So what have you done with your Aston today?

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robgt said:

Bob, I cannot for a minute imagine why!!! What cosmetic work? Are you chasing 570BHP? Don't forget to ask BR to fit resonators or you will be deaf!!

Graham, Cockers, thanks for your thoughts. I did own a Maserati that was Inde Rosso red, it so suited the car, so going red again was never a big deal, although I do appreciate more now, the traditional colours that have dominated the Aston marque over recent years.

Rob, cosmetics, well, we don't like the silver bonnet vents; Julia described them as looking like they are made out the same stuff that Kipling uses to put their cakes in,,,and I agree,,,they look cheap n nasty, gotta go. I like the black grille and side strakes (like Pearl has) so they are being satin black powder coated. Some additional embroidery to the headrests too, '1913' drivers side & '2013' passenger side, just below the Aston wings, then thats it. Oh yes, and these sill plaques.

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RichB said:

Brave man putting 1913 on it as it's generally accepted that Aston didn't start making cars until after the First World War

I'm not sure its that brave, is it? Its no secret that there are numerous Centenary celebrations being held over the summer, organised by AMOC, AML and the Heritage Trust. Although I am aware from reading various threads on the AMOC site, that as you have highlighted, there is some debate about this year being the 'right' year.

I'm not in a position or of a mind to argue the point either way.

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RichB said:

It was a comment made in jest.

Sorry the humour escaped me this time Richard. The thread I remember on AMOC was pretty hotly debated by the opposing sides, put me in the wrong mind set,,,I'll blame that anyway.

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tonyhall38 said:

those plaques look nice..!!....Bob are you attending Hever next Sunday?

Plaques, only the best for Vesuvius Tony. The list of reasons we cannot be at Hever must be longer than the Yas Marina straight,,,,we'd love to be there, a chance to meet up with so many of you, simply impossible.

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snipez999 said:

Well today I test drove a DB9 and Rapide S at my local stealers. Immense. The Rapide is a lovely drive and is almost too nice to put children into!!
Anyways, I had originally gone there to look at the prospect of ordering a V12 Vantage S for Q3 delivery, and instead came away with a DB9 MY2014, stratus white, black leather, red calipers, unregistered, which is being sent up from elsewhere in the group for PDI and Thurs or Fri collection.
My first AM :-)
Can't wait to take her straight out (literally) on a long weekend golf trip to North Wales.

Hi Snipez999, DB9.2, a very good choice. Taking delivery just before a golfing weekend,,,lifes a bd isn't it. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.

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Moved her to Paintshield for the Francis and Xpel Ultimate treatment. Gotta wait a few days for her to finished, Paintshield diary full, not surprising, totally reassured by what we saw there this morning, polite and utterly professional.

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mikey k said:

left mine 3 weeks - it was agony!

Silverspeed, Mikey, thanks for your comments. Not sure exactly when the paint went on the shell but assembly commenced begining of June. Mentioned this point to Francis, he listened but was not unduly concerned we were being premature.

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BR collected Vesuvius from Paintshield. Would I recommend Paintshield, would I recommend Xpel Ultimate, without hesitation. Paintshield bosses Tom and Ann Wakeford are and deserve to be, extremely proud of the high standard of service they provide, their staff as polite as they are conscientious. The product Xpel Ultimate, is just amazing.

I have tried to upload pictures but sadly Thumbsnap not working.

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[quote=Y100]BR collected Vesuvius from Paintshield. Would I recommend Paintshield, would I recommend Xpel Ultimate, without hesitation. Paintshield bosses Tom and Ann Wakeford are and deserve to be, extremely proud of the high standard of service they provide, their staff as polite as they are conscientious. The product Xpel Ultimate, is just amazing.

Managed to upload these 3 images, Thumbsnap very slow:

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V12woollie said:

That looks stunning Phil. I agree wholeheartedly about Paintshield as well. What's happening at BR?

Hi Simon, thanks.

BR are doing some cosmetics, external and internal, also giving Vesuvius Vanquish bhp + exhaust manifold/sound mods. I think Mike is going to post the details.

I'm Bob by the way.

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V12woollie said:

So you are Sorry about that!

I need to apologise too, for not mentioning Francis. His experties in detailing the paintwork prior to the film being fitted, as Paintshield boss Tom declared, 'gave his product the very best of finished surfaces to be fixed to, showing when out in the sunlight, every metalic flake'. So yes Simon, stunning sums it up nicely.

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V12woollie said:

Went for a drive until the sun went down and then cleaned the monster ready for Wales



I know I need to get the drive done and make the garage look like a showroom

Wah-hoo,,,,,what drive, what garage,,,,very nice indeed Simon.

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mikey k said:

Finally got round to cleaning mine from the April wales run
Found the source of one of my rattles - one AM tech somewhere is short of an 8mm socket and torx bit

I'm not absolutely sure about mine but probably Mothercare, hope this helps.

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Russwhitehouse said:

Took eldest son to his new girlfriends house which involved a refreshingly long drive on some roads I have not driven for a long time and some I have never driven. Also a chance to letch at aforementioned girlfriend on arrival (oh God forgive me I have sinned!) then an equally pleasant drive from there to collect other son from motorcycle dealer, including opportunity to have a good BS about bikes with owner. All in all a full afternoon of perving, driving and bullstting. Can't go wrong.

When I sowed the seed of this thread, I could never have imagined how well it was to flourish in the fertile minds of contributors, encompassing so many of the good things in life, Russ, I salute you.

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Russwhitehouse said:

How humble do I feel! No further comment required.

Bugger Nick, you're made in a very special way, g*d bless that boys heart and yours.

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Brought her speedily but safely back home to her bespoke sacrarium,,,,now how do I get rid of those squished flies,,,they got what they deserved.

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Jockman said:

You need to soften them up a bit first, Seemon.

Take them out for a drink.....tell them they're the best looking flies you've ever seen.....check their star signs....

These guys are way past soft soaping, paradoxically, snow foam might do the trick (thanks V12wooliie). I think we can pretty well presume the star signs are not in a happy place for these guys.

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Y100 said:

Brought her speedily but safely back home to her bespoke sacrarium,,,,now how do I get rid of those squished flies,,,they got what they deserved.

Bob, you need to lay some moist towels over the front bonnet and wing mirrors.

Then a blow torch and wallpaper scraper are your friends

This arrived:



Then just like magic, they all disappeared:




All better now.

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mikey k said:

Whilst you were cleaning yours off we were adding another layer round our mid Wales route

I want Welsh flies too,,,boo-hoo.

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Xav AM 97 said:

Went up and down Furka and then aquaplaned at 70 through 720 degrees on the motorway back. Thanks to some miracle the car was not damaged at all but still a very nerve racking experience.

Furka-hell,,,,the g*ds smiled on you there,,,,no doubt changing your trousers was priority.