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Lol, and also that you still only have 2 eyes and 1 nose after stopping in Tiverton... Bad luck mate, a long journey but I'm sure it's worth it now you're there.

Looks good mate, gone back to the standard alloys? Must feel a bit different to drive! EDIT: Or maybe not? Some further ones lower done with the larger wheels on! I do like those wheels, would be perfect in 16's.

Haven't had much rain today, been quite nice. I don't clean my car that often, but I do like to give it the works when I do clean it. After all, it's one of the most expensive things you'll ever buy so it's only right to care for it. I've got this Tuesday off and then working through to the...

This rain's been around for a couple of weeks at least now, if it stays for that long again it'll be FCS time with no chance to get the car looking good. That, and working all the time, means I'm running out of time...

I need 8 new wheel bolts as my existing ones are rusted and look horrible. I'm also concerned they're starting to cross-thread as well. Where's the best place to pick them up cheap? I've currently got 4 so only need 8 more.

I've sprayed bits in my garage, always been fine. You'll get a bit of dust settlement but as long as it isn't too bad you can always flat it back. A couple of portable heaters beside the bits will keep it nice and warm and make sure the paint gets 'baked' as much as it needs to. Just make sure...

Not me... there's a few around at the moment that I've seen. Only one that's on here is Rob AFAIK.

Any chance you can hang onto one until the 10th!?!

Cheers Rich, the Poorboys was also on my list of maybe's and didn't realise you couldn't layer the WheelGuard. Think the Poorboys will do the job.

Today about 4pm, KD55 *** Lady sat by the local pub on her phone, didn't look at mine so doubt she's a member!

They don't seem to stock Jetseal 109 yet, the impression I get from DW is that it's proving very popular and stocks are relatively low. Any experience of it Rich? Is it worth the extra or will wheel guard do just as good a job?

Roobish! Anywhere else I can get Jetseal 109 along with a highly rated QD at a cheaper price?

To be fair, there are thousands of cars on the road with no only unprotected paintwork, but a build up of so many contaminants that the real colour is no longer visible. I'm no expert and whilst leaving it clayed with no protection won't do any particular good, I can't see any harm coming to...

I can't see one on the DW website, just wondering if they have one? Looking to buy a couple of things, one of which seems to only be available at C&S.

Lmao, another ruined Lusty thread. I knight you, Sir Rich...

Find a small independant tyre fitter in your local industrial estate mate, they'll do it for a bit of beer money more often than not.

Any hardware store does it, B&Q or even Halfords.

Very nice, impressive improvement in colour. I'd say silver calipers, although yellow could work if it doesn't become too noticable.

Nice, like 182 wheels on flame a lot. Think it'll look nice again sprayed a dark graphite / anthracite. Yes, it's been done to death, but it suits the red nicely.

Not keen, doesn't really go with black IMO. Unique isn't always a good thing Mr. Day :) What about a VERY light silver/grey finish - almost white?

Ok, last question... After applyng the lacquer, how long before using the compound? Should it cure first, or just be generally dry. I'm guessing it's got to cure completely first, as you would with any other polish.

Please don't use Power Spray! You wouldn't dip your nice polished wheels in acid would you? Evil stuff.

It's all about driving to the conditions.

Congrats mate, I remember last year the Megs standards of paint and bodywork were very high, so an achievement to make it into the arena. :)

Nah, I meant on the lacquer but just trying to make sense of where it fits in. I think I get it, you just pile on the lacquer but don't worry too much about alternating thickness as the g3 smooths it all back and polishes it up...?

Agreed, too many snobbish, unhelpful comments on here recently. There are a lot of new members who join to have helpful advice and be part of the community and even though their plans may not be to everyone's tastes, there's no need for some of the comments.

Ah right, so would you say that it's worth it on a DIY spray job? I've still to lacquer, but I have very little wetsanding to do as the finish is acceptable for what I want. I'd imagine the finish is going to be smooth after several coats of lacquer, so is it a bit of a pointless step?

Stick it in 'for sale' for a tenner Lusty, someone will buy it. Best not to link to this thread though! As much as your car's not my cup of tea, I'm looking forward to seeing it at FCS, I'm expecting well cared for paintwork though young man!

I understand it's applied after all spraying has taken place, when dry and lacquer is hardening. What purpose does it serve? Is it 'essential'? Where can you get it from? Ta. :)

cool, as I was thinking, cheers. I've done various small bits before but this'll be the largest area I've rattle-can'd before.