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ktm301p
Original Poster
673 posts
59 months
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After years of looking for a good classic investment car, I have gone for this Chim! http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...With having done only 12,000 miles from new with 2 owners - 1 being the fathers and the 2nd being the son. It is in pretty much immaculate condition. Suffice to say, I'm rather chuffed at the idea of getting the Cerb parked up next to the Chim upon picking the car up tomorrow! 
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Rib
1,409 posts
59 months
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Certainly looks nice and the best engine out the lot! Well done!
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kennybgr8
189 posts
12 months
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Looks great and cool colours, I got mine about 7 weeks ago, all I can say is enjoy ,,,
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ktm301p
Original Poster
673 posts
59 months
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Thanks, I owned a red Chim for a few years a little while ago and regretted it as soon as I sold it. Does anyone know what are the best products for leather restoration. The only niggle with this car is that the seats are slightly creased and could do with 'freshening' up. These guys seem pretty good as far as I can tell, if a little pricey: http://www.liquidleather.com/car-shop.html
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kennybgr8
189 posts
12 months
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I did get a great treatment and polish for my interior but cant remember what it was called and Im not home for a few weeks yet, sorry thats not much help doh,,, wait a wee while and there may be more comments/replies,,
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ktm301p
Original Poster
673 posts
59 months
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kennybgr8 said: I did get a great treatment and polish for my interior but cant remember what it was called and Im not home for a few weeks yet, sorry thats not much help doh,,, wait a wee while and there may be more comments/replies,, Thanks, I was thinking of starting a separate thread with the question,,,
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Rib
1,409 posts
59 months
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I've used liquid leather before, not that pricey compared to some of the stuff! bowl of hot water and a nail brush, give it a good scrub with the cleaner, let it stand for a couple of mins, another good scrub, dry off and apply the conditioner. lovely stuff and a lovely smell!
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SILICONEKID340HP
8,567 posts
101 months
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ktm301p
Original Poster
673 posts
59 months
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SILICONEKID340HP said: Thanks! That seems like a good place to start
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SILICONEKID340HP
8,567 posts
101 months
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ktm301p said: SILICONEKID340HP said: Thanks! That seems like a good place to start Make sure you apply the Balm straight after ,the cleaner is strong stuff and can leave the leather gagging for the balm ! Apply the balm ,don`t wipe off jusr leave it to dry.
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ktm301p
Original Poster
673 posts
59 months
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SILICONEKID340HP said: Make sure you apply the Balm straight after ,the cleaner is strong stuff and can leave the leather gagging for the balm !
Apply the balm ,don`t wipe off jusr leave it to dry. Which balm is this? Could you provide a link please? Thanks
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SILICONEKID340HP
8,567 posts
101 months
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ktm301p
Original Poster
673 posts
59 months
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SILICONEKID340HP said: Thanks, much appreciated.
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Rib
1,409 posts
59 months
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So for the 2 is no cheaper (I got the 2 LL products for £11 from a local supplier) than the liquid leather stuff? I tried the AG cleaner once and wasn't overly impressed.
There is always the atguement its all pointless by many but my leather has always felt and looked much better after the LL stuff.
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v8kev
112 posts
15 months
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imo thats a lot money for that car
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ktm301p
Original Poster
673 posts
59 months
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v8kev said: imo thats a lot money for that car How come, because it is an early Chim?
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SILICONEKID340HP
8,567 posts
101 months
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ktm301p said: v8kev said: imo thats a lot money for that car How come, because it is an early Chim? It does look a like lot of money but if it`s mint don`t worry ..Ive seen 2000 450`s with rotten chassis so enjoy it .I have the early chim think they look much better.. Nothing going to be worn out at 1200 miles just check bushes they may or cracked from standing ,not being used .. Now get some miles on the car !
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Milk Tray
83 posts
39 months
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v8kev said: imo thats a lot money for that car I dont re call the thread being started as " what is this car worth", why say that? The bloke has just purchased the car and is chuffed with it and felt like he wanted to share it with others. Well done on the purchase, looks like a lovely example from the pics.
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SILICONEKID340HP
8,567 posts
101 months
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Milk Tray said: v8kev said: imo thats a lot money for that car I dont re call the thread being started as " what is this car worth", why say that? The bloke has just purchased the car and is chuffed with it and felt like he wanted to share it with others. Well done on the purchase, looks like a lovely example from the pics. Nice one Milktray i hate it when this happens ,not a good start.... You have the desired very special 4.3 free reving engine ,it may even be a big valve which are 270hp "a real 270hp" quicker than the 5l engines ,well except mine Sounds like there`s a bit of jelousy in the air with silly comments like that ! This is a 430 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtkDpQuCUvI
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ktm301p
Original Poster
673 posts
59 months
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SILICONEKID340HP said: Milk Tray said: v8kev said: imo thats a lot money for that car I dont re call the thread being started as " what is this car worth", why say that? The bloke has just purchased the car and is chuffed with it and felt like he wanted to share it with others. Well done on the purchase, looks like a lovely example from the pics. Nice one Milktray i hate it when this happens ,not a good start.... You have the desired very special 4.3 free reving engine ,it may even be a big valve which are 270hp "a real 270hp" quicker than the 5l engines ,well except mine Sounds like there`s a bit of jelousy in the air with silly comments like that ! This is a 430 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtkDpQuCUvI Thanks chaps, my sentiments exactly 
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