Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules

The "Today I did something to my car" thread

1…302303305307308…325

Comments

  • #9122
    Redisle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭Redisle


    After coming home and finding paint drops on the side of my car (house painting) I did the following:

    Wash/Clay/Wash/Dry. Was probably enough but kept going..

    Did the whole car with a finishing polish with the D/A (quick job, probably not working the polish fully). Looked pretty shiny after! This was mainly to remove some marring left by the clay anyway.

    I put Rain-X on all the windows and I also filled in a few little paint chips with some touch up paint I bought. (Mostly around the sills so not very noticeable). Might post a pic tomorrow. Very happy with the condition of the paint overall for an 11 year old car.

    Problem is I now have a lovely cleaned car but no wax to apply. All I have is Glanz Wax which didn't last that long last time and is very noxious to apply. (Petrochemical fumes + skin irritation). I wonder if there is anything inexpensive I can buy locally?


  • #9123
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    done lots to the glanza today. got a chance to give it some proper tlc. just buffed out a few scuffs it had picked up over the winter, buffed that yellow tarnish off of the headlights, fitted my mudflaps and generally gave it a bit of a tidy up :) with my little buddy domo!

    please forgive my photography :pac:

    love this little car so much!

    imag0482j.jpg
    imag0485p.jpg
    imag0488y.jpg
    imag0492g.jpg
    imag0493m.jpg
    imag0495r.jpg
    imag0497b.jpg
    imag0503nv.jpg
    imag0504k.jpg
    imag0505i.jpg
    imag0508u.jpg


  • #9124
    carzony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,844 ✭✭✭carzony


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    done lots to the glanza today. got a chance to give it some proper tlc. just buffed out a few scuffs it had picked up over the winter, buffed that yellow tarnish off of the headlights, fitted my mudflaps and generally gave it a bit of a tidy up :) with my little buddy domo!

    please forgive my photography :pac:

    love this little car so much

    I really like that Glanza mate ;) I think I seen some pics of it before and thought it looked amazing, It looks like it's a brand new car :eek::cool:


  • #9125
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,690 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    ^ Spotless,


  • #9126
    Cheensbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,704 ✭✭✭Cheensbo


    Lovely Glanza :cool:

    Dont change a thing on it :)

    Are the standard alloys speedlines??


  • Advertisement
  • #9127
    advertsfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭advertsfox


    rizzee wrote: »
    thanks, I shouldn't have bothered swapping them around but wanted a change, more money down the drain for nothing!
    Name a price for the sporting wheels and I'll make things right again ;)


  • #9128
    Harcrid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    I finally decided to give Terraclean a try yesterday evening. Main reason was that my car is an 8 year old VAG diesel so I thought it would benefit from a good decarbonisation. I had recently cleaned out the EGR valve which was quite messy so thought it would be a good idea to give the rest of the system a clean.

    2013-05-21T10-38-40_1_zps466651ab.jpg

    2013-05-21T10-38-40_3_zps2d26e3e8.jpg

    2013-05-21T10-38-40_2_zps75dc76b5.jpg

    During the clean it did not kick out any major plumes of smoke or anything.

    I did not notice any major differences on the 7 mile drive home. The car seemed to drive the same as it did before the clean. I will wait until I can get a few more miles onto the clock before I see if there are any performance or MPG gains.


  • #9129
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,424 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Got cruise control fitted on Saturday morning by George Dalton. Did a healthy 61Mpg on the drive from Athlone to Dublin then. Such a nicer drive with cruise control.
    Sick of waiting on that ebay seller for the GPS module for the RNS 510, so im gonna order another one off another guy (fingers crossed). Ive a dispute open, and hopefully ill get my money back in a few weeks time when Paypal have to step in.

    Also stuck my old RCD 510 up for sale. Here's hoping for some better offers.


  • #9130
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    carzony wrote: »
    I really like that Glanza mate ;) I think I seen some pics of it before and thought it looked amazing, It looks like it's a brand new car :eek::cool:
    vectra wrote: »
    ^ Spotless,
    Cheensbo wrote: »
    Lovely Glanza :cool:

    Dont change a thing on it :)

    Are the standard alloys speedlines??

    thanks everybody :) just glad to have it back right after months of not having a minute for it!

    they aren't speedlines but i can see exactly where you're coming from :(


  • #9131
    Cheensbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,704 ✭✭✭Cheensbo


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    they aren't speedlines but i can see exactly where you're coming from :(


    No need for a sad face, they're a lovely wheel regardless.

    A set of facelift ae111 wheels would look the biz on it too:

    005620635_0055055285071a83fea6c241fef4667d4b1e0e8f789f4cb9e.jpg


  • Advertisement
  • #9132
    sebastianlieken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,778 ✭✭✭sebastianlieken


    Black_Knight wrote: »
    Got cruise control fitted on Saturday morning by George Dalton. Did a healthy 61Mpg on the drive from Athlone to Dublin then. Such a nicer drive with cruise control.

    regarding the Cruise control, what type of car did you get it fitted to?

    It's something I really want for my golf aswell but it seems like it would be quite expensive - can you give a ballpark of what it cost? even by IM if not here?


  • #9133
    Mar4ix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,360 ✭✭✭Mar4ix


    As i dont have working key fob , installed aftermarket central locking system (15 ish quid from china ) in to my old avensis, 1 h work, and it is done, matter of connect right wires with right wires. :pac:

    Before that did a bit studying , found very helpful installation guide in one Russian site.


