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why was it removed? it had warning etc?? Probably cuz people's curiosities are stronger than there eyes, and when somebody puts "don't read this" or some kinda warning on a topic title it makes you wonder what is in the box (if you know what I mean). :winky:

....homeless people are wondering why the whale is getting more attention than they are !! :D The stupid thing is - it's true. What an animal loving, but not human race loving, country we are

:D I'm not sure what to put as comments in case I get lynched !!

Here's to a Happy (stress free) Birthday :D

valour

motorbike

Enormous

Definitely a scratch, paint gone, you can get a fingernail in there, no chance of a T-cut or anything. Problem is, if I go through insurance, I think there's a £250 excess for malicious damage, and I can't afford that at the moment, or to get it repaired. Plus if i did get it done I would be worried sick of leaving the car anywhere in case some little scrote done it again........................ No easy solution I guess. Could be a lot worse then mate. At least it's just the paint, and not the bodywork. How fine is the scratch ? If it's quite a hairline scratch you may be able to use a cutting polish that reduces the thickness of the line - although, it won't get rid of the scratch ! What colour is the car ? If it's a non-metallic colour you could find that with a steady hand (and confidence) you could touch it in for the time being, saying you can't afford to get it re-sprayed. You will need to do something with it, cuz if the bare metal is showing you want something there to protect it.

While I was driving down the A55 today, (going a little faster than I should have been) I passed under a bridge only to see a copper on the other side with a radar gun laying in wait. The copper pulled me over, walked up to the car, and with that classic patronising smirk, asked: "Runway too short?" To which I replied, "I'm late for work." To which he asked, "What do you do?" "I'm a rectum stretcher," I responded. The copper was surprised and confused. "A what...? A rectum stretcher?? And just what does a rectum stretcher do?" "Well," I said, "I start by inserting one finger, then I work my way up to two fingers, then three, then four, then with my whole hand in, work side to side until I can get both hands in, and then I slowly but surely stretch the hole, until it's about 6 feet." Then the copper asked questioningly and cautiously, "And just what do you do with a six-foot ******?" To which I politely replied, "You give him a radar gun and park him behind a bridge..." Speeding ticket: £105.00 Penalty Points : 3 Court costs: £45 Look on copper's face: Priceless

Two women were playing golf. One teed off and watched in horror as her ball headed directly toward a foursome of men playing the next hole. The ball hit one of the men. He immediately clasped his hands together at his groin, fell to the ground and proceeded to roll around in agony. The woman rushed down to the man, and immediately began to apologize. "Please allow me to help. I'm a physio-therapist and I know I could relieve your pain if you'd allow me," she told him. "Oh, no, I'll be alright. I'll be fine in a few minutes," the man replied. He was in obvious agony, lying in the fetal position, still clasping his hands together at his groin. At her persistence, however, he finally allowed her to help. She gently took his hands away and laid them to his side, loosened his pants and put her hands inside. She administered tender and artful massage for several long moments and asked, "How does that feel?" He replied, "It feels really, really great, but my thumb still hurts like hell."

What the hell is wrong with these moron's ?

Follow the instructions on the can. It'll probably tell you about the number of coats you can spray on - it should be okay to "smoke" them, but not to "black" them.

Sorry to say this, but there really isn't going to be any magic scratch repairers for that. It really will need to go to a bodyshop to be sorted. These chip repairers are really like a glorified crayon - they'll fill in the gap for the time being but will probably come off next time you give the car a wash. Has it made a kind off inverted ridge in the metal (where they pressed on the keys), or is it more of a scratch ?

