your etch coat up, either with a scotchbrite or equivalent, then hit it with a decent quality primer with a quick rub down in between. Personally I give 2-3 coats of primer depended on the build required, but I only key up between coats, I do my final shaping and dressing in the last coat when you gave a decent depth of primer to go at, otherwise you risk rubbing through the lot! Cheers again for that. Think they came out really well!! Into the makeshift spray booth... DSCN2456 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2458 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2444 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2445 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2447 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2448 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2449 by dann2707, on Flickr Still a few kerb marks from before but I don't have the time to be sanding them down perfectly!! DSCN2450 by dann2707, on Flickr 2014-07-17 18.07.12 by dann2707, on Flickr 2014-07-17 18.07.16 by dann2707, on Flickr DSCN2451 by dann2707, on Flickr Really really happy with how they've turned out today, they're baking in the conservatory now ready for lacquer tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 PayPal alright? It was a bit of a tongue in cheek comment as that sounds so cheap! If I didn't have the Ibiza I'd get it. Why do you want to sell anyway? Seems like an awesome car. Ibiza related news, Dan has been massively helpful every step of the way and I'm getting a free replacement turbo under warranty even though it's out by a month or so. Yesssssss!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 He's not selling the car so the fact it's awesome probably doesn't matter since it's staying on the drive (for now at least...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Ibiza related news, Dan has been massively helpful every step of the way and I'm getting a free replacement turbo under warranty even though it's out by a month or so. Yesssssss!!!!! Honestly so happy for you mate. It's really made my week 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Cheers again for that. Think they came out really well!! Really really happy with how they've turned out today, they're baking in the conservatory now ready for lacquer tomorrow. Uneducated folk are lethal . Tomorow, either give them a scotch off or a a quick rub down with 600 again, give them one coat of colour and leave to dry for 20minutes, then start your lacquer coatings, starting off with light coats then a good final solid full coat leaving 20 or so minutes between coats. If you lacquer tomorow onto what you've painted today your lacquer will peel and flake within 6 weeks as there is nothing for it to grip. Look decent thou, good colour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 So the lacquer should be applied whilst the colour coat isn't fully set/hardened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 So the lacquer should be applied whilst the colour coat isn't fully set/hardened? Yarp. Chemical bondage.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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