OZ930 Posted 13August, 2020 Report Share Posted 13August, 2020 3 hours ago, Dreamr said: So ... the day after I bought the 996 C4S, I noticed that with the door open, the window would go back up the little notch usually done after you close the door. Turns out a micro-switch in the door actuator gave way and wasn't registering the door open. Got myself a replacement actuator and spent a couple of hours fitting it. Now works like it should ... it's definitely the little wins that matter! .. There goes the warranty...😝 Dreamr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 16August, 2020 Report Share Posted 16August, 2020 Bored, I've been wanting to paint the Ronal rims white for ages, so I lashed out on a $24 can of that plastic paint stuff incase I didn't like it so I could peel it off. More runs than Don Bradman on a good day, but I love the look. Will do it a bit better eventually pic uploader GTP911, Dreamr, Harsh and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 18August, 2020 Report Share Posted 18August, 2020 Sadly....moved it from one side of the garage to the other.... Philbee and hugh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 30August, 2020 Report Share Posted 30August, 2020 washing and tidying .... Soul destroying task prefer repack a cv joint .. Harsh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy73 Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 Three stage paint correction on my new (to me) 2012 C2S. Black paint was in pretty bad shape, with swirls that showed extremely poor washing practices. First time doing a correction but was well pleased with the results... Before... After... Nikos, JWM, firstone and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 @Andy73 No photos attached Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy73 Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 1 minute ago, Lucky Phil said: @Andy73 No photos attached Andy was editing mate. There now. Lucky Phil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 5 minutes ago, Andy73 said: was editing mate. There now. Andy, Obviously the 964 is surplus to your requirements now so you can sell it to me with a clear conscience. Ahhh Green 964, come home now 👏👏👏👏😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 31 minutes ago, Andy73 said: After... Looks bloody fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 37 minutes ago, Andy73 said: Three stage paint correction on my new (to me) 2012 C2S. Black paint was in pretty bad shape, with swirls that showed extremely poor washing practices. First time doing a correction but was well pleased with the results... Before... After... Nice work I’ll bring home my smart roadster over and can bring the scones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 @Andy73 Who did the work Andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 1 hour ago, Andy73 said: Three stage paint correction on my new (to me) 2012 C2S. Black paint was in pretty bad shape, with swirls that showed extremely poor washing practices. First time doing a correction but was well pleased with the results... Before... After... How satisfying is it when you get a finish like that? That looks sensational Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim45 Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 Tried out the new CTEK charger to recondition the battery. Cleaned the MAF - almost instantly dropped from 14.6 per 100 to 13.3 per 100 😲. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 1 hour ago, Andy73 said: Three stage paint correction on my new (to me) 2012 C2S. Black paint was in pretty bad shape, with swirls that showed extremely poor washing practices. First time doing a correction but was well pleased with the results... That looks fantastic! ... I’m happy to risk getting Covid if you want to pop up and do the same to my black car .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy73 Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 1 hour ago, GC9911 said: Andy, Obviously the 964 is surplus to your requirements now so you can sell it to me with a clear conscience. Ahhh Green 964, come home now 👏👏👏👏😂 hahah 25 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said: @Andy73 Who did the work Andy? Me mate. First time doing paint correction. Bought a Rupes Bigfoot, watched a bunch of Larry Kosilla videos and got to work. Can’t believe how effective it was. Oh here’s how the whole car looks... Dreamr, JWM, SteveF and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rego Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 25 minutes ago, Andy73 said: Me mate. First time doing paint correction. Bought a Rupes Bigfoot, watched a bunch of Larry Kosilla videos and got to work. Can’t believe how effective it was. Oh here’s how the whole car looks... Great work! Extra credit for doing a first time paint correction on a black Porsche, I started on my track car before I graduated to doing nice stuff because I was too nervous 🤣 What Compound/Polish did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 46 minutes ago, Andy73 said: hahah Me mate. First time doing paint correction. Bought a Rupes Bigfoot, watched a bunch of Larry Kosilla videos and got to work. Can’t believe how effective it was. Oh here’s how the whole car looks... Slammed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy73 Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 1 hour ago, hugh said: Slammed. Love it. Sadly, as a daily, gotta go with factory ride height. 2 hours ago, rego said: Great work! Extra credit for doing a first time paint correction on a black Porsche, I started on my track car before I graduated to doing nice stuff because I was too nervous 🤣 What Compound/Polish did you use? All Rupes. The coarser compound, a combination cut and finish and then UN1 for protection and depth. Slapped on a coat of Autoglym HD wax at the end for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 Shame to lift it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luzzo Posted 31August, 2020 Report Share Posted 31August, 2020 4 hours ago, Andy73 said: Me mate. First time doing paint correction. Bought a Rupes Bigfoot, watched a bunch of Larry Kosilla videos and got to work. Can’t believe how effective it was. Black cars are even tough for professionals to paint correct. Kudos to you for achieving a great result on a black car for a first time effort 👏 Andy73 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy73 Posted 1September, 2020 Report Share Posted 1September, 2020 9 hours ago, luzzo said: Black cars are even tough for professionals to paint correct. Kudos to you for achieving a great result on a black car for a first time effort 👏 I did think about going to a body shop and getting an old door or bonnet to practice on but then decided to just jump in the deep end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 1September, 2020 Report Share Posted 1September, 2020 Where’s Wally. things we do for rego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted 1September, 2020 Report Share Posted 1September, 2020 @Andy73Which Rupes did you buy (15 or 21?) and where from. I was thinking of getting a 15. It comes in a kit for around a thousand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy73 Posted 1September, 2020 Report Share Posted 1September, 2020 8 minutes ago, Lucky Phil said: @Andy73Which Rupes did you buy (15 or 21?) and where from. I was thinking of getting a 15. It comes in a kit for around a thousand. Got the Bigfoot LHR 15 from Ultimate Finish in the UK. It’s a full kit with colour coded compounds and pads etc. For general detailing it’s probably overkill but brilliant for correction. My 964 has a few areas which I’ll correct with it. Lucky Phil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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