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	<title>Skoda Talk - Styling and Car Care</title>
	<description>Your source of information on the Skoda Superb.</description>
	<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/index.php</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>RED SKODA FABIA VRS IDEAS</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155953-red-skoda-fabia-vrs-ideas/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[HI I WAS WONDERING IF I COULD HAVE SOME IDEAS ON HOW TO DO UP MY RED SKODA FABIS VRS PLEASE EMAIL PICS TO SPARES24@YAHOO.CO.UK<br />
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MANY THANKS]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155953-red-skoda-fabia-vrs-ideas/</guid>
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		<title>Alloy Wheel Powdercoating...does it need lacquer?</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155926-alloy-wheel-powdercoatingdoes-it-need-lacquer/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have 1 wheel that needs work due to a cowboy tyre fitter, anyway there's a place that does powdercoating nearby. I figured to get it the same as OEM Zeinths that it would need lacquer it to match them, but he said not necessarily. Anyone gone done the road of OEM refurb, were yours lacquered?]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:04:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155926-alloy-wheel-powdercoatingdoes-it-need-lacquer/</guid>
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		<title>Dual Action Machine Polishers</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155880-dual-action-machine-polishers/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi All,<br />
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I have recently purchased my first Skoda - a 2003 Octavia Elegance 1.8T Auto.<br />
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Generally very pleased with it and pleasantly suprised by the additional "ooomph" when the Turbo cuts in!<br />
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Anyway I seem to have been well and truly sucked into the correct cleaning / polishing thing with this car especially with the extremely helpful info articles on this forum.<br />
Having already spent a lot more money than ever before on Microfibre cloths and various cleaning & polishing products, my question relates to Dual Action Machine Polishers, one of which I am considering purchasing . Unless I missed something, most information I have seen tends to show or mention these polishers being used on nice flat body panels, bonnets etc. Are they actually still OK to use on rounded or angled parts of the body such as wings etc and right up to other trim ie window edging. Or is it necessary to hand clean in these areas to avoid damage to  paintwork etc perhaps through the polishing pad not being able to be applied flat.<br />
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Thank you in advance for any guidance you may be able to give!   <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0128-hi.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':hi:' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:09:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155880-dual-action-machine-polishers/</guid>
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		<title>My 1st Detail</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155831-my-1st-detail/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Completed my 1st detail on Mon & Tue. Was working Sunday night so after a few hours sleep I got up and removed Wheels. On removal I found that the inside edges of my tyres were worn badly, this added another job to Tuesdays list ...get tyres replaced and alignment done first thing before I started polishing (Thanks keith.)<br />
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Anyway the first selection of photos in daylight shows the car after Clayed (I had planned before and after shots but time wasn't on my side.)  The night photos were taken after Polished and Waxed. The other daylight pictures were taken the next day on Paddy's Day.<br />
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I cleaned the Arches with APC and a scrub of a brush.<br />
APC on Brake Calipers, then used JetSeal & Finished with Collinite.<br />
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Wheels were cleaned with Wheel Brightner & Tardis, to be honest there was some stubborn Tar & Brakedust on inside of wheel so used some Holts Tar Remover and Wonder Wheels (a stronger mix of Wheel Brightner may have done the same thing.). Again I put JetSeal & Collinite on to finish them off. <br />
Then onto the car, First I Snow Foamed and washed. I Clayed it, didn't bother with Tar removal as it was fairly clean (I done some work on it a few weeks ago). The Clay bar was a lot cleaner than I thought it would be. I then went at it with the Polisher & Menzerna, 1st Pass I used Menzerna Power Finish Polish P203s & Green Pad, 2nd Pass Menzerna Final Finish Polish P085RE  & Black Pad. Then finished with Jetseal & Collinite. To be honest there wasn't to much correction required, just minor marks seen under light.<br />
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I don't envy the detailing guys on the site, there's a hugh amount of work involved in detailing a car, and to be honest mine wasn't bad (as can be seen from post claying photos). I reakon I spent about 13hrs...and that doesn't include the inside<br />
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Thanks for reading, and sorry for no before/after or 50:50 shots, 1) I didn't have time & 2) it's hard to set them up outside. <br />
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:15:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155831-my-1st-detail/</guid>
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		<title>Black or white</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155795-black-or-white/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[black or white alloys on my black vrs...<br />
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discuss....<br />
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Thanks....]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155795-black-or-white/</guid>
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		<title>09 Golf TDI correction</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155567-09-golf-tdi-correction/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[A customer of Ben (shark_90) had taken their 09 Golf TDI to a hand car wash & they left It In a bad state. I had the pleasure of correcting the damage. It looked like they had washed with a brilo pad. full right up <a href='http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=2060642&posted=1#post2060642' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?p=2060642&posted=1#post2060642</a><br />
Some pics <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0148-yes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbup:' /> <br />
