My de-Gingering is complete !

patriot66

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 Southport, Merseyside
I've recently managed to buy some clear indicator rear lights from a fellow forum member to complete my de-Gingering project. Many thanks Mafoo. They were in superb condition just as described. Prior to fitting I gave the lenses a going over with some Farecla G3, 50cal Filler Glaze and sealed them off with some Collinite 845...super glossy ! If you consider the production date on the labels says Nov'03 then I think they look remarkable. I'm really pleased with the way they look on the car, much sharper and more contemporary. :D




Also I read recently on the forum that when opening the boot lid it seems to get very close to the lower edge of the hardtop rear screen. I checked mine and the gap was approx 4mm....much too close for comfort ! I had some hard polyurethane pipe knocking about in the garage which looked as if it may just fit over the small stops on the boot lid hinges. With the help of some GT85 spray I managed to 'persuade' it over the stops and trimmed off the excess with a sharp blade. The boot lid comes to rest vertically a little more gently now and the gap is a much healthier 10mm or so. It's an easy job and well worth doing so check your gaps ! :thumbsup:


 
Great work & after being up close on Sunday have to say what a meticulously presented car it is mr P
Meant to ask on the day but didn't get chance , what tyre slick product do you use ?
 
Looks really good, clean and more classy

If you want to finish it for symmetry then pick up a Left hand drive OS light and swap the centre lens and add a clear red bulb to create a quad white spot look..

Not the best photo as lights look different colours, but illustrates
 

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Thanks for the nice comments fellas. I do like your quad clear lights cj10jeeper and will keep an eye on Ebay for a lhd os rear light and possibly do this in the future. I will come back to you for a 'How to' when I'm ready. :D
I'm sorry I didn't get chance to talk with you last Sunday Mr Wilks. Likewise, I was admiring your 'new' E86...nice colour and very tidy car. In reply to your question on my tyres I use Autoglym Rubber Plus Cleaner from their trade range in 5 litre cans. Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350827666975
It's not cheap but lasts forever and goes a long way. Apply sparingly with a sponge and wait 10 mins before driving. If you want it more glossy then apply it more liberally. :thumbsup:
 
mr wilks said:
Great work & after being up close on Sunday have to say what a meticulously presented car it is mr P
Meant to ask on the day but didn't get chance , what tyre slick product do you use ?
If your ever passing Barnsley give me a shout I bought a 5 ltr tin a while back if you bring an empty spray bottle I will fill it for you a litre will last years if applied with a sponge to avoid waste :thumbsup:
 
mr wilks said:
Great work & after being up close on Sunday have to say what a meticulously presented car it is mr P
Meant to ask on the day but didn't get chance , what tyre slick product do you use ?
Mr wilks if you get near Barnsley in the near future bring an empty spray bottle and I will fill it for you I bought a 5ltr tin a while back and a ltr will last years if applied sparingly with a sponge to avoid waste .
So if your ever close give me a shout :thumbsup:
 
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