Warning and a BIG Thank you.

[whipsey]

you actually have an astra

yeah just thought i'd try and get some info while i was there lol

shit sorry for telling you to scrap it

No hard feelings lol

[jaymos]

Robs gonna love this thread when he's online next...

Sooo far OT - first zone thread to discuss Vauxhall Astras, lol

I nearly bought a monza for 50 quid and a cream egg

[jaymos]

yeah just thought i'd try and get some info while i was there lol

shit sorry for telling you to scrap it

No hard feelings lol

cool




Seriously though it does need scrapping

[whipsey]

lol meant to be a sales car but i can't be arsed with it

seriously mate what is wrong with it?

just sent you a message

[gareth]

Stop waffling on about poxhalls you lot, there are forums for that sort of rubbish, not this one!

[jbh]

lol meant to be a sales car but i can't be arsed with it

seriously mate what is wrong with it?

its a vauxhall ........ trust me I know.. im a peed off owner of a vectra



dear lord forgive me for my sins.. I bought a vectra.

[e30shed]

Stop waffling on about poxhalls you lot, there are forums for that sort of rubbish, not this one!

poxhallzone.net

[whipsey]

ok back on topic what can be used to get rid of all the dust etc on robs new roof?

[Alex]

will a hoover not do the trick?

fold it down partially and beat it from the inside?

[whipsey]

its covered in filler dust and overspray by the look of it

[Alex]

ouch, overspray

[whipsey]

exactly is anything ever going to get it clean

[Alex]

prehaps turps??? on small areas at a time???

you could dye it black again but i would imagine, with rain and what not it could end up running out

[rhubarb]

Just read through all of this thread..Its shocking..I take it that this muppet is in business?

He needs reporting to trading standards...

I take it you now know his new address etc?...

If so give his details to upset customers and anyone he owes money too...

And do everything you can to put him out of work...That'll hurt him more than anything else

you could do to him..


And best of luck sorting your car out properly...Its nice to see so many people on here that are

willing to help you out with replacements parts etc

[Rav335uk]

Have a look at this to remove stains from convertible tops.
Might be of help.

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/sh ... hp?t=27581

[rhubarb]

he seems to like primer/fillier over paint, even on his own car?!

[whipsey]

he seems to like primer/fillier over paint, even on his own car?!

how did you find that pic?

[Alex]

probably off the photobucket album i posted up

[rhubarb]

he seems to like primer/fillier over paint, even on his own car?!

how did you find that pic?

yep, on his photobucket, page 38/39...

loads of him looking a knob on there too

[B7]

he seems to like primer/fillier over paint, even on his own car?!

Jeeeezus!!! He hasn't got a f*cking clue!!!!

Regards the hood, I did much the same and I know whet you are talking about. That "dust" is in fact the airbourne paint particles which as it leaves the gun, is fluid. It then settles as per normal dust, and goes hard.

All very well in the good old cellulose days as it was dry before it settled. But in 2k or hvlp stuff, it's still fluid.

I let dust get to the vinyl webato sunroof of my Triumph during resto and that never looked right again. It had been professionally rebuilt and trimmed as well . With a fabric hood, you are gonna have a nightmare.

[jaymos]

he seems to like primer/fillier over paint, even on his own car?!

Jeeeezus!!! He hasn't got a f*cking clue!!!!

Regards the hood, I did much the same and I know whet you are talking about. That "dust" is in fact the airbourne paint particles which as it leaves the gun, is fluid. It then settles as per normal dust, and goes hard.

All very well in the good old cellulose days as it was dry before it settled. But in 2k or hvlp stuff, it's still fluid.

I let dust get to the vinyl webato sunroof of my Triumph during resto and that never looked right again. It had been professionally rebuilt and trimmed as well . With a fabric hood, you are gonna have a nightmare.

Jesus the 2 patches of filler either side of the wheel!

Id love to see him ice a cake

[Morat]

I think Space Cadet and Big Dan need adding to the list. Those two bumchums need a serious reality check.

[Ollie_bwoii]

Can I just say, I do not want any photo's or details of the "work" on my car posting on the VQ9 forum, I have cut my losses and moved on.

[magpie]

^ it looks like you were going for the rat look

[Ollie_bwoii]

Ollie, what us going on at the base of the C pillar? Looks like its been rubbed down?

A temporary fix too a major amount of paint in one area, with runs etc... It has since been polished up a bit.

I am currently getting local quotes to see what it will cost too fix, although if Rob's car comes back with a very nice finish from Anna and Simon's were it is at atm, I will be hard pushed not too take it there.

[josh-hocking]

try jet washing the roof? with lots off cleaning products... fairly liquid? car shampoo? before putting thinners or turps etc..

[weknowtruth]

lmao @ vauxhall forum, guess theyll learn the hard way

[weknowtruth]

Dont panic about the roof just yet guys, think ive got just the stuff to remove everything just got to double check with manufacturer when i see them friday

Well........ Robs cars back to bare metal, few little fiddly bits left but its getting there. Weve been out and bought all the etch primer, primer, basecoat and laquer so all set to renew it and bring it back to its glory

Was great to meet Ollie Saturday, although he did try and confuse me with his number plate lol

Anna x

[d6dph]

Hi Anna,

I fully understand you have plenty to do on this project, BUT (here it comes ) Any chance of keeping us updated with photos so we can see the project come to life. Obviously only if it's ok with Mr Stringfellow, Sorry Rob.

I think these sort of threads are a great insight into a skilled trade.

[weknowtruth]

Yea no probs, ill take some tomorrow for you. Sure Robs cool with you guys seeing progress etc
We have got loads to do lol, Simons been staying at work till late (10pm) most nights to progress a bit quicker with it as with our business weve got mechanical work as well! lol

Anna x

[Ollie_bwoii]

It was very nice too meet you to Anna, and Simon, bar some of the smell's that came from him.

I would love too see progress pictures of your progress with Rob's car. Just as much as the MX5 and Pontiac projects.

[Banjo1981]

Carb cleaner should get the paint and cack out of the roof since it's a pretty heavy duty solvent. Couldn't comment on what it'll do to the fabric or the dye tho but it works a treat on boot carpet.

[gooner1]

Anna, i,m more than cool re photos.

Think i,ve found Ratboy on another Forum.

[Dezzy]

There is nowhere to hide from Rob, note to self keep on Rob's good side. He Will find you!

[B7]

Carb cleaner should get the paint and cack out of the roof since it's a pretty heavy duty solvent. Couldn't comment on what it'll do to the fabric or the dye tho but it works a treat on boot carpet.

FFS!!!! Do not put any solvent based engine cleaner near the hood Rob. It'll f*ck it right over!

I'd say steam cleanings probably the first port of call. What you don't want to do is push the crap deeper into the fabric.