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by xmarkx
06 Apr 2017, 09:21
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Spray paint issues
Replies: 12
Views: 3746

Re: Spray paint issues

You can leave it 24 hour but you don't have. If its only a small patch your doing I would dry it off with a hot air gun what you use to strip paint in your house. If you keep it moving you will be fine. 10 minutes is enough if you haven't put the paint on to thick. Then put a quick coat of clear on ...
by xmarkx
05 Apr 2017, 17:37
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Spray paint issues
Replies: 12
Views: 3746

Re: Spray paint issues

Yeah 400 is not for wet flatting. You can start with 1200 but 1500 would be better you won't take it off as quick
by xmarkx
05 Apr 2017, 16:03
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Spray paint issues
Replies: 12
Views: 3746

Re: Spray paint issues

It sounds like your putting the clear on to dry. How many coats of clear are you putting on? You can get away with just 2 a grip coat then a wet coat. You know you have put enough on when you can see it shiny and this should do. Flatting with 1500 you shouldn't have a problem with cutting through us...
by xmarkx
05 Apr 2017, 14:01
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Spray paint issues
Replies: 12
Views: 3746

Re: Spray paint issues

its ok till you start wet sanding with 400. 1500 then 3000 then compound. plus I don't know why you would clear it then paint again. You can flat back your clear coat, then reclear for a nicer finish but this isn't needed and wouldn't match the rest of your van.
by xmarkx
13 Aug 2015, 14:25
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Finally might have found the source(s) of my oil leaks....
Replies: 6
Views: 2360

Re: Finally might have found the source(s) of my oil leaks....

Just drop the engine get a mate to help makes it much easier. Don't forget to order the O-ring which is in the flywheel only £1 from Brickwerks. As you don't want to have to do it all over again.
by xmarkx
08 Jun 2015, 14:23
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: GSF exhaust quality
Replies: 11
Views: 3760

Re: GSF exhaust quality

I never buy any thing from gsf anymore!! parts don't fit and are of poor quality and when you do get them to fit they don't last long. Better off saving up.
by xmarkx
06 Jun 2015, 08:54
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Mercedes Steels
Replies: 105
Views: 257232

Re: Mercedes Steels

boxer wrote:The Camel ready for the off.

New wheels bigger tyres and the exhaust all fitted.

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What size wheel and tyres are they?
by xmarkx
06 Jun 2015, 08:54
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Mercedes Steels
Replies: 105
Views: 257232

Re: Mercedes Steels

boxer wrote:The Camel ready for the off.

New wheels bigger tyres and the exhaust all fitted.

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What size wheel and tyres are they?
by xmarkx
06 May 2015, 15:38
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Mercedes Steels
Replies: 105
Views: 257232

Re: Mercedes Steels

after reading pages and pages I am no further forward with my tyre choice for my 6.5j 15inch merc wheels with what fits can I get a 215 75 15 Bf Goodrich on my 2wd van or what other sizes should I be looking at.
by xmarkx
09 May 2013, 15:56
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: North Wales Wild Camping
Replies: 8
Views: 4578

Re: North Wales Wild Camping

Did two weeks wild camping round Wales last year starting in the North and headed South never had any problems finding somewhere to stay. Just head to where you want go then find something when you get there.
by xmarkx
08 May 2013, 12:34
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: No 1.9DG petrol engines!
Replies: 8
Views: 2010

Re: No 1.9DG petrol engines!

Marco Mansi did mine over a year ago now and it’s been the best thing I've done for the van. I did two weeks round Wales and been to Scotland twice just getting back from the Isle of Skye on Monday as well as many other trips. I’ve put about ten thousand miles on it without any problems.
by xmarkx
05 Mar 2013, 16:37
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: Dartmoor wild camping
Replies: 13
Views: 5770

Re: Dartmoor wild camping

I've stayed in car parks loads of times and never had any trouble. What I try to do is get to where im going to camp later on when people have gone or are going. Get a spot out of sight of the road if you can so if anyone drives past they don't notice you. What I never do is park in a car park all d...
by xmarkx
27 Feb 2013, 11:42
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: which split charger do I buy
Replies: 7
Views: 2437

which split charger do I buy

Im looking to fit a 110a leisure battery in the next few weeks. So ive been looking at split chargers and now im stuck. which one is rite for me? here's a few of ebay ive been looking at http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110AH-Split-charger-installation-kit-auxiliary-or-dual-battery-Heavy-duty-12v-/28107098...
by xmarkx
13 Feb 2012, 18:11
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine Knocking and burning oil
Replies: 9
Views: 1354

Re: Engine Knocking and burning oil

Engine is dead :cry: What to do now :?
by xmarkx
12 Feb 2012, 22:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine Knocking and burning oil
Replies: 9
Views: 1354

Re: Engine Knocking and burning oil

Thanks III go for a drive and see what happens. finger crossed