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  1. Paint Protection

    in Motoring Section

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    On 02/05/2023 at 16:36, Wilts#Dave said:

    Basic hand polishing and washing won’t be likely to really deal with the sort of scratches you’ll sustain driving off road. 

    If you’re really fussed you’ll have to go down the route of ppf as the only way you’ll stop scratches getting to the paint is with a protective film of some sort! 
    Ceramic coating seals in the finish to  the paint once ‘shiny’ and scratch free which is done before application by machine polishing…..it does help a little against light scratching but really more to protect the finish and make the shine last a lot longer with only the need to do a proper hand wash. 
    You may be better off just getting the truck machine polished / detailed prior to selling and live with the inevitable minor scratches that come with driving off road……I’d say the dealer are using it as leverage to knock money off and will just get it machine polished once you p/x. It’s hardly unusual to see trucks or vans in less than perfect condition when not very old! 

    As above. 

    Don't believe any of the hype over ceramic, Graphene, Sio2 products as above they lock in the shine of well prepped paintwork but will not stand up to as mentioned hedges etc. 

  2. Lifeshine Autoglym Protection

    in Motoring Section

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    On 17/04/2023 at 21:16, Wymondley said:

    The products themselves are very good, the trouble is they need to be applied properly to work, and this is rarely done.

    My daughter used to work for Autoglym, they run training courses for professional valeters/detailers/bodyshops on the use of their products, very good company.

    Most dealers (and I speak from working in the motor trade) use contract "car cleaners" on minimum wage who wont apply the product properly.

    There is also a huge mark up, and commission for the salesmen.

    My advice is don't get any treatment done at the dealer, do some research and find a local valeting company that will do it.

     

    This.. 

  3. Waterless car cleaning

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    Posted · Edited by paulinlincs

    3 minutes ago, Poor Shot said:

    Complete and total nightmare material if you care about the long term condition of your paint.

    If you don't then it's a quick and convenient way to achieve acceptable results.

    Long term it will embed swirls within the paint that will require polishing out professionally. As will any form of contact washing. Waterless washing fluid will just do it a lot faster as it contains the grit within the fluid and towel rather than rinsing it off with water, car soap and a bucket.

    I'm one of a few who takes pleasure in spending a Saturday afternoon detailing a car so my wash process looks a little like this:

    - Apply pre-wash or snow foam and leave to soak before rinsing off.

    - Apply alloy wheel cleaner and wash wheels with a separate wheel cleaning brush.

    - wash body of the car with a two bucket method.

    - dry off the paintwork with a drying towel.

    - apply a spray wax/ quick detailer/ wax sealant depending on how much time I have.

    Yes, I'm a ******* looser and I know it..

    Spot on 👍 my favourite method. 

  4. Waterless car cleaning

    in Motoring Section

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    Waterless is OK for light dirt but not the best idea for anything else. Have a look at optimum no rinse (ONR) not waterless but rinseless. You add some to a gallon of water and gently wash the paintwork and dry each panel as you go. Sounds a faff but takes 10 mins to wash a car and safer on dirtier cars. 

  6. Early Swallows?

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    I have just come back from the East Coast ( Chapel point) and there were lots of twitches taking pics. I asked what they were interested in and I was told Swallows have been spotted in the last 2 weeks. 

  10. MPG question lads

    in Motoring Section

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    Always used E5 in my car and continue to. Apart from the extra price nothing has changed. My wife runs hers on E10 and has noticed a difference in mpg by about 10-15% less. 

    I also run my mower on E5. Mower goes like a rocket 😂🚀

  13. Fuel problems again ?

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    The media have started the old fuel shortage stories again. Creating a problem that doesn't exist. Got a call this morning from my Son telling me he heard on the radio about a garage running out of fuel. Next thing every garage I drove past had a queue. 

    Fake news at its best. 

  15. Do you want to buy a beach ⛱️

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    1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said:

    Hello, if you were lucky to buy this beach , how would you police it to stop anyone going on it to enjoy a day out, would it have restrictions in the sale ?? 

    I would imagine you couldn't. There will be public right of ways etc. The only plus is you could build a really cool beach hut (if you gained planning consent) 

    I have walked from Chapel point to Skegness along the beach so would have gone over the beach mentioned and never noticed it was privately owned. 

  16. Time to licence comedians?

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    It's not the comedy getting more controversial. It's the world becoming more sensitive. I didn't find the Jimmy Carr joke funny but I certainly wouldn't suggest he shouldn't have said it. It's a joke. 

    I have this rule. If I don't like a performer I simply don't listen to them. I don't run around wanting them cancelled. 

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