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The owners husband has asked me to correct his 6/7 month old Passat, which has had the same treatment from the same handwash & Is In the same was, If not worse than as the Golf started out.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155567-09-golf-tdi-correction/</guid>
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		<title>Wheel wax?</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155563-wheel-wax/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I am getting some new wheels soon and want to protect these ones as they're good 'uns. <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0100-smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /><br />
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Until I make an order to elite (or whatever) for some other stuff too, would Collinite 476s be any good as a short-term wax to protect the wheels? It's the stuff I tend to use these days for bodywork and seems very tough . . . only possible issue I can think of is if the heat aspect associated with the wheels could be an issue, but that said, a dark car on a sunny day must get panels getting to a similar temperature too (talking about the main wheel body rather than right where it meets the hubs obviously).<br />
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What are peoples thoughts? Or should I just leave it as it is? I also have some Klasse all in one so I could just seal them instead?<br />
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Cheers. <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0100-smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:45:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155563-wheel-wax/</guid>
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		<title>Alloy Gator - Wheel protector</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155522-alloy-gator-wheel-protector/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Just seen these in Auto Express and wondered if anyone had tried them?<br />
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<a href='http://www.alloygator.co.uk/home.asp' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.alloygator.co.uk/home.asp</a><br />
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I quite fancy a set in green on my vRS, maybe just silver though,make the wheel look a bit bigger at the same time]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155522-alloy-gator-wheel-protector/</guid>
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		<title>Manky exhaust tailpipe</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155324-manky-exhaust-tailpipe/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi,<br />
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My exhaust tailpipe was gleaming with a mirror finish when I got the car 2 years ago. Now it's covered in soot and other crap and looks rusty in a place or two. It looks a bit tatty now.<br />
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Will I have to replace it or is the steel wool likely to restore it to its former glory? <br />
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Thanks,<br />
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Martin]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155324-manky-exhaust-tailpipe/</guid>
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		<title>There is always a first time.......</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155170-there-is-always-a-first-time/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[As the title says really, not had chance to detail one of these before but lovely little motor with some nice modifications and a lovely colour:<br />
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<a href='http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=159116' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=159116</a><br />
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Remember when I designed the Head Lamp for the Rover 75 and always used to be down at Longbridge seeing so many of these in the car park............... <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0104-surprised.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:32:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155170-there-is-always-a-first-time/</guid>
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		<title>Ashtray.</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155165-ashtray/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi All,<br />
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I have seen an iten on www.theskodashop.co.uk that is listed as a "<strong class='bbc'>centre console cup holder to replace ashtray</strong>" and so my question is has anyone bought one of these.<br />
There is no picture on the site and i need to know if it is the same colour as the rest of the plastic in my Fabia vRS before i purchase it and does it basically do what it says it does (if that last bit makes sense ?)<br />
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Thanks<br />
<br />
Chris]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:24:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155165-ashtray/</guid>
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		<title>polish</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155081-polish/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[hi guys just wondering what the best polish to use on my new superb its candy white . <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0172-mooning.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':moon:' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:34:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155081-polish/</guid>
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		<title>polished my inlet maifold while still on car</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155036-polished-my-inlet-maifold-while-still-on-car/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[i was doing nothing yesterday so i started to send my inlet down with out taking it off ..i covered the engine with a sheet and started with rough send paper and went down in grades and finished with 2000 wet and dry and then used some autosol.....good easy mod to dress up the engine bay...thanks for looking<br />
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:17:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155036-polished-my-inlet-maifold-while-still-on-car/</guid>
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		<title>Skoda Touch Up Paint</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154976-skoda-touch-up-paint/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I've grabbed some of the kosher Skoda touch up paint from the local dealers to sort the stone chips on my car.<br />
<br />
Rather dissapointed that Halfords manage to get a nice applicator nib and Skoda manage a brush you could paint wall with but hey ho.<br />
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Problem I am having is that ti is pretty thick and thus doesnt run into the chips very well.  Anyone know what you can thin it down with that doesnt damage its overall essential structure or alternativley does it get less viscous if you warm it up (not suggesting gas mark 5 for 20 mins <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0100-smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> )<br />
