Old TVR

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Transmitter Man

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225 months

Thursday 4th June 2009
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I would like to find an experienced detailer in North or West London or South Herts that could fit my car in for a day or two next week (prior to Bromley Paegent of motoring).

Car is a 21 year old white TVR wedge that has probably never had a two bucket wash in it's life let alone come into contact with a clay bar.

Ideally, wash, clay bar, machine polish and wax/sealant or whatever you think best.

Body is not perfect but better than reasionable.

Many thanks.

Phil





Transmitter Man

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4,253 posts

225 months

Thursday 4th June 2009
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BTW, no whhel work required as since this photo was taken they have been fully refurbished and I've sealed them with Poorboys.

Phil

Transmitter Man

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Friday 5th June 2009
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Many thanks for the flowers on the car, a 420 SEAC and on the detailer recommendations.

I think I'm a little out of Envy's coverage area and I just knew Kelly would be busy smile

I will repost on the Deatilers World site and see what response I get.

Thank you all again.

Phil




Transmitter Man

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225 months

Saturday 6th June 2009
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Hi Kelly,

Thanks for the comments and pointing out the TVR weaknesses. Yes, not the greatest fibreglass bodyshells. My car in not one of the Kevlar/Carbon fibre mix SEAC's. I would think one of those would give you an even harder time.

I'll be calling Jay in Hertford later this morning as posted on the Detailers World site.

I'm not expecting too many miracles as the car has a bunch of stonechips but due to having booked into several shows this year I'd like the car looking as good as piossible prior to a full chassis then body restoration through the winter.

I like white.

Phil
TVR 420 SEAC
De Tomaso Longchamp GTS (you've never had one of these in your garage)

Transmitter Man

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225 months

Saturday 13th June 2009
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Guys

Just an update after collecting the car from Jay and his team at Auto Finesse in Ware, Herts.

Please excuse my photo's but I have a crap camera and I'm no David Bailey.

Considering this is the original paint on a 21 year old car I am extremely happy with how the old girl turned out.

Battle scars from lots of track day work with previous owners and the far from perfect bodywork from TVR in the 80's she will see me fine for this years shows until the start of a full restoration through next winter.





They took some much better and close-up shots of the work and will post them later.

Thanks for looking

Phil
TVR 420 SEAC