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Post by road warrior » Wed Aug 22, 2018 11:32 am

i have rubbed down a very deep keying on the rear offside wing :oops: and is ready for spraying, but i am nervous, is there anybody near me (burton on trent) that could give me some tips or help me fix it without making a pigs breakfast of it ? :oops:
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Post by srhutch » Wed Aug 22, 2018 12:01 pm

What colour is it?
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Post by road warrior » Wed Aug 22, 2018 12:20 pm

this one.. maldives blue
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If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.

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Post by ph001 » Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:36 pm

:o

..take it to a reputable bodyshop. If you don't have the right gear or experience you will never get a satisfactory result.
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Post by road warrior » Wed Aug 22, 2018 3:58 pm

i agree, i was hoping someone amongst us though
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.

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Post by Jembo » Wed Aug 22, 2018 5:06 pm

Shame you’re not down south, my body shop m8 colour matched my Maldives Aeros perfectly (& Bing’s the Kent expert fitter)
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Post by road warrior » Wed Aug 22, 2018 5:56 pm

a nice job he did too :)
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.

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