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Ta!<br />
<br />
]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:36:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154976-skoda-touch-up-paint/</guid>
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		<title>turtle wax black</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154940-turtle-wax-black/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have just used the new turtle wax black for £25 you get spray detailer wax some pre-cleaner was to take the swirls out and some carnuba wax 2 microfibre cloths and a sponge applicator.<br />
can not believe the results all the swirl marks have gone and its just like glass well impresed <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0148-yes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbup:' />  <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0144-nod.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':yes:' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:52:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154940-turtle-wax-black/</guid>
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		<title>Turtle Wax Shapoo - opinions?</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154905-turtle-wax-shapoo-opinions/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey folks,<br />
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As I have mentioned once or twice <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0105-wink.gif' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /> I diamondbrited my car.  I am coming to the end of my diamondbrite supplied shampoo.<br />
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I do however from when I still had my old faithful Peugeot have a shed load of TurtleWax standard shampoo - the stuff from 3/2 at halfords in the big old white bottles, red cap etc.<br />
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Whats the general opinion on this stuff, is it any good, does it streak on new cars etc, don't want to bugger up all my hard work using aggresive/inferior products.  <br />
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This isn't a launch into "I only use shampoo made from unicorn secretions at £40 per ml and a 15 bucket wash method" by the way <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0100-smile.gif' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /> <br />
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P.S. The typo in the subject is obviously to see who's on the ball <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0105-wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:39:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154905-turtle-wax-shapoo-opinions/</guid>
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		<title>Zymol</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154848-zymol/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Thinking of investing in some new wax for my vRS and have been looking at the Zymol Titanium , i have seen it used by David up at NE Detailing and it really seems to be the mutz nutz , has anyone on Briskoda used it or own it ??? <br />
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<a href='http://www.zymol.co.uk/zymoltitaniumglaze8oz.aspx' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.zymol.co.uk/zymoltitaniumglaze8oz.aspx</a><br />
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<a href='http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=149915' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=149915</a>]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:22:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA['Rear Lamp' Water Ingress Problem / Detail.......]]></title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154799-rear-lamp-water-ingress-problem-detail/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Bit of a strange one this but thought I would post it up as this is pretty much applicable to any motor out on the market, some cars are worse than other's but the general cause of such a problem is bulb replacement after failure and then poorly re-installed lamps......... <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0149-no.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbdown:' /> <br />
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I am basically running around, now and again anyway, in a friends Audi A6 that I have been looking after for some time while he is overseas for a few months, now as you would expect I look after the car as well as my own, having MOT'd it and detailed it up on way too many occasions.<br />
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Carl had bought the car second hand but with low mileage but for some reason the Rear Lamps had always had some condensation inside them, I had always assumed poor re-fit of the lamps meaning the seal was not correctly re-fitted.<br />
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So, last Friday after work the lamps were looking as follows:<br />
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<img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01922.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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Note the condensation in the Directonal Indicator (DI) / Reverse window:<br />
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<img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01923.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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Also some nice condensation on the Outboard 'dead space' area of the lamp:<br />
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<img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01924.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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This was also the same on the driver's side lamp:<br />
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<img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01925.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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<img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01926.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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I then removed the lamp to reveal plenty of moss and dirt building up behind the lamp:<br />
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<img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01927.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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<img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01928.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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<img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01929.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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<img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01930.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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The rear of the car then looked as follows over night after some attention with some Megs APC and a few microfibre cloths, followed by a rubber glove over each connector and harness, taped shut to prevent water ingress:<br />
