Hi all

[albabarn]

Hi everyone, thought I best pop in and say hi. Mike from sunny Dunfermline here. Just bought my first Punto, had it less than a day and already loving it.

Looking forward to some great banter and helpful tips!

 

[muppet42]

Welcome along to FS

 

[lkc]

Hello and welcome to FS

How about joining us at Hopetoun a week on Sunday. Details are here (clicky) and we're a nice bunch honest

 

[M21MFS]

Greetings and saultations

 

[Andi9386]

Hi & Welcome to Fiat-Scotland.

 

[albabarn]

Thanks all!

I was actually planning on coming along to it, the car is a bit rough (some chips, nice wiper scratch on the windscreen) as we only got it on Monday so didn't think exhibiting was an option (wouldn't wan't to let the side down!)

 

[Andi9386]

I think quite a few cars have chipped paint, so no need to worry too much about that.

 

[imported_richard33dees]

hi an welcome along

 

[albabarn]

Thats grand, don't see why not then! Is it possible to buff out scratches from a windscreen? I don't "think" they're too deep but i'm fairly clueless when it comes to cars. I'm seeing this as an excuse to get my act together

 

[mrcinquecento]

Hiya welcome

 

[lkc]

Thats grand, don't see why not then!

Great, get your name added to the Hopetoun thread and that way a name badge will be made for you. It'll mean we'll be able to introduce ourselves to you and it'll help you identify who we all are

Is it possible to buff out scratches from a windscreen? I don't "think" they're too deep but i'm fairly clueless when it comes to cars. I'm seeing this as an excuse to get my act together

Sorry, can't help with the windscreen as I'm probably more clueless than you but one of the knowledgeable members should be on with advice later

 

[Andi9386]

Brad might know.

 

[msb89]

ah, another Fifer - i dont feel such an outsider now! haha

 

[Johno933]

What kind off Punto?, i not long Sold my one with Nice scratches on Rear Window.....Could it have made its way to your ownership.....lol

Am local to you, so any issues i may be able to assist.

 

[albabarn]

What kind off Punto?, i not long Sold my one with Nice scratches on Rear Window.....Could it have made its way to your ownership.....lol

Am local to you, so any issues i may be able to assist.

Scratches are on the front window so don't think it'll be yours, tis a '04 1.2 8v Active Sport. They are just on the windscreen at the front on the drivers side. If you're at the meet next Sunday you'll be able to see them (unless I somehow get them out by then)

I take it the Fifers are outnumbered here

 

[Johno933]

I take it the Fifers are outnumbered here

Only slightly but but bearing in mind it would take 4 northern Nancey's to beat 1 fifer, we manage to hold our own

 

[albabarn]

Only slightly but but bearing in mind it would take 4 northern Nancey's to beat 1 fifer, we manage to hold our own

Thats what I like to hear!

Noticed in the thread for the Italian car & bike day that there's a few folks in Rosyth, where abouts are you all?

 

[imported_richard33dees]

Thats grand, don't see why not then! Is it possible to buff out scratches from a windscreen? I don't "think" they're too deep but i'm fairly clueless when it comes to cars. I'm seeing this as an excuse to get my act together

I bought this for the scratches in the wifes bm windscreen, still to get my arse in gear an try it out lol If you can buy through FB there is 10% discount on Planet Polish stuff, alternatively there is also this which you should be able to get 7.5% discount using TWI4D code.

HTH

 

[albabarn]

I bought this for the scratches in the wifes bm windscreen, still to get my arse in gear an try it out lol If you can buy through FB there is 10% discount on Planet Polish stuff, alternatively there is also this which you should be able to get 7.5% discount using TWI4D code.

HTH

That's definitely worth a look, the sun is beaming today so might snap a few pictures of the car, get them up on the site

As a side question, does anyone know of an Auto-Sparky/Garage that is able to cut + program a spare key? just called the Fiat Garage and they quoted £230, no chance they're getting their hands on that...

Thanks again everyone for all your help

 

[Brad G]

Hi Welcome. Do you have any photos of your Punto ? Im a Automotive Spraypainter. Way we tell if a scratch will buff/polish out is if you can feel the edge of the scratch with your finger nail will need to be re-painted.