Your source of information on the Skoda Superb. http://briskoda.net/forums/index.php Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:23:28 +0000 60 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227095-need-more-coats-of-wax-but/ Bit of a dumbass question, now they have started to salt the roads around my way in ernest, I would like to get more layers of wax on the car. Is it just a case of washing then applying the wax...or do I have to strip off what is already on, claybar and build it up?? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:23:28 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/227095-need-more-coats-of-wax-but/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226823-window-tinting-hampshire/ Can anyone recommend any decent places in Hampshire to have a Octavia vRS rear windows tinted. Ive heard of SCTints in Southampton but wondered if anyone knows of anywhere else. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:29:59 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226823-window-tinting-hampshire/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226662-vinyl-wrap/ Anyone know anywhere in the south Cumbria area that does clear vinyl wrapping for paintwork protection? I would like my bumper at the front and bonnet doing to prevent stone chipping. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:38:18 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226662-vinyl-wrap/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226616-where-do-i-start/
Rinse
Snow foam?
Rinse
Shampoo
Rinse
Polish
Wax/Seal

Is that the right kind thing? I know you dont snow foam it every time, nor polish it every time.

Secondly, advise for which products are best? I have a couple of buckets, wash mitt but that is about it, I know its a personal thing, some will prefer others etc but anyone with some pointers would be great

Thanks
matt]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:53:25 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226616-where-do-i-start/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226536-scratch-and-paint-correction-in-pics-easy-to-follow/
i thought I would just link an album on my Facebook to show what I did on my previous car ...

Hope it helps... In hindsight I would mask the panel edges.

SHINEY!]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:35:01 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226536-scratch-and-paint-correction-in-pics-easy-to-follow/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226524-refurbing-my-spiders/

Here are my newly purchased 2nd hand spiders that need a little TLC!
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG529-1.jpg[/IMG]
I've started to give them a bath, and a srub, some of the tar hasn't come off, but I think that the general condition is at least 80% decent on each wheel, I think wheel 2 & 3 seem to be the worst ones...

so here is 1-4

Wheel 1 easy to repair I recon
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG530.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG531.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG534.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG535.jpg[/IMG]

Dirt after wheel 1! I put an old towel on the base not to scratch the bath lol...

Wheel 2 ( I think this is the worst one)
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG539.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG540.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG536.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG535.jpg[/IMG]

Wheel 3 (2nd worst off)
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG542.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG545.jpg[/IMG]

Wheel 4 (I recon the least abused!)
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG546.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG547.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b78/l-y-k/IMG548.jpg[/IMG]


So now their dry, I'm going to wait until tomorrow to get some touch up paint, and some filler....

I'll stick to silver for now.

Would you say Skoda's Brilliant Silver is a perfect match to the wheel paint?

I need to fix these by wednesday and with a budget!

Thanks for reading, any tips & suggestions would be appreciated, and I'll post more pics as I progress!

Thanks,
Leon]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:46:56 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226524-refurbing-my-spiders/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226489-do-i-need-another-coat-of-wax/
[IMG]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2/brianpilman/2b25394e.jpg[/IMG]]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:38:42 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226489-do-i-need-another-coat-of-wax/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226425-cleaning-heated-alcantara-seats/
I'm waiting for a new Octavia L&K to be delivered in April which will have the leather/alcantara heated seats. I've done a search on Briskoda and it appears you can maintain them with light brushing and wipe with damp clean white cloths. I presume that wetting the seats is not a good idea due to the heating element. Anyone have any ideas how I can keep them in good condition from the off without electrocuting myself.

Cheers

Jonno]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:44:38 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226425-cleaning-heated-alcantara-seats/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226393-best-pressure-washer/
What do you suggest? Leaning towards the Nilfisk c120 5-6]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:46:22 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226393-best-pressure-washer/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226145-a-quick-hello-in-a-section-i-will-be-using-most/
Just agreed to buy a members car at the weekend, an Octavia vRS II.

Thought I'd pop a quick hello here as I'm a bit of a car cleaning geek, so will be looking at this part of the forum a lot, trying to help out and recieving a few tips. I started on Das 6 with menzerna pads and polish, moved onto Sim 180 rotary but stick with menzerna polishes and scholl concepts with various makes of pads. I'm no pro by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm a keen ameteur and do it for a little extra cash for very selected clients (friends who don't want to pay a lot)

Here are a few cars I've done, my mates evo Via DAS 6

[IMG]http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy332/Hunty278/Evo%20detail/IMG_1228.jpg[/IMG]

My MX5, DAS 6

[IMG]http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy332/Hunty278/IMG_0262.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy332/Hunty278/IMG_0256.jpg[/IMG]


My A3, Das 6

[IMG]http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy332/Hunty278/Oldschool/IMG_0806.jpg[/IMG]

And a neighbours Volvo Via rotary and Menz Power Finish

Before

[IMG]http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy332/Hunty278/Volvo%20Day/IMG_0725.jpg[/IMG]

After

[IMG]http://i805.photobucket.com/albums/yy332/Hunty278/Volvo%20Day/IMG_0733.jpg[/IMG]

Anyway, will be doing my vRS when I get it, so will be posting a little write up on how I get on with it.