Giant

Personally I really like the Mazda's. Great styling, and great performance. Just remember, they do use quite a bit of oil, so you may need to keep some with you. I have heard of people having to top up the Mazda every two weeks. Good luck with the car. :winky:

Makes you feel like applying for loads of jobs, putting loads of qualification and experience that suit the positions, and then when they offer you the job....TURN THEM DOWN !! Revenge is sweet :D

Even though they're 20 inchers, they don't look stupid - sometimes the bigger the wheel, the more your car starts to look like a roller-skate !! Nice buy :D

B)--> QUOTE(T7RY B @ Jan 20 2006, 02:31 PM) ← Fitted with Continental Sport Contacts 275 X 40 X 20 I WANT A BIGGER PICTURE !!! (please) :D Got any side shots ?

That was quite a stoopid question from me about the colour - you've got the picture of the car underneath your name !! :duh: I had a couple of paint chips on the driver's door which I had refurbished by a mobile. He said that Platinum Ice is a real PIG of a colour to match (there are 7 different colours to it in total), and he also mentioned that next time to buy black. From what you've put though it sounds like a good place - especially if they've got a resume. Shows they must be confident in their work.

First thing I'd do is ask then if they have a resume (re-su-may) of previous jobs they have done, so that you can get a good idea of what their standard of work is usually like. If they can't show you a resume, think twice about using this place. If you DO decide to get it done at this place, when you go to inspect it take a mini torch with you - yes, even if it is daytime. Shine it along the bodywork and have a look along the beam to see if there are any pits / dips. Check for any signs of overspray. I'd say if you AREN'T happy then complain as much as you can, and refuse payment. I'm not sure if it's within your rights to refuse, but I'd definitely have a good try at it. Fingers crossed though you won't have to confront this situation. :) What colour car is it ?

B)--> QUOTE(T7RY B @ Jan 20 2006, 01:25 PM) ← I think we should use a branding iron on criminals. You know what I mean ? Brand them with the crime they committed on their forehead and let Joe Public decide what they want to do when they walk past them, ie. hit them - especially rapists and murderers !! Tell that to Hanrattys family and the Guilford 4. Plenty of innocent people get convicted. And I agree plenty of Guilty people get away. True - maybe not such a good idea then. :winky:

Brian came home from the pub late one Friday evening stinking drunk, as he often did, and crept into bed beside his wife who was already asleep. He gave her a peck on the cheek and fell asleep. When he awoke he found a strange man standing at the end of his bed wearing a long flowing white robe. "Who the hell are you?" Demanded Brian, "and what are you doing in my bedroom?". The mysterious Man answered "This isn't your bedroom and I'm St Peter". Brian was stunned "You mean I'm dead!!! That can't be, I have so much to live for, I haven't said goodbye to my family....you've got to send me back straight away". St Peter replied "Yes, you can be reincarnated but there is a catch. We can only send you back as a dog or a hen." Brian was devastated, but knowing there was a farm not far from his house, he asked to be sent back as a hen. A flash of light later he was covered in feathers and clucking around pecking the ground. "This ain't so bad" he thought until he felt this strange feeling welling up inside him. The farmyard rooster strolled over and said "So you're the new hen, how are you enjoying your first day here?" "It's not so bad" replies Brian, "but I have this strange feeling inside like I'm about to explode". "You're ovulating" explained the rooster, "don't tell me you've never laid an egg before". "Never" replies Brian "Well just relax and let it happen" And so he did and after a few uncomfortable seconds later, an egg pops out from under his tail. An immense feeling of relief swept over him and his emotions got the better of him as he experienced motherhood for the first time. When he laid his second egg, the feeling of happiness was overwhelming and he knew that being reincarnated as a hen was the best thing that ever happened to him...ever!!! The joy kept coming and as he was just about to lay his third egg he felt an enormous smack on the back of his head and heard his wife shouting "Brian, wake up you drunken bas*ard, you're sh*tting the bed"

Oh, cool. Thanks for that, they made such a nasty sound last night I had to get out and check under the car.

I was considering the same - get a saw to them !!!!! or you could just undo the 2 or 3 10mm bolts holding them on ;) Shows how often I've got under the car :D :winky:

I was considering the same - get a saw to them !!!!!