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 ·  Posted: 13.03.2016  ·  #881
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 ·  Posted: 14.03.2016  ·  #882
Started to remove the remnants of some old metal decals on the side of the hymer. using elbow grease and the green part of a sponge removed a good bit of the black marks. now i need to figure how to remove old glue/adhesive from the body.
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 ·  Posted: 14.03.2016  ·  #883
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. now i need to figure how to remove old glue/adhesive from the body.


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 ·  Posted: 14.03.2016  ·  #884
hot water and suds can do wonders for stickers left behind! (or wd40 :D )

I did a radiator flush over the weekend - to see clear water coming out after about 20 litres flushed through and a bottle of novaflush was delightful :D

Just have to refill the coolant/antifreeze now!

Also drained the grey water system... turned out there was quite a blockage after the exit valve, caused by a melted plastic end (melted due to its proximity to the exhaust). cut this off and let all the crap out! hoping that a combo of tablets down the plug holes and a good flush through will help the intermittent odours we get!
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 ·  Posted: 14.03.2016  ·  #885
Some plumbing
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 ·  Posted: 14.03.2016  ·  #886
Through MOT this evening with flying colours. Ins bill from Dolmen in the post this morn, up £10 from last year. happy days /.
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 ·  Posted: 14.03.2016  ·  #887
Nice one on the mot :up:
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 ·  Posted: 14.03.2016  ·  #888
One is always a bit apprehensive before the event.
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 ·  Posted: 14.03.2016  ·  #889
Happy days Andy.
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2016  ·  #890
We bought a new motorhome a few weeks ago and I have been giving it a good clean. I finished today with the final coat of polymer on the bodywork. Results look good. Here are a few before and after type shots.
I should point out that requested it wasn't cleaned prior to delivery. I wanted to avoid any brush marks etc.
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2016  ·  #892
Jaysus where's my sunglasses!
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2016  ·  #893
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Looking good as always, did you get a Dakota


Yes John.
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2016  ·  #894
Fantastic van, it was one of those that started me looking to get away from the caravan
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2016  ·  #895
We are very happy with it but there is only 200 miles on it so far.
I have spent more time cleaning than driving but that will change now..LOL
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2016  ·  #896
Good stuff Mark, Health to enjoy! :up:

Already looking forward to meeting up with ye and getting the Grand Tour during the Summer, all we need now is :hots:
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2016  ·  #897
No Problem Pat.
It will be great to catch up again....
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2016  ·  #898
Well ware Mark,

Wishing you many happy trips in it :up: :up:
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2016  ·  #899
Took her for mot passed no problem not bad for a 20 year old
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2016  ·  #900
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Took her for mot passed no problem not bad for a 20 year old


Congrats :up:
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 ·  Posted: 15.03.2016  ·  #901
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Took her for mot passed no problem not bad for a 20 year old


Bet you are happy now ;-)
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 ·  Posted: 16.03.2016  ·  #902
Checked fluids, new gas tank & general checks for our trip to the Highlands on Sunday...I cant wait to get away for a few days...
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 ·  Posted: 16.03.2016  ·  #903
Do you use a buffing pad, electric one?
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 ·  Posted: 16.03.2016  ·  #904
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Do you use a buffing pad, electric one?


If that question was directed at me Nick the answer is no.
I am a purist and prefer to do everything by hand. No buff is required to get the right results, just the correct products. It is much slower but I don't mind spending time on it to get the best results. If you are using a buff and pick up a grain of dirt by accident it could take a while to correct it. If the same thing happens when polishing by hand you are more likely to feel it or see it quicker.

Buffs are great but can be a nightmare in the wrong hands.
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 ·  Posted: 16.03.2016  ·  #905
Nice one Mark. Many happy miles, I see you have still got the snipe!!!.
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 ·  Posted: 16.03.2016  ·  #906
Thanks Andy.
Yes I transferred the Snipe and the Gaslow.
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 ·  Posted: 16.03.2016  ·  #907
How did you manage to remove the snipe base plate?. I would have to take the roof with me, Impossible to remove.
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 ·  Posted: 16.03.2016  ·  #908
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How did you manage to remove the snipe base plate?. I would have to take the roof with me, Impossible to remove.


I left the plate and got a new one Andy..
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 ·  Posted: 21.03.2016  ·  #909
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Quote by Kilcorney

. now i need to figure how to remove old glue/adhesive from the body.


WD40


nope

this type of adhesive
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 ·  Posted: 21.03.2016  ·  #910
Is that adhesive from a sticker or a badge?
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 ·  Posted: 21.03.2016  ·  #911
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Is that adhesive from a sticker or a badge?


they were metal badges on the side. only 1 left that amount of gunk behind.
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 ·  Posted: 21.03.2016  ·  #912
Badges are generally stuck with a thicker adhesive.
It may be possible to rub most of it off with your fingers if you add a little heat from a hair dryer (not a heat gun)

This will leave minor marks which could be removed with G3 or similar.
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Hymer badges if not hymermobile?
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 ·  Posted: 21.03.2016  ·  #914
Took the new van to our local tyre service centre and had the Air seal done..
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 ·  Posted: 21.03.2016  ·  #915
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Took the new van to our local tyre service centre and had the Air seal done..


Never heard of that being done, is there a reason?
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 ·  Posted: 21.03.2016  ·  #916
No reason Nick.. I just prefer it ..

I just don't feel like getting out in the dark on a country road in the rain to change a punctured tyre over.

Have you felt the weight of them? :o
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 ·  Posted: 22.03.2016  ·  #917
changed all filters and oil,checked brakes, as usual as soon as you start pulling and moving pipes and hoses you get leaks! starter main lead all discoloured and terminal loose! I suspose its better now than on the road. its no harm just to check these things, rubber fuel pipes gone hard and brittle.
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 ·  Posted: 23.03.2016  ·  #918
Fitted the safe to the new Motorhome.
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 ·  Posted: 23.03.2016  ·  #919
just came home to see the next door neighbour giving his caravan its annual clean for easter break

using a floor brush as usual and dipping into a sudsy bucket

I was online and got a good homemade caravan cleaner recipe he told me.......
15 percent peroxide
fifty per cent blue toilet chemical
rest water

it fair cleans the algae he says !!!!!!!!!!!

I told him make sure none splashes on my van or cars......must make some up for you to try mark,,,,,,,,,

sometimes I despair,,,,,,
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 ·  Posted: 23.03.2016  ·  #920
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