NoMargin

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  1. Posted

    1 hour ago, mrs maybe said:

    it would be dependant on weather

    when i mix my own 2 pack lacquer i can get it to be buffable in 20 minutes with the heat gun,i have 2 different types of infra red panel heaters but they can easily cause problems with underlying paint :)

    Thought the heat gun was only good for drying primer and sometimes base coat, was going to invest in a heat lamp. But will just try the heat gun now. 

  3. Posted · Edited by NoMargin

    On 10/08/2018 at 8:46 PM, david gott said:

    Can anybody recommend and good lacquer in a spray can for smart repairs?

    Pro xl 2k lacquer, I've used with excellent results, obviously expect orange peel as low pressure, but nothing a cut and buff couldn't sort out.

    1k paint dries, 2k hardens/cures, so heat gun wood be pointless for clearcoat you would need a short wave heat lamp which would cure paint in 15-20 minutes, or just leave it to harden over a few days depending on weather. 

    Also heard spraymax is quite good as well, but pricey. 

  4. Posted

    54 minutes ago, AutoJacob said:

    Here's some good advice, don't bother with brisk on seats, use TFR/Water mix and you will never look back.

    21 minutes ago, c_cars said:

    Traffic Film Remover

    Another thumbs up for the Numatic, mines outlived 2 Karchers

    Trade plan TFR from Halfords any good? 

    2 hours ago, EPV said:

     

     

  6. Posted

    1 hour ago, EPV said:

    The Titan one I bought works fine on carpets and I can't see why it wouldn't work on seats. You shouldn't be getting the seats soaking wet anyway cos it plays havoc with the seat belt sensor. Use Autosmart Brisk which doesn't over wet the fabric.

    What titan did you buy the one in the link above?  

     

    2 hours ago, RHO said:

    My George is probably 10 years old now and going strong still. Couple it with a good steam cleaner for air vents and nooks and crannies etc and you can't go wrong. Steamers are great on steering wheels too especially leather ones with stitching. Come up a treat. Plastic steering wheel cover on afterwards and the customer always comments on how clean and fresh they are. 

    Could you recommend any steam cleaners? 

  8. Posted · Edited by NoMargin

    25 minutes ago, Arfur Dealy said:

    I used to re-auction via no reserve auction between 30/50 cars per month on ebay prior to the crash 2008, just like Luke at Sterling Cars £400 net per car... He actually copied my business model, 40% of all auctions were wrecked by the greater majority last minute foreign named bidders who had no intention of owning the car, and I mean my head would drop when mo... or naz... was the winner.... Utter scumbags... Don't get me started in eBay. 

     

     

    That sterling cars have some balls of steel, auctioning Bentleys and stuff, he must be doing something near correct because he's been doing it for years. 

    And I definitely relate to your frustration, many people are just so brain dead. 

  9. Posted

    7 hours ago, tradex said:

    I mentioned it because Wicked Red has a problem keeping its lacquer, worrying that the 3 layer does the same. B)

    To be honest the lacquer on the front bumper as peel off in a couple places, not sure if that's just a bad repair, or add you say the colour. 

  11. Posted · Edited by NoMargin

    52 minutes ago, BHM said:

    3 or 4 years ago I got a Peugeot 206 rear quarter filled up with a bucket of filler & the whole car painted pink for £300. I kid you not, although I have to confess it was far from the best job & the weed smoking imbecile is no longer in business. I suspect this isn’t much help to you.......

    Would have been use to me if he was still in business but oh well... :lol:

  12. Posted

    2 hours ago, tradegirl said:

    Is that a thing?? Had a Focus last year (in our name) got 10 or so PCNs for it down in London. Found it bizarre that someone would do duplicate plates for a car only to park in the same spot day after day.

    I hate even writing the letters DVLA, makes me quiver in disgust! 

  13. Posted · Edited by NoMargin

    2 hours ago, EPV said:

    Nissan? 

    Citroën C4

    2 hours ago, trade vet said:

    Old painter in prison.......we have all had them.

    He was drink driving as he does, had a very bad accident. 

    3 hours ago, AutoJacob said:

    Paint is the same price regardless of what it is at my local paintshop.. he's having your kecks down.

    £100 a panel is what we pay for everything.

    Look for someone on Facebook who wants cash in hand jobs, they will work for much less than this guy is willing too.

    Cash is good, but like to show I've spent the money in my books. How do you get round that.. 

    3 hours ago, sparky said:

    He's spot on. If he can match that he can match anything.

    Its already had a smart repair previously on the rear bumper, and the colour match was piss poor. 

  16. Posted · Edited by NoMargin

    Hi all,  old painter is now in prison, so had to look for a new paint guy. Just been quoted £300-£350... Scuff on bumper corner and paint peeled off in the other corner, deep dent (30cm)  and graze on the sill. He was charging me £200 just for the bumper. It's pearlescent paint in dark red /burgundy, he said it's a lot of money for the paint as it's 3 layers of paint and difficult colour to match. Is he having me on or is he about right? 

     

  20. Posted

    4 hours ago, Mark101 said:

     

    See

    8 hours ago, MSP Motors said:

    I skimmed over this and WOW. The way I see it..... The car needs paint, mark Don't wanna paint it...... no big deal, he's clearly stated the car has paint defects. I'm not sure what all the rest of this noise is. I don't know how the hell trading standards have been brought in to this and how have pages have been written about faults, trading standards and all this other breeze?

     

    I agree, some of us need to grow some balls. 

    Come on Mark how much did you pay for it

  22. Posted

    6 hours ago, Mark101 said:

    Copy of the ad - a legally approved document to sign and an 18.5" neck - should be ok

    Copy of the ad, lawgistics trade invoice, proof of ID and copy of trade insurance.  Make it clear in ad you need trade insurance to buy the car. 

    Its perfectly legal, your genuine and your doing nothing wrong. Don't know what all this scare mongering is about. 

  23. Posted

    8 hours ago, justina3 said:

    what is it with painters and booze i dont know a sober one, they all finish at 3 i think there all in AA together and thats not the break down cover version, how half of there lungs are still working i cant walk in the workshop half the time i have to bang the door and up he pops no mask talking to me as if this is so normal.

    But to be fair to the dude i couldnt survive without him, I am finding if the car is right spec color miles ect and there is a panel or two to paint stock is so hard to get you have to have a punt.

     

    My painter goes on 3/4 day cocaine benders so unreliable but excellent painter. 

  24. Posted

    1 hour ago, Mark101 said:

    Best thing I have bought so far (Smart repairs is how I started in the trade originally)

    Heavy stuff = Bodyshop Under £3k = I do it

    Here's before and after - passable 

     

    After.jpg

    Before.jpg

    Looks like I have been rumbled :blink:

    Did you rub down with 400/600, paint blend, and clear the whole tailgate, good job. Wasn't there no money in smart repair? Thought they done quite well