https://autocarehq.com/are-traffic-film-removers-bad-for-car-paint-and-waxes/
So, as I said if used carefully, properly and followed by a wax, they are OK. But not to be used as a matter of routine.
So, as I said if used carefully, properly and followed by a wax, they are OK. But not to be used as a matter of routine.
frostythor
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That a few nice big holes in the wing but I've done worse, cut the holes one a the time just need 3 bits cutting to fit as shown below
Once I get the grinder on it, its going to be a "whole" lot bigger.....
Still the option I favor to look at, is cutting a section off a scrapper, as Id like to keep the curves, and seam seal the welds from the rear, with fill and paint on the visible bit. We will see, as I do have a few sheets of steel of different sizes in the store.
Still the option I favor to look at, is cutting a section off a scrapper, as Id like to keep the curves, and seam seal the welds from the rear, with fill and paint on the visible bit. We will see, as I do have a few sheets of steel of different sizes in the store.
I've never had any success gluing plastics that are under any stress & there was no chance any glue would hold the broken bit for that spring to operate. I was glad to fix the coin holder on the cheap as not only are they very handy but I'd spent a fair bit on it at the time (and more since but it's worth itI can see that yours has broken differently to mine. So the fix in the link wouldn't work for me, sadly.
On mine it is the little placky thing that rotates a bit to make it click shut then click open that bust in two. I tried various glues and none held.
).Looks like you'll have to source another cup holder unit for yours then, I'll keep my eyes peeled at any auto jumbles I go to
. All the best. .
Cheers mate!I've never had any success gluing plastics that are under any stress & there was no chance any glue would hold the broken bit for that spring to operate. I was glad to fix the coin holder on the cheap as not only are they very handy but I'd spent a fair bit on it at the time (and more since but it's worth it
Looks like you'll have to source another cup holder unit for yours then, I'll keep my eyes peeled at any auto jumbles I go to
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They are the same I think on both D1s and D2s. I could swap them, around from my others. but I may be better off finding a good one, like the one from the other side, and then using that to make a mould from to make a new one from summat. I have an idea how to do this, or rather what material to use, but at the mo i have far more important things to get finished.
But thanks anyway!
I also hate the noise my cupholder makes. Each time I open it I expect it to break and get stuck just where I don't want it to be. Not the best design in the world!
I daresay it could be done, but as I have no other use for a 3d printer and cannot justify getting one even to myself, then that'd be on the back burner for a while.
But a good idea none the less.
What i need is a spotty teenager with a need to do summat like it for a school project. I could give him the sample and get him (or her, lets not be sexist!) to make a few.
Then I could use a couple and come on here and flog the rest!!
The only glue to glue plastics and still resist pressure I have found has been that pongy stuff plumberists use for drain pipes.
But this bit was so tiny and fiddly it just melted it/them!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255502801777?hash=item3b7d275b71:g:ZMwAAOSwd0FiY-v5
This seller does bespoke parts. However, Im sure the setup costs outway the item at the end. Yes, a spotty nerdy teenager would be ideal
This seller does bespoke parts. However, Im sure the setup costs outway the item at the end. Yes, a spotty nerdy teenager would be ideal
Hippo
Lord Hippo
That article is full of conditions of use, like low concentration, rarely used etc because they know it's a bad idea. If you wish to use it you can but TFR is bad for paintwork. Have a look on the detailing world forum. If you wish to get things like wax oft then there's much betterer products than TFR which can do that, but without the mild acid and salt like chemicals TFR contains. Poor quality cleaning products contain such chemicals. 'Quick wash' peeps love TRF because it provides a good quick clean. The vehicle owner likes the shine and quick clean peep hopes the owner will return again for the same treatment when it's mucky. Quick wash peeps ain't bothered about yer paintwork. That's whey some use it all over the car. We will have to agree to disagree on the use of TFR. I wouldn't use TFR on me wheels. I pick a non damaging wheel cleaner instead.https://autocarehq.com/are-traffic-film-removers-bad-for-car-paint-and-waxes/
So, as I said if used carefully, properly and followed by a wax, they are OK. But not to be used as a matter of routine.
If you look back through my posts you'll see I just said that pros use it, and I mainly meant car valeters. I wouldn't get it unless I had a certain specific use for it. I think we can both agree that you shouldn't let anyone use it unless they can show they knew what they were doing. A goodmate of mine, professional valeter at the time, used to use it but only when he had to and he did it the right way.
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frostythor
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I removed my sidsteps before my MOT as the mount was rusted through, so I replaced them yesterday with New
Can you take it off the vehicle and rebuild the underframe ?
Once I get the grinder on it, its going to be a "whole" lot bigger.....
Still the option I favor to look at, is cutting a section off a scrapper, as Id like to keep the curves, and seam seal the welds from the rear, with fill and paint on the visible bit. We will see, as I do have a few sheets of steel of different sizes in the store.
I thought YRM did that bit ?
Will it mod for the curves etc. ?
Best of luck mate ...
