Daffy

And I have a nice rear!!

Interesting reading chaps. To surmise, it's not about what's better it is about personal preference. IMO all zeds rock, mine more than most obviously :-) We're all in it together, group hug anybody?

Shadow chrome is really nice IMO. I think a gunmetal goes really well on a black car though, similar to the anthracite colour on mine. Nice looking wheel btw.

Silverbullet is in Ascot.

My mind is going a hundred miles an hour about my Slicky. It is actually keeping me awake. Do I sell it, get the manual conversion done (have all parts including gearbox, brand new clutch/flywheel/rad) etc, or have a 60/120 service carried out. Or go mad and have the conversion and full service along with one piece prop and lightened pulley? I'm not a wealthy man so this is a huge decision for me. I have spent an awful lot(to me) in the year I've owned the car and I'm at a bit of a crossroads. All well considered thoughts are most welcome when you wake/read this :wacko::sleeping:

A mate of mine nursed an injured woodpecker back to health a couple of summers ago. It was the cutest little thing. He insists it winked at him as it finally flew off when it was back in good health. What goes around comes around mate.

Nice one Daz, and loving the factoid.

Sounds sweet. Looking forward to progress reports.

Does it have to be UK spec and garaged. Or am I confused.com :confused1:

All the advice in the replies above is sound mate. Use the sandtex, it's the best available. However if you can find Dulux 'weathershield' significantly cheaper in a similar colour then go for that, it's really good quality but generally more expensive (but can be found on offer). The stabiliser will not make your first coat cover significantly better but will help hold back/bind the pebbledash. As it's 30 years old i'd definately apply it. We use Leyland stabilissing solution as our wholesalers stock it at attractive prices. To be honest they are all "much of a muchness". Leyland/Glidden/Macpherson will all do the job. All part of ICI who make Dulux btw. When it comes to brushes/rollers you don't need to spend a fortune. It's not like interior/exterior finish work, you'll find whatever you use will be disposed of. Like Stellaz says a pasting brush is good or a 6" masonry brush. The first coat(masonry) in particular you will find you use a stabbing action aswell as brushing. TIP: load the brush really well!! Get a long pile roller sleeve and see how you get on. Sometimes if it's particularly rough it's quicker/easier to do it all by brush. Any extension pole will do if it's just for this job. If you intend to keep it for other work then get a purdy's telescopic one. Not cheap though! You could even use a broom handle to get you by if you wish. HTH.

I live in RG10, Twyford near Reading. I'll travel 40/50 miles your way if that's any good?

Are you sure you're a first time buyer? Round here that would set you back about 270k. Presuming it's a 3 bed? Well done you, i'm jealous but not envious. Good luck to you buddy.

One of my old maxims stands true. There are two types of gamblers, losers and liars. I am a loser!! Some nice fillies on display, but took a half day and had no winners. Bad times.

When and where you thinking guys? I wouldn't mind a drive out and a chance to meet some fellow Zed nuts.

With a sig like that, who's worried about your Zorst!?! Is that your missus?

Nice one Ian. Things are defo coming good for you bud :-)

Sounds like a top bloke. Lots of feel good threads on here at the moment. Nice place to be and look forward to your plans for the new one.

I'd always use stabiliser, but it is a 'belt and braces' job. Even on new work it helps to hold back the finer stuff. As you say it isn't a must do, but as it's what we do for a living it pays for us to advise this and recommend it. Can get quite expensive though as bone dry pebbledash will drink it. It is really easy to apply though, it's the consistency of water. If it's fairly new work you'll be okay without it. Your choice bud.

Going to Ascot today for a mates Birthday. I'm not into racing at all, but should be a good day. Wondering if you guys had any tips for me? Need to win enough for a 60k service!!! :helpsmilie:

Nice one!! Congrats buddy.

Sound advice from the guys already. Personally I would use a stabilising solution first, and then a combination of long pile roller and paste brush. It depends how 'rough' the pebbledash is, sometimes it is easier to do it all with a brush. The first coat will be a ball ache but gets easier. Sandtex is definately the product to use, even though it's a bit more expensive. Shop around as a lot of the time they are on a 3 for 2 offer. Beware though, even using a roller, especially a long pile one with even a hint of wind and it will travel!!

Lol

Is the fact you (did)have(last night!!) my car as the lower half of your sig a clue?

I'm not trying again, my head hurts!!

How's about that then?! I invented Windows 7!!!!!!!!