More Mysterious Marks

I started on the Alpine again first thing in the morning and decided to continue from the rear panel across to the boot and noticed more mysterious marks on the rear valance - odd. The boot looked especially swirly too. I guess it's a very flat panel. I followed my checklist and had the four stages all laid out in the shed.

The rear was all done by 10:45 - looking much better but it's hard work. One door and front wings done by 12:00. After lunch the bonnet and door - all done by 2:00. After which I moved the car into the sun again for the wax to 'set'.

Late afternoon I went took the Talbot out. It stared quite well considering it's been almost three weeks. 

Still looking stately. I was really testing the new seal for the radiator cap - so around the block we went in 24 degrees of heat. No sign of any weep or leeks or sprays on the windscreen - so we'll say that's done.

I was going to take the Alpine out later to save the planet, but we got a Harkstead call so I went there.

The car is going well although the rear closures for the soft top are rattling a bit - I'll have to see what I need to do for that.

ION: John D phoned about another auction, but interestingly he said the Alvis was not that good and needed work.