tegwin
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 10:13 AM |
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Protecting shiny bodywork whilst working in the garage?
The classic TVR I bought had just had a very expensive and good respray done on it...
Sadly they had not bothered to do any of the internal/engine jobs before the repaint, so I am having to strip out the interior/suspension etc to
restore said items..
What is the easiest way of protecting the bodywork so it does not get accidentally scratched or chipped?....The bodywork is the best bit of the
car...would be a shame to see it ruined
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r1_pete
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 10:24 AM |
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How about a good polish, then buy one of those indoor car covers, put it on the car, cut out the shape of the engine bay etc. and masking tape the
edges to the inside edges of the engina bay, door openings etc.
Would ruin a good cover, but cheaper than a respray, you can put extra padding over high risk areas, wing tops etc.
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SeaBass
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 10:27 AM |
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Why not get some old blankets or bedsheets and carefully masking tape these in place. They are not very abrasive and would stop the kind of glancing
blow that cause damage. Charity shops actually throw these kinds of things away as they don't sell. If you popped in and made a donation to
their cause I'm sure they'd keep a couple of bags for you...
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fatfranky
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 10:35 AM |
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What about bubble wrap cut and "wrapped" round each panel?
Edit to add the other possibility is that flexy "foam type sheet" that is usually used to wrap tvs etc in their boxes
[Edited on 15/8/08 by fatfranky]
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bbwales
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 11:01 AM |
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Hi,
I used bubble wrap taped into place, and even with my hamfisted tendancies didnt damage any panel.
Regards
Bob
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blakep82
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 11:33 AM |
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you seem to buy a new car every week 
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tegwin
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 11:42 AM |
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Hah...no...last one was 6 months ago...this one was a fortnight ago....
Provided my situation does not change, this one is a keeper.....she fit!!!
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blakep82
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 11:47 AM |
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6 months ago already!?
have you got any photos? i think i missed any thread you'd made. i love TVRs (newer ones mostly i have to say)
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tegwin
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 12:54 PM |
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Just checked...and its almost 6 months to the day....Where did the time go!
This was the little race car just before I sold it..
The TVR...as I said..this one I want to keep...cant wait to go on some early morning drives in the mountains!
How it looked 15 years ago...(Its now been returned to factory colours)
[Edited on 15/8/08 by tegwin]
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neilj37
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 01:13 PM |
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Thats almost the same colour blue I had my TR6 painted.
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tegwin
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 01:35 PM |
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Wow....liking those wheels...what are they?
I wish I knew what shade of blue it was....I didnt commision the paining, so I have no idea wha RAL colour it is....which is a PAIN in the arse!
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blakep82
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 01:38 PM |
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ooooh very nice 
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clairetoo
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 02:07 PM |
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Are there any vinyl/graphics places near you ? I use the `backing` stuff they put on stick-on graphics - its a heavy duty translucent film , fairly
thick and tough , but easy to remove and wont damage the paint 
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
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02GF74
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 02:56 PM |
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Primark - fluffy soft blankets £ 2. then wrap in bubble wrap and store away.
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Jasper
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 03:47 PM |
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Don't use old blankets/dust sheets as they are bound to have bit's of crap in them that will damage the car - I went out and bought a
couple of new dust sheets.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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BenB
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 05:41 PM |
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I wouldn't use bubble wrap. It won't let the car breath and the GRP may not like getting steamed.....
I'd use dust sheets or new cheap blankets.
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SeaBass
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| posted on 15/8/08 at 09:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Jasper
Don't use old blankets/dust sheets as they are bound to have bit's of crap in them that will damage the car
Well I've used them for years without any problem. I didn't use shitty old dust sheets that have been coated in crap obviously.
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