New comer - Progress (edit)

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Re: New comer - Progress (edit)

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Great work! I've been getting into some fibre work recently starting with repairing the radiator under tray on mine. Figured that was a good place to start as it won't be seen! Found a great company called Wessex Resins in the UK that has been very helpful (I have no connection with them). www.wessexresins.co.uk - more focused on marine work but some great videos.
"A specialist job is just one I have not learnt to do yet...." :D

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Hawaiis0 wrote:
Fri Oct 11, 2024 13:57
What do we think on coverdales swatch colours for 'beiges/golds'?

None are close to the original - "Gold"

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I went with Blenheim Champaign (PCHL), the closest to 'Gold'. Once fitted and the original out of sight, you won't notice the difference as much haha. Make sure and ask for cuttings for the kickboards, they weren't included when I got the set. Very easy people to work with.
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Post by AndrewWebber »

A couple of years back I also went with that one for enough to make up just some new front footwell pieces for mine (although older I think it is the same colour 'gold' originally?). They did look a little bit different at first but after a bit of time and use/abuse all seems perfectly acceptable now.

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Hawaiis0 wrote:
Fri Oct 11, 2024 13:57
What do we think on coverdales swatch colours for 'beiges/golds'?

None are close to the original - "Gold"

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I think I went with the champagne.
Also don’t forget my initial problems with Coverdales, but they were good to deal with and all got sorted.

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Storm Bert hit us hard whilst away at a wedding. Came home to mayhem.

Garage cover ripped out from ground anchors and crushed to bits, leaving car exposed. Day car next to it gouged to buggery - but not bothered.

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Fab Neighbours tarped the excel body. Haven't seen the body yet as dark so not sure if any damage has occurred.

Send relief 40% proof, wrapped in 10s and 20s.

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I might cry!

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Oh ******** !!!
Feel for you. Hope everything is ok under the tarp!!

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Post by Lotus-e-Clan »

Bad timing re wedding. You've got great neighbours. Ours would've rubbed their hands and laughed.

Gotta blame the met office, or the government, for the poor weather warnings, many others are anyhow. But you are really lucky to have such good neighbours. They must like you👍
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Bugger - and it was such a brilliant work space. I really hope the Excel is OK!

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Unbelievable that the rear screen sat under the Back end is untouched
Nothing is fool proof. Fools are clever!

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Hawaiis0 wrote:
Mon Nov 25, 2024 22:24
Unbelievable that the rear screen sat under the Back end is untouched
God likes you too! 😍
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We have examined and there is body contact too!

Jesus loves me as well!

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The day car roof is minced :lol:
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Sorry news, but on the bright side, at least it happened before the respray and you stayed above high tide.
What goes together.... Must come apart.

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Hawaiis0 wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2024 18:03
We have examined and there is body contact too!

Jesus loves me as well!


The day car roof is minced :lol:
But God doesn't like the day car. It hasn't got 666 within the chassis number has it? 👹
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Lotus-e-Clan wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2024 20:25
..... It hasn't got 666 within the chassis number has it? 👹
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Hawaiis0 wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2024 20:31
Lotus-e-Clan wrote:
Tue Nov 26, 2024 20:25
..... It hasn't got 666 within the chassis number has it? 👹
Sacrificial Lamb :twisted:
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