discussion Faded/bleached effect ?

[Guest]

I had a white mini in 1961-66 (one of the first to be made, bought it off my father. The white had gone a bit yellow and matt. I used Vim (remember that harsh gritty abrasive before Ciff?). It worked a treat by removing the dead surface (as you mention) and didn't get anywhere near revealing the undercoat. I sold it to an eager young lad who obviously didn't know about the many faults of the Mini of which mine was a good example. No, I don't feel guilty. He didn't ask, despite having his father with him.

Ah so Steve. You had the wobbly gear stick which had its own idea of which gear wanted. Where the synchro wore out. Where the bearings on the front wheels went clickety clack. You had a sore back after checking the battery in the boot after removing everything in the boot. Where the cords on the door lock broke. Where you pressed this huge black nob on the floor to start the engine.Great car to drive though going around corners at full speed.

Laurie

 

[Guest]

Have a look at this guys work on the underside of the hull, scroll down. http://www.florymodels.co.uk/revell-1350-bismark/

 

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I suppose leaving it out in the sun for a few years is out of the question


Peter