my hearts no longer in it - Page 5

rovexCDTi · 8th August 2013, 06:05

It will never be perfect without respraying but dont underestimate how much difference you can make with the right products. My parents vectra had marks like that, but a little touch-up tin, some wet sanding and a thorough machine polishing reduced them to almost nothing.

If you use the right polishes, waxes or sealants afterwards the car will glow and the lovely colour will be the only thing you really notice!

bubs · 8th August 2013, 07:02

If the dents and scratches on mine were the only thing to worry about on it I'd be a happy man. I would rather have a car that has a few marks and runs 100% than one with showroom condition bodywork that runs like a 1 legged dog.

paul d · 8th August 2013, 07:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubs

If the dents and scratches on mine were the only thing to worry about on it I'd be a happy man. I would rather have a car that has a few marks and runs 100% than one with showroom condition bodywork that runs like a 1 legged dog.

Like i've said before Vanity or Sanity

Regards

Paul

carlalou · 8th August 2013, 07:21

thanks all AGAIN

after reading through all the replies, i went out and had a walk round her.

now i just feel guilty for her

trust me, i adore my car and have threatened people with eating there food through a straw if they go anywhere near her

i must of just had a bad day

i so want to be able to get her the best that i can, not just for me but for her too. it can just be a little frustrating when it seems that all that hard work i done didnt give the results that i was expecting.

i appreciate that i am very lucky that she is NOW running beautifully. again this wasnt over night, it has taken me some time, frustration, pulling of the hair, added with a fair few swear words, oh yes and money

maybe i should go out today and do her interior as my way of an apoligy to her

carlalou · 8th August 2013, 07:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1gp

Give me a afternoon , and i would sort half of that...

you could have as long as you wanted with her

i ran my nail over some of them and there is quite a few that my nail went into. if that makes sence

and then some they are smooth to touch.

Trebor did an amazing job on one that i had going down the bottom of the back door. I could'nt believe the difference

Mark2000cc · 8th August 2013, 08:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlalou

thanks all AGAIN

after reading through all the replies, i went out and had a walk round her.

now i just feel guilty for her

trust me, i adore my car and have threatened people with eating there food through a straw if they go anywhere near her

i must of just had a bad day

i so want to be able to get her the best that i can, not just for me but for her too. it can just be a little frustrating when it seems that all that hard work i done didnt give the results that i was expecting.

i appreciate that i am very lucky that she is NOW running beautifully. again this wasnt over night, it has taken me some time, frustration, pulling of the hair, added with a fair few swear words, oh yes and money

maybe i should go out today and do her interior as my way of an apoligy to her

I think she would like that, she will understand

philjudo · 8th August 2013, 10:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlalou

as the tittle says.

ive spent hours on her today and it all seems to be for nothing.

it would seem that her body work is letting her down, i have clayed her and i was expecting some great results, but no

i really do not know what to do, when i go to the meets i want to park her away from all the others.

i brought her in a sorry'ish state hoping that i could turn her around, but it would seem that i just can't.

i have got her running perfectly and she is sweet as a nut.

i am now seriously thinking about selling her, as i have just not got the money to sort out her body.

i really do not know where i am with her right now

any advice would be so gratefully recieved.

here is some pictures of todays failed attempt

before:

after:

not much difference

It's not the car, Try wiping your glasses.

Canonite · 8th August 2013, 11:12

If I were you, i'd go for a drive and you'll be reminded why you love it so much.

paul d · 8th August 2013, 11:13

If it makes you feel any better Carla ive juat been outside doing more work on the car & noticed

2 of the wheels i got back from refurb on MONDAY have stone chips already..!!

On the hear side wing theres a dirty great scratch from when the engine came out for the 2nd time (& thats usibg wing protectors)..!!

The new front bumper i had sprayed 5 weeks ago has loads of stone chips now..!!

Do i care, yes, but in the grand scheme of things the mechanicals will be fine & as, like you it's a car to use everyday these things are part of life.

Maybe Vision Express

Works for me lol

Regards

Paul

carlalou · 8th August 2013, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canonite

If I were you, i'd go for a drive and you'll be reminded why you love it so much.

i have just come back from taking her out

Paul, i really hope that "The pretty one" will be back on the road soon

8th August 2013, 06:05	#41
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	It will never be perfect without respraying but dont underestimate how much difference you can make with the right products. My parents vectra had marks like that, but a little touch-up tin, some wet sanding and a thorough machine polishing reduced them to almost nothing. If you use the right polishes, waxes or sealants afterwards the car will glow and the lovely colour will be the only thing you really notice! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

8th August 2013, 07:21	#44
carlalou Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 190 Biomorphic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: coventry Posts: 1,473 Thanks: 231 Thanked 136 Times in 81 Posts	thanks all AGAIN after reading through all the replies, i went out and had a walk round her. now i just feel guilty for her trust me, i adore my car and have threatened people with eating there food through a straw if they go anywhere near her i must of just had a bad day i so want to be able to get her the best that i can, not just for me but for her too. it can just be a little frustrating when it seems that all that hard work i done didnt give the results that i was expecting. i appreciate that i am very lucky that she is NOW running beautifully. again this wasnt over night, it has taken me some time, frustration, pulling of the hair, added with a fair few swear words, oh yes and money maybe i should go out today and do her interior as my way of an apoligy to her __________________ membership number 001735 http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/...psf0c0d066.jpg

8th August 2013, 11:13	#49
paul d Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Saab 93 'vert Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: coventry Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 199 Thanked 204 Times in 162 Posts	If it makes you feel any better Carla ive juat been outside doing more work on the car & noticed 2 of the wheels i got back from refurb on MONDAY have stone chips already..!! On the hear side wing theres a dirty great scratch from when the engine came out for the 2nd time (& thats usibg wing protectors)..!! The new front bumper i had sprayed 5 weeks ago has loads of stone chips now..!! Do i care, yes, but in the grand scheme of things the mechanicals will be fine & as, like you it's a car to use everyday these things are part of life. Maybe Vision Express Works for me lol Regards Paul __________________ The Colour WAS CELESTIAL...! Meanwhile Back At The Ranch...!!!

8th August 2013, 07:02	#42
bubs Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 43 Thanked 163 Times in 134 Posts	If the dents and scratches on mine were the only thing to worry about on it I'd be a happy man. I would rather have a car that has a few marks and runs 100% than one with showroom condition bodywork that runs like a 1 legged dog.

8th August 2013, 11:12	#48
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,026 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	If I were you, i'd go for a drive and you'll be reminded why you love it so much.