What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 915

AustinMaxi · 14th February 2019, 11:51

Fault of me on reflection.

It was my first go at doing this as previous cars has glass lamps. I thought I had ruined it as I was expecting the polishing compound to make the lens crystal clear. It was only when I put the UV protectant on, some hours later that the lens suddenly cleared (with some relief).

Then I drove the car to work the next morning while the UV compound was still sticky. Of course at this time of year I get the spay off the cars in front of me, so I now have a craze pattern on the light.

So not a fault of the kit.

To cap it off the washer pump repair hasn't worked either (still dripping) so I have more motivation to take the bumper off again and have a second go at it all. (but in dryer warmer weather).

bl52krz · 14th February 2019, 13:10

Which Camera did you buy from Halfrauds Bob?

FLYING BANANA · 14th February 2019, 13:24

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Which Camera did you buy from Halfrauds Bob?

Front and rear cameras are Next base 512GW plus a Next base ICC H/W kit. There is also a soft carry case for the front camera which is easily removed. The rear is stuck in place.
The SD card is 32gb

FLYING BANANA · 14th February 2019, 14:09

Redfive has decided to have a indoor paddling pool. Both front and rear driver's side mats are soaked. Boot is totally dry.

Eddy600 · 14th February 2019, 16:50

The kit I bought included 800, 1200 and 2000 grit sand paper after doing all that and polishing with the provided polish I wasn't happy with the results, so I got out my own 2500 grit and meguiars plast-rx and that brought them up a treat until obviously I ruined it with uv protectant,

Plan of action this weekend is to use the 2500 grit and polish and protect again should come out OK again after that.

kelvo · 14th February 2019, 18:27

Fitted my replacement cd auto-changer into the glove box, as the other one was reluctant to pick up CDs, so that's all back in working order.

As it was so nice today, give it a wash and then gave it a good polish, bought some Meguiar's Ultimate Wax, wasn't cheap but has given the car a very good shine - in certain lights there were lots of microscratches but using this it has given it a perfect shine.

ssizefive · 14th February 2019, 22:19

Replaced the alternator ( easiest job ever!! ) and sent a set of wheels off for refurbishing.

Steve.

trikey · 15th February 2019, 06:49

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Originally Posted by ssizefive

Replaced the alternator ( easiest job ever!! ) and sent a set of wheels off for refurbishing.

Steve.

They do have their benefits 🤣

jackatesme · 15th February 2019, 11:39

Replaced rear light seals,at last,bought them about 8mths ago.

SideValve · 15th February 2019, 20:23

Replaced my battery.
The old one (Halfords) was possibly 7 years old and just gave up.
Yesterday it would start with the help of my charger (gives 180 amp starting boost) but this morning would barely click even after 2 hours charge. So, jumped on the motorbike and nipped to the local motor-factors. They spotted that I was going to struggle heaving the thing (74ah Varta) back on the bike and kindly offered to pop it round in their van. Arrived just after I'd taken my helmet off.
I didn't think the old one was too bad until it gave up but by heck it spins over now :¬)

14th February 2019, 13:10	#9142
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,392 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Which Camera did you buy from Halfrauds Bob? __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

14th February 2019, 14:09	#9144
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,564 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Redfive has decided to have a indoor paddling pool. Both front and rear driver's side mats are soaked. Boot is totally dry. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

15th February 2019, 11:39	#9149
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	Replaced rear light seals,at last,bought them about 8mths ago. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

15th February 2019, 20:23	#9150
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	Replaced my battery. The old one (Halfords) was possibly 7 years old and just gave up. Yesterday it would start with the help of my charger (gives 180 amp starting boost) but this morning would barely click even after 2 hours charge. So, jumped on the motorbike and nipped to the local motor-factors. They spotted that I was going to struggle heaving the thing (74ah Varta) back on the bike and kindly offered to pop it round in their van. Arrived just after I'd taken my helmet off. I didn't think the old one was too bad until it gave up but by heck it spins over now :¬) __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

14th February 2019, 11:51	#9141
AustinMaxi Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 122 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Fault of me on reflection. It was my first go at doing this as previous cars has glass lamps. I thought I had ruined it as I was expecting the polishing compound to make the lens crystal clear. It was only when I put the UV protectant on, some hours later that the lens suddenly cleared (with some relief). Then I drove the car to work the next morning while the UV compound was still sticky. Of course at this time of year I get the spay off the cars in front of me, so I now have a craze pattern on the light. So not a fault of the kit. To cap it off the washer pump repair hasn't worked either (still dripping) so I have more motivation to take the bumper off again and have a second go at it all. (but in dryer warmer weather).

14th February 2019, 16:50	#9145
Eddy600 Loves to post Rover, MG Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Halifax Posts: 275 Thanks: 19 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	The kit I bought included 800, 1200 and 2000 grit sand paper after doing all that and polishing with the provided polish I wasn't happy with the results, so I got out my own 2500 grit and meguiars plast-rx and that brought them up a treat until obviously I ruined it with uv protectant, Plan of action this weekend is to use the 2500 grit and polish and protect again should come out OK again after that.

14th February 2019, 18:27	#9146
kelvo Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 569 Thanks: 22 Thanked 163 Times in 135 Posts	Fitted my replacement cd auto-changer into the glove box, as the other one was reluctant to pick up CDs, so that's all back in working order. As it was so nice today, give it a wash and then gave it a good polish, bought some Meguiar's Ultimate Wax, wasn't cheap but has given the car a very good shine - in certain lights there were lots of microscratches but using this it has given it a perfect shine.

14th February 2019, 22:19	#9147
ssizefive I really should get out more....... Mg Tf160 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Keighley Posts: 2,603 Thanks: 756 Thanked 749 Times in 366 Posts	Replaced the alternator ( easiest job ever!! ) and sent a set of wheels off for refurbishing. Steve.