Hello Chaps....new owner

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Thu Mar 24, 2022 2:53 pm

That is the headliner and all trim re-installed.....made a massive difference to the noise/comfort, back to XM comfort again

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Sat Apr 02, 2022 5:21 pm

Front and back "chrome" inserts recovered from the replacement bumpers.

800/1200/clear-coat.

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xantia_v6 · Post by **xantia_v6** » Sun Apr 03, 2022 1:45 am

What technique did you use for removal of the strips? Any heat involved?

Post by **Dieselman** » Sun Apr 03, 2022 5:44 am

Just pry them out with a thin, flat pry, or scraper.
Locate the clips and pry under those and there is no risk of breakage.
Start at the front to relieve the ends.

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Sun Apr 03, 2022 6:40 am

I use these....

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I lift a LOWER edge from an "off center" position....once lifted I use another tool and "walk" these along until I get close to a clip, a firm "twist" of the tool "pops" the clip out.

Walking two tools along is better than sliding one along like a knife as it prevents scratching the thin edges of the bumper paint.

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:01 pm

Checking some areas under flaked/split paint for cracks damage before everything goes to the body shop.

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As can be seen there are a few little gouges to be filled

Stickfinger · Post by **Stickfinger** » Fri Sep 02, 2022 7:32 am

Back in Feb 4/5 deer caused me to swerve to avoid having them join me inside the car resulting in damage down the drivers side of my recently fixed XM. This being a lovely rust free (not many are !) example and with me having just spent ages rebuilding the engine I was gutted and very disappointed by it looking like I was about to loose all the time I had put into it.

Well not so, a big shout-out to Sterling Insurance and their claims management team from TCS Claims.

They have agreed to fix the car with no cost to myself and have OK'd me to use a fantastic classic car specialist in Bristol (Auto Classico) who normally work on very high market cars. The XM will have only the best treatment alongside classic Aston Martins , Classic Italians and super fast Jags.

....in the days of writing-off cars because of damaged bumpers or a dented door I am very pleased with their decision.

Happy Bunny !

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