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In a slightly complicated deal, I have bought back a car and then swapped that car plus another one for a Saab Aero estate with no MOT. More of that later

 

Part of the deal includes as set of alloys that had a few marks. Mr N Monkey helpfully suggested that I should be able to home refurb them to make then look ok.

 

At his garage we had a poke and then he whipped out the air sander to start getting the worst of the marks off

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This got quite a lot off. They had obviously bene powder coated in the past and that was where most of the marks were. 8ae148af18e8d8b73d29e3a12bf0416e.jpg1ea574f6f2d6c728dad27ed981a54440.jpg

 

Micra doubling up as courier wagon

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Missus Puss is away this weekend so I have been using the time fruitfully. Trip to Halfords on the way home from park run sorted the bits

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Also picked up lacquer and down anthracite wheel paint.

 

Into the garage and have a look at the wheels

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Grubby and needs some work. Cleaned down with thinners to get rid of the dust and grease

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Then the wheels were sanded all over with 320 grit to get rid of small marks and key the surface. 4364232f12e3d3ba067a911efe53bb1e.jpg

 

Bolt holes needed to be covers so the 2ps I used on BAL came in use

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Primer dug out of the cupboard and ready to spray

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After two coats it doesn't look bad

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Second wheel got the same treatment

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The second wheel had some small gouges so the filler was out into action.

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The kit has a mixing board with a hardener line so you know how much to mix

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Mixed and left to go off

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Some sanding action got them smooth and flat

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Now apply first primer coat 83b48a31f5eb3b1dfb505c6405858146.jpg

 

That is where I am up to. Idea is to get these two with two coats of paint on by the end of tonight. Let them cure whilst I then work on the second ones.

 

Overall I think they will come up ok. The kit is pretty good - £20 for everything you need.

 

Biggest trick is using the air sander. It got the marks our really quickly, I think by hand I would have given up!

 

Part two once I have got them sprayed up.

 

 

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Those wheels look like they will come up nice for a relatively small investment. So does this complicated car swap deal mean the Micra is going?
Nope. I think the Micra is going to be a keeper. I love the simplicity of it all. It needs stuff doing such as 12v socket and stereo fitting but beyond that it is a lovely car.
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3 minutes ago, snagglepuss said:
7 minutes ago, Broadsword said:
Those wheels look like they will come up nice for a relatively small investment. So does this complicated car swap deal mean the Micra is going?

Nope. I think the Micra is going to be a keeper. I love the simplicity of it all. It needs stuff doing such as 12v socket and stereo fitting but beyond that it is a lovely car.

That's nice to hear. A shitter needs a super simple, utilitarian runabout on the fleet anyway and that particular era of Micra is rather alluring. Other cars that satisfy this need and are also cool in my book are the Citroen AX and of course the Lupo!

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Couple of coats of paint on

 

It is far from perfect but for spraying in freezing cold in a damp garage by someone who thinks good enough is the answer, they aren't bad.

 

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Colour was anthracite.

 

Will let the paint dry then PU lacquer them.

 

 

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Got most of the other two wheels done today

 

Starting

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Sanded and then filled

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Not too bad

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Dusted with primer

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Then some top coats. It bloomin freezing which has made the paint go a bit odd but it will do I think.

 

 

Need to have a look tomorrow in the light once it has dried.

 

 

 

 

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Nice wheel content, however still need more Micra photos please  

Micra - bit too cold to do anything.  

I did check tyre pressures as was quite heavy to drive. They were about 15 all round

 

As it stands

 

Intermittent wiper setting doesn't work

No windscreen washed

Got a new crossmember to fit

Got new front discs and pads

Needs a service

Need to sort out passenger side window

Needs tracking and balancing as wheel shake at 70+

Got to install a stereo and have a look at speakers

Need to attack bits of stone chip that have got a bit rusty

Needs a service

Needs a new parcel shelf

Ideally get another key cut

Need to source a centre cap for the wheels

Also need to get it undersealed to try and stop any rot from taking it from me!

 

 

I am loving it though. Not driven anything else since I got it!

 

 

 

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7 minutes ago, snagglepuss said:

Micra - bit too cold to do anything.

