Everything that doesn't belong in the previous categories probably belongs here. Interiour (how are the seats mounted? how to remove the CEM?) and exteriour (how to replace the popup-lights shock absorbers or a door) are discussed here!
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felyx
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by felyx » Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:22 pm
Hi people i bit the bullet and lashed out a whole £6.99 at halfords ( horrible shop )
and bought some Mequires "PLASTX" plastic cleaner it took 10 years off my rear lights in 5 mins !!
i only tested it but will go nuts for 15 mins on each light , and will post some before and after on wednesday ( today monday) as my sd card reader is down .
If you buy this and don't see dramatic results i will refund your money it's that good.
cheers felyx
140mph for £175 just test the brakes
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98kellrs
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by 98kellrs » Mon Apr 16, 2007 8:42 pm
Good work, let us know if it lasts more than a week!
Ryan.
1992 480 ES, 110k, Paris blue, custom SS side-exit exhaust, De-catted, custom fibreglass lightweight bonnet, custom fibreglass front spoiler, stripped interior, Slate Black textured metal paint throughout, Cobra Imola S drivers Seat, Ricco 4 point 3 inch harness, Magnecor KV85 leads.
Current Status: A very impressive track car. :-D
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ForZe
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by ForZe » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:16 am
heck, 15 mins per week for clean clusters isnt that hard
Sounds great!
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Brasco
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by Brasco » Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:03 pm
I used to use old gearbox oil on mine, looked new and lasted about 6 weeks... cost nothing
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Joolz
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by Joolz » Tue Apr 17, 2007 2:10 pm
Linseed oil...works great
not long lasting though
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Matthew Brennan
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by Matthew Brennan » Tue Apr 17, 2007 3:48 pm
Buying a proper newer car thats not a 480 also fixes this issue.
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Brasco
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by Brasco » Tue Apr 17, 2007 6:55 pm
Matthew Brennan wrote:Buying a proper newer car thats not a 480 also fixes this issue.
Yeah.... then I found out the Elan's rear clusters cost £500 each to replace... f'ing good job they don't fade.
Why did they use such shite plactic on the 480's rear clusters, AND since it was in production for almost a decade, how come they never changed the design so they didn't crack and fade...
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catgroom
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by catgroom » Wed Apr 18, 2007 3:25 pm
Spray one coat of Polytrol on them.
Its UV resistant lacquer.£20 for 500ml..
That way you never have to polish them at all!!!
I'm No Longer Here :(
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robkendall
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by robkendall » Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:06 pm
c'mon steve....theres a whole world of mirth in this thread about 'other' substances that could work.....sort of like mayonnaise looking err....biological product?
you seem to be calming in your dotage dude!!!
on a serious note though.....wd40 does a nice shine to em.....and so does the spray silicone that you use for shower rails.....
not as good as sanding em down....they cover the issue rather than sorting it.
rgrds
rob
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