Caring for the old girl!

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July 2, 2021, 15:24 Last Edit: July 2, 2021, 18:28 by Chilli Girl
Well, I thought today as it was dry and in preparation for a wet journey tomorrow to DD, I'd give Sapphire abit of love and attention, wire brushed any loose bits (not many to be honest) and then used some hammerite on the sill edges.  Sadly in the past (not jonbill I might add, he'd know better) someone has jacked her up in the wrong place, fortunately the sill paint hasn't been damaged.  Sorry first two pics are upside down! :o
Ex owners of Chilli red facelift 52 reg called Chilli, silver 55 reg called Foxy and blue pfl W reg MR-S called Sapphire. Now 2 less!

s12vea

#1
July 2, 2021, 19:39
Seems more common than not to have damage due to individuals not jacking the car up in the correct location

Always good to get some protection on the sills as they are so exposed

TF204 Blue
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Chilli Girl

#2
July 6, 2021, 09:14
So to sort her out cosmetically I've booked her into a local body shop who are going to respray her bumpers and give her a full machine polish all over. Bernie uses this body shop so I know they do good work. Next year she'll have her wheels refurbed. I'll soon get her looking like brand new again. She's worth having some money spent on her. I'm getting rather attached to the old girl ;)  ;D
Ex owners of Chilli red facelift 52 reg called Chilli, silver 55 reg called Foxy and blue pfl W reg MR-S called Sapphire. Now 2 less!

Zxrob

#3
July 6, 2021, 10:54
So I take it your keeping it now Jane  :)

Rob
Adventure before dementia 😁

Chilli Girl

#4
July 6, 2021, 12:11
Yep - the Ding Day trip made up my mind - I've even got used to her noise behind me!   ;D
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Joesson

#5
July 6, 2021, 12:17
Quote from: Chilli Girl on July  6, 2021, 12:11Yep - the Ding Day trip made up my mind - I've even got used to her noise behind me!   ;D

As with many things in life there is a saying to cover this, particularly apt perhaps:

Many a good tune played on an old fiddle.

And another:

Beauty is only skin deep.

Chilli Girl

#6
July 6, 2021, 13:06
Very true Tony. ;D  Missed you at Ding Day :'(
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Chilli Girl

#7
July 7, 2021, 15:35
So this time at lunch today I thought I'd investigate the bin rattle behind the seats, both side end plastic trims were loose so I shall have to find some fasteners to sort those.  I must clean the bins out, pretty filthy in my book!  I was surprised and very pleased though to see the "side gates" in extremely good condition.  I know Sapphire had a hard-top for a good part of her life - just wondered if this is why the side gates condition were found looking so good? ;D  Very pleased as I know they're not cheap new from Toyota!  Her roof is in very good condition for her age too!
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1979scotte

#8
July 8, 2021, 00:17
You see Jane it's not all about cosmetics.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Chilli Girl

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July 12, 2021, 19:53 Last Edit: July 12, 2021, 19:55 by Chilli Girl
Well today I contacted Silver Wheels in Ferndown, Dorset, they refurbished Foxy's wheels in 2016 (excellent job) and to this day they still look like brand new, well they did when I sold her in December!  Anyway, I rang them up and got a quote for Sapphire's today, £312.00 all in.  I thought £78.00 a wheel was reasonable so I've booked her in for next month so that's bumpers resprayed, sill tidy up and wheels done, better start saving up. :o   She's worth it though ;D
Ex owners of Chilli red facelift 52 reg called Chilli, silver 55 reg called Foxy and blue pfl W reg MR-S called Sapphire. Now 2 less!

1979scotte

#10
July 12, 2021, 19:59
Quote from: Chilli Girl on July 12, 2021, 19:53Well today I contacted Silver Wheels in Ferndown, Dorset, they refurbished Foxy's wheels in 2016 (excellent job) and to this day they still look like brand new, well they did when I sold her in December!  Anyway, I rang them up and got a quote for Sapphire's today, £312.00 all in.  I thought £78.00 a wheel was reasonable so I've booked her in for next month so that's bumpers resprayed, sill tidy up and wheels done, better start saving up. :o   She's worth it though ;D

Sounds fair to me Jane.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Chilli Girl

#11
July 12, 2021, 20:03
To be honest, I've seen far worse alloys but they'll look far better once done.
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jonbill

#12
July 12, 2021, 20:10
I wont recognise it :)

Chilli Girl

#13
July 12, 2021, 20:11
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1979scotte

#14
July 12, 2021, 20:13
Is there actually anything wrong with those wheels?
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Chilli Girl

#15
July 12, 2021, 20:14
Quote from: jonbill on July 12, 2021, 20:10I wont recognise it :)

You knew that I'd take care of her
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Chilli Girl

#16
July 12, 2021, 20:15 Last Edit: July 12, 2021, 20:17 by Chilli Girl
Quote from: 1979scotte on July 12, 2021, 20:13Is there actually anything wrong with those wheels?

Yes Scotte, the pics make them look pretty good, but they really are flakey in parts and the inners are corroded sadly.  You know me I like things sparkling and Silver Wheels do a great silver sparkle paint.
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Joesson

#17
July 12, 2021, 20:31 Last Edit: July 12, 2021, 20:33 by Joesson
Quote from: Chilli Girl on July 12, 2021, 20:15
Quote from: 1979scotte on July 12, 2021, 20:13Is there actually anything wrong with those wheels?

Yes Scotte, the pics make them look pretty good, but they really are flakey in parts and the inners are corroded sadly.  You know me I like things sparkling and Silver Wheels do a great silver sparkle paint.


Me being the Devil's advocate, in the nicest possible way Jane, have you considered a colour other than Silver for Sapphire's wheels?

Chilli Girl

#18
July 12, 2021, 20:40
Well I did consider graphite grey but to be honest I like the standard OEM Toyota silver, Silver Wheels do a great sparkling silver. I don't want black wheels, they mark too easily.
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1979scotte

#19
July 12, 2021, 20:45
Quote from: Chilli Girl on July 12, 2021, 20:40Well I did consider graphite grey but to be honest I like the standard OEM Toyota silver, Silver Wheels do a great sparkling silver. I don't want black wheels, they mark too easily.

Gold or White?

I would suggest yellow but we all know your not cool enough.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

jonbill

#20
July 12, 2021, 21:17
gotta be standard silver.

Chilli Girl

#21
July 12, 2021, 21:33
Quote from: 1979scotte on July 12, 2021, 20:45
Quote from: Chilli Girl on July 12, 2021, 20:40Well I did consider graphite grey but to be honest I like the standard OEM Toyota silver, Silver Wheels do a great sparkling silver. I don't want black wheels, they mark too easily.

Gold or White?

I would suggest yellow but we all know your not cool enough.

Cheeky!
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s12vea

#22
July 12, 2021, 22:19
Gunmetal grey wins for me
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s12vea

#23
July 13, 2021, 08:11
Something like this
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s12vea

#24
July 13, 2021, 08:15
Wheel colour makes the car
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