JJs Project Thread - 240 GL Estate - Page 7

Bob Meadows · Mar 2nd, 2022, 11:47

JJ:~ Mail sent in response to the PM etc.
Regards Bob.

Problemchild1976 · Mar 6th, 2022, 22:38

Today was the day to attack the 240s paint work

So I….
1. Rinsed
2. Snowfoamed
3. Rinsed
4. Clay bar
5. Rinse
6. Simple abrasion pad with cutting compound/polish
7. Rinsed
8. Polar seal ceramic spray
9. Rinsed
10. Hand buff

While the paintwork has a few scratches, stone chips and small rust spots - the lustre of the paint does come through so nicely after that!!

Pics

JJ

Problemchild1976 · Mar 6th, 2022, 22:42

I also added the reflective strips to the bumpers

Looks v retro ….. yet modern

I’m looking for some nice wheels now - just missed out on some white banded steelies on Friday

JJ

Problemchild1976 · Mar 13th, 2022, 20:20

Spent the weekend fettling

New HT Leads

Then I set about adding the rear badges back on the car (they came with the car in a box of parts)

Ran a line of tape across from the lower edge of each indicator lenses to get the right level

Step back - check. Looked ok.

Backed the badges in 3M double sided tape and trimmed

Then lined up the badges and fixed

What else did I do today….

Used some of the colour matched spray paint and a fine brush to touch up some of the stone chips and scratches and damaged door edges from sloppy previous owners!!

Plus a scratch repair pen on the lighter ones

Car is looking great

Defo needs a new exhaust so looking at getting a full stainless system

JJ

Moomoo · Mar 13th, 2022, 20:24

He is a very handsome and lucky fellow. Well done you👍.

PS. Biased opinion!

Problemchild1976 · Mar 13th, 2022, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moomoo

He is a very handsome and lucky fellow. Well done you👍.

PS. Biased opinion!

Still so many bits I want to get done and no time or money haha

JJ

Othen · Mar 14th, 2022, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Problemchild1976

Still so many bits I want to get done and no time or money haha

JJ

Take your time and enjoy the motor car as a 'rolling restoration'.

Alan

foggyjames · Mar 15th, 2022, 16:43

I do like a well-aligned badge. It's amazing how often you see a good quality (and very often professionally applied) paint job ruined by wonky badges!

cheers

James

Problemchild1976 · Mar 15th, 2022, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by foggyjames

I do like a well-aligned badge. It's amazing how often you see a good quality (and very often professionally applied) paint job ruined by wonky badges!

cheers

James

I love a nice wonky badger though

JJ

foggyjames · Mar 18th, 2022, 11:44

cheers

James

Mar 6th, 2022, 22:38	#62
Problemchild1976 Senior Member Last Online: Today 00:34 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Bristol	Today was the day to attack the 240s paint work So I…. 1. Rinsed 2. Snowfoamed 3. Rinsed 4. Clay bar 5. Rinse 6. Simple abrasion pad with cutting compound/polish 7. Rinsed 8. Polar seal ceramic spray 9. Rinsed 10. Hand buff While the paintwork has a few scratches, stone chips and small rust spots - the lustre of the paint does come through so nicely after that!! Pics JJ __________________ Volvo 240 GL Estate Peugeot e208 GT Smart BRABUS ForFour Smart Fortwo cdi

Mar 6th, 2022, 22:42	#63
Problemchild1976 Senior Member Last Online: Today 00:34 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Bristol	I also added the reflective strips to the bumpers Looks v retro ….. yet modern I’m looking for some nice wheels now - just missed out on some white banded steelies on Friday JJ __________________ Volvo 240 GL Estate Peugeot e208 GT Smart BRABUS ForFour Smart Fortwo cdi

Mar 13th, 2022, 20:20	#64
Problemchild1976 Senior Member Last Online: Today 00:34 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Bristol	Spent the weekend fettling New HT Leads Then I set about adding the rear badges back on the car (they came with the car in a box of parts) Ran a line of tape across from the lower edge of each indicator lenses to get the right level Step back - check. Looked ok. Backed the badges in 3M double sided tape and trimmed Then lined up the badges and fixed What else did I do today…. Used some of the colour matched spray paint and a fine brush to touch up some of the stone chips and scratches and damaged door edges from sloppy previous owners!! Plus a scratch repair pen on the lighter ones Car is looking great Defo needs a new exhaust so looking at getting a full stainless system JJ __________________ Volvo 240 GL Estate Peugeot e208 GT Smart BRABUS ForFour Smart Fortwo cdi

Mar 15th, 2022, 16:43	#68
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	I do like a well-aligned badge. It's amazing how often you see a good quality (and very often professionally applied) paint job ruined by wonky badges! cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Mar 18th, 2022, 11:44	#70
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

Mar 2nd, 2022, 11:47	#61
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:54 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	JJ:~ Mail sent in response to the PM etc. Regards Bob.

Mar 13th, 2022, 20:24	#65
Moomoo VOC Member Last Online: Today 09:02 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Ashbourne	He is a very handsome and lucky fellow. Well done you👍. PS. Biased opinion!

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