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<img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01934.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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Now I forgot to take some pics of the lamps but on the back of each lamp you have a bulb carrier which houses all the bulbs, this was unclipped and cleaned, the rubber seal that sits inside the channel of the bulb carrier was not correctly seated on the back of the lamp housing, which in my opinion led to the condenstation problem.<br />
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I then left the lamps infront of a radiator over night to dry out.<br />
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The following morning I cleaned all the lamps up and then re-fitted them:<br />
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<img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01935.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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<img src='http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01936.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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Job done and looking so much better now, nothing more annoying that having some condenstation within your lamps.......... <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0140-rofl.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rofl:' /> <br />
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You can apply a similar method to Head Lamps but remember when re-fitting bulbs that replacing the cap and seal is a must to get it right otherwise the condenstation and moisture within the lamp will just build up again............. <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0149-no.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbdown:' /> <br />
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If you think your lamps show any signs of condenstation then don't be afraid to unbolt them and dry them out.............. <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0105-wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154799-rear-lamp-water-ingress-problem-detail/</guid>
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		<title>remove gear knob on fabia vrs?</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154638-remove-gear-knob-on-fabia-vrs/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have a richmond gear knob and wondered if it was possible to remove the standard one on my fabia vRS so i could use it and if so can anyone please tell me how.<img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0124-worried.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':S' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154638-remove-gear-knob-on-fabia-vrs/</guid>
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		<title>remove gear knob on fabia vrs?</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154637-remove-gear-knob-on-fabia-vrs/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have a richmond gear knob and wondered if it was possible to remove the standard one on my fabia vRS so i could use it and if so can anyone please tell me how.<img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0124-worried.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':S' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154637-remove-gear-knob-on-fabia-vrs/</guid>
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		<title>New Car Newbie</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154607-new-car-newbie/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0102-bigsmile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Hi<br />
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I've just picked up my first ever brand new car - an Octavia II Estate <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0100-smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /><br />
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I can see all the help bits and pieces on how to wash, how to wax etc, but I'm not sure what the overall best-practice is ...<br />
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Should I be getting into the whole waxing bit, or is that just a luxury?<br />
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I suspect I'm opening a can of worms even asking this question, but all perspectives welcome  <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0102-bigsmile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />  <br />
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Cheers<br />
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Niki]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154607-new-car-newbie/</guid>
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		<title>Engine Detailing</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154466-engine-detailing/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Right, I'm slowly getting the bottle up to detail my engine bay   <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0124-worried.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':S' /> . Trouble is I've never done one before, so can anyone (Baker???) tell me which parts I really shouldn't give a good soaking too?]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:14:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154466-engine-detailing/</guid>
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		<title>What pressure washer</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154457-what-pressure-washer/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Well i am due to take collection of my new skoda fabia 3 on saturday and my gf has a Alpha Romeo Mito on order so i think i should consider getting a decent pressure washer with which i can try and keep em looking nice.<br />
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Read alot about snowfoam and looks pretty easy (not one for spending hours  cleaning a car) but what pressure washer would you reccomend (not looking to spend too much max of about £100).<br />
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Also once washed what would you reccomend to keep it nice an shiny, again without spending hours as i am no pro detailer <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0110-tongueout.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':p' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154457-what-pressure-washer/</guid>
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		<title>Polishing out swirls - advice please</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154442-polishing-out-swirls-advice-please/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been trying to get rid of some swirls and scratches by hand on my metallic black golf.  I on DW i noticed that AG SRP is supposed to be one of the best polishes for removing marks and swirls by hand!  However, I am not sure that I am using it right!  <br />
