lol

Water based paint stripper takes it back one layer at a time, then with a gentle (if tedious) rub with a towel and rubber gloves for the stubborn bits.

I've done it before on the tub sides and wanted to see if a power wash after the stripper would help shift the paint quicker. Worked but too unreliable, wouldn't try that bit again.

Following on from a suggestion on a "vehicle security post" the other day, I decided to look into having
my windows etched with the reg. number as another level of security.
By far the cheapest method though was to buy a kit and do it myself which I did this afternoon.
There were a few to choose from but I settled on this one ....

Window etching kit

I was a little apprehensive but I followed the instructions which were very clear and to my amazement
it turned out very well if I do say so myself.
The fact that I have a 109 Station Wagon would mean changing a lot of glass!
My photographic skills need some work mind you.

Well, I checked against photos, and it's not like the one on my 2L either. I didnt' take photos when I worked on the timing of my 2.6L 

turns out the master cylinder supplied by craddocks was US. i bought a Britpart one off ebay and problem sorted. waiting on Craddocks to resolve but as usual they take their time going through returns process and other delays uneccssary.

I bought a roll of the banding three or four years ago...and can I find it now?

I'll start replying to everyone who's posted here or PM'd or emailed me this evening.

James

Sorry Arthur, they close the library at 4.15pm. We do have some stuff on your truck in the database - allegedly built 10/5/61, but that's one of many anomalous dates (all chassis numbers close to it were built at the end of December 1960/beginning Jan 1961) I've been working through. I'm currently planning another trip, hopefully next week, so can check then if that's ok.

Cheers


James

Quote from: Space-Kook on Yesterday at 04:05 PMHad a busy Land Rover week, lots of research and stripping the bonnet back to DBG, it's gone well but there isn't as much as I'd hoped.
Was a bit ago now but I've also printed a replica of the terminal strip to keep as a handy spare.

What was your technique stripping back the bonnet, SK?

Dale Radford used to sell galv strip cut to fit. A bit hard to drill but excellent. I think I got someone to cut me ally strip (on Ebay) not expensive and easy to drill. The disadvantage is it is a bit too bendy and "bunches up" if you rivet to strip on too tightly. Dale or Carl 01346 531062
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