Looking forward to joining in the conversation!

Kind regards,

Neil]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:08:33 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226145-a-quick-hello-in-a-section-i-will-be-using-most/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226053-ayrshire-detailers/
Hopefully someone is close by??]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:20:22 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226053-ayrshire-detailers/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226041-time-to-look-after-my-own-motor/

Full Correction, Caliper and Hub Detail performed over two days:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=249135

Some choice shots from the detail:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Detailing/Skoda%20Superb%20MK1%202/IMG_5775.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Detailing/Skoda%20Superb%20MK1%202/IMG_5796.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Detailing/Skoda%20Superb%20MK1%202/IMG_5826.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Detailing/Skoda%20Superb%20MK1%202/IMG_5829.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Detailing/Skoda%20Superb%20MK1%202/IMG_5838.jpg

Looking forward to testing the durability of G-Techniq now..... ]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:31:38 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/226041-time-to-look-after-my-own-motor/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/225725-changing-door/ Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:23:43 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/225725-changing-door/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/224907-detailing-a-new-black-van/ Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:28:23 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/224907-detailing-a-new-black-van/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/224762-flash-cleanshine-apc/ just thaught i would let you know this is on offer at morrisons at the moment 1LTR bottles for a £1 its great as a all purpose cleaner for wheel archs door shuts etc!! Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:22:10 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/224762-flash-cleanshine-apc/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/224720-diy-painting/ So the thing is, i want to do some paint work on me Octy, but it's hard to do if you don't have a garage or spare room. Obviously you can't do it on the side of the road. So the question is, is there something like greenhouse available to set up, so i can do my painting? It's nothing BIG, just bumpers and some bits of pieces. ]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:15:57 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/224720-diy-painting/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/224410-big-is-best/
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=247228

Got to love the size of these and the spec........

Couple of choice shots from the detail:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Detailing/Skoda%20Superb%20MK2%202/IMG_5577.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Detailing/Skoda%20Superb%20MK2%202/IMG_5581.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Detailing/Skoda%20Superb%20MK2%202/IMG_5682.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Detailing/Skoda%20Superb%20MK2%202/IMG_5686.jpg]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:11:25 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/224410-big-is-best/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/224166-my-1st-detail/ I had the Kestrel DAS6 Meguiars kit, which comprised of: DAS6 polisher with 6" backing pad, 1 x 946ml Dual Action / Cleaner Polish #83, 1 x 946ml Speed Glaze #80, 1 x Softbuff 2.0 Foam 7” Cutting Pad, 1 x Softbuff 2.0 Foam 7” Polishing Pad, 1 x Softbuff 2.0 Foam 7” Finishing Pad.
I also purchased some Meguiars last touch detailing spray some Collinite 476s wax and a roll of blue 3M, I already had some decent wash and clay.
I started off by spraying the car with CSW (auto degreaser, road film remover etc) and rinsed it off, then i washed the car using Megs ultimate wash and wax.
I then went over the whole car with my clay bar and megs last touch spray then a quick rinse and dried it off with a waffle towel.
This is the result:
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1000094.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1000092.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1000095.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1000093.jpg[/IMG]

I then got the DA and the masking tape out! Using the polishing pad and the megs #83 i went over the car, followed by the softbuff pad, then again and megs #80 and lastly with the finishing pad. By this time it was getting late so i washed the car off again to lose the dust then went over the whole car with megs last touch.
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1000096.jpg[/IMG]

Today i finshed the cleaning by waxing the car with the collinite 476s. It went on and came off pretty easy and it came up great!! I also decided to protect the paint further by giving it a coat of Guardx (paint protection you can buy with a new car).
Im really happy with the results, maybe after time ill learn more. My next purchase will be a snowfoam lance as karchers own is rubbish!!

