So what have you done with your Aston today?

[old phart]

Was asked this weekend and see on yours too. Are there supposed to be covers on the base of the wipers to cover the bolts? Otherwise water will pool up. Mine have none and I see the bolts on yours exposed too.

[mikey k]

AMDBSVNick said:

dbs2000 said:

I always wondered what it looked like under there

That is not good for the Unicorns well being or value!

[AMDBSVNick]

mikey k said:

AMDBSVNick said:

dbs2000 said:

I always wondered what it looked like under there

That is not good for the Unicorns well being or value!

The Unicorn is different albeit not as clean

[dbs2000]

old phart said:

Was asked this weekend and see on yours too. Are there supposed to be covers on the base of the wipers to cover the bolts? Otherwise water will pool up. Mine have none and I see the bolts on yours exposed too.

It does seem an odd omission. I'll see if I can find some rubber caps

[divetheworld]

dbs2000 said:

So I cleaned the engine bay, some before and afters:

An awesome job. I think there is some love shown there.

[AstonZagato]

dbs2000 said:

So I cleaned the engine bay, some before and afters:

Any tips? I'd quite like to have a go at mine.

[dbs2000]

AstonZagato said:

Any tips? I'd quite like to have a go at mine.

Ask and ye shall receive

I purchased


https://www.prestigecarcareshop.com/products/adams...
https://www.prestigecarcareshop.com/collections/32...
https://www.prestigecarcareshop.com/collections/wh...

and also these for those hard to reach places:

Small wheel spoke brush:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004LWU8OG/ref...

Detailer brush:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001GJ3EJS/ref...

These are great although for the engine cover on the V12 I think the larger brush here could be good:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/MOTHERS-155700-Wheel-Clea...

Youth notes:
1) Clear away any debris, leaves twigs etc
2) Spray on the all-purpose cleaner and agitate with the several brushes working from the outside in (I had to do this a few times on the big cream/white intakes as they were gross). Don't be a maniac with the brushes, be careful, for instance the DBS has the adjustable shocks, the wires to them are particularly thin. Just use common sense.
3) Hose off with a jet wash set to the finest mist spray you can - it's an engine, don't be a nob blasting it.
4) Dry or leave to dry
5) Spray on the Adams inside out, leave for a few mins and wipe with cloth, because it’s a spray its great on the ribbed flexi hoses
6) I used their plastic cleaner on the large radiator cover at the front rather than inside out spray as it is easy to access and massive
7) Standback, admire your work and then question your existence for taking on such a quest

Full version here:
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p...

[Car mad enthusiast]

Can we see a nice picture of that lovely MG you have tucked away. Looks like one of those limited edition ones???

dbs2000 said:

So I cleaned the engine bay, some before and afters:
















His and her name plates:



And one last pic from above:

[dbs2000]

Car mad enthusiast said:

I won't be home for a little while so only have this one with my old V12V. It is indeed a limited MGBGT and it is lovely:

[Ken Figenus]

dbs2000 said:

3 years later that rusty wiper arm nut is still driving me nuts - I WILL get to it. Nice to see they all do that (sir) though. I mean come on Aston - tatty!

[dbs2000]

Indeed, I think I may know where I can find a rubber bung to hide them. I shall have a look soon!

[hashluck]

dbs2000 said:

Indeed, I think I may know where I can find a rubber bung to hide them. I shall have a look soon!

There will be quite a few takers on here if you do!

[Car mad enthusiast]

Lovely pair.Cheers

I took delivery all these lovely items today for my 7VV. Project 7 will commence shortly. LOL

dbs2000 said:

I won't be home for a little while so only have this one with my old V12V. It is indeed a limited MGBGT and it is lovely:

Edited by Car mad enthusiast on Wednesday 1st March 16:30

Edited by Car mad enthusiast on Wednesday 1st March 16:31

Edited by Car mad enthusiast on Wednesday 1st March 16:32

[ChilliWhizz]

dbs2000 said:

I won't be home for a little while so only have this one with my old V12V. It is indeed a limited MGBGT and it is lovely:

A convertible Limited Edition MGBGT... now that's proper rare....

[cayman-black]

Car mad enthusiast said:

Edited by Car mad enthusiast on Wednesday 1st March 16:30

Edited by Car mad enthusiast on Wednesday 1st March 16:31

Edited by Car mad enthusiast on Wednesday 1st March 16:32

Wow ! Lovely car and fantastic garage.

[8Tech]

hashluck said:

dbs2000 said:

Indeed, I think I may know where I can find a rubber bung to hide them. I shall have a look soon!

There will be quite a few takers on here if you do!

Part number 61611383432 from any BMW dealer. It is used for the wiper arm on a BMW 8-Series. Very cheap.

[old phart]

8Tech said:

Part number 61611383432 from any BMW dealer. It is used for the wiper arm on a BMW 8-Series. Very cheap.

Thanks much.

And sorry but I can't help myself, its inexpensive not cheap. Unless they really are made poorly.

Again - apologies.

[AstonZagato]

dbs2000 said:

Ask and ye shall receive

Thanks. I think I need to plan a weekend when my wife is away - she would question my sanity if I start cleaning under the bonnet.

[dbs2000]

AstonZagato said:

Thanks. I think I need to plan a weekend when my wife is away - she would question my sanity if I start cleaning under the bonnet.

Indeed, my better half was in the Netherlands so didn't witness it. I'll give Adams credit, they included a couple of chocolates to soften our ladies cold dark souls if caught

[Car mad enthusiast]

Many thanks. Project " 7 " is now underway albeit in slow time so I will mostly be found in my cave most days from 9.30am onwards!! LOL

cayman-black said:

Wow ! Lovely car and fantastic garage.