Recent content by nebulon

Hi again. Just an update: the lock release handle is on a hexagon shaft but there's a spring clip needs pulling out. The clip fits into moulded slots in the handle boss and engages in a groove in the shaft. I made a small hook out of a length of steel wire then pushed the panel in just a...

Thanks for that Dave. These are not flat, they are a moulded shaped trim which stand proud of the door metal. I don't know how to better describe them. I did try with a screwdriver but only very gently and they didn't seem to budge.

Hi everybody. Has anyone ever needed to remove the door trims from the rear doors of a 06 Vauxhall Combo van? The locking mechanism is getting a bit stiff on mine and I don't know how to remove the trims, there are no screws or fasteners to be seen. Thanks. :(

Hi all, I wrote to McPhersons (Crown) the makers of my paint and this is the reply I received: With reference to your enquiry, unfortunately MacPherson Eclipse is a breathable matt finish designed to be used on new plaster which has not dried in depth unfortunately you cannot make this...

Hi all, Just an update: I tried mixing about 25% PVA with the paint- it didn't make any difference to the finish, it's still matt. :cry: :?:

We prefer a silk finish. :o

Good morning, Thanks to everyone who responded, I will try adding pva to a small amount of matt emulsion. I can't lose much if I keep quantities small. I'll get back on here with the results in due course. :D

Many thanks for that Robbie, I'll give that a go. Any idea how much I should use- roughly- to get a similar finish to the commercial stuff? Thanks

I bought a 10 litre pot of matt white emulsion. I wanted silk finish but couldn't take it back because I'd opened it. What can I add to the paint to make it silk finish?