The Moog Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 On 12/9/2019 at 10:35 PM, hairnet said: wtaf Was that a jealous noise? UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 5 hours ago, snagglepuss said: Was that a jealous noise? Bwaaaaaaaaaaaa The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 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 This got quite a lot off. They had obviously bene powder coated in the past and that was where most of the marks were. Micra doubling up as courier wagon 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 quite a comprehensive pack, also easy to use. Also picked up lacquer and down anthracite wheel paint. Into the garage and have a look at the wheels Grubby and needs some work. Cleaned down with thinners to get rid of the dust and grease Then the wheels were sanded all over with 320 grit to get rid of small marks and key the surface. Bolt holes needed to be covers so the 2ps I used on BAL came in use Primer dug out of the cupboard and ready to spray After two coats it doesn't look bad Second wheel got the same treatment The second wheel had some small gouges so the filler was out into action. The kit has a mixing board with a hardener line so you know how much to mix Mixed and left to go off Some sanding action got them smooth and flat Now apply first primer coat 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. Lacquer Peel, jcr, paulplom and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 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. jcr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 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! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 That's too work! Never tried refurbing alloys but that kit looks decent The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 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. Colour was anthracite. Will let the paint dry then PU lacquer them. Lacquer Peel, Stanky, Six-cylinder and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 fuckin oem right there tomorrow looking v cold will it be ok spraying stuff? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 14, 2019 Author Share Posted December 14, 2019 fuckin oem right there tomorrow looking v cold will it be ok spraying stuff? I think it just takes longer to dry. Ideally if I can get the other 2 sanded and primered tomorrow, I will be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 On 12/9/2019 at 5:13 PM, snagglepuss said: Woo woo i'm guessing Colliers Nissan The Moog and Lord Sterling 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcr Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 Nice wheel content, however still need more Micra photos please Broadsword and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 Got most of the other two wheels done today Starting Sanded and then filled Not too bad Dusted with primer 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. Stanky, dome, paulplom and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 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 washedGot a new crossmember to fitGot new front discs and pads Needs a serviceNeed 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 speakersNeed to attack bits of stone chip that have got a bit rusty Needs a serviceNeeds a new parcel shelfIdeally get another key cutNeed to source a centre cap for the wheelsAlso 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! dome, jcr and Broadsword 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 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??) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted December 15, 2019 Share Posted December 15, 2019 25 minutes ago, snagglepuss said: Got most of the other two wheels done today Starting looks like the cosmic rays have had fun with this picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 looks like the cosmic rays have had fun with this picture!Dunno what happened there. Reuploaded. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 15, 2019 Author Share Posted December 15, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 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. The Moog and NorthernMonkey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshadow Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 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, The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 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 onesThis one has got a few runs and odd spot where paint is a bit manky. 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 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 nothingPopped the bonnet and found the positive battery terminal is loose.. Took it off and cleaned it all, but it is still loose. I assume this isn't the correct battery The cross member is seen belowIncreased sporting factor by elventy with mx5 matsStereo was dug out of the garage and slipped into placeIt needed the perm live connecting to keep the setting and now we have tunesRadio 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? theshadow, Saabnut, Stanky and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 16, 2019 Author Share Posted December 16, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshadow Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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paulplom Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 17 hours ago, snagglepuss said: Popped the bonnet and found the positive battery terminal is loose.. Took it off and cleaned it all, but it is still loose. Wrap some insulating tape around the battery terminal to get the clamp to grip better. spartacus, stonedagain and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, paulplom said: Wrap some insulating tape around the battery terminal to get the clamp to grip better. Not sure if serious??? Use a bit of coke can or similar. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Jazoli said: Not sure if serious??? Use a bit of coke can or similar. Cut a hole in the bonnet directly above the battery and clamp terminal with a pair of 10 inch mole grips Problem solved? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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