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Excellent stuff Gary. Make sure you enjoy every second

What do you plan to do in respect of the notoriously expensive replacement dashboard top? Items like that really hurt, but when everything else is top notch, it's harder to compromise.

RobFrost wrote:What do you plan to do in respect of the notoriously expensive replacement dashboard top? Items like that really hurt, but when everything else is top notch, it's harder to compromise.

They are super expensive, so I’m going to rebuild the one I have. I repaired the cracks and trimmed it maybe 18 years back, but the trim has shrunk slightly around the speaker hole after being beaten by the Le Mans sunshine so it needs doing again.

Current plan is to replace the flat part with rigid board to improve the fit and make it easier to trim. I’ve got a replacement straighter speaker grille, but again I might make one to get a good fit.

I’ll see how that plan works out once I’ve removed the old vinyl!

Gary71 wrote:https://www.heatedwindscreen.com/acatal ... creen.html

This one will be my third!

Thanks for this pointer Gary, mucho appreciated and its great to watch you car going back together!

I considered the heated screen for a few seconds as I sipped my tea and caught up with these lovely threads, but then I thought to myself - why would I need one when I never expect to take my car out when there is even a remote chance of rain, or less than 10 degC. Isn't that one of the ways we are supposed to pamper them after a hugely long and expensive restoration? I keep wondering about how I am going to keep mine clean after its paint job, without touching it with a sponge or any other kind of solid or squishy product

No way I can plan around it not getting wet!

As for washing it… yes I’ve had the same thoughts when I look at those wash mitts in the bucket and think about making swirls in that perfect paint!

Got to be done at some point, but I’m not going to lie it’s going to be stressful first time!

Gary71 wrote:No way I can plan around it not getting wet!

As for washing it… yes I’ve had the same thoughts when I look at those wash mitts in the bucket and think about making swirls in that perfect paint!

Got to be done at some point, but I’m not going to lie it’s going to be stressful first time!

My spyder came with a ceramic coat on it .. and I've got to say I was a bit of non believer, but it does make a massive difference . Whilst the paint is still swirl free etc have a look at getting coated, eith by yourslef or pay someone .. your painter will be able to give you a pointer to how long you should leave the new paint before coating it ( assuming a period of time is needed for the paint to fully harden ? )

I’ve been advised letting it stand a month, so it should be fine to get a coating before it ever leaves the garage.

I had a quote for £500 to PPF the front and rear bumpers which is a joke.

Any idea which ceramic coat is on your spyder?

Not sure… I’d have to dig out the paperwork.

Gary71 wrote:I’ve been advised letting it stand a month, so it should be fine to get a coating before it ever leaves the garage.

I had a quote for £500 to PPF the front and rear bumpers which is a joke.

Any idea which ceramic coat is on your spyder?

Do it yourself gary. Its easily done. I tend to do my cars once a year around xmas time, so if i can do it, anybody can. Look at the Gyeon stuff.

markm wrote:

Gary71 wrote:I’ve been advised letting it stand a month, so it should be fine to get a coating before it ever leaves the garage.

I had a quote for £500 to PPF the front and rear bumpers which is a joke.

Any idea which ceramic coat is on your spyder?

Do it yourself gary. Its easily done. I tend to do my cars once a year around xmas time, so if i can do it, anybody can. Look at the Gyeon stuff.

I’ve put some on my Xmas list

Oddly enough the car isn’t going anywhere for a while so will do it before it rolls out. Some of these products say the garage has to be warm, which isn’t ideal…

Another small non exciting update…

Bit more wiring, pedals and clutch cable in and I’ve made up a new fuel feed pipe so I can finish up the tunnel installation.

And yes it’s a 964 throttle pedal

What's with the later throttle pedal - are they better, or just all you have?

The original snapped off many years ago. This was a quick fix that stayed!

Wow, there's a real look of almost there with the dash. Have you connected the battery and got something to light up yet, I've found that a real milestone before.

rich73 wrote:Wow, there's a real look of almost there with the dash. Have you connected the battery and got something to light up yet, I've found that a real milestone before.

Not yet, too many lose wires kicking around at the minute, I fear the smoke may escape from the wires if I go too soon

Definitely something to do though, I agree it would be a milestone.

Once I’ve got the tunnel finished then I think it’s time for wax injection. I’ve been putting it off but need to do it soon before I start covering up any holes.