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I am just using a cloth with the polish rubbing in circular motions for a couple of mins per panel and then leaving for about 5mins to dry to a haze and then removing with a microfibre cloth.  Is this method completely useless?  Should I invest in some applicator pads? If so, which ones?  How long should I be working each body panel?  How many times should I reapply the polish?  Which direction (circular or up and down) should I be applying/removing it in?  How hard should I be rubbing?<br />
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I really have no idea, as i'm sure you can all tell!  Any advice would be appreciated?]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:59:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154442-polishing-out-swirls-advice-please/</guid>
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		<title>Badge scratches</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154403-badge-scratches/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey guys...<br />
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I've just removed my fabia 1.4 MPI badges from the back of the car.<br />
I've cleaned off all the excess glue etc, but I'm left with very small surface scratches around where the letters were.<br />
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<img src='http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv326/Spedz/IMG_1863.jpg' alt='Posted Image' class='bbc_img' /><br />
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I can't feel them at all when i run my hand across, so they must be light scratches?<br />
I've tried to blend some T-cut in, but nothing happened.. So maybe I'm doing it wrong? O.o<br />
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What should I do to get rid of them?<br />
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Cheers!]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:41:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154403-badge-scratches/</guid>
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		<title>Pentagon window tinting Glasgow</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154109-pentagon-window-tinting-glasgow/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all,<br />
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i fancy getting the rear half of our octy vrs estated lightly tinted, has anyone used this place? reviews one how long it takes, price and finish is like?<br />
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cheers <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0144-nod.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':yes:' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154109-pentagon-window-tinting-glasgow/</guid>
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		<title>Cost to Colour Code Octavia MK1</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154093-cost-to-colour-code-octavia-mk1/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Guys,<br />
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Just wanted to find out how much it would cost to code code the octy bumper strips.<br />
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Also can anyone recommend a good place to go in the east london area?]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154093-cost-to-colour-code-octavia-mk1/</guid>
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		<title>Broken Powercraft Pressure Washer</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154087-broken-powercraft-pressure-washer/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I bought a Powercraft Pressure washer from Aldi about 18 months ago.  It's been in the shed over the winter and I came to use it today only to find that the water just pi55es out of the bottom of the unit.<br />
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I no longer have the receipt, and reading round, it would appear that Powercraft have gone bust.  I suspect that water has frozen inside the washer and split a pipe somewhere.  Anyone else had this problem, or have any experience of repairing a pressure washer?  Is it easy enough to take apart and do a DIY fix?]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:37:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154087-broken-powercraft-pressure-washer/</guid>
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		<title>Wheel centre caps</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154080-wheel-centre-caps/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Don't know if this is in the right place but here goes...<br />
I 'm looking for replacement centre caps for the wheels on my ltd edition octy .The originals are becoming chipped due to salt etc. Don't mind if they don't cover the wheel bolts . Any ideas?]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:07:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154080-wheel-centre-caps/</guid>
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		<title>Big Thanks to Baker21</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153929-big-thanks-to-baker21/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I was reading about Baker21's latest detail last night (a red Octy vRS) and it reminded me that I owe him a massive thank you.<br />
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I went for a job interview towards the end of last year, and was asked to give a 10 minute presentation on a subject of my choice.<br />
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I picked something that I'm enthusiastic about and that is close to my heart.....<br />
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.....the two bucket wash method!<br />
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Anyway I pinched a few pics from one of Simon's detail write ups to put into my PowerPoint presentation, so I guess I should publically thank him seeing as I got the job! I started it in january and I'm loving it so far.<br />
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I owe you a beer mate  <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0148-yes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbup:' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:24:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153929-big-thanks-to-baker21/</guid>
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		<title>Lidl car polisher - any good?</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153923-lidl-car-polisher-any-good/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[<a href='http://lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_8400.htm' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_8400.htm</a><br />
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found this and wondered if it was any good.  i would like a machine polisher and wondered what the difference was between this and other more expensive models, such as the ones the pro detailers use.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153923-lidl-car-polisher-any-good/</guid>
