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by Celia
Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Can it be the starter motor
Replies: 6
Views: 1179

Can it be the starter motor

My moggy is generally used every day but has sat a couple of weeks whilst I and the dogs enjoyed the air con in another car. I changed the starter pull switch a few weeks ago, it had failed, she had her head gasket changed (routine not emergency) and New spark plugs with last couple of months. Batte...
by Celia
Thu Jun 11, 2015 11:05 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Paint by Valspar
Replies: 13
Views: 6977

Re: Paint by Valspar

I managed to get some paint mixed, and sprayed, then I used a clear gloss laquer, next step to use wet and dry 2500 to bring up a shine, I will post some pictures of her at the wedding with her ribbons on.
by Celia
Mon Jun 01, 2015 9:14 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Paint by Valspar
Replies: 13
Views: 6977

Re: Paint by Valspar

I used it for the engine bay, boot sections and other places that need protecting but are not on show, so I could save my last can for the bodywork. I paint my boat topsides by hand, flatting off with a dryer brush, I can get a good shine but I dont think I would do the whole of my car, just little ...
by Celia
Sun May 31, 2015 10:23 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Glove box ..missing lids?
Replies: 7
Views: 2598

Re: Glove box ..missing lids?

I have a Blue passenger side glove box lid if you want to contact me,
by Celia
Sun May 31, 2015 10:11 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Paint by Valspar
Replies: 13
Views: 6977

Re: Paint by Valspar

I did buy a couple of cans last year, it wasnt a great match though. I have been on Bull Motif and ESM but neither have Frilford at the moment.
by Celia
Sun May 31, 2015 10:08 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: how do the skuttles / panels fit on,
Replies: 4
Views: 1794

Re: how do the skuttles / panels fit on,

Thank you, Celia is a 1959 two door saloon, she had a duo tone interior fitted at some point, but the interior panels are all buckled. I am attempting to straighten the rear panels and have bought new for the front. I might try stick on velcro, that way they will be held by all the edges.
by Celia
Sun May 31, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Paint by Valspar
Replies: 13
Views: 6977

Paint by Valspar

Couldnt get any Frilford Grey so I took a piece of card with the remains of the previous spray that I had managed to get. This paint had stood out darker on the car as the origainal paint had faded. I took the sample to B&Q, the new Valspar paint mixing section. They scanned it, and at my reques...
by Celia
Sun May 31, 2015 11:06 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: how do the skuttles / panels fit on,
Replies: 4
Views: 1794

how do the skuttles / panels fit on,

The skuttles I just took off had one screw ito one corner holding it in place, how should they be fitted? are there any illustrations available?
by Celia
Sun May 31, 2015 11:02 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Skuttles and door cards
Replies: 3
Views: 1294

Skuttles and door cards

Every door panel and skuttle seems to curl up, Ive just bought a new set and havent even fitted them yet, been in the garage 2 days and already they are curling. Has anyone tried waterproofing them, perhaps a coating of PVA on the bare card at the back? would this stop the card absorbing moisture fr...