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Post 630343 by graemewelch on 2013-07-29 15:38:03

as most know im off work and not very mobile but im not coping well if bordum so ive started on a few small things ont he car. as i come more mobile ill be doing to the bigger jobs but heres a few pics of that ive done so far Image Image Image Image Image Image next job is seats out. then im going to wet vac carpets. and recondition the leather with some furniture clinic goodies.

Post 630348 by M-R-P on 2013-07-29 15:49:43

Boredom is a terrible thing mate. At least you're putting it to good use ;) Nice work.

Post 630352 by iancho on 2013-07-29 15:52:12

Must be Driving you mad Mate.... A good opportunity to do all those jobs that you have been meaning to but never had the time :smile: If your becoming really bored in a few weeks we can compile a list of members to bring their cars round for a Full Valet and Polish!

Post 630354 by graemewelch on 2013-07-29 15:52:50

[QUOTE=M-R-P;630348]Boredom is a terrible thing mate. At least you're putting it to good use ;) Nice work.[/QUOTE] next thing ill be getting is if you can do that then you can do a few jobs around the house are the front seats a pain to remove. im plan to remove battery leave over night. guessing its just a few bolts on the runners

Post 630356 by iancho on 2013-07-29 15:54:36

[QUOTE=graemewelch;630354]next thing ill be getting is if you can do that then you can do a few jobs around the house[/QUOTE] lol.... You just Know that's coming Graeme

Post 630360 by M-R-P on 2013-07-29 16:00:32

[QUOTE=graemewelch;630354]next thing ill be getting is if you can do that then you can do a few jobs around the house are the front seats a pain to remove. im plan to remove battery leave over night. guessing its just a few bolts on the runners[/QUOTE] 1-2 hours for the battery, 4 bolts to get the seats off. You'll also need to unclip the seatbelt connection once you've lifted the seat and unplugged the electrical connections. Don't forget to have the key in position II before you put the battery back on.

Post 630373 by volvokid on 2013-07-29 16:28:18

[QUOTE=graemewelch;630343]as most know im off work and not very mobile but im not coping well if bordum so ive started on a few small things ont he car. as i come more mobile ill be doing to the bigger jobs but heres a few pics of that ive done so far Image Image Image Image Image Image next job is seats out. then im going to wet vac carpets. and recondition the leather with some furniture clinic goodies.[/QUOTE] Very good! I did my boot in the V40 not long ago, it makes them come up like new almost

Post 630410 by V70 Graham on 2013-07-29 17:28:50

That's the idea mate, start on the small things.....let me know when your at the 'making DP's and exhausts for P1's' stage :redface:

Post 630560 by graemewelch on 2013-07-29 21:19:33

[QUOTE=V70 Graham;630410]That's the idea mate, start on the small things.....let me know when your at the 'making DP's and exhausts for P1's' stage :redface:[/QUOTE] ill soon get it to wear i want it to be. this stupid toessless wound is taking longer to heal than i thought. hopfully not to long though.

Post 630567 by AndysR on 2013-07-29 21:23:53

Lucky you! Looks like time well spent if you ask me, bring on round 2 :)