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		<title><![CDATA['Red' is the colour......]]></title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153854-red-is-the-colour/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Jules and I have been busy on a fellow Briskoda forum member's motor today, shame this has been delayed since it's original planned date but worth the wait, do like the Red vRS and the Face-lift model is really growing on me:<br />
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<a href='http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=156952' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=156952</a><br />
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Thanks to PowerMalc for making the trip and nice to meet you........... <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0148-yes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbup:' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153854-red-is-the-colour/</guid>
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		<title>Unexpected Gift</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153808-unexpected-gift/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Fixed a mates HD recorder a week or so back, and the guy dropped off some detailing goodies as a thank you. 3.5" backing plate and 4 Menz spot pads for my DA. Should be easier to do those tricky bits like B pillars and fiddly bits on the bumpers.  <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0148-yes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbup:' /> <br />
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All I need now is for it to stop snowing  <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0102-bigsmile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153808-unexpected-gift/</guid>
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		<title>Mircofibre cloth search</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153729-mircofibre-cloth-search/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Im on the hunt for some MFC that are labled. Ive seen others use them on the detailing site often linked, <br />
But struggling to find them<br />
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The cloths have a triangle in one corner with ie Glass ?<br />
If these are available, are their ones for Wax/polish etc.. Im terible with the colouring / remember whats for what. <br />
Yea my cloths do get washed but id rather remember what they were used for ehehe]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:49:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153729-mircofibre-cloth-search/</guid>
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		<title>Respraying wiper arms</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153551-respraying-wiper-arms/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have managed to get a set of Mk4 Golf aero wiper arms off fleabay for a good price, but they both need a bit of paint-one of them look as if it has been rubbing  on something  by the base, and is back to bare metal. I have contacted the seller, and he has said that I can send them back, but *reckoned* they were in good condition! Deciding to keep them now, so although a simple job I`m sure, what is the best way to go about this? I reckon a sanding down, and a satin black spray can would suffice? Would I need any laquer at all(guess not) Just seen Hammerite do a satin black spray can, would this be any better at keeping any rust at bay? Thanks in advance <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0105-wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:26:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153551-respraying-wiper-arms/</guid>
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		<title>Question about supaguard</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153394-question-about-supaguard/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[How would you rate supaguard? <br />
<br />
Is it good, effective and worthwhile?<br />
<br />
<br />
Also i use Halfords version of rainX on my current car, If i get supraguard on my car from the dealer (if i can get it cheap not paying a fortune for it) will there be some form of rainx on the windows or will i still need to apply this (as i find it very useful).]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153394-question-about-supaguard/</guid>
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		<title>Paint Protection Film - How do you rate it?</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153310-paint-protection-film-how-do-you-rate-it/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Someone's sig caught my eye -- they mentioned venture shield. Found out what that is (forum search  <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0148-yes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbup:' /> )<br />
<br />
What i can't find is -- how do these films affect the look of the car? I'm guessing, the parts of the car that get film applied have all wax / sealant stripped off before applying the adhesive directly to the cars clearcoat. So how do the rest of the car panels look when polished / sealed / waxed vs. the film covered panels?<br />
<br />
I'm guessing cleaning the film covered panels is normally just a hose down, maybe some light shampoo mix occassionally?<br />
<br />
Guess im just looking for real world experience of these. £400 buys a lot of megs / autoglym products instead, if the film only lasts a year then looks naff!]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:54:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153310-paint-protection-film-how-do-you-rate-it/</guid>
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		<title>removin chrome from wheels</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153208-removin-chrome-from-wheels/</link>
		<description>ive had enough of the chrome look and want to paint my wheels black does anyone know the best way to remove the chrome? Or shud i just sand them down and hope for the best!!</description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:52:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153208-removin-chrome-from-wheels/</guid>
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		<title>removin chrome from wheels</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153206-removin-chrome-from-wheels/</link>
		<description>ive had enough of the chrome look and want to paint my wheels black does anyone know the best way to remove the chrome? Or shud i just sand them down and hope for the best!!</description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:50:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Wet sanding &#38; polishing MX5 defective paintwork! Pics]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, this morning was bright & sunny down in deepest Devonshire, so decided after being told "Do what you like" to have a go at wet sanding an area or two on the MX5, which overall kind of let the car down when you got up close....  The panels were the flat bit which I think is part of the hood, above the bootlid, and the offside rear wing top....<br />
