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Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th November 2017, 09:52
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Posted By Jaguartvr
He is just trying to trick me!

He is just trying to trick me!
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th November 2017, 08:34
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Not keen on the LED numberplate bulb, too modern....

Not keen on the LED numberplate bulb, too modern.
You want a nice warm yellowish glow, preferably the "Lucas, Prince of Darkness" type that will flicker when you go over a bump!

In that last...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 14th November 2017, 07:28
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Posted By Jaguartvr
The LED bulbs only work when fitted one way...

The LED bulbs only work when fitted one way around, try fitting the bulb the other way around.
\Caught me out before.
The car really is getting there, I would suggest a completion date of Xmas day!...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 12th November 2017, 17:14
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Posted By Jaguartvr
The bayonet style connectors are best soldered...

The bayonet style connectors are best soldered otherwise the wire just pulls out if you try and disconnect them.
`the white multi plugs `i found very good, I fitted a thin zip tie along the length...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 10th October 2017, 08:35
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I know exactly what you mean but honestly an...

I know exactly what you mean but honestly an afternoon with the correct polisher and compound makes all the difference, you are so close.
I have a red Mitsubishi GTO on the drive, it is one of those...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 8th October 2017, 17:59
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Get the proper polisher and use the Farcela...

Get the proper polisher and use the Farcela cutting compound. Then do sections about 2' square and don't be tempted to move onto another section until you have got a good standard of finish on the...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 30th September 2017, 18:47
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Did you manage to get a proper polisher? It is...

Did you manage to get a proper polisher?
It is well worth investing in one, it will make it much easier and give a much better finish.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 2nd September 2017, 18:18
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Is that what is known as "Fly Yellow"? Make...

Is that what is known as "Fly Yellow"?

Make sure you put a few coats of yellow on because if you need to put another coat on later you will never be able to get the masking tape in the same...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 28th August 2017, 17:54
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Hi Paul I'm afraid your polisher just isn't...

Hi Paul
I'm afraid your polisher just isn't going to do the job properly, i had one a few years ago, fine for polishing off polish residue but not good enough for compounding.
This is what you want...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 27th July 2017, 20:52
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Posted By Jaguartvr
How about a folding garage? ...

How about a folding garage?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Folding-Portable-Garage-/272767146964?hash=item3f82305bd4:g:fwUAAOxyhS9TfINB
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 8th July 2017, 17:25
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Should have taken the whole tree out. We had...

Should have taken the whole tree out.
We had one and it grew like stink, every time you cut it back it grew twice as fast and twice as much.
In the end we chopped it down and took the stump out...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 15th June 2017, 18:42
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I would suggest you use a whole can of fly spray...

I would suggest you use a whole can of fly spray in the tent before you begin painting. Give it 5 minutes to work and clear and it should stop all the little buggers landing in the paint.
I gave the...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 12th June 2017, 20:06
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Thats probably what caused the reaction, Put the...

Thats probably what caused the reaction, Put the white spirt back in the drinks cabinet where it belongs.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 12th June 2017, 18:37
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Posted By Jaguartvr
If you used panel wipe you shouldn't get a...

If you used panel wipe you shouldn't get a reaction, it evaporates off in a few seconds. I think the reaction may be from something else.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 4th June 2017, 07:30
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Posted By Jaguartvr
The trouble with tetroseal is that all the mud,...

The trouble with tetroseal is that all the mud, oil and general crap tends to stick to it, once it's been on for a few months it is impossible to get clean. Flow coat comes out very smooth, even on...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 3rd June 2017, 17:13
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Having the bonnet lift slightly might be a...

Having the bonnet lift slightly might be a blessing. It should make they locks tighter and less prone to undoing. The straps at the lower corners should also pull the bonnet down which in turn should...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 2nd June 2017, 17:55
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I use a mini belt sander to get rid of any...

I use a mini belt sander to get rid of any undulations, at £27 delivered it's a no brainer...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 2nd June 2017, 17:03
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Nice to see the bonnet sorted, the bonnet gap on...

Nice to see the bonnet sorted, the bonnet gap on the Sammio's does seem to be poor area of finish.
Must have made a nice change from sanding.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 30th May 2017, 09:22
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Much better than bog bolts!

Much better than bog bolts!
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 29th May 2017, 13:49
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I use the Tesco home delivery crates for storing...

I use the Tesco home delivery crates for storing tools and parts in.
Easy to see and of course they stack. I also have the wheeled trollies that you can stack the crates on, also very useful for...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 28th May 2017, 06:52
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Posted By Jaguartvr
GSF sells panel wipe, I'm sure there will be one...

GSF sells panel wipe, I'm sure there will be one not too far away.

I know it's more work but I would suggest a rub down all over with 320 grit to get rid of the etch primer and then a coat pf...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 27th May 2017, 19:09
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I may be wrong but I would't use white spirit, 5...

I may be wrong but I would't use white spirit, 5 litres of panel wipe can be bought for less than £15 on EBay including delivery.
I think you need to work out which product is causing the reaction...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 22nd May 2017, 13:27
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I used a long bed hand sander bought from Ebay...

I used a long bed hand sander bought from Ebay for about £10, uses hook & Loop so easy to use.
With 80 and 120 grit it made short work of any section that was undulating or needed blending. I then...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 21st May 2017, 18:19
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Posted By Jaguartvr
5th picture from last, please tell me you're not...

5th picture from last, please tell me you're not fitting a toilet roll holder as well:jaw:

Looking so much better, you must be pleased with the results. At this stage I found the "Dolphin Glaze"...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 21st May 2017, 07:32
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Posted By Jaguartvr
As you all know, with these cars you can apply to...

As you all know, with these cars you can apply to the DVLA to have the name changed on the V5.

Due to the controversial choice of bonnet lock I would like to suggest

"The Bogster"

or

"The...
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