So I have gone and done it :)
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So I have gone and done it :)
Now a proud owner of MG TF 135 (bought from Chris & Tony) so not much needs to be done, but on the list
Only thing that not happy about is not being able to see through plastic back window so glass to be ordered then seeing if I am brave enough to fit it myself - replace back faded badge (already ordered on Ebay) - replace foot mats again Ebay - then look at fixing scuffs on bumpers and very small rust spot.
Loved the drive back home on Saturday - felt great! The only serious problem is the other half has fallen in love with it and trying to steal it already!!
Only thing that not happy about is not being able to see through plastic back window so glass to be ordered then seeing if I am brave enough to fit it myself - replace back faded badge (already ordered on Ebay) - replace foot mats again Ebay - then look at fixing scuffs on bumpers and very small rust spot.
Loved the drive back home on Saturday - felt great! The only serious problem is the other half has fallen in love with it and trying to steal it already!!
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Re: So I have gone and done it :)
Well done - great news! I hope your car gives you as much pleasure as mine has over the years
Regarding the rear screen: is it just murky? In which case a good polish (Autoglym SuperResin or the stuff that the Register sells, Greygate plastic polish) should do the trick without having to replace. If you do want to replace the screen, be aware that there are now a few glass rear screen replacement options, completed with heated elements that you might want to consider.
Enjoy
Regarding the rear screen: is it just murky? In which case a good polish (Autoglym SuperResin or the stuff that the Register sells, Greygate plastic polish) should do the trick without having to replace. If you do want to replace the screen, be aware that there are now a few glass rear screen replacement options, completed with heated elements that you might want to consider.
Enjoy
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Re: So I have gone and done it :)
Thanks for that Rob - yes screen just seems a bit cloudy not really scratched so I will certainly try the Autoglym
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Re: So I have gone and done it :)
magicman_chris wrote:Now a proud owner of MG TF 135 (bought from Chris & Tony) so not much needs to be done, but on the list
Only thing that not happy about is not being able to see through plastic back window
This is the stuff you want, and congrats on the car
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-PlastX ... pd_cp_ce_2
The older I get the faster I was.
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Re: So I have gone and done it :)
well done on buying the car, how did you find driving it? As Rob said autoglym, it worked wonders for my window, you do have to go over it a few times though.
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Re: So I have gone and done it :)
nismo wrote:This is the stuff you want, and congrats on the car
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-PlastX ... pd_cp_ce_2
Thanks now ordered - will let you know how it turns out
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Re: So I have gone and done it :)
Glad you're sorted. Saw a beautiful 03 plate TF135 for sale in Mirage with 50K miles on the clock for £2K today which would have been a lovely buy.
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Re: So I have gone and done it :)
Watch ME fit one of our old panels - new ones have both connectors on the left hand side so no additional wiring - in 15 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXhV6C6unMQmagicman_chris wrote:...Only thing that not happy about is not being able to see through plastic back window so glass to be ordered then seeing if I am brave enough to fit it myself ...
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