The speaker-magnet trick
A round speaker magnet made a handy temporary holding/forming aid when working the return lip of a wheel arch. An inventive use of a workshop oddment; protect finished surfaces and keep fingers clear of pinch points.
Q's workshop notebook / Public edition
TIPS & TRICKS.
Small practical solutions learned while bringing an MX-5 back from the brink.
Document your coating system
Record primer, topcoat, seam sealer, stone guard and cavity wax separately. Nemesis's purchase history distinguishes Buzzweld RE, Chassis In One and waxes from other stone-guard products.
Keep the receipts
A parts spreadsheet becomes a valuable technical record years later. It can identify exact finish colours, part references and dates long after the tins and packaging have disappeared.
These notes describe this project, not a manufacturer-approved repair procedure. Structural welding and corrosion treatment require appropriate inspection, preparation and safety precautions.