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    There's two different types, designed to work with the two different types of reflector lenses.

     

    I'll try and find the link in a bit that explains it better.

     

    I've got them in mine, and they're not illegal YET. They're gonna be outlawed...next year? Or the year after. Not long anyway.

     

     

    Thanks buddy :thumbs:

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    Hey, I'm thinking of fitting HID's to my SW has anyone else done this conversion?

     

    Lots of kits on the bay and seeing as they're not illegal MOT wise (unless incorrectly fitted) its got me thinking!

     

    The FL lights have no projector (magnified) unit so will the reflector go mad with the HID's fitted??

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    now i understand that preparation is the key, what does one need to do to prep the panels? and could i get a good finish using a good quality aerosol?

     

    Rattle cans are for small areas really! Bumper corners etc the materials in the can are not really designed for long term finish!

     

    I could write a massive reply to you so what I will do is a step by step guide with pictures so everyone will see whats involved!

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    If you want to spray the grille you'll need some "acid etch primer" its available from Halfrauds (if you have a trade card its a good discount)

    Get some 320 wet'n dry and give it a reet good sanding! No shine!

     

    Degrease and spray about 2-3 medium coats on, leave to go tacky then Spray on a couple of coats of filler primer and leave to dry.

     

    Flat off with 5-600 wet'n dry (don't flat through) degrease and spray on satin black JD!!

     

    Remember rattle cans are not as good as 2k!

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    small question, why did you not paint the the top of the rear door? would painting this not help blend in with the rest of the paint?

    I appreciate you are a pro, but was just curious :Confused:

     

    I was blending up the front door frame and the rear 1/4 D pillar!

     

    If it doesn't need painting its not worth introducing a potential problem area however small! ;)

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    Hi guys, I got some roof bars for my sportwagon and while I was there I took measurements of where to drill the holes (so it looks like they were factory fit)and now I've lost said measurements!

     

    So $64,000,000 question is - can anyone furnish me with the correct measurements please?

     

    Thank you, RP

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    I always treat floor pans like this- scrape all flaky paint off 1st (wear some goggles!) 4.5 inch angle grinder and a wire cup brush attatchment on the rusty bits and left over bits and bobs the I use jenolite liquid rust destroyer (the M.O.D use it on tanks, so good enough for me lol) then I use the "Acid etch" primer in cans you can buy from Halfords (good stuff) a bit of PU sealer on the pressed D tags then use Black waxoyl sprayed on then go round all the edges of the pans and joins with a brush to seal the seams!

     

    I restore cars for a living so its easy for me on a ramp!

     

    Anybody want some help message me! Advice is free!

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    What's your AlfaDriver forum name: Retro-Pete

     

    Whereabouts in the world are you?:Leicester

     

    What are you driving these days?: Alfa '99 166 Super with Zender and '54 156 JTD 16v x2 '96 155 2L

     

    How did you find AlfaDriver?: Through a friend

     

    Describe your introduction to the Alfa Romeo brand: Repaired a 6 month old 155 loved the styling and the way it drove, promised myself I'd get 1 now I own 4 alfa's lol

     

    Outside of Alfa Romeo, what are your interests?: Travelling!

     

    What do you do for a living?: Car body and mechanical shop owner.

     

    Tell us an interesting/crazy/unusual fact about yourself: I once got chatted up by Jordan and said "NO TA" Close 1 :halo:

     

    What's your "special skill"?: Multi tasking

     

    If money was no object, what four vehicles would be in your dream garage?:

    Alfa Montreal- Dream daily driver:

    RWD 155- Dream track car:

    Bugatti Veyron- Dream all-rounder:

    Maclaren F1- Wildcard entry:

     

    What are you personally hoping to get out of AlfaDriver?: To be able to speak my mind without people taking things to seriously! We're all car mad so how can a fact be offensive??

     

    And finally, describe yourself in five words Easy, Helpfull, Eager, Generous, Late,

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