Hadders

Condition not important. Cheap but serviceable ideal. What have you?

Alan, as I do this for a living thought I though it might be useful to confirm a few points. Scratches from 'soft' objects such as bushes almost always come out using compounding liquids (such as Farecla G3 or the Autoglym trade range). These are the products Simon will be referring too as used by all body shops. T-Cut ios much too harsh. Think house bricks versus sand grains. Use a microfibre cloth and light pressure by hand. Half a dozen passes, then buff on clean part of cloth. Repeat as necessary. The best way however, is to use a rotary mechanical polisher (mop) which will bring the shine back far better than by hand. We would then finish off with a machine glaze to restore the full shine of the clearcoat. This is what dealers have us do to their showroom cars, even when they are new, to obtain the maximum shine from the clearcoat. (Think of it as exfoliating your skin). It’s also what you do to every car after painting it. If the scratches don’t respond then as mentioned above you can flat them out with wet and dry. I too would recommend 2000 grit if you haven't done it before, but I have started with 400 grit before and had success. However, you won't get these scratches out by hand! 😳 The general rule if you want to know what can or can't be done is if your fingernail catches in the scratch as you pass over it then it is (usually) too deep to flat out without going through into the basecoat (paint layer) and will need to be resprayed. Just the local area, not the whole panel! And for the record for the last decade or so virtually all cars, certainly from European and Asian manufacturers, (but not so much until recently from US) have been painted in water-based basecoat i.e. the coloured layer. They then apply a two part clearcoat or lacquer layer to encapsulate and protect this. This applies to solid, metallic, mica and pearlescent colours and is why, through experience, you can remove a lot of surface defects without recourse to a respray. We save our customers thousands every year for this very reason, as well as being able to spray small areas not multiple panels. If you don't get it sorted, let me know as I’m only in St Albans and would be happy to help. ATB Ben

CR 500’s - all are 175/55 R13 Pictures here 4 x on the wear bars £Donation to NTL? Seems a shame to throw them away. Anyone make use of them? Strictly pick up only from St Albans or can meet in South Herts/ area

Andy YHMB

BTTT - New revised list

Pictures of harnesses now added here and here

Nickb YHM re: wipers.

Ok Vole will keep you in mind.

Sandy YHM back.

Harnesses can be used as many times as you like, as long as they are in good condition. These are and i bought them to replace the pair that were used by the previous owner in sprints and hill climbs and were in much worse condition! These were bought from another club member and saw only lmited use in his car before he change to the seatbelt buckle type. Happy to arrange a meet so you can inspect them. They really are in excellent condition and i'm only selling as i need belts that are in date for competition. Would send you pictures but wife is away with the camera until the weekend!

Hi Vole - they are black. Same as these here except being slightly older they have fabric Caterham badges instead of rubberised ones. Would rather sell them as a pair. However, if someone wants the other side to you sure we can arrange. Which side do you want? Cheers Ben

Nick, no problem. Not heard back from Sandy yet. Will let you know. Cheers Ben

Nathan YHM back

Hi Grebby. As far as i know spare wheels bolts and 'Y' piece are universal fitment, but I would recommend checking this. As long as you have the threaded hole in your rear panel to accept the bolt then these should work. Not sure if you can retro-fit if not. The carrier supporting the wheel was cut off my car by a previous owner and as such will need to be fitted either on to a car with the right mounts on the chassis already or you will need to make your own. I seem to remember reading posts on this subject before but typically can't find them at the moment. I'm sure there are plenty of people more qualified than me to answer this. HTH Cheers Ben

Nathan - they're yours. However no blatmail yet. Try ben at bhadfield dot wanadoo dot co dot uk Cheers Ben

Nic they're yours. I'll help you fit them, although with only two wires IIRC they should be a doddle for you after swopping cams and porting heads! 😬 Speak later.

ELV15 - shocks are yours. Let me know where you are and we can work out delivery. Nathan - sorry should have stated size of tyres. All are 175/55 R13. Dibs duly noted. Sandy - measured wiper blades and they are 18cm / 7" and 19cm / 7.5" long! Does this make them early or late? Cheers Ben

Having a clear out so a few bits and pieces… all plus P&P or pick up from St Albans. Pictures here CR 500’s - all are 175/55 R13 1 x 3mm tread but uneven wear 3 x on the wear bars £Donation to NTL? Old style petrol filler cap with 3 keys, unused and immaculate. £25 Tonneau Cover – used but good condition - S3 standard version, no headrest pockets. £75 Like this here Edited by - hadders on 22 Apr 2008 16:30:42 Edited by - hadders on 22 Apr 2008 16:33:13 Edited by - hadders on 22 Apr 2008 16:35:57 Edited by - hadders on 22 Apr 2008 17:52:52 Edited by - hadders on 22 Apr 2008 18:21:20 Edited by - hadders on 22 Apr 2008 19:02:01 Edited by - hadders on 22 Apr 2008 19:25:16 Edited by - hadders on 23 Apr 2008 16:55:47 Edited by - Hadders on 28 Apr 2008 16:22:26 Edited by - hadders on 29 Apr 2008 14:32:31 Edited by - Hadders on 29 Apr 2008 14:44:58 Edited by - Hadders on 5 May 2008 16:31:34

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Rapid I have a heated screen with stanchions in black for sale. It was off my '98 Superlight. I'm looking for £125. Let me know if you're interested, either here or by blatmail. Cheers Ben

Duncan Got the info you sent thanks. Did you get my email by return? If not, I'm around on Sunday to take a look. Let me know by email or Blatchat if ok, although i will not have BC on all this evening. Cheers Ben (Hadfield)

Mav, just left a message for John. Will let you know when sorted. Thanks for your help. Cheers Ben

How right you are Mr Day 😬

Mav - I assume it comes with a mains power supply too? If so I'll take it. BM me your / his contact details and I'll be in touch. Chees Ben

I am interested if your friend has any left Mav. Just need to get the wireless networking kit and I can get SWMBO out of my office for good. 😬