as the sun was out and i had nothing better todo. i thought id set about sorting the body work on the R. the paint was looking very dull and full of swirls. so i masked it all up. then went around it a panel at a time with mereza 2500 and a green pad. next step was poorboys black holeglaze and finaly a coat of blackfire wet diamond.
looks loads better. still got the dress the plastics and refurb the wheels.
so when you selling the t5? lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;704418]so when you selling the t5? lol[/QUOTE] Somtime in may. The the s60's will be forsale. Then bring on the 6 potta
Looks nice Mate, surely worth saving.
Graeme, did you ever get the spec of the A8 tdi I sent you?
[QUOTE=graemewelch;704414]as the sun was out and i had nothing better todo. [/QUOTE] Aheemmm!!!! Where's my top pipe LOL
[QUOTE=Pliskin;704454]Graeme, did you ever get the spec of the A8 tdi I sent you?[/QUOTE] yea got. did i not replay. must of slipped my mine. unfortunitly a saloon car isnt much use to me know. 3 dogs and a kid on the way means i need a estate.
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;704459]Aheemmm!!!! Where's my top pipe LOL[/QUOTE] i got a bit distracted by sumit new to polish. ive got all weekend though. courier cant collect till tues anyway.
Excuses, excuses LOL. It doesn't matter really as I am not able to move the car till my new seatbelt arrives. the new toy looks lovely but doesnt it have the wrong sort of transmission?
No need to polish up the front bumper....it's gonna be 426-26 Mystic Silver ;)
the new toy looks lovely but doesnt it have the wrong sort of transmission?[/QUOTE] its not a toy for me. i just got it to make some money one. im slowly working my way through the issues. if i fix one a day im happy. im also selling my s60. but if i had to choose between the two id keep the t5.
I thought you were all set for sticking a garrett on the 2.4?
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;704471]I thought you were all set for sticking a garrett on the 2.4?[/QUOTE] i was. But it was just a attempt to enjoy the s60 again. Ive decieded its time for a change. Going for a non sweedish estate. Not that keen on the newer volvos.
German no doubt
looks good grae
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;704476]German no doubt[/QUOTE] Yea im going for a bmw 535d. I thought about a v70 r design but the engines are so under powered. Volvo needhave got some catching up to do with there rivals. The newer stuff isnt the same caliber as bmw, mercedes and audi
I was hoping you'd go for a bonkers new 3.0 T6 and start tuning that?
[QUOTE=Wobbly Dave;704495]I was hoping you'd go for a bonkers new 3.0 T6 and start tuning that?[/QUOTE] Theres not much out the for them. They are only available to. So give the choice between the t6 and the bmw the bm takes it hands down. As much as i like volvos ill happily look at other brands that have more to offer
How do you get on with Menzerna Graeme? Much cut to it or is it more of a one step product with less bite and more gloss enhancement? (hence the blackhole?) I've always been a fan of Autosmart Evo polishes and compounds but I've started using Malco with some great results
its cracking stuff. the paint was quiet bad on the car so i use the 2500 which is a medium cut. it makes quick work of the job with no marring, it leaves a finish good enough not to need to use a finer compound. its by far the best polish ive used.
paint works looking lovely now, and good to see your starting to get back into things now pal cheers
That's got a nice shine, haven't seen the before pictures but certainly looks nice now. :)
[QUOTE=AndysR;704596]That's got a nice shine, haven't seen the before pictures but certainly looks nice now. :)[/QUOTE]
befor and after for you andy. hope you can tell the difference.
Thats looks spot on mate ;)
[QUOTE=graemewelch;704658]befor and after for you andy. hope you can tell the difference.
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Certainly has a better shine now! Doesn't look like it was that bad, however it is still half wet in the 1st shot and also in the shade.
The paint was in need of a da andy when I seen it
[QUOTE=volvokid;704667]The paint was in need of a da andy when I seen it[/QUOTE] paint condition was terrible. its swirl free now dut you cant do much with the cheps that are in it. if it was a keep id be painting the front bumper and bonnet for sure
If you like polishing I have a black d5 you can do as I can't seem to get it in scratched ha