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  • #4142
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    LOL :D

    If it wasn't a better towel I would have no problem saying it ;)

    Sure I know that :rolleyes::D:D


  • #4143
    markc1184
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,090 ✭✭✭markc1184


    My other half is picking up her new car in a few weeks. (Skoda Karoq). What would you guys recommend for best protection when it's home. I've asked the dealer not to wash the car before it's collected which he wasn't too keen on. I had been told that it will probably still need a machine polish and to then have ceramic applied.


  • #4144
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    markc1184 wrote: »
    My other half is picking up her new car in a few weeks. (Skoda Karoq). What would you guys recommend for best protection when it's home. I've asked the dealer not to wash the car before it's collected which he wasn't too keen on. I had been told that it will probably still need a machine polish and to then have ceramic applied.

    Do what vectra did to his Mondeo.

    If you don't have the time or gear needed look up detailers.


  • #4145
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    markc1184 wrote: »
    My other half is picking up her new car in a few weeks. (Skoda Karoq). What would you guys recommend for best protection when it's home. I've asked the dealer not to wash the car before it's collected which he wasn't too keen on. I had been told that it will probably still need a machine polish and to then have ceramic applied.

    If you want to go the ceramic route I'd definitely get some form of machine polishing done, not only will it clean the paintwork to have a perfect bond for the ceramic but modern paint straight from the factory is quite "dirty" for lack of a better word and even a cleansing/jewelling polish on a machine will sort that out.


  • #4146
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Do what vectra did to his Mondeo.

    If you don't have the time or gear needed look up detailers.

    It was originally intended as a "gap fill job" but it worked out great so made a decision to continue using this.


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  • #4147
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,419 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Massive thank-you to MetzgerMeister for sending me on this bunch! Cheers man, you've made my busy weekends even busier. :P

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  • #4148
    EPAndlee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,172 ✭✭✭EPAndlee


    Changed the fittings on the pressure washer and snow lances to quick release. Makes life a bit easier


  • #4149
    Kaizersoze81
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,240 ✭✭✭Kaizersoze81


    EPAndlee wrote: »
    Changed the fittings on the pressure washer and snow lances to quick release. Makes life a bit easier

    Where did you get the quick release fittings?


  • #4150
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Black_Knight wrote: »
    Massive thank-you to MetzgerMeister for sending me on this bunch! Cheers man, you've made my busy weekends even busier. :P

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    Can't see anything :confused:


  • #4151
    EPAndlee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,172 ✭✭✭EPAndlee


    Kaizersoze81 wrote: »
    Where did you get the quick release fittings?

    https://cleantec.biz/products/pressure-washer-parts-accessories/quick-release-fittings.html?p=1


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  • #4152
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    MetzgerMeister wrote: »
    Can't see anything :confused:

    Maybe you sent him a box of nothing :pac::pac:


  • #4153
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,419 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    vectra wrote: »
    Maybe you sent him a box of nothing :pac::pac:

    Sure i've sold it all on now :p

    Nah, tis google photos. I've it in a public folder, but I can never get it right. It briefly shares the photo to the public, then blocks it. :mad:

    Who knows, maybe this image will stick around for longer?
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  • #4154
    Wailin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,444 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Folks, any tips on getting rear tailpipes back nice and shiny?


  • #4155
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Wailin wrote: »
    Folks, any tips on getting rear tailpipes back nice and shiny?


    Are they chrome?
    Stainless?
    Got any pic of them?


  • #4156
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Autosol, fine wire wool depends on type.


  • #4157
    Wailin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,444 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Not chrome just the standard twin tips on the f10 535d.

    42084720694_1592a128f1_c.jpg


  • #4158
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Wailin wrote: »
    Not chrome just the standard twin tips on the f10 535d.

    42084720694_1592a128f1_c.jpg

    It's a chrome cover welded on.

    Fine wire wool, autosol will actually scrub it up also and give it a lovely shine.


  • #4159
    Wailin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,444 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Thanks, stuff can be got in halfords i think so will give it a shot tomorrow.


  • #4160
    Wailin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,444 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Actually, would the fine wire wool not leave loads of small scratches on the metal? Would sandpaper be better?


  • #4161
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Wailin wrote: »
    Actually, would the fine wire wool not leave loads of small scratches on the metal? Would sandpaper be better?

    Sand paper no not good for that.

    Fine wool won't and just use it to get heavy off.

    Autosol works wonders.


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  • #4162
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Try autosol on is own first
    I have a phobia about using steel wool on chrome.


  • #4163
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,633 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    vectra wrote: »
    Try autosol on is own first
    I have a phobia about using steel wool on chrome.

    I've used on motorbike exhaust and car didn't cause any issue but saying that they were caked with soot.

    Autosol may well be enough.


  • #4164
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Wailin - are you sure those tips aren't black from the factory? They look to me to be black rather than just dirty shiny chrome if you know what I mean.


  • #4165
    Wailin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,444 ✭✭✭Wailin


    I think they are black too MM, others seem to think chrome.


  • #4166
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    I've often seen black tips on the 535s. Instead of steel wool, use a cotton pad with metal polish. I would advise maybe trying to clean/wash them first though as metal polish *could* strip the black off them. No experience with them myself but just in case.


  • #4167
    Wailin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,444 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Edited: double post


  • #4168
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,920 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Yep, got ya the first time :P :pac:


  • #4169
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Wailin wrote: »
    I think they are black too MM, others seem to think chrome.

    Or even Black Chrome :D


  • #4170
    Theboinkmaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,052 ✭✭✭Theboinkmaster


    Wailin wrote: »
    I think they are black too MM, others seem to think chrome.

    Yeah ive an f10 msport and I think they're black from the factory.


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  • #4171
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,760 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    75ml Autosol Metal polish on sale on Amazon for £3.94 at the moment as an add on item, its a great product, might be handy for someone


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