What have you done to your Maserati today?

RoaryRati

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williamsmix said:
Today I decided to do something about the sticky clamshells around the steering column of my 3200. I removed them and stripped the old finish off with isopropyl alcohol and some small scrappers. Having removed most of it like that I finished up with a fine wet and dry. Tomorrow I’m going to repaint them with black Plastidip.
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I too started the sticky removal challenge around where the ignition key goes in (that sticky always annoyed me) and the understand of the steering wheel cowling (discovered that was sticky when re-adjusting the steering wheel height following use of booster seat) - also with isopropyl alcohol (supposedly 99% ) wipes - works a treat, no need for scrapers, etc. Part of me is tempted to leave a bit of the original sticky, just as a reminder.
 
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RoaryRati said:
I too started the sticky removal challenge around where the ignition key goes in (that sticky always annoyed me) and the understand of the steering wheel cowling (discovered that was sticky when re-adjusting the steering wheel height following use of booster seat) - also with isopropyl alcohol (supposedly 99% ) wipes - works a treat, no need for scrapers, etc. Part of me is tempted to leave a bit of the original sticky, just as a reminder.
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Yep, that’s exactly what bugged me, particularly the area around the ignition switch. I used 99% too but the sticky wouldn’t just rub off -,as it has done elsewhere - and I wanted to get it back to bare plastic before I resprayed it. It was a very messy job but worthwhile. The only other slightly sticky areas I have on the car now are in the door pulls, but I can live with that.IMG_2355.jpeg
 
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williamsmix said:
Yep, that’s exactly what bugged me, particularly the area around the ignition switch. I used 99% too but the sticky wouldn’t just rub off -,as it has done elsewhere - and I wanted to get it back to bare plastic before I resprayed it. It was a very messy job but worthwhile. The only other slightly sticky areas I have on the car now are in the door pulls, but I can live with that.View attachment 121129
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Congrats - you got those bits off - I wouldn't have a clue how to. And I'm sure getting them back on I'd be in a real pickle
 
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Congrats - you got those bits off - I wouldn't have a clue how to. And I'm sure getting them back on I'd be in a real pickle
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Back together this afternoon. Not difficult to do; just think of it as a large bit of Airfix! There are 5 screws on the underside for which you’ll need a 4mm allen key. There’s also a central pin to help locate the lower half. Does involve a little bit of time upside down in the footwell though …
 
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Took my mate for a spin in the Biturbo a couple of days ago, did about fifteen miles and got her nicely warmed up - the heater works really well which is a relief!
 
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Took her to run club to have one of the ladies remark (in a lovely Irish lilt) "Your car makes an impressive bark when it starts" Which was nice. She then was telling me how she finally got rid of her 211bhp (her words!) TT when she was 30+ weeks pregnant and needs a Mumbus (BMW X5M if I read it right.....)

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theoldsmithy

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After removing the roof liner for re-trimming (what a disgusting job, what was once the foam was horrific) - good - but knocking the bloody mirror off in the process of getting it out - not good & I was pretty annoyed about that.

However today I am much happier that I have replaced the disintegrated fuel cap tether with an ebay special and fitted a replacement cap seal from the same seller, the CEL that came on after refuelling recently has gone. And the book pack blue wallet that was fubar has been replaced, so we're getting there :)
 
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