The finished article.
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1050969.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1050967.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1050970.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1050968.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1050966.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1050963.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1050964.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/hulme220/2007%20Furby%20vRS%20se/P1050965.jpg[/IMG]

Big thank you for the advice, especially baker 21!!]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:28:35 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/224166-my-1st-detail/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/224020-body-work/ Can someone please recomend me a company like chip away in the essex area please. I have a couple of stone chips on my car that are not covered by my auto protection as i did not report them within the 14 days. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:16:22 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/224020-body-work/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223668-found-a-great-detailing-supplier/ these
The website seems to have a good range and the prices are very competitive. I rang the owner today, Dave, and he was very helpful, had everything i wanted.
They dont have a shop to go to, but he does allow collection if you want from one of his workshops.
I also asked if there was any discount because i was collecting and a cash sale, he knocked another 5% off!! The prices were already good (in my opinion).
So all in all they seem like a great little business.

Id like to point out i have nothing to do with this company and have had no prior dealings with them.
If this post is against rules i apologise, just thought it may benefit a few people looking for some new equipment and good prices. ]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:21:17 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223668-found-a-great-detailing-supplier/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223639-anybody-in-west-somerset-fancy-detailing-my-car/
obviously i will pay who evers kind enough realy i want to watch and see how its done so i can take tips and replicate the tools used to finaly do it myself as i realy want to but watching how to do vids and taking advice is too hit and hope for me realy

im willing to travel and pay whoever obv if your far i cant pay to much if your close ill pay more im just outside of minhead somerset

pm me were you are and how much you want if your interested thanks]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:40:49 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223639-anybody-in-west-somerset-fancy-detailing-my-car/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223607-vrs-door-card-cleaning/ I've got a 51 plate vas and the white door cards aren't quite white anymore, they wasn't perfect when i got the car. what cleaner is best to get them looking new again?

thanks
chris]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:08:31 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223607-vrs-door-card-cleaning/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223604-front-doors-leaking-like-a-colander/ spent most of today doing my front doors as they were leaking very very badly...
once stripped down i could see the problem both front door speaker back plates or housings were missing...
put the watering can on the outside of the car & hey presto water flooding in the speaker holes...

time to get my thinking cap on.... started by sealing the carriers first..just incase.. had a shifty through the shed & found an old tub. so popped down wilko's a bought two new tubs.. i then found the lids were a perfect fit as i could squeeze them in in the speaker hole against the upward metal bar & they then clipped to the rear of the aluminium recess.. i then sealed them securely with the sealent i had...

i know this may seem a pikey fix to some but i was quite pleased with the end result.. & secondly i needed a quick fix as the doors were pi**ing in water, if this does not work then i will look to obtain some original speaker housings...all good for now as heavy rain is forcast 2morow... thoughts!

[IMG]http://i823.photobucket.com/albums/zz158/cliveb6166/VRS/vrs015.jpg[/IMG]]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:39:35 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223604-front-doors-leaking-like-a-colander/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223603-bubbling-paint-work/
Anyone know why these have appeared and how to get rid without a re-spray??]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:21:51 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223603-bubbling-paint-work/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223463-new-car-immediate-issues-on-detailing/
Just bought my winter stop gap to replace the R36.
Its a little Mini Cooper S R56 2007....

Two issues to sort out on the first detailing session - dealer label on back window seems glued;
then melted and almost impossible to get any purchase to even scrape it off.
Ideas and suggestions welcome on this one - its horrid!!

Next issue - the plastic sills and wheel arches have a lot of polish or wax residue on.
Looks a bit white and grey in places. Whats best to dissolve and clear the excess wax/polish?

Thanks in advance for your help....

Cheers,
Ste. ]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:34:08 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223463-new-car-immediate-issues-on-detailing/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223312-which-polishing-machine-and-polisheswaxes/ What im looking to do is a bit of correction on my paint, remove a few slight swirls and few light scratch marks on my race blue fabia vrs.
Really im looking to find out which machines you use and which are the popular correction polishes, glazes, waxes and pads you use on your skodas and any good deals you know of at the moment.
If you have any other advice on the poll i.e you use a mixture of different brands, could you please state in your post please.
Thanks for your time, hopefully this will be of use to others in the same situation ]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:55:45 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223312-which-polishing-machine-and-polisheswaxes/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223272-das-6-da-polisher/
anyone got one or recommend it? . . personal opinions ect . . .

cheers.]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:17:56 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223272-das-6-da-polisher/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223184-fog-lamps/ hi guys can anyone tell me was their did hella ever make a fog lamp kit for the 1U facelift 2003 model octavia for front bumper Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:57:16 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223184-fog-lamps/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223121-suggested-alternatives-to-jet-washing-or-using-a-hose/
I live in a flat that doesn't provide me with access to an outside tap, so I didn't know if anyone on here uses a pressurised sprayer (much the same as a pesticide / plant feeder) that would allow me to clean my car using snow-foam (or a similar products)? If so, can people please provide me with product details / suppliers, as I'm worried that most products won't provide enough pressure to wash the car / apply the snow-foam / rinse the car etc? Also, if people use varying bottles / nozzles can you please let me know which ones you use or rate?

