910Esprit 531 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 If you've got a trough, what about hot water? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 349 Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Isn't silicone water proof? I thought that was the point of it. I have tried heat to soften it with no luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 6,833 Posted August 8, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 It really doesn't like paraffin, kerosene or diesel 1 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 349 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Does this dissolve it? I shall try some Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 6,833 Posted August 9, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 It goes all mushy and jelly like. Acetone or nail varnish remover does similar Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 349 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Got my new striker plate for my rear hatch in nice stainless steel. That should last longer than the last one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,387 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 New striker plates look lovely Mike, definatly worth replacing. Did you have these made or does sjs or lotus bits sell them ? I am suprized that non of these do a stainless steel restoration box set, at a reduced bulk price with all the problem areas covered, would make sense with the amount of people restoring these cars now instead of breaking them like they used too, Quote A Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 349 Posted August 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 They were expensive to have made considering what they do. £50 each. Since I have two rear hatches I thought I would get them both refurb and try a sell one but I'm guessing the market won't be great. The spare rear hatch cost me £50, rechroming the hinges and getting the trim polished/replaced might cost a bit too so if my spare sells for £250 I might break even! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,387 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Trim makes the car in my eyes so any spent in that area will pay off in the long run on the overall finish of the car,its like when you see great paint finish on classic cars and then they re use the old cracked rubber screen seals etc. I am sure someone on the forums will probably take your rear hatch of your hands at some point in the very near future by the amount of people restoring these cars now to a good standard. Chrome plating has always been expensive even back when i restored my triumph nearly 23 years ago it was pricey then, but then done properly i think they coat in copper first and then plate of memory ? Good luck with the rest of the build Mike and looking forward to seeing the finished result. Quote A Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 349 Posted August 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 On 08/08/2016 at 21:52, Barrykearley said: It really doesn't like paraffin, kerosene or diesel My samples taken from a bit of the rear screen, that I was able to remove, tells me that the stuff holding on the screen trim likes paraffin (or rather is doesn't not like it!). It also laughs in the face of kerosene which reminds me of a red dwarf episode... Aerospace engineers discovered that, after a plane crash, the only thing that always survives intact is a cute little doll. They built Starbug out of the same stuff And the lotus elite! So maybe acetone... the problem with this is 1) it's relatively expensive, 2) its high vapour pressure means it evaporates really quick which is not great for the environment and adds to the expense if it doesn't work fast! Bean-e-doo might be the stuff if I can get some in the UK! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 349 Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 My brother in law was in the area today and wanted to use our charging point for his Tesla... (it didn't work BTW) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oilmagnet477 747 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Smeggin Aida! Quote Is the price for that bit in Yen or £? Link to post Share on other sites
cbceclat 4 Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 "SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT A LOTUS" LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,387 Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Is your brother in law the actor who plays Cryton and presents scrap heap challenge Mike ? Quote A Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 349 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 On 18/08/2016 at 13:51, silverfrost said: Is your brother in law the actor who plays Cryton and presents scrap heap challenge Mike ? Yep. I find it interesting when we visit to see how the other half live! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,387 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 How cool Mike ! Love both Red Dwarf and scrap heap challenge, Can well imagine what it is like to see how the other half live, he has had a very good acting career and must be worth a few pennys ! Fair play to him as he has given plenty of cracking entertainment to millions of people over the years to both petrol heads and sci fi fans alike. Rumours had it they are doing another red dwarf series or is this all a pipe dream. ? Quote A Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 349 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 They have filmed another two series that will be on Dave starting in September. We went to see one being filmed with MILFs (not at all what you would expect from that phrase but I can't say too much). His view of the car was that it looked very old fashioned... not exactly a celebrity endorsement! Anyway back to my rear screen... toluene has made some good progress on the rear screen trim removal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 349 Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 And one of my rear screens is down to its component parts! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
soldave 272 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 3 hours ago, mikeeech said: They have filmed another two series that will be on Dave starting in September. We went to see one being filmed with MILFs (not at all what you would expect from that phrase but I can't say too much). His view of the car was that it looked very old fashioned... not exactly a celebrity endorsement! Anyway back to my rear screen... toluene has made some good progress on the rear screen trim removal. You had me at "filmed with MILFs". Relavent to my interests 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andydclements 749 Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 I guess the "LF" is Life Form in the same way that it was for GELF. Although it would appear that the Dave budget is rather smaller than the latter end of the BBC era, based on the Christmas special, it's only the set and effect that are pared back, it's still a great comedy so will be great to see your Brother-in-law back in that role. I really liked it when he did Scrapheap Challenge, something about the show premise seemed to ring a chord with Lotus ownership. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 349 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 The wiring loom is now in which has enabled me to get the rear trim, seats and dash board in. Some odd wires to sort out and some other odds and ends to get done but it's really close to cranking now! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,387 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Good stuff Mike bet you can not wait to hear her purr for the first time. Its awesome when all the electrics start going back in and stuff starts to come back to life again. 1 Quote A Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 349 Posted September 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 So I brought stainless steel seatbelt mounting points from sj sports cars (in sill when fitted) was the description... So The other way up was no better! So after a bit of bending I ended up with... Now with earth and live feeds attached. It would have been handy if they were supplied pre bent! Loads of bits have turned up from sj sportscars so nothing stopping progress except time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oilmagnet477 747 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Looking great Mike - a good reference as ever. Were the cables originally within the sill? If not, how have you fashioned them front and rear entry into sill (if you get my meaning?) Having finished my 'new' job last week and with the kids returning to school on Monday, and the M-I-L installed, I'm finally hoping to focus some serious time and effort on to '666'. Also looking into doing a college course in auto-electrics which could be invaluable, given my pretty basic current level of understanding. Cheers Ant Quote Is the price for that bit in Yen or £? Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,387 Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Nice work Mike, Pity about the seabelt anchor points but at least they are fitted now. Did you give Steve a ring, seems strange to have to bend them yourself though. Also never knew the power leads ran down inside the side either, Another thing learnt about these whacky machines. Are you going to add any more insulation behind the positive cable as if it was me i would cut a slide down a piece of heater matrix coolant pipe and and put it over the pos cable in the area of the anchor plate. I only say this as just in case it vibrabes and rubs through the pos cable. Probably me been over cautious but that is what i would do imo. Really glad to see this car taking shape, must be nice to putting things back onto a fresh decent paint job rather than ripping it off frale fiberglass.! Bet it seems like years ago now since you stripped it. Looking forward to the updates especially photos Quote A Link to post Share on other sites
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