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I did the best I could.. a sanding block and 320 grit wet sandpaper.. sanded in linear motions and kept away from the edges.. baked alkyd enamel.. red scotch brite pads.. Krylon sandable primer.. used two pack primer.. I didnt get any orange peel but I still used 1000 grit wet sandpaper... then...

^I forgot to add... I did that too... I was talking to my neighbour and he reckons that it will blend in soon as despite the oven the laquer takes longer to dry from the inside.. I need to get that glossy glass finish on the bonnet - like the rest of the car.. Confuzzled!

wouldnt a urine test be easier? the kits are quite advanced these days.. I guess its a consent issue thing.. the tests are easier to cheat on but with blood u cant really give someone elses blood when the needles is in ur arm hmmm oh well done on passin

I stripped it, primed it, sprayed it, gave it 3 coats of laquer.. shoved it in the oven.. polished it.. and its still looking flat. The rest of the car looks gleaming and shiny but the bonnet looks a bit dull... from a distance you cant tell but up close you can slightly.. What can I do? Or...

^haha yeh meanwhile.. lets destress im happy im relaxed im happy im relaxed! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXgdSOxaCGI

haha keep em coming http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_-7m4XhEkKM Good Lord! A Ferrari Limo? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaVixn57YPc

and oh keep it clean - family forum in all... i'll start.. mr graceful... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86AJje3ElDc

if it doesnt have a remote wire then... connect remote (from amp) to ACC wire.. ignition so it triggers it when you turn the key! +12v other than that my guess is bad Earth or blown fuse.

Ed?

I was thinking stealth cover or something... get a dud panel with some needles or switches on it... and stick it on as a flip down cover... have the head unit behind it... then again as swiper points out.. some ppl seem to know or can find out.. just a thought anyway... and I agree... more...

I had one on my 1.0 cvt... and I felt that it pulled through the gears more smoothly... downside was foot down and fuel needle went down quicker than it would have without the k&n cone... despite this I felt it was worth it as I didnt have to clean the cone-filter for a long time... so it worked...

thanks guys... hoses fine... no leaks... turned out to be a faulty vacuum servo... master cylinder was ok. God... expenses... expenses...

grrr stone chips! hate them!! blasted m'ways need to be better maintained! what about those companies that refurb. alloys from £30-60? this local one did my steel wheel for a tenner... wasnt a bad job so i returned the new one i had just brought...

thanks for all the replies... learning a lot.. ordered a sonus ultra fine clay bar... how do I use it? just go over the panels bit by bit with a wet clay bar and shake off excess? or is there another way? cheers for the sites/links too. Ok I found a comprehensive guide...

ok this is weird... I drove it today and no sinking peddle feeling... fluid level looks fine... no signs of leaks... any other suggestions? :-/

Brake peddle is usually always firm... This week though... when I apply the brakes it will be firm for about an inch... and then it just dips to the floor... and all firmness is lost... The car still stops it just that "OMG are my brakes working?" feeling that I hate...

On closer inspection I found two more chips... but one is quite deep and down to the metal... I've decided to respray the whole bonnet. Lacquer and paint are setting me back £80. Filling won't be any good its too deep and will be quite noticable. Tried another technique off the net... fill...

:-( Ive never had a chip on the bonnet before... and I dont know how it got there... but its dead centre and as the car is grey the colour is noticable... the colour of the chip... what can I do to fix this? Im paranoid rust could take over as its about 1mm by 2 mm..

Which clay bar set Pete? There are so many out there... ta So whats best? Clay bar then wax? OR Wax and detail spray for touch ups? Right now I'm thinking... clay bar... wax... and detailing spray... Ps. Autoglym tyre dressing, interior shampoo and fast glass are pretty good...

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