Cheers in advance

Skimpy]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:02:44 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223121-suggested-alternatives-to-jet-washing-or-using-a-hose/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223099-pictures-of-iron-x-on-my-summer-wheels-fantastic-results/
I simply pressure washed the wheels, washed them with a microfibre wash mitt and some normal Gold Class shampoo. Then I lightly dried them and one by one, gave them a really light spritz of Iron-X. I left it on for a couple of minutes, wiped over with a damp microfibre cloth and rinsed them off, leaving a perfectly clean wheel.

Even though the outer parts of the wheel looked clean, the Iron-X still removes plenty of deposits...

[IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/wega3k/ironx-wheels/Photo0023.jpg[/IMG]

Moving onto the barrels - After washing and scrubbing this ring of brake dust / rust remained...

[IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/wega3k/ironx-wheels/Photo0024.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/wega3k/ironx-wheels/Photo0025.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/wega3k/ironx-wheels/Photo0021.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/wega3k/ironx-wheels/Photo0026.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/wega3k/ironx-wheels/Photo0027.jpg[/IMG]]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:19:18 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223099-pictures-of-iron-x-on-my-summer-wheels-fantastic-results/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223035-painting-a-roof-box/
Anyone done it?
Any recommendations for products etc?
Better done by a paintshop?

I'm guessing it'd be cheaper than vinyl wrapping it in my ahem.. chosen colour scheme?

Over to the Briskoda Masses ]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:16:33 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/223035-painting-a-roof-box/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222972-seats/
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1050W-MULTI-PURPOS-POWER-HANDHELD-STEAM-CLEANER-STEAMER-/280792252980?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item416085c234]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 23:19:32 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222972-seats/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222918-best-mats/
Looking for best quality mat set, any dealer recommendations? Superb Classic 2007. I see some at 20.00 look ok but open to any other reputable companies.

fonaspin]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:53:43 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222918-best-mats/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222900-it-might-have-been-a-mad-thing-to-do/
[IMG]http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/w483/skodaman1/DSCF0471.jpg[/IMG]]]> Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:08:08 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222900-it-might-have-been-a-mad-thing-to-do/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222588-skoda-touch-up-paint-lacquer/ Its in two bottles a lacquer and paint.

Does anyone know what is the right way to apply it and how many coats do I need... to make a good OEM like finish.

ANy help on this would be great.

Thanks]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:07:39 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222588-skoda-touch-up-paint-lacquer/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222456-advice-on-wax-or-sealants/
Got a white VRS octy on the way and want to treat it.

What wax and/or sealant would you use..

been looking at a few, dont want to break the bank but any recommendations would be appreciated.

Diamond white wax..wouldnt pay any more than this
http://ukcarcare.co.uk/product.php?id_product=114
or this
http://ukcarcare.co.uk/product.php?id_product=410

Poorboys World sealant..combine with one of the above or good enough on its own?
http://ukcarcare.co.uk/product.php?id_product=204

Im really not sure. ]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 23:10:52 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222456-advice-on-wax-or-sealants/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222313-badge-marks/
Does anyone know a good way to blend the small ridges in better short of a respray? I tried polishing them up and even using the dreaded scratch remover which felt like rubbing sand on the bodywork but nothings really worked.]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:26:53 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222313-badge-marks/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222015-do-you-pre-rinse-before-snow-foam/ BUT what is the best technique in its application?
I always rinse first and then apply the foam afterwards as I believe it helps to remove more dirt before I get the buckets out
What do you do?]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:47:22 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/222015-do-you-pre-rinse-before-snow-foam/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/221602-recommend-me-a-car-detailer-in-cornwall-or-south-devon/ My car could really do with a machine polish and I am not confident that I can do it myself without making a mess of it!! So can someone recommend a company or individual in Cornwall or South Devon area please? Thanks. Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:02:21 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/221602-recommend-me-a-car-detailer-in-cornwall-or-south-devon/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/221355-windscreen-wipers/ I've got a real problem my window wipers are dragging across the windscreen causing a sort of screech . Thought it was the wipers but no as I replaced them with champion blades they are now doing the same .
I think it maybe the car shampoo I'm using which is mega and dodo juice.
Anyone had the prob and how did it get sorted]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:46:57 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/221355-windscreen-wipers/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/221309-foam-lance-deal-i-came-across/
Came across this deal on a foam lance, thought it might be of interest to fellow members:

Foam Lance from Councours Car Care

Hope this is of interest.

