Today I did something to my car (volume 2)

JohnBoy26

Sitec wrote: »

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

If they aren't too baked a polishing compound will work wonders on them(much better than toothpaste)

If they are well baked they will have to be sanded and polished.

There's a guide here on how do it

Thanks for that, might give it a try over the weekend. There's something that sounds very odd about sanding a lens but it obviously works. I just wonder how long the clear coat will last...

1 year on.

MetzgerMeister

You don't need to sand it at all. You don't even need to use 3 different polishes but they do in the video to sell more.

Just give them a polish and add protection.

Also, that guy's voice is VERY annoying!!!!

wotzgoingon

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

You don't need to sand it at all. You don't even need to use 3 different polishes but they do in the video to sell more.

Just give them a polish and add protection.

Also, that guy's voice is VERY annoying!!!!

I didn't mind his voice. I find English accents very annoying in men and some women. One of the reasons I stopped watching Game of Thrones after episode 2 season 1. The accents just went through me, very irritating.

JohnBoy26

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

You don't need to sand it at all. You don't even need to use 3 different polishes but they do in the video to sell more.

Just give them a polish and add protection.

Also, that guy's voice is VERY annoying!!!!

You'll need to sand them if the are bad. Simple polishing won't suffice in bad cases, it will clear them up a bit alrite but they will be very patchy.

I agree that you won't need to use 3 grades of polish but I seriously doubt that he's doing it to sell more.

There is no denying that using the 3 grades of polish gives the very best results and doing a video he understandably wants to show people how to do it correctly and how to get those best results.

You might find that guy annoying, but to be fair he is a pro and seems to be very good at what he does.

YbFocus

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

You might find that guy annoying, but to be fair he is a pro and seems to be very good at what he does.

I think you overlooked once point, mm is also a pro and very good at what he does

JohnBoy26

YbFocus wrote: »

I think you overlooked once point, mm is also a pro and very good at what he does

I didn't overlook anything I'm aware that MM is but guy in the vid is correct in sanding those lights.

That wasn't my point there at the end though. My point was that while some might find that guy annoying, some of his some videos are very informative and helpful.

MetzgerMeister

Simple polishing will suffice, I've done it many times before with absolutely no patchiness. Sanding is good when there's deep scratches or stone damage rather than just cloudiness. Not saying it can't be done but there's no point when you're only dealing with cloudiness.

Also, I only said his voice was annoying. Never once said anything about him being uninformative or unhelpful.

Toyotafanboi

is "pro" a self appointed title in the detailing world or how do you become a professional detailer? is it a case i could i go "pro" by cleaning cars in my spare time for a few years?

vectra

I think it was Jesse from Wolfs chemicals did a 5 series BMW lately by sanding and spraying some 2 pack lacquer on them. Stunning result.

Here you go >> https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.767099766673930.1073741833.715131788537395&type=1

JohnBoy26

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

is "pro" a self appointed title in the detailing world or how do you become a professional detailer? is it a case i could i go "pro" by cleaning cars in my spare time for a few years?

Do Courses I suppose, not sure they are available in this country though, they are in the US and canada.

JohnBoy26

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Simple polishing will suffice, I've done it many times before with absolutely no patchiness. Sanding is good when there's deep scratches or stone damage rather than just cloudiness. Not saying it can't be done but there's no point when you're only dealing with cloudiness.

Also, I only said his voice was annoying. Never once said anything about him being uninformative or unhelpful.

By hand or with a polisher?

vectra

YbFocus wrote: »

I think you overlooked once point, mm is also a pro and very good at what he does

He is not.
He's a chancer

MetzgerMeister

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

By hand or with a polisher?

With a polisher.

bmstuff

Automatic transmission decided to break down on me suddenly in Cork, only 5th gear and reverse available, not cool.

Local garage on the Monahan Road in Cork worked til 20:30 this evening to fit it so I could make it back to Dublin tonight.

Mission accomplished. Fingers crossed it is going to hold. Seems strong so far. Even fuel consumption has improved by about 20-25%. It was down since the last few months I could not understand, O2 sensors, MAF etc were fine.

bazery

I've an odd question to ask. I'm looking into upgrading my turbo on my a6 diesel. Is it ridiculous money or should I even consider it. Plan on keeping her a long while so wanna get the most out of it

YbFocus

bazery wrote: »

I've an odd question to ask. I'm looking into upgrading my turbo on my a6 diesel. Is it ridiculous money or should I even consider it. Plan on keeping her a long while so wanna get the most out of it

What power gains are you looking to achieve?

If you only want 20-30bhp get it remapped.
If your looking for more then it's not just turbo.
Your looking at turbo, injectors, intercooler and possibly a manifold.
It's all about what you want to achieve though!

GvidoR

'bombed' the interior. Not everyone's cup of tea I guess, but I like it so yeah...

toastedpickles

I do not see any bombing??

GvidoR

Around the tablet.

YbFocus

If there is one thing i hate

How much is left, bet you're itching to do the bonnet and roof etc.

Edit: no the fuel cap!!! :pac :

GvidoR

YbFocus wrote: »

If there is one thing i hate

How much is left, bet you're itching to do the bonnet and roof etc.

Edit: no the fuel cap!!! :pac :

No no. I'm not planning any bombing on the outside.

CianRyan

Centre caps.

Edit: Hub caps.

YbFocus

GvidoR wrote: »

No no. I'm not planning any bombing on the outside.

The military bombs stuff man, you wrapped something

GvidoR

YbFocus wrote: »

The military bombs stuff man, you wrapped something

It's called stickerbombing and since I used a few different stickers and cut each one of them, it wasn't really wrapping... I guess.

YbFocus

GvidoR wrote: »

It's called stickerbombing and since I used a few different stickers and cut each one of them, it wasn't really wrapping... I guess.

Oh i assumed you just bought that wrap copy stuff!

GvidoR

YbFocus wrote: »

Oh i assumed you just bought that wrap copy stuff!

That'd be cheating.

joujoujou

joujoujou wrote: »

[...] Photos will be shot and posted later this weekend.

As promised.

jou's mcphersons disassembly method. Top mount onto its usual place:



Hydraulic jack under shock:



Lifted up a bit, nut removed, jack down, all fell apart without problem.

Rubber bits need to be replaced alright. Old vs. new:



Rusted coil springs need sandpaper and wire brush.

Genuine jou's coil spring cleaning station (patents pending ):



Sandpaper (#100) and wire brush involved:



Will be painted tomorrow.

corkgsxr

bazery wrote: »

I've an odd question to ask. I'm looking into upgrading my turbo on my a6 diesel. Is it ridiculous money or should I even consider it. Plan on keeping her a long while so wanna get the most out of it

Get a decat and remap. It will feel much better

bazery

corkgsxr wrote: »

Get a decat and remap. It will feel much better

I tried to get it remapped before and it wouldn't write to the ecu. The guys tried twice but no joy. He reckoned it was mapped already and locked somehow. What will a decay do

corkgsxr

bazery wrote: »

I tried to get it remapped before and it wouldn't write to the ecu. The guys tried twice but no joy. He reckoned it was mapped already and locked somehow. What will a decay do

I'd try someone else so. Sounds like he didn't have the right equipment.

It'll be more responsive low down as the turbo gets going faster.

Revs better at higher revs. I think that's to do with the cat can deal with a flow and when you go over 3k it starts getting harder to push it through the cat.

I loved the difference it made with my 1.6 hdi. If I got another it'd be done from the get go.

All that with fuel savings. Went from averaging 36 up to 44 mpg