Cliff\'s 1st Gen Purchase - Goldie

[CHC (RIP)]

cling film is a good call...
I always pour out the POR15 that I\'m using into another container and then reseal the tin making sure I meticulously clean the rim of the can before I refit the lid.
I use the metal ready to etch the surface, thoroughly wash off all the acid and then dry the surface with a heat gun before I paint.
It is good stuff though.

For sure the best way is to thoroughly clean the paint tin rim & lid before resealing, that way a simple turn of the screw driver or paint scraper and off pops the lid.
POR 15 sticks like ...... well think you know what I mean, so good stuff is an umderstatement in my opinion.
So when I\'ve eventually finished all the priming I intend to overcoat it and possibly even colour code to the car.

[CHC (RIP)]

yeah man!
 

 
polish those rims!!

Always liked polished rims.
I used to own a Ford Exploder oopppps meant to say \'Explorer\' - a 4 ltr V6 with GRUNNNNTTTTT.  That had polished rims and looked the bizz so every chance I\'ll polish again.

[CHC (RIP)]

13" Pepperpots forever!
 
However you are about to find that the tyres available for 13" rims are pretty restricted. No Toyo T1R\'s of Michelin Alpin\'s for instance (much to my annoyance).
 
There are a variety of cheap round black things made by companies I have never heard of, but when it comes to good stuff the only players seem to be Yokohama track day tyres (brilliant but not supposed to be used below 3 degrees centigrade....) and some Vredestien "Classics" (good reports but horribly expensive).
 
I could do with some new tyres so I will be interested in anything you find out...
John

I can remember the pepperpots on the Jaguar and :InLove at 1st sight but as with all alloys, look good on one but out of place on another.  These definitely work with the RX7.

Have previously used TOYO tyres & found them suprisingly good - in fact thinking about it, when I fitted the SA alloys the deal included TOYOs and were very good in both dry & wet conditions.  For long term I found YOKOHAMAs the dogs danglies and have swore by them ever since - so either or for me when I reshoe them.

[CHC (RIP)]

Are you going for an Elford rear spoiler to go with the wheels? I know I am biased but I think the Elford rear spoiler is the best aftermarket accessory an FB can have...
 
John

I think one step at a time is the way forward for the moment (I like to keep cars close to their original form) and let it develop gradually.  However I\'ll keep a look out for these as an option.

[CHC (RIP)]

Yeah maaan!
 
Beatiful car, beautiful rims......
 
I think Elfords normally had body colour centres and polished rims, so some gold centres are mandated!
 
I remember having shiny rims like the ones in the picture - about 15 years ago....
To do it (they were in a bad state...) I got the tyres taken off, jacked up the back of the car and bolted on a rim. Then started it up and put it in gear.... lo and behold, a custom lathe! went through various grades of emery and wet and dry through wire wool to crocus paper to wax. Worked a treat. Unfortunately they could do with doing again.....
 
Ian: how should I do it this time?
 
John

Now this is what I have said for ages of the forum membership - mechanics are trained and take up residence with various garages and main agents where they have \'specialist equipment and tooling\' to enable specific jobs & tasks to be carried out. Take these persons out of their comfort zone and they wouldn\'t have the 1st clue of how to do a job without such equipment and yet enthusiasts come up with some fantastic methods (sometimes very bizaar too) and overcome the plight of the fully trained mechanic(s) - so who are the true Engineers? You are, the dedicated enthusiasts and fellow members!
What a good shout to polish the rims yourself - shall I drop mine of this weekend? :Giggle

[David Nock (RIP)]

yeah man!



polish those rims!!

Still taxed and road-running guys.

No idea of whereabouts though.....front pic of old club mag 1999 and won prize at Brooklands 2002.

[CHC (RIP)]

Still taxed and road-running guys.
 
No idea of whereabouts though.....front pic of old club mag 1999 and won prize at Brooklands 2002.

It looks \'silvery\' ?  Is it still the same colour ?

[David Nock (RIP)]

Yep, still Silver on DVLA

[syebba]

Well I bought the \'Elford\' alloys of Ian last week (due to collect this Saturday) and will probably fit these to Goldie. Maybe not the genuine rims for the Series 2 but at least they are still for the RX7 - think they will look good myself

They will look good with gold centres Cliff.
Go on put an Elford spoiler on the rear,you know you want to.

[myatt1972]

Take these persons out of their comfort zone and they wouldn\'t have the 1st clue of how to do a job without such equipment

Never underestimate a good mechanic, these guys are doing day in, day out what we are doing on the odd evening or weekend.
I was a mechanic for 8 years working in a back street garage, no dealer training and no specialist equipment (other than a ramp). Any type of car any type of job, very sharp learning curve!
 
Keith...

[johnnyboy]

What a good shout to polish the rims yourself - shall I drop mine off this weekend? :Giggle

No.
 
John
 
(Oh dear, did that sound a little abrupt after you said nice things about me?)

[johnnyboy]

the same way I reckon John!

 
Damn. I was afraid of that....

[CHC (RIP)]

Never underestimate a good mechanic, these guys are doing day in, day out what we are doing on the odd evening or weekend.
I was a mechanic for 8 years working in a back street garage, no dealer training and no specialist equipment (other than a ramp). Any type of car any type of job, very sharp learning curve!
 
Keith...

 
I wasn\'t referring to the more experienced mechanics and journeymen but more towards the present day younger generation that learn the text book but have little or no experience of the days before electronics.
A neighbour has had a specific brand of car for many years and has alternated between the original german hot-hatch and it\'s baby brother.  On his present vehicle last year (now approx 4 years old) he delevloped a problem and had no brake lights.  I told him it would probably be the brake-light switch on the pedal (always a good starting point) but because of his age he had booked this into the nearest main agents - they hooked it up for 1/2 day and could not find a problem and returned it without being fixed).  After speaking with the head mechanic and workshop manager (whom he knows), they replaced the switch eventually and problem gone - this is my point, some of them don\'t know the basics.  Ohh my neighbour also got a full refund after complaining (over £300).

[CHC (RIP)]

They will look good with gold centres Cliff.
Go on put an Elford spoiler on the rear,you know you want to.

No hurry for one but it will be considered ... he he he

[CHC (RIP)]

No.
 
John
 
(Oh dear, did that sound a little abrupt after you said nice things about me?)

Not in the least bit John - no worries, but if the offer ever should stand ??