Chris]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:34:29 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/221309-foam-lance-deal-i-came-across/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/221055-my-most-rewarding-detail-ever/
Friend was given this RAV4 in a bad way, but lo and behold it went right through an MOT and I was asked to see what could be done about the paint. I have never seen a red go this bad, and it was my job to get it right again. All I really had time for (circa 4 hours) was a wash, clay, polish & tart up of faded plastics.


Yep, it was bloody pink!
[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/RAV4%20Paint/DSC_0048.jpg[/IMG]

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Offside rear quarter was showing signs of recent spraywork

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/RAV4%20Paint/DSC_0050.jpg[/IMG]

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Once the spare wheel was removed a better idea of the true colour was revealed

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/RAV4%20Paint/DSC_0052.jpg[/IMG]

Gave it a wash then looked a bit closer

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[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/RAV4%20Paint/DSC_0054.jpg[/IMG]

Annoying white dots everywhere which were more than simply sat on the surface as the clay wouldn't touch most of them! Annoying!

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/RAV4%20Paint/DSC_0055.jpg[/IMG]

The "newer" offside rear quarter with the rest of the car

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/RAV4%20Paint/DSC_0056.jpg[/IMG]

Started by taping down the bonnet to see what could really be done

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/RAV4%20Paint/DSC_0057.jpg[/IMG]

Armed with my most aggressive pad (smallest too for maximum impact) and a highly abrasive polish I got this!

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/RAV4%20Paint/DSC_0058.jpg[/IMG]

Then had to match in the rest of the bonnet to suit

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/RAV4%20Paint/DSC_0059.jpg[/IMG]

Yay, it's actually red!

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/RAV4%20Paint/DSC_0061.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/RAV4%20Paint/DSC_0062.jpg[/IMG]

and some beading to finish. No wax, this is just after polishing, nothing more.

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/RAV4%20Paint/DSC_0064.jpg[/IMG]]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:54:46 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/221055-my-most-rewarding-detail-ever/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/220617-overspeay-on-plastic-headlight-how-do-i-get-rid/ How do I get rid? On glass I would have a bash straight away, but on plastic a bit different.

Any help?]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:01:40 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/220617-overspeay-on-plastic-headlight-how-do-i-get-rid/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/220615-sutherbys-reflect-shine/

http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/manchester/sutherbys-reflect-and-shine/1836273]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:40:27 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/220615-sutherbys-reflect-shine/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/220592-alloy-refurb-in-central-scotlandglasgow/
anyone recommend any alloy wheel refurb places in central scotland?

cheers]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:30:56 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/220592-alloy-refurb-in-central-scotlandglasgow/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/220437-a-wheely-good-improvement/
One of my best befores and afters Nothing more than a warm soapy wash and use of a wheel brush. After I took the "after" ahot I noted quite a few spots of tar on them so they also got clayed, and waxed as well

The before shot is verging on an anthracite refurb....

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/DSCN3906.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/DSCN3907.jpg[/IMG]]]> Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:55:29 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/220437-a-wheely-good-improvement/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/220086-question-about-car-wax-ag-hd/ This morning when I woke up there was a slight ground frost, and all the areas I had waxed had a slight frost on them and areas that I had missed completey were dry, firstly it made me realise what a bad job I did, but shouldn't it be the other way around?
That the areas I had waxed should be the dry areas ( ie the water has beaded off?)

If anyone has any info I'm all ears.

Thanks guys]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:13:02 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/220086-question-about-car-wax-ag-hd/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/219973-do-it-yourself-chip-filling-system/
a while ago there was a link for a DIY chip filling paint system. They send you this pre mixed paint mixture and you wipe it over the the chip and it effectively fills and paints the area.

does anyone know what it is called? If so, would you recommend it?]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:43:42 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/219973-do-it-yourself-chip-filling-system/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/219667-alloy-wheel-refurb-in-plymouthdevon-area/
I've found a few places on Google but would like to see if anyone on here has first hand experience.

Cheers

Luke]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 09:16:14 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/219667-alloy-wheel-refurb-in-plymouthdevon-area/ http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/219657-vomit-on-car-seats/
Now I've given it a good clean and mop up but obviously the smell still lingers. Does anyone have any suggestions for getting rid of it quickly before I try something like febreeze?

Many thanks.]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:19:12 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/219657-vomit-on-car-seats/