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Winter Inspection #1678187
06/12/2025 16:48
06/12/2025 16:48
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France, Charente
paulw Offline OP
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That time again.

The Coupé has been put to bed (although it might come out again if there are some nice days, not unknown here) and I have given the underside a good inspection, in case any rust may show itself.

Thankfully only a bit of surface rust on the jacking points and the rests for axle stands, plus some at the seam of one of the sills (about 6in along). So a bit of wire brushing and slap some underseal on and that should be good for some time.

I do have one area on the passenger door, right at the bottom edge. Barely visible, but needs a proper clean up and some rust inhibitor before it becomes a problem.

Helps having a nice barn as a garage!


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Re: Winter Inspection [Re: paulw] #1678194
07/12/2025 18:00
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Your car looks beautiful Paul

Re: Winter Inspection [Re: paulw] #1678197
08/12/2025 00:33
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paulw Offline OP
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Thanks Paul, however there's a few small places where the laquer is starting to react - sort of 'snail trails' if you look closely. Thankfully the polish hides most of it very well - same with the small paint chips which always accumulate on the front of the bonnet.

Then I guess a 25 year old car can expect a few imperfections!


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