What's Put You In A Bad Mood?

[Coxy13]

No Problem Brian.

Yeah I was 23 at the time too, going to be 25 in a few weeks & its still hard to take that he's gone but like you said that's life & unfortunately these things happen.

I'll never get around the fact that he's not here anymore but time does help you to learn to deal with it. Just support yourself with your family & you'll all help each other to come through it.

[Taz]

I'm so sorry to hear your terrible news Brian. Puts my previous moan in perspective.
As Coxy said. Remember the good times, and they'll always be with you.

[atlgibson]

Sorry to hear Brian, hope your ok

[Brian1612]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I deal with this sort of thing very well but it's when I see others, my cousins, 3 of them will be in a terrible state losing there mum, then my Uncle as well who is usually so cheery found her slumped at the kitchen table while he was getting ready to take her to the hospital, he was a mess. It's seeing how it effects others that gets to me.

Taz I think your moans are very just, your dealing with a very tough situation yourself, I hope it all ends in good news for you though! Thanks Gibs, I will be fine.

[Tonyspurs]

So sorry to hear of your loss Brian,my thoughts and condolences to you and your family at this sad time

[Taz]

Well, that's it started. Taz has picked up her first two stone chips! Now I've got to try and sort them out. I picked up the paint and lacquer touch up from Thames Abarth yesterday. The learning curve starts here. Any advice??? Please???

[Brian1612]

Just a case of dabbing it on I think? less is more is the only advice I have! 

[K77NAN]

Dan it on with a cocktail stick, smallest amount you can do. Couple of coats of paint, then the clear coat. The clear coat will probably blob a little as it is quite thick, so wait a few hours for it to dry, then use a gentle polish to flatten it down. It probably won't be perfect, but shouldn't be noticeable unless you know where you're looking

[Taz]

I've seen a couple of suggestions to mix the clear coat with the paint instead of using it as a secondary coat. Has anyone ever seen or tried this? Seems a bit counter intuitive to me.

[Brian1612]

Although not the same thing, when previously applying my first hard wax from Auto Finesse, instead of following the manufacturers guides of leaving it to cure only 1-2 mins.
I read on detailing world from someone it was best to leave 20+ minutes then wipe off, basically apply it to the whole car then go back to the start and start buffing... WHAT A LOT OF S!#T

The buffing took me about 40 minutes and a very sore arm/shoulder to go with it, absolute nightmare and had me worrying I made a mistake going to hard wax's... thankfully another coat a week later doing one panel at a time following the instructions worked out much better....

Moral of the story, don't listen to random suggestions from people on the internet, stick to what the manufacturer suggests!

[jackslade]

I am in a really bad mood now, I booked last week to have the panel wrapped between the windscreen and sunroof due to stone damage(I already have the bonnet & spoiler wrapped in carbon.) I turn up at 10am as arranged, placed lock up, calls and messages left no one calls back. I am also waiting for a hermes delivery which has been with the local courier since 7.30am Sat.

[Alexabarth90]

I am in a really bad mood now, I booked last week to have the panel wrapped between the windscreen and sunroof due to stone damage(I already have the bonnet & spoiler wrapped in carbon.) I turn up at 10am as arranged, placed lock up, calls and messages left no one calls back. I am also waiting for a hermes delivery which has been with the local courier since 7.30am Sat.

What a shit shit situation you're in I have found two big stone chips on my bonnet

[Tonyspurs]

Just shut my naffing thumb in the car door 

[Brian1612]

Realising your 2l of engine oil is enough so having to order another can... due to shipping its a tenner more than the last 2l I got from the same place! 

[Taz]

Another attack, so I'm back in hospital. Need to take Taz out at the weekend to cheer myself up.