 

I did check tyre pressures as was quite heavy to drive. They were about 15 all round

 

As it stands

 

Intermittent wiper setting doesn't work

No windscreen washed

Got a new crossmember to fit

Got new front discs and pads

Needs a service

Need to sort out passenger side window

Needs tracking and balancing as wheel shake at 70+

Got to install a stereo and have a look at speakers

Need to attack bits of stone chip that have got a bit rusty

Needs a new parcel shelf

Ideally get another key cut

Need to source a centre cap for the wheels

Also need to get it undersealed to try and stop any rot from taking it from me!

 

 

I am loving it though. Not driven anything else since I got it!

 

s'cuse me mista...can I av that ikkle aerial thass on the back ov ya mota plz???? 

 

(unless its already been lobbed into nearest bin??)

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s'cuse me mista...can I av that ikkle aerial thass on the back ov ya mota plz???? 
 
(unless its already been lobbed into nearest bin??)
I am not doing anything with it. I assume you want all the cable with it?

If it is easy to remove you can have it otherwise if it involves messing about with headlining then I can just cut the cable and take it off that way.
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On 12/14/2019 at 3:11 PM, snagglepuss said:
On 12/14/2019 at 3:08 PM, Broadsword said:
Those wheels look like they will come up nice for a relatively small investment. So does this complicated car swap deal mean the Micra is going?

Nope. I think the Micra is going to be a keeper. I love the simplicity of it all. It needs stuff doing such as 12v socket and stereo fitting but beyond that it is a lovely car.

The wiring for the 12v socket is already behind the dash tucked up by the radio.

Also - track down a rear shelf with Nissan speakers fitted for instasnt stereo upgrade - wiring is behind the right hand carpet in the boot.

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15 hours ago, snagglepuss said:

I am not doing anything with it. I assume you want all the cable with it?

If it is easy to remove you can have it otherwise if it involves messing about with headlining then I can just cut the cable and take it off that way.

Thank you kind sir....I'll inbox address.. lemme know about P&P ;)

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Three wheels have come out ok and 1 is a bit iffy. They are definitely ten footers, yet to put lacquer on. I didn't know how much that would cover stuff.

Ok ones
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This one has got a few runs and odd spot where paint is a bit manky.
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Got to decide whether to sand it back and spray it again or just live with it, as I don't care that much and they are better than was.


Also took opportunity to swap out air filter and sparkplugs on Volvo
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Certainly about due. Got an oil change with filter plus fuel filter to do in not too distant future.

Had ftp this morning with Micra. Turned key and nothing

Popped the bonnet
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and found the positive battery terminal is loose.c796c0422f176832c3b8491b675b6e90.jpg. Took it off and cleaned it all, but it is still loose.

I assume this isn't the correct battery
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The cross member is seen below
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Increased sporting factor by elventy with mx5 mats6b42af06d37724142aec847ef823bc11.jpg

Stereo was dug out of the garage and slipped into place
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It needed the perm live connecting to keep the setting and now we have tunes
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Radio aerial doesn't seem to work but that's fine as I will always be using Bluetooth.

One of the alloys is missing a centre cap. Any idea of where to source one?

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The wiring for the 12v socket is already behind the dash tucked up by the radio.
Also - track down a rear shelf with Nissan speakers fitted for instasnt stereo upgrade - wiring is behind the right hand carpet in the boot.
That's good to know. Binned off the old parcel shelf as it was shot. I think I might have a 12v socket knocking about somewhere
is it pre nats,the spare key i had done cost only 3 to do,due to being standard,no fancy,expensive chip jobbie,air filters cheap £2.50.crossmember not too bad to do,they can be just bolted on,as non pws versions,checked with mot man,no problem,
Nope it has got NATS. It's fine for now but always prefer two keys.
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24 minutes ago, snagglepuss said:

That's good to know. Binned off the old parcel shelf as it was shot. I think I might have a 12v socket knocking about somewhereNope it has got NATS. It's fine for now but always prefer two keys.

Bypass the NATS by removing the steering cowel and sticking the chip with some araldite to the aerial by the ignition ( black circular affair). Then any normal key will work the car.

I did that on the Mk1 I had as only 1 key and I was a tight arse.

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14 hours ago, theshadow said:

your c/member looks ok,is it just surface rust,or is it holed,i had to put 073 battery on mine, used 1 shop new battery clamp,im up in accy town centre,if you want free air filter,oil filter i can drop of..

That would be ace if you do have that - very kind of you Mr Shadow.  

 

Battery seemed happy this morning - I think a bit of a clean helped.  Thermostat needs to be changed as after 10 mins on motorway was still cold. 

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