17 inches... - Page 10

The Patrolman · 16-05-2015, 18:19

All filled and painted'ish..

The Patrolman · 16-05-2015, 18:20

And from the front

The Patrolman · 16-05-2015, 18:21

And Finally

The Patrolman · 17-05-2015, 18:38

The Matt Black look is growing on me but don't know if I'm brave ( or stupid

) enough to do the full thing

Some of the lacquer is coming of the Metallic Red so I could just flat it off and go all black

AlexD333 · 17-05-2015, 19:05

Don't bail out and go girly, that black looks beefy!!!

Only a few things too consider, I've seen a few crap jobs when using Matt black when the finish is done poorly ect. And bear in mind the vehicle might be a little hotter if you do black.

Looks the bomb though

The Patrolman · 17-05-2015, 19:19

Thanks Alex. It will be done on the cheap with aerosol cans in the back alley, I may get to use the garage next door as my mine is full of stuff

AlexD333 · 17-05-2015, 20:06

I look forward to it. One day I want to inherit your patrol

Sweety · 17-05-2015, 21:25

Are you thinking of painting it all black or having it red over black ie from the side windows down black

The Patrolman · 17-05-2015, 21:35

That's a thought, but probably all black

The Patrolman · 20-07-2015, 22:28

Well on the original 17" theme i have found my additional spare plus a spare spare

X2 pro comp MT's for £155 delivered

The Patrolman · 20-07-2015, 22:31

Not too bad a price as I was going to get a BFG Mt for £145

johnb5177 · 21-07-2015, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patrolman

The Matt Black look is growing on me but don't know if I'm brave ( or stupid

) enough to do the full thing

Some of the lacquer is coming of the Metallic Red so I could just flat it off and go all black

I have to say, that Matt black does grow on you, I like it, but a valid point about getting hot.

Mind you, my T2 is gloss black, and with temperatures of 39degC last week, I burnt the side of my hand on the paintwork.......ouch! You can barely touch the black leather steering wheel, and temperatures of 50+ were measured in the cab.........I don`t think you will get that in UK where you are though........

The Patrolman · 21-07-2015, 09:48

Just been back on to the insurance company as the want an extra £42 on a £230 policy for a paint colour change as they think it is a modification.
I said I was only painting the wings that were declared as a modification but they were not having any if that either.
I am waiting a call back when they have listened to the original conversation on which the policy was sold to me.
I told them that I had started to paint the wings black and may or may not do all of the car and there was no mention of a policy increase.

rustic · 21-07-2015, 10:19

It is so important when talking to companies like insurance, or utilities, to make a note of the date, time, person you spoke too, and particular points of discussion. I often just jot it on the utility bill...

I recently raised a customer complaint with BT about a feature I didn't want as I had told them to cancel it... however next quarter I was still being charged... any how, I referred to a conversation that they had recorded, and after 10 days I had a written transcript of that conversation on that day, which proved I had requested the cancellation.
Next was a phone call from them.....
Basically what can we do to put things right...?

Well last month we went over our broadband usage... they waived that...
Oh.... and the month before... ok...
Now we have free caller display, and we are now paying £10 less per month with unlimited broadband now lol...
However... our concession was to sign up for 12 months.

They refused to fill the Mav tank with diesel though lol...

makeitfit · 21-07-2015, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Patrolman

Just been back on to the insurance company as the want an extra £42 on a £230 policy for a paint colour change as they think it is a modification.
I said I was only painting the wings that were declared as a modification but they were not having any if that either.
I am waiting a call back when they have listened to the original conversation on which the policy was sold to me.
I told them that I had started to paint the wings black and may or may not do all of the car and there was no mention of a policy increase.

Sounds like Adrian Flux to me

I've had similar issues in the past. I simply asked them to refer to the recording of my agreement to the policy. In that I was promised no admin fees for future "non performance related" modifications. What do you know, they couldn't find it, but agreed that I was right.
People power

21-07-2015, 10:19	#149
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	It is so important when talking to companies like insurance, or utilities, to make a note of the date, time, person you spoke too, and particular points of discussion. I often just jot it on the utility bill... I recently raised a customer complaint with BT about a feature I didn't want as I had told them to cancel it... however next quarter I was still being charged... any how, I referred to a conversation that they had recorded, and after 10 days I had a written transcript of that conversation on that day, which proved I had requested the cancellation. Next was a phone call from them..... Basically what can we do to put things right...? Well last month we went over our broadband usage... they waived that... Oh.... and the month before... ok... Now we have free caller display, and we are now paying £10 less per month with unlimited broadband now lol... However... our concession was to sign up for 12 months. They refused to fill the Mav tank with diesel though lol... __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

17-05-2015, 18:38	#139
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	The Matt Black look is growing on me but don't know if I'm brave ( or stupid ) enough to do the full thing Some of the lacquer is coming of the Metallic Red so I could just flat it off and go all black

17-05-2015, 19:05	#140
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	Don't bail out and go girly, that black looks beefy!!! Only a few things too consider, I've seen a few crap jobs when using Matt black when the finish is done poorly ect. And bear in mind the vehicle might be a little hotter if you do black. Looks the bomb though

17-05-2015, 19:19	#141
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Thanks Alex. It will be done on the cheap with aerosol cans in the back alley, I may get to use the garage next door as my mine is full of stuff

17-05-2015, 20:06	#142
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	I look forward to it. One day I want to inherit your patrol

17-05-2015, 21:25	#143
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Are you thinking of painting it all black or having it red over black ie from the side windows down black

17-05-2015, 21:35	#144
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	That's a thought, but probably all black

21-07-2015, 09:48	#148
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	Just been back on to the insurance company as the want an extra £42 on a £230 policy for a paint colour change as they think it is a modification. I said I was only painting the wings that were declared as a modification but they were not having any if that either. I am waiting a call back when they have listened to the original conversation on which the policy was sold to me. I told them that I had started to paint the wings black and may or may not do all of the car and there was no mention of a policy increase.