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Could anybody recommend a place that does restoration and protection? Paint / wax etc for the rear subframe, predominantly involing the crossbeam. Preferably near London or Bristol. Also interested in buying pre-prepared parts. Thank you!

So after successfully swapping the AC condenser out without removing the nose of the car I spotted some rust patches which I wanted to come back to...which I did and armed with a screwdriver I gave a couple of jabs and it went straight through! I explored a little to see how bad it was but then...

Hi, I've not been on here for a loooooong time but just wondering if anyone had any thoughts, or even if anyone else is seeing similar issues.. About two years ago when cleaning my car (owned from new factory build order May 2009) I noticed a few small 'bubbles' on the paintwork in the middle...

Hi guys, I have an MY2008 XK (X150) convertible. When cleaning it yesterday, I found the first signs of what looks to be aluminium corrosion on the bottom edge of the drivers door. Currently it is limited to a 1 inch area, with bubbling under the paint. I am worried that this is only going to...

Looking through the Workshop Manual I noticed a section on the factory applied rustproofing using special paints, hard wax underfloor coatings, and liquid wax internal section injection. It goes on for page after page and is highly detailed - and tremendously extensive. With the protection they...

Hiya guys, Looking for some advice on the subject as above Any idea of where to get the sills....or any idea of sills from another make/model of car that is similar to the x type ones Rather replace in full than patch up to make do Cheers

Hi All well today was the first chance to wash the car in a few weeks. On close inspection both rear doors have very small corrosion bubbles at the very bottom. The spots are on the veritical line of the door that mates up to the front doors. The car still has the corrosion warranty and I...