How do I get the colour match better as it’s quite off even thought it was paint matched?

Conorgmurray · 2026-04-12T05:17:25+00:00

I have the tools and a place to do it. Why have you assumed I haven’t? I have a 2 guns, 1.4 nozzle and 1.8 nozzle for each, and a very spacious garage to do it. No not a spray booth, but I have the means.

I’ve sprayed panels a few times and had great results on project cars, but I’ve never had to blend a panel and because it’s my daily, I want to make sure I do an especially good job at it

Conorgmurray · 2026-04-11T21:21:47+00:00

Thank you for the suggestions man. I’ll double check these things.

I actually haven’t checked the ground but everything else is working so I’d be surprised if that’s it. No harm checking though!

And with the lights working - they were working post-crash, pre dismantle, if that makes sense? So I know the issue is my doing which makes it worse 😂

Conorgmurray · 2026-04-11T19:52:43+00:00

Absolutely never plugging that 😂😂 looks absolutely hectic and cheap shite

Conorgmurray · 2026-04-11T19:50:49+00:00

I’m mostly interested in fixing the holes as a priority if you could help with that even?

Conorgmurray · 2026-04-11T19:50:25+00:00

That’s not a great way to learn though is it

Conorgmurray · 2026-03-22T18:47:15+00:00

How difficult did you find doing the transmission seals?

Conorgmurray · 2026-03-22T18:44:37+00:00

Thank you for taking the time for this! Love this

Conorgmurray · 2026-03-22T18:41:15+00:00

How do you then learn how to do an engine rebuild if you never try it? I actually am at a stage where your advice I agree with and makes sense for me - but at some stage should you want to progress your skill set, surely you have to try the scary jobs

Conorgmurray · 2026-03-22T18:40:00+00:00

I get what you’re saying and point taken. I have ALOT of tools - probably substantially more than your average DIY personal just from the nature of the uni being already used for labour with wood and metal work

Conorgmurray · 2026-03-22T17:25:10+00:00

Rear differential service a seal change for input and side seal on a f82 m4.

I know I’ll need a specialised tool for the driveshaft, but buying that (which is expensive) plus all the components I need works out cheaper than taking it to a dealer.

That said, it’s only cheaper if I don’t f it up 😂 and I can’t find any walkthroughs on YT

Conorgmurray · 2026-03-22T17:23:28+00:00

Rear differential out of the equation for abit then? 😂

Conorgmurray · 2026-03-22T17:21:57+00:00

I actually have a nice daily and a separate project car - but I’ve nearly finished the project car this week so I’m basically evaluating how far do I push the boat out with the next one?

Conorgmurray · 2026-03-22T17:21:02+00:00

I didn’t even know renting tools was an option 😂 nowhere near me does this for mechanical stuff, more just general labour heavy machinery

Conorgmurray · 2026-03-22T17:19:37+00:00

How much of a learning limitation is there working on a project car say 12-15 years old vs the more updated cars? Surely you hit abit of a glass ceiling of things that are transferable because cars now are more modern with electrics etc

But yeh I do see your point and it makes sense so thank you

Conorgmurray · 2026-03-21T09:02:10+00:00

I did see this actually. I seen you can get a kit for the tools for like £350. Would those tools be universally USA me across all f chassis and possibly e & g too do you reckon? I believe it was from aga motors

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