Deed is done!

[WorldClassAccident]

Another fan or Poor Boys Black Hole for masking swirls

Can you tell which side of the line I did?

20160513_114928 by WCA!, on Flickr

Even more noticeable after a little more effort with the microfibre but it was a hot day

[smash]

Brilliant before/after advert for the stuff! Previously I've used G3 Turbo detailer but it's a bastard in sunlight/heat whereas no issues with the Poorboys stuff.

Unfortunatly didn't have that effect on my boot - needs a gentle mop - but it really is brilliant stuff. I may even do the whole thing, wash, Poorboys Natty Black and then finish with Black Hole. On the other hand....

[Barber]

Originally Posted by smash

Brilliant before/after advert for the stuff! Previously I've used G3 Turbo detailer but it's a bastard in sunlight/heat whereas no issues with the Poorboys stuff.

Unfortunatly didn't have that effect on my boot - needs a gentle mop - but it really is brilliant stuff. I may even do the whole thing, wash, Poorboys Natty Black and then finish with Black Hole. On the other hand....

"Sorry old chap, don't understand your banter"...

[WorldClassAccident]

I fing the most effective approach is described here : https://youtu.be/LEn3opXeRbQ

Then when they have got the car clean you can clay it and start with the fancy liquids. For me Poor Boys Black Hole followed after an hour or so with Meguirs Ultimate Liquid Wax is shiny enough.

Having said that, Jeff at Hill Top Garage who posts on here mopped my car beautifully and finished it with something that smelt of shewing gum.

The split line photo is my Mercedes and not the Z300S

[smash]

So my alloy tube turned up. One short length of 15mm outer, 14mm internal diameter and one 14mm outer 10mm inner diamter.

So we use the 15mm tube to sleeve the gearstick:



And the 14mm outer is inserted down to meet the top of the original stick half way down the larger tube.

You can see the inner and outer tube here - it's all interference fit and not going anywhere:



Finally M10 stud is bonded in right down to the top of the original stick so no gaps anywhere and all nice and snug:



This is the stud used for standard Ferrari black ball gear knob which I already have - just waiting on a nice chrome locking nut and bonder to go off then will fit tomorrow.

The whole thing only took about an hour to do

[Jaguartvr]

Now you just need a polished alloy or stainless steel gate to go with the gear lever.

[Roadster]

I like that mod Smash

[smash]

One very expensive locking nut!


Edit - which has gone straight in the spares box - didn't look right against the larger diameter of the stick.

Doh!!

[smash]

Gear knob on looks great after a bit of getting used to.

Took the car down to PB Polishers to look at sorting the bumpers out. Turns out what I'd been told are stretch marks in the metal are actually grinding marks. They weren't impressed by the finish!

So they're coming off the car tonight and being dropped down tomorrow to get them properly smooth and shiny.

That should be in time for it to go to Haywood and Scott to have the exhausts done at end of August.

After that I need to look at repainting the small bonnet panel and the passenger door - both rippley (and of course touching in the Stoneleigh rush mop burn throughs on 3 out of the 4 brake vents!)

[Fishermart]

Dont you ever stop moaning about everything?
I'm glad you are not my customer
I know i'm not the only one who's fed up with your constant griping and looking for sympathy.

Forums are for helping each other build better cars and sharing tips. If you cant do this, dont post.

[WorldClassAccident]

Forums are for positive comments, questions and advice.

Text, telephone and talking is the correct medium for complaints

[edit]Changed to remove any hints or suggestions of sock puppets. The original post was an attempt at humour with no basis in fact

[Jaguartvr]

On the positive side, looking at what Richard sold his car for in only a few days should mean that you can always sell yours on for hopefully a reasonable profit.
I actually think that Richard undersold his car, especially seeing what the DNA sold for. £19,995 would seem like a reachable figure. If I had the money for a real Ferrari I would buy it to give to my wife so that she wouldn't touch mine. Would be 20K very well spent!

[lancelot link]

Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

I'm glad you are not my customer

Don't worry Richard, he is no longer your customer and I reckon everyone here is bored and disinterested in the arguments now.

As you say, forums are for positive comments, questions and advice.

Text, telephone and talking is the correct medium for complaints

Lol ..not again ...Forums are not the place for sock puppetry either ...I learnt my lesson and stopped ..trouble is , when computer experts are on here too and can trace IP adresses etc. its a daft game ...just saying ...

[Paul L]

Smash – Good luck with getting the bumpers & exhaust pipes sorted out.

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Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident

… I reckon everyone here is bored and disinterested in the arguments now…

WCA – Which is why it was a shame to see Richard’s somewhat one side piece in this month’s KitCar.

But the real shame is that Chris @ Tribute seemed to post less these days.
( Although I know Chris and Dan are always busy. )

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Originally Posted by Fishermart

Forums are for helping each other build better cars and sharing tips. If you cant do this, dont post.

And the award for most ironic first post goes to…

[Fishermart]

Not the sock puppet excuse again
My name is Martin

Im a real person whos fed up with this whinging

Can we not get back to what this forum is supposed to be for

[lancelot link]

Originally Posted by Fishermart

Not the sock puppet excuse again
My name is Martin

Im a real person whos fed up with this whinging

Can we not get back to what this forum is supposed to be for

Absolutely Ric....sorry Martin .
I agree , you seem familiar with the Sock puppet argument , so thank you for coming off lurking mode and contributing ...something positive to come out of Puppetgate ...
Hopefully you'll be a regular contributor now ...look forward to your posts ....welcome aboard my lovely ...

[Fishermart]

Are you deranged
Ive never even met this Richard bloke

sombody please checkout my Ip thing and put this fool right

Ive been looking at building a 250 for several months and have read all the treads
I just could not cope with yet another whine so had to say something

[garyh]

looking forward to seeing new exhausts...

[lancelot link]

Originally Posted by Fishermart

Are you deranged
Ive never even met this Richard bloke

sombody please checkout my Ip thing and put this fool right

Ive been looking at building a 250 for several months and have read all the treads
I just could not cope with yet another whine so had to say something

If I'm wrong then I whole heartedly apologise ...AND Welcome to the forum , genuinely .

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by Paul L

Smash – Good luck with getting the bumpers & exhaust pipes sorted out.

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WCA – Which is why it was a shame to see Richard’s somewhat one side piece in this month’s KitCar.

But the real shame is that Chris @ Tribute seemed to post less these days.
( Although I know Chris and Dan are always busy. )

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And the award for most ironic first post goes to…

Smash I look forward to seeing the car when all the details are finished

Paul I second your thoughts, we often mention the kit car magazines are not very worried how accurate their articles are.
It seems to more to do with who purchases advertising space.

And as for Socky - its always the attitude that is obvious even before the IP is checked