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Started of yesterday claying the car, finished claying this morn then onto the pc. Used a swirl buster pad with megs #80 which gave it a lovely shine but didn't eliminate all the swirls so i will get something stronger. So far only one coat of srp, will egp it tomorrow.
Things left to do...
I've nearly finished rubbing down my fuel rail guard, worked through various grades of paper and then wire wool so its nice and smooth/shiny, is autosol the last step to bring it up in a gleaming finish?
My headlights have some bad weathering and scratches to them, i have tried plastx and speedglaze on them(by machine) which helped but not fully. What else is worth trying?
Is either system better on the 172s, ph1 being twin cylinder and ph2 having the one? I was intrigued by Daves project where Mark Fish made his ph2 cat a larger opening.
Right, so i've had the 172 since sunday and at 2k and 3k i get a vibration-tinny sound from the backbox, i havn't ruled out the heatshield yet till i get it on a ramp this weekend. I've also noticed when i put my foot down i get a sound like somethings blowing, manifold is on tight and the...
Its currently primer coloured as it was grease stained, i'm thinking metallic black, or should i go some crazy colour( im getting some silicone soon, prob green) .
After getting it home a swapped the lexarse lights for some ph2 items and gave it a quick wash over. Plans are std wheels(in the post), paint my ph2 rear bumper, touch of colour coding and full valet.
Few poor pics in the failing light.
Trying to reactivate my cancelled policy after the accident couple weeks back, phone customer services number, a yank answers, "sorry sir you need sales". Phone sales, an indian answers, "sorry sir you need renewels". Right, getting frustrated now.
Call renewals, another yank, "sorry sir you...
After the slight mis-hap with my rep i was on th lookout for something else, a tidy ph1 172 came up so i had to get it:D. Well chuffed, its only done 55k, fsh with belts done for 2.5k, with a warranty. Only issue are some dodgey 17's but i can rectify that.
Due to my write off a couple weeks ago my insuurance co. has sent me a cheque for a settlement figure, thing is i have not agreed to a final agreement figure and i can't call them due to phone issues(their end). This happened to anybody else?
Well coming home from work, dual carriageway and traffic flowing smooth then all of a sudden it stops. Hit the breaks but went into the back of a ka.
Anyway it now looks like this:(
Not too bad, looking at new bumper, light, bonnet,grill, slam panel and repaint the wing.So a new front end...
Turned on my lights today and one sidelight is flashing like a strobe, Im going to order some more but if i take them out(for looks mostly) will i get any hassle?