Start of My Annual Spring Clean - Page 3

Teflon · 22nd March 2016, 15:37

So this afternoon, I made a start on the wheel arches. Took the offside rear wheel off, and saw this:

Spent a happy couple of hours deep cleaning the arch and the rear of the wheel, then put the spare on and went off to a tyre place in search of a repair. The tyre guy looked at the tyre, then slowly removed what can only be described as the worlds smallest screw.

In a strange way, I was kind of disappointed, but at least there was no damage to my wallet.

On the plus side, I now have a spotlessly clean off side rear wheel arch. Oh, and next week I should be picking up 4 refurbished Sepent wheels and centre caps.

Cliff

Fusilier · 22nd March 2016, 16:58

Cliff

Bet that is a relief not just on the wallet, and must admit that in my opinion that the Serpents look superb on the 75, and it will look stunning with them on

Stu

Teflon · 22nd March 2016, 17:18

Cheers Stu. I must admit I do like the fact that Meteors are so easy to keep clean, but I've had the Serpents tucked away in the attic for far too long.

My current thinking is that I will keep the Serpents for the summer months, and perhaps revert to Meteors during winter, but I guess it all depends how good a job the refurbishers make of them - they're quite tatty at the moment.

Cliff

vindaloo · 22nd March 2016, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Teflon

Cheers Stu. I must admit I do like the fact that Meteors are so easy to keep clean, but I've had the Serpents tucked away in the attic for far too long.

My current thinking is that I will keep the Serpents for the summer months, and perhaps revert to Meteors during winter, but I guess it all depends how good a job the refurbishers make of them - they're quite tatty at the moment.

Cliff

I love the look of the Serpents, but I think I'll stick with the Meteors, I'm lazy

Teflon · 22nd March 2016, 19:25

I don't blame you to be honest. They're a nice looking wheel, and a breeze to keep clean.

In my case, my Meteors had picked up one or two scuffs and are in need of a refurb, so I had to bite the bullet and get either (or both) sets of wheels sorted. Getting the Serpents done is simplest, as I could just drop them off, then have them fitted once finished, without losing the car for any time.

I do wonder how long it'll take me to miss the Meteors though!.

Cliff

alanjay · 22nd March 2016, 21:35

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Originally Posted by Rev Jules

For gods sake Alan not another badge to compete with.

Rev

With sincere apologies Cliff for diverting your post but I need to update his holiness.
My new badge arrives tomorrow, so water washed the car today ready for a good polish once the badge is fitted.
Goes without saying that your car Cliff, even when dirty, outshines mine after I've cleaned it!

Teflon · 22nd March 2016, 21:56

Feel free to divert as much as you wish Alan, we're all friends here.

Besides, you have to keep The Reverend happy - he has friends in very high places!

Cliff

Teflon · 24th March 2016, 12:48

All 4 wheel arches now spotless, just in time for a trip up to see Lates on Saturday, when it's supposed to rain.

I use the '75 in all weathers anyway, but it would be nice if it could stay clean for more than a few days.

Cliff

22nd March 2016, 15:37	#21
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,213 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	So this afternoon, I made a start on the wheel arches. Took the offside rear wheel off, and saw this: Spent a happy couple of hours deep cleaning the arch and the rear of the wheel, then put the spare on and went off to a tyre place in search of a repair. The tyre guy looked at the tyre, then slowly removed what can only be described as the worlds smallest screw. In a strange way, I was kind of disappointed, but at least there was no damage to my wallet. On the plus side, I now have a spotlessly clean off side rear wheel arch. Oh, and next week I should be picking up 4 refurbished Sepent wheels and centre caps. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

22nd March 2016, 16:58	#22
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22nd March 2016, 17:18	#23
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,213 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	Cheers Stu. I must admit I do like the fact that Meteors are so easy to keep clean, but I've had the Serpents tucked away in the attic for far too long. My current thinking is that I will keep the Serpents for the summer months, and perhaps revert to Meteors during winter, but I guess it all depends how good a job the refurbishers make of them - they're quite tatty at the moment. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

22nd March 2016, 19:25	#25
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,213 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	I don't blame you to be honest. They're a nice looking wheel, and a breeze to keep clean. In my case, my Meteors had picked up one or two scuffs and are in need of a refurb, so I had to bite the bullet and get either (or both) sets of wheels sorted. Getting the Serpents done is simplest, as I could just drop them off, then have them fitted once finished, without losing the car for any time. I do wonder how long it'll take me to miss the Meteors though!. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

22nd March 2016, 21:56	#27
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,213 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	Feel free to divert as much as you wish Alan, we're all friends here. Besides, you have to keep The Reverend happy - he has friends in very high places! Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

24th March 2016, 12:48	#28
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,213 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	All 4 wheel arches now spotless, just in time for a trip up to see Lates on Saturday, when it's supposed to rain. I use the '75 in all weathers anyway, but it would be nice if it could stay clean for more than a few days. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6