So here goes......

Thin bits of metal and bright blue light. Including glass & trim.

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Sand dust is harmful to health too. Silicosis is nasty condition.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicosis" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Nice one boatbuilder 8)

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I mainly use j blast superfine from
http://www.hodgeclemco.co.uk/products/abrasives/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
its about £6 bag you order pay to the above but collect from local depots.at least i do :lol: yopu can resuse but why bother as the crap in it then blocks the gun etc, as said keep away from sand and such ,oh and the above does not rust
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Thanks for the info mm.

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just got a bag of this to try from my powdercoater
http://www.hodgeclemco.co.uk/wp-content ... al-Bay.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
costs more but proof will be in the use and how it cleans
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Could someone please let me know the correct guage of metal to use for patching up. Cheers.

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Depends on the area but 1.2mm minmum and thickets in many areas if your buying from smithies etc then 18g minimum realy
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Cheers Mick

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Just removed off side rear wheel arch and found this hole on the bulkhead. Can anyone tell me if it needs to be filled in or should there be a grille to allow air into the engine compartment. Cheers, DL

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Shouldn't be there unless your camper is a luxury model with a cat flap

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There's a replacement panel that does the lot there

http://www.alanhschofield.com/ourparts/ ... 13252.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Lol cheers :)

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Trying to upload some update photos but I am buggered if I can remember how to do it :?

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Use photobucket. Copy URL from there! :ok

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Cheers Smosh, I'll give it a bash 8)

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