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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:41 AM
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Hiya every1!

my calipers mainly the rears have corrosion on them as most calipers do!

Whats the best way to get all this off so i can paint them on a nice smooth surface! instead of soemthin that resemebles(spl) the moons surface
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:44 AM
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i use an angle grinder with a wire brush attachment.

does the job matey
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:48 AM
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best search the garage for a wire brush jobbie then!
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:54 AM
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I THINK I GOT 1 IF YA NEED IT
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:02 AM
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kool!

will give ya a shout if i cant find 1!

How did ur interview go!?
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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aye, wire brush for me too
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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didnt get the job, but neither did the other 2 so thats ok lol

i got another interview tomoz!!

also are you going to the bristol meet 2nite??

i might go, not sure yet.

if ya want i can get the calipers off you then do em at the weekend?
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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I am indeed m8!

my m8 is pickin me up! u can come up with us if u want meet me @ mine! i aint got the calipers off the car yet am strippin the suspension & that off this weekend! so will b a total shell on her belly by monday!

wheres this interview!?
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:20 AM
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cool.

interview is in chippenham, dunno where yet cos the dosy bint from the agency hasnt emailed me yet.

what time shall i get round yours for then if i go??
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:25 AM
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uuummm

i will c me m8 @ lunch & find out what time he is pickin me up then i will txt u!
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:40 AM
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ok mate cool, cya later!
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:42 AM
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The calipers have a rough surface as standard! And a light golden colour to them!
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