Lidl car stuff today 2nd april

nd

sry if there was a thread already, I didn't spot any.

They've engine oil, a car radio and a few others bits

http://www.lidl.ie/en/Offers.htm?id=447

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Gah, forgot to swing by this morning. All the good stuff will be gone. I'll be left looking at that polisher and the car cleaning set - only good for raising blood pressure in the detailing forum.

Alanstrainor

What do yee make of the polishing machine? Cheap shoite?

Atlantic Dawn

No jacks this time, they are decent quality.

anniehoo

Is the handheld vacuum any good?

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anniehoo wrote: »

Is the handheld vacuum any good?

Those handheld vacs are pretty crap no matter what brand AFAIK.

StereoSound

I guess that oil is a load if rubbish?

tphase

StereoSound wrote: »

I guess that oil is a load if rubbish?

Probably not a top end oil but if it meets the specs for your vehicle, should be OK
Most likely it's packaged for Lidl by a 'big name' brand without the branding. Having said that, modern engines are picky about oil so while I have used the fully synth in an older car without any problems, I'd be less inclined to put it into a modern engine.

It also works on the chainsaw to lubricate the bar and chain :eek:

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Previous historical threads have covered this - Pennasol Super Pace or something is possibly the 5w40. A3/B4 BMW LL98 or something like that the last time.

jimgoose

Special Circumstances wrote: »

Previous historical threads have covered this - Pennasol Super Pace or something is possibly the 5w40. A3/B4 BMW LL98 or something like that the last time.

Oh it's Pennzoil, is it? I didn't know that.

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jimgoose wrote: »

Oh it's Pennzoil, is it? I didn't know that.

No. Unless they are sister companies?
According to internet wisdom:
http://www.pennasol.de/produkte/motorenoele/pennasol-super-pace-sae-5w-40/

Moanin

Alanstrainor wrote: »

What do yee make of the polishing machine? Cheap shoite?

Not great tbh

walus

Lidl should have brought out the 5w30 grade as that is what is in use in most cars these days. If it is the pennasol then I would have no worries - it meets ACEA spec and should be fine. Even better if they could offer C2/C3 grade for modern diesel engines and A3/A5 for petrols. I would stock up in there myself.

JohnBoy26

The car radio isn't really that appealing when you consider that much better can be had for around the same money

http://www.halfords.ie/technology/car-audio/dab-radios-car-stereos/pioneer-deh-1600ub-car-stereo

http://www.halfords.ie/technology/car-audio/dab-radios-car-stereos/pioneer-mvh-160ui-car-stereo

MetzgerMeister

Alanstrainor wrote: »

What do yee make of the polishing machine? Cheap shoite?

Useful enough if you're polishing your face but for a car, forget it.

Although it's alright to apply a wax but it's cumbersome and you'd have the job done in the same time with an applicator pad.

the_barfly1

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Useful enough if you're polishing your face but for a car, forget it.

Although it's alright to apply a wax but it's cumbersome and you'd have the job done in the same time with an applicator pad.

dont say that, i have my hopes set on a polisher that'll do what i want for the price of a good steak... think im gona take a punt, have a few blemishes that i couldnt fix by hand and cant justify the prices in halfrauds for similar

JohnBoy26

the_barfly1 wrote: »

dont say that, i have my hopes set on a polisher that'll do what i want for the price of a good steak... think im gona take a punt, have a few blemishes that i couldnt fix by hand and cant justify the prices in halfrauds for similar

Those type of polishers won't fix any blemishes.

the_barfly1

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Those type of polishers won't fix any blemishes.

challenge accepted, i believe is the correct response here

jumbone

nd wrote: »

sry if there was a thread already, I didn't spot any.

They've engine oil, a car radio and a few others bits

http://www.lidl.ie/en/Offers.htm?id=447

Any opinions on the tinting film? Is it green black or purple black

Does it have 3 or 5 pieces? Quarterlights..

MetzgerMeister

the_barfly1 wrote: »

challenge accepted, i believe is the correct response here

"You will fail that challenge" I believe is the correct response here.

JohnBoy26

the_barfly1 wrote: »

challenge accepted, i believe is the correct response here

I had two of them both given to me as gifts. Tried them a few times but tbh they spent most of the time on the shelf as they weren't good for much. They don't turn fast enough to fix any blemishes, they jump more than they osculate and the pad is way too big on them to do much with them other than the bonnet and maybe the roof.

Found it much easier doing it by hand and achieved the same results. My advice is to keep your €17 and put it towards a proper DA polisher that will fix blemishes.

CJhaughey

jumbone wrote: »

Any opinions on the tinting film? Is it green black or purple black

Does it have 3 or 5 pieces? Quarterlights..

Its a 3 piece set, purple black with squeegee and knife, at a guess its a 20% tint.
It also has the wiggly line and a TUV cert for the German authorities.
I bought a couple of packs as I have an estate which is like a glasshouse in the summer. for 5.99 its a good price

jumbone

CJhaughey wrote: »

Its a 3 piece set, purple black with squeegee and knife, at a guess its a 20% tint.
It also has the wiggly line and a TUV cert for the German authorities.
I bought a couple of packs as I have an estate which is like a glasshouse in the summer. for 5.99 its a good price

Cool. Anybody got any idea it there's any left in letterkenny