what did you and your mk3 leon do today

[Julian1977]

I gave it a good clean and I was very disappointed to see a large number of stone chips... The paint isn't tick enough by the looks of it

Also cleaned with exhaust with Autosol. Or, I shoul say, tried to clean it because I couldn't see a difference. £5 wasted on that Autosol tube. Available for free to however wants it

 

[Deleted member 98136]

Bummer about the stone chips (how old is the car ?)

You're right about the thickness of the paint, previous owner of mine had evidently slightly chipped the rear bumper whilst using the boot, which had took the paint off exposing the black base colour of the bumper underneath, not too bad as it can be touched up using a cocktail stick with the paint on.
But rubbing a cocktail stick across the area, it doesn't meet any resistance where the black is showing through which proves to me how thin the paint is.

Strange about the Autosol, I've always found it to be very effective at doing what it's supposed to.

 

[Ronster]

Stunning. Is that the black pack?

Oh no Rob, just noticed that your car was damaged on way to dealers. Bet your gutted after 10 week wait? Pick mine up in just over a week. I'd probably cancel as well if it got damaged. Sorry to hear it mate

 

[Rob66]

Oh no Rob, just noticed that your car was damaged on way to dealers. Bet your gutted after 10 week wait? Pick mine up in just over a week. I'd probably cancel as well if it got damaged. Sorry to hear it mate

Cheers mate, yes been waiting as since early Jan. Not sure of entire story yet going to Dealer on Thursday to get deposit back. Say they can re order so going to consider options. Really disappointed to be honest.

 

[concerned cat]

Cheers mate, yes been waiting as since early Jan. Not sure of entire story yet going to Dealer on Thursday to get deposit back. Say they can re order so going to consider options. Really disappointed to be honest.

How badly damaged is it?

 

[Rob66]

I think the phrase used was "pretty badly". Which was obviously enough for me to cancel the order which dealer agreed with. Was in middle of meeting at work so just got the basic info, will find out more Thursday.

 

[concerned cat]

I think the phrase used was "pretty badly". Which was obviously enough for me to cancel the order which dealer agreed with. Was in middle of meeting at work so just got the basic info, will find out more Thursday.

What a bummer.

I suspect Seat dealers will be able to "jump the queue" in cases like these?

 

[Julian1977]

Bummer about the stone chips (how old is the car ?)

You're right about the thickness of the paint, previous owner of mine had evidently slightly chipped the rear bumper whilst using the boot, which had took the paint off exposing the black base colour of the bumper underneath, not too bad as it can be touched up using a cocktail stick with the paint on.
But rubbing a cocktail stick across the area, it doesn't meet any resistance where the black is showing through which proves to me how thin the paint is.

Strange about the Autosol, I've always found it to be very effective at doing what it's supposed to.

The car has done 25k miles.

Re Autosol, maybe I haven't used it correctly? I tried with a brush after leaving it few minutes to work, yet no stains improved their appearance.

 

[concerned cat]

The car has done 25k miles.

Re Autosol, maybe I haven't used it correctly? I tried with a brush after leaving it few minutes to work, yet no stains improved their appearance.

Get some white spirit on a rag & soak it onto the tail pipe & back box. Let it soak for ages then wipe all the tar spots off. Then use Solvol Autosol. If that doesn't work I'll BUY the left over tube from you!

 

[Biker]

The car has done 25k miles.

Re Autosol, maybe I haven't used it correctly? I tried with a brush after leaving it few minutes to work, yet no stains improved their appearance.

Solvol Autosol doesn't work like that. You need to apply it with a cloth, rubbing it in quite firmly. It is a polish not a chemical cleaner so leaving it on the surface is a waste of time.

 

[corfyboy]

Solvol Autosol doesn't work like that. You need to apply it with a cloth, rubbing it in quite firmly. It is a polish not a chemical cleaner so leaving it on the surface is a waste of time.

+1 it's all in the hand job

 

[Biker]

+1 it's all in the hand job

Very eloquently put.....lol

 

[Deleted member 98136]

+1 it's all in the hand job

Agreed.

 

[Rob66]

What a bummer.

I suspect Seat dealers will be able to "jump the queue" in cases like these?

Spoke to SEAT (VAG) Finance this morning their info states 'car was written off at the Port' so at least it wont end up on sale to an unsuspecting customer.

 

[xSullx]

Spoke to SEAT (VAG) Finance this morning their info states 'car was written off at the Port' so at least it wont end up on sale to an unsuspecting customer.

Damn, that's a bummer. After all this waiting...

 

[JODmeister]

So, what did me and the Mk3 do today?

Well, having bought it today, we became very good friends. I was somewhat very sad having said bye bye to the Mk2 last week, but now I have a best buddy.

JOD.

 

[Hooblue]

What did I do in mine today...nothing as it's sat on my drive way.

Bought it as a car to use for the commute to work and as a weekend runner while the wife uses the family wagon, but I don't start my new job for another 2 weeks, so until then it'll mostly be sat at home while I catch a train into London every day!

 

[Ballon]

On Tuesday I took my mother home to Plymouth and then cam back again in the day. It's a bloody long drive but needs must.....

471 miles
9hr 11mins driving time
average speed 51mph
MPG 35.1

M3, A303 and A38 out
on the way back I turned off the A303 and headed towards Crewkerne and Dorchester, some great roads and little traffic.

the car never fails to surprise me with its all round ability, absolutely brilliant.

 

[kasperjensen]

Went to Shell for the bi-weekly full of 98.

I never liked having food in the fridge anyway.

 

[Hooblue]

On Tuesday I took my mother home to Plymouth and then cam back again in the day. It's a bloody long drive but needs must.....

471 miles
9hr 11mins driving time
average speed 51mph
MPG 35.1

M3, A303 and A38 out
on the way back I turned off the A303 and headed towards Crewkerne and Dorchester, some great roads and little traffic.

the car never fails to surprise me with its all round ability, absolutely brilliant.

My folks live in Plymouth and I quite enjoy the drive down there. I do M4, M5 then A38 though so maybe not quite so scenic. I sometimes do the A303 though and then up the A34. Usually I only get to do it in the family wagon though (Honda CRV) so would love to get off the M'ways in the new FR and have some fun.