Dodgy Day Round 5. 10th October, Purga.

slug_dub · Postby **slug_dub** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:43 am

Or... we could vinyl wrap the rest of your car the right colour! *runs* :lol:

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 12:06 pm

Gladiator wrote:How about some vinyl wrapping? Anyone game to lend a hand to wrap rear bumper, garnish, boot lid/spoiler & bonnet?

Hey cool, so they make wraps that repel tyre barriers now? Awesome :wink:

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 12:51 pm

slug_dub wrote:Isn't toothpaste supposedly the go for headlights Roger? We could find out on this day

Doesn't work - tried that

MXO005 · Postby **MXO005** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 1:38 pm

zero00 wrote:
slug_dub wrote:Isn't toothpaste supposedly the go for headlights Roger? We could find out on this day

Doesn't work - tried that

I'm guessing toothpaste isn't as 'gritty' as it once was.
Toothpaste used to be recommended for removing scratches and cleaning up plastic/hesalite wristwatch crystals.

Nowadays most watch collectors use Polywatch
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/WATCH-CRYSTA ... 48630fd2c0

It's also available on eBay from China/Hong Kong but might be worth spending an extra couple of cents looking for a reputable seller (haven't really checked out the above link, other than the picture includes the packaging) as the tube/printing is very easy to copy.

Might be worth a try on headlights for the cost of it. Tubes are pretty small though.
I've got some I can bring along :wink:

Nevyn72 · Postby **Nevyn72** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 1:41 pm

I used some 'Brasso' on mine, because it was lying around so didn't cost anything..... :oops:

Worked a charm! :mrgreen:

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 1:47 pm

I have some headlight/plastic restorer kits at home (if I can find them). Happy to let somebody test on a headlight on the dodgy day.

joshuam · Postby **joshuam** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:06 pm

Gladiator wrote:How about some vinyl wrapping? Anyone game to lend a hand to wrap rear bumper, garnish, boot lid/spoiler & bonnet?

That depends.... is it decent vinyl?

I used some shocking stuff on the roof of my Celica and it was not a fun experience

If I can make it I can bring an extra applicator and some knifeless tape and give it a go with you.

Corner-weighting sounds like fun - a friend installed my Tein FlexZ coilovers for me a few weeks ago and we only did a pretty rough setup. Regulars first though.

Gladiator · Postby **Gladiator** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:16 pm

I don't know. Maybe you can tell me. I'm looking at this.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/121210449678?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=420681025775&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Rolley · Postby **Rolley** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 4:35 pm

I am actually off this time!
No kids Birthdays and no excuses... yet.

I have a VLSD I'm toying with putting in just to see what it's like.
Also I would really appreciate it if anybody has a buff and knows how to use it, having a look at my bonnet.

I'm game to help out with pretty much any job. I'll throw in a couple of extra stands and my tool box.

CaptainNate can vouch for my smoked chicken wings. I'll throw a couple of kilos in and bring them along.

Zero I'm sure I'll catch you before October but I have a 3M polish that sorts plastic lenses out really well. I'll put it in the boot tonight so I have it next time we catch up.

zero00 · Postby **zero00** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 5:31 pm

pezchops wrote:
slug_dub wrote:Isn't toothpaste supposedly the go for headlights Roger? We could find out on this day

i was typing this as you posted and it deleted itself ...cut and polish or tooth paste and same for the exhaust i reckon

'Pirate' has 'RAIN-X' and says it's easy and very good - I will check SuperCheap and see if they have some, maybe also got some cut/polish here amongst the 15,143 car cleaning products I have! Just home from the 'zapper' on the Island then more surgery Thursday

Steampunk · Postby **Steampunk** » Tue Aug 25, 2015 10:50 pm

Tezzax5's teaser of good things to come

CaptainNate · Postby **CaptainNate** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:39 pm

Rolleys chicken wings are almost as good as his skills with an angle grinder! 11/10 would eat again!

And I'm always happy to pull a tranny......... :shock:

MattR · Postby **MattR** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:53 pm

CaptainNate wrote:Rolleys chicken wings are almost as good as his skills with an angle grinder! 11/10 would eat again!

And I'm always happy to pull a tranny.........

Nah, not going anywhere near that............

Especially working in S.E. Asia at the moment......