What Have You Done To Your Van Today?

[Badjamin]

I had oxidation on my headlights from a bad resto or just cheap lights



I bought a cheap kit and did as the pack said as below

This on I did with the sanding disc on my drill - drill on slow and lots of sprayed wettedness and then the buffing pad with the cutting paste


800grit

1000grit

1500grit

3000grit


This one I did by hand as the drill was a bit pants



So yeah, the oxidation is all gone and a coat of the spray left it lookin... okay. They're a bit hazy

Oh and while I'm here, i also installed some stubby mud guards (of no use at all other than it looks good)

Before


After


This is the kit Badjamins van conversion

 

[Sasquatch]

I had oxidation on my headlights from a bad resto or just cheap lights

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I bought a cheap kit and did as the pack said as below

This on I did with the sanding disc on my drill - drill on slow and lots of sprayed wettedness and then the buffing pad with the cutting paste

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This one I did by hand as the drill was a bit pants

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So yeah, the oxidation is all gone and a coat of the spray left it lookin... okay. They're a bit hazy

Oh and while I'm here, i also installed some stubby mud guards (of no use at all other than it looks good)

Before
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After
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Looking mighty fine there. The wheels wouldn't ordinarily be my thing butnthey really complement the paint colour.

 

[Badjamin]

Looking mighty fine there. The wheels wouldn't ordinarily be my thing butnthey really complement the paint colour.

Re the wheels, I get that a lot. I am in exactly the same camp as you. I have a longing for some 20" Navis Twins in matte bronze for her but need to sell these first and, in the interim, suffer the no wheels issue like @Skyliner33 the other week hehe

 

[Drive Wayne]

Started the Tetris game for my solo launch to Busfest on Friday.
Sadly wifey has to work to keep me in the manner to which I'm accustomed...
Much easier with just the stuff I need, I can even see a bit out of the rear window!
Still room for cakes, collection booked enroute.

 

[bobnudd]

I had oxidation on my headlights from a bad resto or just cheap lights

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I bought a cheap kit and did as the pack said as below

This on I did with the sanding disc on my drill - drill on slow and lots of sprayed wettedness and then the buffing pad with the cutting paste

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800grit
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1000grit
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1500grit
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3000grit
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This one I did by hand as the drill was a bit pants

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So yeah, the oxidation is all gone and a coat of the spray left it lookin... okay. They're a bit hazy

Oh and while I'm here, i also installed some stubby mud guards (of no use at all other than it looks good)

Before
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After
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This is the kit Badjamins van conversion

Did you use the Holts Headlight refurb kit? I used it and was less than impressed. The spray is just silicon spray so just washes off. Looks like you did ok with the sanding though.
I used 3M uv lens coating wipes to coat my lights and they look loads better.

 

[Toenheel]

Noticed the stainless painted washers on my roof had all started bubbling :-( ordered some aerosol paint, cleaned off old paint, de greased, sanded and re painted and lacquered. Turned out decent.

 

[Roberts83]

Finally got around to fitting the lv-s splitter...wasn't the greatest to fit, the clips what came with it, didnt fit too well, so nuts, bolts and washers it is....

 

[Badjamin]

Did you use the Holts Headlight refurb kit? I used it and was less than impressed. The spray is just silicon spray so just washes off. Looks like you did ok with the sanding though.
I used 3M uv lens coating wipes to coat my lights and they look loads better.

I did indeed



and yes the spray is sh1t... i shook that can for 3mins straight and when it didn't rattle I knew something was up... 3m uv lens coating wipes? I shall be looking into these I reckon.

 

[doncarlyon]

Fitted the wheels of my old van to the new 6.1 Shuttle, am pleased with how it sits after I asked BMVS to lower the front a little more

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I'm desperate to get mine lowered.

Looks spot on.

 

[Badjamin]

Did you use the Holts Headlight refurb kit? I used it and was less than impressed. The spray is just silicon spray so just washes off. Looks like you did ok with the sanding though.
I used 3M uv lens coating wipes to coat my lights and they look loads better.

Is it this you used?

 

[Bigsidavies]

Re the wheels, I get that a lot. I am in exactly the same camp as you. I have a longing for some 20" Navis Twins in matte bronze for her but need to sell these first and, in the interim, suffer the no wheels issue like @Skyliner33 the other week hehe

There’s my tatty set of Devonports in my cellar if you need them when I’m home in October.

 

[Badjamin]

There’s my tatty set of Devonports in my cellar if you need them when I’m home in October.

I might hit you up on that offer. The mrs just said she might like to try driving the van

 

[Niall.b]

Started the Tetris game for my solo launch to Busfest on Friday.
Sadly wifey has to work to keep me in the manner to which I'm accustomed...
Much easier with just the stuff I need, I can even see a bit out of the rear window!
Still room for cakes, collection booked enroute.

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don't forget to pack the Dyson!

 

[Drive Wayne]

don't forget to pack the Dyson!

Didn't she laugh when I showed her your message @Niall.b !
But then said please let Shawneen borrow it! She must think you both are wonderfull!
The Dyson Airwrap will be coming to the party! Apparently she can manage with her sub £400 hairdryer!
That's gonna cost you when you get back home!
Safe travels, see y'all in Malvern!

 

[Sasquatch]

Im glad im not the only one who's spouse insists on a £600 Dyson toothbrush.

 

[Drive Wayne]

Im glad im not the only one who's spouse insists on a £600 Dyson toothbrush.

Thank goodness its not available at the moment!

 

[Sasquatch]

If they sold dog turds with a Dyson logo the women would want one.

 

[bobnudd]

Is it this you used?
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Yes. It comes with 2 coating wipes, 2 coats just wiped on, wait for it to go hard, that’s it. My lights were still foggy when I put it on, now they’re crystal clear.

 

[Keith Waterman]

Fitted a new sign to the back window. And little person capsule to back seat.

 

[ginkster]

Took it to my local VAG indie for an MOT. Passed with no advisories. Double winner as also got Bluelight discount on the cost of the MOT.