Be nice to get that fixed and re attatched 
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Davyhoogy
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Still cant drive it without a steering wheel haha. But yes, will be nice to have it done for the wheel coming back.Be nice to get that fixed and re attatched
Its only small but id like to try my best to see what quality paint i can achieve
Where did you get your paint mixed at Davy? I've used Halfords in the past but a lot of Motor Body Specialists now do aerosols.
Tony.
ps. Last ones I had done at Fisher Motor Factors in Lincoln.
Tony.
ps. Last ones I had done at Fisher Motor Factors in Lincoln.
Davyhoogy
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Well it was 3 for 2 at halfords so i got white primer and clear lacquer, they did have z3 arctic silver, so ive got that, we will see what its like when finished. Shouldnt really look too out of place as its only the base
Halfords are normally spot on with their aerosol colours so should be a good match.
Davyhoogy
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Seems to be a good match after a 2nd coat. Should i sand the last coat of paint before clearing?
Davyhoogy
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Also that mirror would not fold, duno if its just cause its not on the car and im not trying at the right angle but it certainly isnt easy to fold.
It will be because its not bolted to the car they do move but require alot of force when not bolted down.
It will move fine im sure
It will move fine im sure
I would gently flat the colour with at least 1200 wet and dry before lacquering, and before the last coat of clear too.
Tony.
Looks a good job
You have no chance of folding it off the car, they are a nightmare to even try but once it's on it should be a smooth as silk. As it's off the car, you will need to fold if before putting the covers back on otherwise you cover the holes to bolt it to the door. Bolt it on the door as it is and then fold it, take it off and put the covers back on then bolt it back on the door. Unless the covers can be put back on when it is back on the door?
You have no chance of folding it off the car, they are a nightmare to even try but once it's on it should be a smooth as silk. As it's off the car, you will need to fold if before putting the covers back on otherwise you cover the holes to bolt it to the door. Bolt it on the door as it is and then fold it, take it off and put the covers back on then bolt it back on the door. Unless the covers can be put back on when it is back on the door?
Davyhoogy
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I put it on / take it off stripped down so i can just get an allan key in there to tighten it without folding. Then put it all back together on the car.
Davyhoogy
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Urgh the clear went on quite blotchy even though the silver was lovely. One thing led to another and were back to fibreglass 
Davyhoogy
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Got the mirror base finished and fitted. Very happy with the outcome, may have to do the mirrors as they are visably shocking ha.
Ain't it a bi*** when the new bit shows up the old bit Davy. The base is looking good mate.
Tony.
Tony.
Davyhoogy
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Indeed ha. The old bits never looked great. Same as the bumper. Mirrors i should be able to do one weekend though, impressed with the paint quality from halfords!
Davyhoogy
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Since refitting my steering wheel the indicators dont self cancel. Any ideas?
Davyhoogy
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Heres a little before and after of the steering wheel. LOVE IT.
Good aren't they?
Tony.
Tony.
Davyhoogy
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I love the feel tony. Feels like a brand new car until i slam over a pothole
Any idea why my indicators dont self cancel since ive refitted?
The cancelling "lug" couldn't have been quite in the right position mate.
Tony.
Tony.