looking worse before getting better

wheel arches prepped and bare metal neutralised

Looking a little worse Working under the bus, I was admiring just how solid the original metal was, and what amazing condition the original paint was like in the wheel arches. Things could have been a whole lot worse when you start cleaning and stripping things back. However, one of the guys at Resto Classics … Read more

fixing unseen problems, prevention is always better than cure

bare metalled lower edges of the front window openings getting some Granville Heavy Duty Rust Converter applied

Future protection So the good news was that most of the side window and tailgate window frames were OK underneath the old perished rubber seals. With just the one that needed looking at, but Phil at Resto Classics soon had that sorted and the glass with new rubber back in place again! Meanwhile, I cleaned … Read more

old rubbers out, windows out, time to see what lurks beneath…

time to bare metal the rust effected area

Hidden away One of the worries I had when contemplating getting new window rubbers fitted, was what unexpected surprises might be hiding underneath the old perished rubbers? That plus the quintessentially rainy English winter weather! I really did not fancy getting stuck outside with the glass out and the rain pouring in! So it really … Read more