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 Odd foam in battery box? Has my car battery leaked? |
The Zee
 8th May 2020 1:30pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 3774 · Subject: Odd foam in battery box? Has my car battery leaked? |
| As a chemist this is aluminium sulfate/aluminium hydroxide - the product of the aluminium in the seat box and the high concentration sulfuric acid solution. Any iron/steel will form iron sulfate/iron ... |
| Optimill hinges turned purple? |
The Zee
7th May 2020 1:22pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 9669 · Subject: Optimill hinges turned purple? |
| Surprised that nobody offers Xylan or Halar (both fluoropolymers) as a coating option, yes they may only be available in duller or dark colours, but much more resistant to acid and alkalis, hydrophobi ... |
| How to shine up bumper caps and mud guards? |
The Zee
7th Apr 2020 3:17pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 9248 · Subject: How to shine up bumper caps and mud guards? |
Could you use that on window seals etc too?
By window seals, I'll be using on the curved, black rubbery bit on the outside of the window, at the bottom edge. not well described, but the best I ca ... |
| Rostyle Steels |
The Zee
7th Apr 2020 8:59am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 12 · Views: 9329 · Subject: Rostyle Steels |
Many thanks particularly Widget for the font of knowledge. 
Maybe a rethink is in order – HD Wolf steels were the alternative.  |
| How to shine up bumper caps and mud guards? |
The Zee
7th Apr 2020 8:48am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 9248 · Subject: How to shine up bumper caps and mud guards? |
Just done my bumper ends, rear wheel cover, and will be doing door handles, lights and window rubbers/trims, I looked around and found this:
https://www.carboncollective.com/product/platinum-trim/ ... |
| Painting black bits - advice requested |
The Zee
7th Apr 2020 8:34am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 2925 · Subject: Painting black bits - advice requested |
| Just be careful, Hammerite ages in it’s can, it goes “bad” as I will testify to, as will AkzoNoble who sent me a refund! I don’t know why it does this, but it might be worth trying it on a hid ... |
| Powder Coating SVX Alloys ? |
The Zee
2nd Apr 2020 12:41pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 10 · Views: 5152 · Subject: Powder Coating SVX Alloys ? |
Having had 3 sets of prevoius wheels refinished. (2 SAAB, 1 Nissaan Patrol) (I used to devlop power coating systems for industry as a formulation chemist)
Paint finish is a high gloss and smoo ... |
| Rostyle Steels |
The Zee
2nd Apr 2020 12:12pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 12 · Views: 9329 · Subject: Rostyle Steels |
| I was looking at acquiring at set of 16" Rostyle steel wheels for my 110 untility, but can anybody shed light on if all the Rostyle wheels require inner tubes or were there tubeless versions that ... |
| [For Sale] Puma Gear stick & diff lever |
The Zee
2nd Mar 2020 9:59pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 8 · Views: 3910 · Subject: [For Sale] Puma Gear stick & diff lever |
Hi Deaallen
Are these still available? Are the Aluminium toped ones or plastic ?
My parents are in Basingstoke, so am regularly there. So easy to collect for me.
Many Thanks - The Zee |
| Let's see your scenic shots, please provide a location. |
The Zee
23rd Feb 2020 7:55pm
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Forum: Pictures & Video · Replies: 1471 · Views: 885833 · Subject: Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) at Sunset |
A few images on SPTA on a winters sunset
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/24143/normal_Image-112.jpg
https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/userpics/24143/normal_Image-118. ... |
| My local accident 'blackspot' |
The Zee
23rd Feb 2020 7:48pm
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Forum: Pictures & Video · Replies: 17 · Views: 8176 · Subject: My local accident 'blackspot' |
| I also know this roundabout well, having previously lived in Basingstoke for some time, with friends in Reading and surrounding villages. On numerous occasion had to give up “right of way” to othe ... |
| [For Sale] 5 x Boost alloys and Conti tyres |
The Zee
13th Feb 2020 7:02pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 1 · Views: 1468 · Subject: [For Sale] 5 x Boost alloys and Conti tyres |
Hi Bish,
Are these still available?
If so is there any flex in the price, I know that's a cheeky question, but has to be asked?
Thanks |
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