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[trigger]

What do we think of this? A local body shop has just painted this 75 in Autolak Flat Stonechip, it's the first time I've seen someone actually paint a whole car in stone chip!

 

 

 

 

 

[HH-R]

Is the owner Ed China?

 

It looks shite.

[Timewaster]

Very streaky finish.

 

Not a job to be proud of If you ask me.

 

And you did.

[tommotech]

It looks like Tarmac painted it with a rake.

 

FFS, why, just why......

[HH-R]

See high end/new Audis/BMWs with matte black treatment too (though it might be vinyl), looks terrible.

[Pillock]

I like that!

Novelty yes but it contrasts well with the chrome

[DeeJay]

First thing I think is,

"What are they hiding?".

[ruffgeezer]

I've just had a read of this month's practical classics, is it really true that @dugong has sold the knob van?

[trigger]

I believe Practical Classics magazine now own it.

 

I've found some more photos of that Rover.

 

 

 

[Inspector Morose]

Why in gods name would you want to do that?

 

Like it though.

[ruffgeezer]

Oh fucksocks.

[gm]

for the benefit of scot-o-shiters, this weekend is the diesel gala at Bo'ness railway - I don't know much about trains but there seems to be a bit of interest amongst you - I'm trying to change a shift so I can come along on Sunday and see them in action

 

http://www.bkrailway.co.uk/winter-diesel-gala-news-jan-2016/

 

if I'm reading this timetable right, it looks like there will be double and treble header trains running - should be plenty noisey

 

http://www.srpsdiesel.co.uk/SRPS%20Winter%20Gala%202nd%20and%203rd%20Jan%202016%20Timetable%20V3.pdf

 

 

[oldcars]

What do we think of this? A local body shop has just painted this 75 in Autolak Flat Stonechip, it's the first time I've seen someone actually paint a whole car in stone chip!

 

 

 

 

 

Now that's a tidemark of a winner

 

I see the trim was all masked rather that coming off, good move as most* of the clips break and the cost for new ones is 2 x laguna!

[garbaldy]

I've just had a read of this month's practical classics, is it really true that @dugong has sold the knob van?

I hope not, still waiting in anticipation.

[MikeKnight]

I really, really, like that 75...

 

*skulks back into the shadows*

[Bear]

Why in gods name would you want to do that?

 

Like it though.

 

The car is pale blue metallic. That's enough reason.

 

TBH I'm looking at it, looking at my Beetle's manky sills, remembering that Real Beetles have black rubber running boards, and a plan is forming

 

Did they even key the old paint? Looks remarkably shiny...

[Pillock]

I saw a type3 VW finished in speckle effect plasticote, looked a bit scene but at least you've not got to worry about stone chips! Just the entire panel rusting away underneath.....

[beko1987]

I really, really, like that 75...

 

*skulks back into the shadows*

Same here!

[dollywobbler]

Must admit, I quite like matt paint too, though not sure about textured stonechip.

[beko1987]

Would a vacuum cleaner roffle go anywhere? Thinking of ways to sell my miele without eBay or Facebook fuckwittery... £1.50 a ticket Inc new box of gen bags and next day delivery...

 

Or open to offers?

[LC Torana]

Quick Rover story.

 

Many Rover P6Bs (the superior NZ-assembled ones) had vinyl roofs, which didn't last long in the Australian sun, so aftermarket re-vinyling pf the roof is reasonably common on these.

 

Don't know if I can dig out a photo, but back in 1986 I encountered a "reverse" vinylled Rover 2000 - the roof was painted, it was the entire rest of the car that had the vinyl treatment.

[dave21478]

The 'Mericans like to usepickup truck bed liner to get the same effect. As with anything, results range from pish to actually pretty cool.

 

https://www.google.fr/search?q=bed+liner+paint+job&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjv4pzwyoPKAhWGuRoKHcesB4EQ_AUIBygB&biw=1024&bih=499

[trigger]

I think it's been keyed up with a scotchy pad but I'm not sure if that will be quite enough.

 

I actually like it, I think the Matt black suits it but I can imagine it being a bugger to keep clean now as all the dirt sticks to it and never comes off easily.

[DSdriver]

 

Stolen from someone's driveway in Kent. Keep 'em peeled.

[MarvinsMom]

that rover looks terrible.

 

someone please put it out of its misery with some matches and petrol.

 

why, oh would anyone want to do that to a 75!!!!

 

ugh, just horrid.

[320touring]

My day has mostly been this so far..

 

Tidying up the rats nest wiring in the CX.

 

Took 2hrs to untangle it all- now off buy some sandpaper to clean up all the contacts.

[beko1987]

I reckon all that's got to help loads, even if the alternator is fucked all that wiring wouldn't help the ew one

[320touring]

I reckon all that's got to help loads, even if the alternator is fucked all that wiring wouldn't help the ew one

Yeah its a right mess. untangled it all but all the relay pins and connectors are horrid. needs a right good going over to make suer the contacts are ok.

 

some difference in the bay though-can now trace where things go.

 

Hellfrauds here I come!

[oldcars]

Would a vacuum cleaner roffle go anywhere? Thinking of ways to sell my miele without eBay or Facebook fuckwittery... £1.50 a ticket Inc new box of gen bags and next day delivery...

 

Or open to offers?

Yep. i think you could clean up with it..................

[andy18s]

Just home after picking up this

 

No point in a collection thread,3 hrs on a train in the dark down to "sunny" N London to meet a thoroughly nice chap (you Ken),then 3 hrs back at a reasonable speed whilst Frank gives the car a good washing.

Managed to catch this in Morrys

And spotted this new model of van

 

Car ran like a sewing machine

Just needs the front wheels balancing? And couple of bits of interior sorting out

 

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