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Regards Bob.

Today was the day to attack the 240s paint work

So I….
1. Rinsed
2. Snowfoamed
3. Rinsed
4. Clay bar
5. Rinse
6. Simple abrasion pad with cutting compound/polish
7. Rinsed
8. Polar seal ceramic spray
9. Rinsed
10. Hand buff

While the paintwork has a few scratches, stone chips and small rust spots - the lustre of the paint does come through so nicely after that!!

Pics

https://i.imgur.com/rh8oytel.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/346f9Ecl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/uGOp4uWl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Sh5q8BHl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/4tvZyyml.jpg



JJ

I also added the reflective strips to the bumpers :)

https://i.imgur.com/6eKGcWFl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Z7ucZt8l.jpg



Looks v retro ….. yet modern

I’m looking for some nice wheels now - just missed out on some white banded steelies on Friday :(

JJ

Spent the weekend fettling

New HT Leads

https://i.imgur.com/vQObymIl.jpg

Then I set about adding the rear badges back on the car (they came with the car in a box of parts)

Ran a line of tape across from the lower edge of each indicator lenses to get the right level

https://i.imgur.com/KMYVvoVl.jpg

Step back - check. Looked ok.

Backed the badges in 3M double sided tape and trimmed

https://i.imgur.com/xsuDnlyl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/DIYe4efl.jpg

Then lined up the badges and fixed

https://i.imgur.com/I75Ja3Ql.jpg



What else did I do today….

Used some of the colour matched spray paint and a fine brush to touch up some of the stone chips and scratches and damaged door edges from sloppy previous owners!!

Plus a scratch repair pen on the lighter ones

Car is looking great

Defo needs a new exhaust so looking at getting a full stainless system

JJ

He is a very handsome and lucky fellow. Well done you👍.

PS. Biased opinion!:teeth_smile:

Still so many bits I want to get done and no time or money haha

JJ

Take your time and enjoy the motor car as a 'rolling restoration'.

Alan

I do like a well-aligned badge. It's amazing how often you see a good quality (and very often professionally applied) paint job ruined by wonky badges!

cheers

James

I love a nice wonky badger though ;)

JJ

:D

cheers

James