  • #9134
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,424 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    sebastianlieken wrote: »
    regarding the Cruise control, what type of car did you get it fitted to?

    It's something I really want for my golf aswell but it seems like it would be quite expensive - can you give a ballpark of what it cost? even by IM if not here?

    Got it in my 2009 VW CC. George quoted me €215 fitted, but it all depends on the cost of the part really. I know my old 05 A3 was about €50 cheaper I think, because the part was cheaper. Also depends on whats wired where in the car. If I didnt have the multifunction trip computer on my A3 it would of been loads more (apparently).

    Best thing you can do is PM George and see how much he says.

    Edit: Im guessing thats your 04 golf? Id say you should be able to get it fitted for under €200.


  • #9135
    JJJJNR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭JJJJNR


    Hal1 wrote: »
    What did you use to steam clean the seats?

    Used the Lidl steamer I picked up a few weeks ago, there are a few water marks on the passenger side but rest came up spotless and removed all the crayon marks, chewing gum, jellies, etc etc from carpet and upholstery...AND WITH NO CHEMICALS.. ;)


  • #9136
    dh0011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 890 ✭✭✭dh0011


    where did you get the kit?


  • #9137
    galwayjohn89
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭galwayjohn89


    Celtxx wrote: »
    I finally decided to give Terraclean a try yesterday evening. Main reason was that my car is an 8 year old VAG diesel so I thought it would benefit from a good decarbonisation. I had recently cleaned out the EGR valve which was quite messy so thought it would be a good idea to give the rest of the system a clean.

    How much do they charge?


  • #9138
    Harcrid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    Vuzuggu wrote: »
    How much do they charge?

    Cost me €135


  • #9139
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    "Another" set of rear tyres, four wheels balanced and tracking done.Nice day for it too :)

    20130521_124122_zpsfee57708.jpg


  • #9140
    Harcrid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    Mid west tyres in Raheen?


  • #9141
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,424 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    OSI wrote: »
    Don't want to spoil your sale, but those RCD510's are going for about $200 on eBay, and yours looks fairly well worn.

    They must be eluding me on Ebay so. Only seen ones for €280-€350 on there. Unless you're talking about the fake chinese ones?

    As for mine looking "well worn", its pretty much in mint condition. The last owner put a little "nipple" on the right controller, but it pulls off cleanly. Forgot to take it off for the pics.


  • Advertisement
  • #9142
    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,565 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    OSI wrote: »
    Don't want to spoil your sale, but those RCD510's are going for about $200 on eBay, and yours looks fairly well worn.

    Please clarify!

    As far as I can tell from the ad, the unit is mint :confused:


  • #9143
    TestTransmission
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭TestTransmission


    Celtxx wrote: »
    Mid west tyres in Raheen?

    Yup.Thats the place.Been going there for a while now


  • #9144
    Harcrid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭Harcrid


    Same here. Good lads there and decent enough prices.


  • #9145
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    done lots to the glanza today. got a chance to give it some proper tlc. just buffed out a few scuffs it had picked up over the winter, buffed that yellow tarnish off of the headlights, fitted my mudflaps and generally gave it a bit of a tidy up :) with my little buddy domo!

    please forgive my photography :pac:

    love this little car so much!

    Jeez that Glanza looks like its fresh off the production line. Fair play dude! :cool:


  • #9146
    tossy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,597 ✭✭✭tossy


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    done lots to the glanza today. got a chance to give it some proper tlc. just buffed out a few scuffs it had picked up over the winter, buffed that yellow tarnish off of the headlights, fitted my mudflaps and generally gave it a bit of a tidy up :) with my little buddy domo!

    please forgive my photography :pac:

    love this little car so much!

    I wouldn't be a big admirer of Glanzas but i have the height of respect for someone who keeps a car in that condition,fair play dude!


  • #9147
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    Well, I'm a bit of a lazy cvnt when it come to this whole 'detailing' buzz. To be fair I haven't put a car through a brush wash in years and usually clean them myself or occasionally pay someone to do it. The classic gets the occasional belt of polish, normally twice a year max. Anyhow, wanted to freshen up the paint on the T/A so on our master detailer's advice I invested in these:

    20130521_122608_zpsd7eaf04c.jpg

    The result after a few hours work was this:

    20130521_140340_zps615ec255.jpg
    20130521_140323_zps236f5673.jpg
    20130521_140239_zps114a5d42.jpg
    20130521_140534_zps5c50db0e.jpg

    Very pleased and thanks again to MetzgerMeister for all the help and advice. ;)


  • #9148
    Zcott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,206 ✭✭✭Zcott


    Bought a Focus estate and had a new windscreen fitted to the Civic. Damn stone chips...


  • #9149
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    MM is such an AG fanboi, promlem is the ****e works :p

    I can picture him belting away into the poor 335's paintwork not giving it a moments rest listening to this so loud his teeth are shaking !



    Poor car (gimme)


  • #9150
    challengemaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    Supergurrier wrote: »
    MM is such an AG fanboi, promlem is the ****e works :p

    He really isn't in all fairness, he's much more of a Meguiars fanboi. And now Chemical guys :D


  • Advertisement
  • #9151
    Supergurrier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,302 ✭✭✭Supergurrier


    Meguiars shampoo and waxes are great alright, the endurance tyre gel didn't impress me though


This discussion has been closed.
Advertisement