Craig782

Good advice there on a 2nd opinion maxi Lots of people look like they are about to have a heart attack when you bring out your hammer and tapdowns so often find myself explaining what im doing and why... so for those interested.... The chisel's referred to are "tap-downs" used to tap down high areas of the damage. When a dent is caused it will often move metal somewhere causing a high area/s usually surrounding the dent, especially if on areas such as bodylines etc. (Just like dropping a stone into sand would create a mound of sand around it, same principal) This surrounding metal is formed in all sorts of shapes, sizes and severity but is trapped pressure that needs to be removed so that the dent can be removed without stretching the metal and so your not left with high areas of course! Tap downs are normally made of certain types of plastic such as derlin, ultem etc. Believe it or not you can actually use a highly polished metal tap downs also which will not mark your paint as long as used correctly!

Thanks for the kudos guys, glad we could help getting your prides and joy back to how they should be Steve (Sunset350z) Sorry to hear you got her all sorted then had the misfortune on Sunday, At least you can say to the insurance she was mint before it happened. And Steve (SteveBurns) thanks for popping over, sorry didn’t get chance to come over and say hi at the Z Stand but got a little manic at some points, next thing I knew, show was over! lol Anyway I have to say the Wales pics did make me kind of jealous so think I will be heading for Wales next year, especially if we can arrange them on seperate dates !!!

viewtopic.php?f=35&t=19010 here you go buddy

I did it removing the liner and releasing the washer bottle to allow enough room to change them! I pput a guide up here somewhere...

Holy @*!# Steve only just caught the bad news on this thread so far, Glad your ok buddy shame about the car, is it really that bad???

D350z im not jealous of your pregnant bonnet honest lol Looks a very nice example you pleased with it so far? Also thought i would post the link to what appears to be the new thread of this link so Heath (Pimm) has no excuses this time viewtopic.php?f=94&t=22123

1) Ian 2) CaptainSensible 3) Choptop 4) Sunset350z 5) MWalker56 (110% or im buying the drinks!) 6) PIMM 7) D350z 8) Craig782

What a nice day for a roadster to arrive. It was icy when i collected mine and pissing down for the first couple months

Not sure if any of you have seen but Japfest are now holding a Pre-Japfest track day due to the high demand on the Friday. http://www.japfest.co.uk/news/news_frid ... k_day.html We will probably be setting up the stand and checking out what’s going on at some point on Friday so there may also be the opportunity to have some repairs carried out on the Friday as well. Maybe if any of you have large / complex dents then this may be a good time to get them repaired (price on inspection or you can send me a photo as a couple have done already). We will be limited to time on the Saturday and this will be allocated to your typical door dings, trolley dents, minor creases etc. Show Price of £40 for a panel Any questions or to book yourself in either pm me on here or come and see us at Quarry corner on the day

Cool, if you let me know what time your planning on getting there i can get you booked in if you wish. Send me a pm buddy when you know what your plans are. Cheers, Craig

Wait guys dont start panicing!!! Lucky number no.7...... Im in too!

Lol i think i would have just smiled and let him carry on lol Well if you do come along with it you can have a free parking space on my stand. Just leave the keys incase i need to move it

Bet it had a few looks at castle coombe thats for sure! Looked awsome really love the colour, as i said the pics on the net dont do the car or the colour justice! Where abouts in somerset you from then Lulu? He coming along to Japfest?

Did i see you today driving through Shaftesbury????? Not many S***GTR 's about

Saw S***GTR Today while out for a burn on the bike, looking very Only kidding, looked awsome, loved the colour pictures just dont do it justice! Also Silver Roadster on the Blandford to Shaftesbury top road, didnt get the plate as was ofcourse maintaining a steady 60 when i went past

try raccoon.co.uk http://www.raccoon.co.uk/hampshire/fenl ... 2&fid=NDM= +1 there was a write up about them in a car mag recently, apparently they did a veyron in chrome vinyl I know they did a Lambo for the gumball http://www.raccoon.co.uk/hampshire/fenl ... large.html They did my Van which is actually Silver underneath as can be seen http://www.raccoon.co.uk/hampshire/fenl ... large.html or here if you scroll down http://www.dentdiamond.co.uk/areas.php Raccoon specialize in wraps and I have to say they did a real good job on my van but not sure its the same thing you are talking about! If it is a wrap you want then for sure give them a call, they know their stuff and will design anything you want! Not sure where your from but i used the Hampshire branch and dealt with Sam Williams.

Im just not sure yet! Still need some time for it to grow on me, im sure there just something not right about that rear quarter window that sets the whole car off looking strange! Need to see it in person to make my mind up i think!

No worries Steve, Feel free to let the Z club members who are attending know we will be attending Japfest though If any are interested just let me know or come see us on the day! For sure come on over and say hi, will make a trip down to the Z stand thats for sure anyway!

Steve is right no problem moving about as cars need to get to the track etc etc. Quarry main entrance will bring you right up to the toilets which we are basically next to, we will be issuing special passes to get you through security there and right to the stand etc.

Cheques are in the post guys You guys coming to Japfest or opting for the wales meet?

Cool Trev, just sorting out all the bits and bobs regarding booking times etc etc so will let you know. Not sure on what time your planning on getting there but since you guys are the only ones offered prior booking to so far Trev you can be if you like. If anyone else is interested we can get a list going then i can pm everyone to once everything is sorted. Thanks Craig

Was hoping to attend JTS with the Z but my mates decided to go get married that weekend Not sure on which other shows just yet but will keep you all posted.

Japfest 2009 - Paintless Dent Removal @ Quarry Corner I have just confirmed we are providing the Dent Removal stand at this years Japfest. We will be repairing cars throughout the event at a special 'event only' rate so be sure to take advantage. So those of you with cars that are suffering from any dings, dints, dents, impressions, creases, high-spots whatever you want to call them, come along and Visit our stand @ Quarry corner and have us take care of them for you. You can either watch us make those dents disappear and restore your car back to its former glory or enjoy some of the best track action at Quarry while were doing the hard work its up to you! If your not having a car repaired be sure to stop by, take a look and say hi anyway. There is obviously going to be limited spaces, if anyone is interested we could arrange some pre-event booking for you so let me know names in advance! I know the club has conflicting dates with the Wales run, are we still having a club stand also?

ahh cool thanks, thought it would be something along those lines but alot easier when you know how thanks guys

Im not about tom guys otherwise would have been there again! Hope you all have a decent run out there though and i'll try make the next one