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Now, I did a SHEDLOAD of research into wet sanding before I undertook this, so please do the same....  It is very easy to totally f**k up your paintwork using this kind of last resort method to bring back dead paintwork from the grave.  Bear in mind this was purely experimental, and the finish is not meant to be crystal clear 100% - Just a marked improvement on before.<br />
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This is how it went.....<br />
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After wiping the overnight rain off, this is what I was faced with<br />
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First stage was a decent, low pressure, application of a wet 2000 grit piece of wet & dry<br />
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And I definitely thought "f**k!" when I wiped it clean as it looked well bad (Should have known it would of course!)<br />
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Which was followed after wiping clean by the same with 2500 grit W&D<br />
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I then set about it with my DAS6 orbital and a small, high cut pad with my strongest cutting menzerna gunk<br />
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And I was pleasantly chuffed with the finish after just that.<br />
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Finally a similar polishing up with final gloss MZ polish just to be sure.<br />
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My next shot came out badly, but looked the same as the one 2 above really.  I decided then whilst everything was out to do the top of the rear wing - In a bad way!<br />
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The usual W&D mess!<br />
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And the leftovers once all cleaned off!<br />
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Set about it again with the same machine polishing setup<br />
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Some areas of cloudiness so did a little more wet & dry in those smaller areas, and polished up again.<br />
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An idea of improvement, trying to get a reflection from where it was real cloudy before.<br />
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This afternoon I hope to W&D specific areas of bird-poo damage, on the bootlid.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:34:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Paintwork damage - perspective required.</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153034-paintwork-damage-perspective-required/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[The car dealer has scratched by car!  How should I react?  I am trying not to get too upset and need some opinions or advice.<br />
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The car was taken to the dealers for a headlamp adjustment.  When the car was returned it had been washed.  Only when I got home did I notice the light scratches or swirl marks in the middle of the bonnet!  Due to the failing light I have not had an opportunity to inspect the rest of the car.  Some would say it’s nothing, but to a new car owner whose paintwork was perfect, it looks awful.  When you clean the car properly and it’s all shiny you could see it then.  There are at least 4 marks, three are maybe 4" long going across the car (left to right) and have a slight arc (as if grit had been present during handwashing/drying of the bonnet).<br />
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My car is only 4 weeks old and has been hand washed by myself every weekend; the paintwork was perfect.   I read the forums on the best way to keep the car looking its best.  I bought the gear and cleaning the car using the recommended method to avoid paintwork damage such as scratches or swirl marks.<br />
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The paintwork damage has really got me upset.   <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0101-sadsmile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':(' /> <br />
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The dealer has advised my to bring the car back so he can see the damage.<br />
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What would you advise? Is this worth getting upset about?  If the dealer covers the marks with polish, would this be a satisfactory solution?  Please can you put this into perspective, I am always worried about overreacting.<br />
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What are my rights?<br />
Should I or have I a course of action other that talking to the dealer?<br />
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I will post photographs, but this will require cleaning the car and good weather and light.  Also I am away for a few days and cannot do this immediately.<br />
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Any advice appreciated, thank you.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Best way to blend touch up paint?</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152829-best-way-to-blend-touch-up-paint/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Anyone know a good technique to blend a touch up job? I'm open to going all the way to machine polishing if needed.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Autoglym deep shine polish for dark cars</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152751-autoglym-deep-shine-polish-for-dark-cars/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[As above, I got a bottle of this yesterday. Thought it would complement my black Octavia nicely, but being reletively new to the whole detailing thing, thought I'd ask the pro's for any feedback on this product?<br />
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As above, i'm considering my first whole detail soon (high hopes for the weather!) since I got the car in the latter months of last year, it's not been treated to a proper clean yet. I'll be sure to read my way through the FAQs and guides as I intend to have a go at claying, and maybe invest in a polishing machine, however I'm teriffied of damaging the paint! <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0120-doh.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':doh:' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:47:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>The Detailing Bug</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152672-the-detailing-bug/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I think buying a full detailing kit is a bad idea  <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0140-rofl.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rofl:' /> Having now corrected the VRS to 98% correction (including light lenses) Today I removed the number plates and detailed them  <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0140-rofl.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':rofl:' /> Even did the paint behind the rear number plate. Plates were very swirly, and the muck behind them was a horrid sticky mess  <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0104-surprised.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':o' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:12:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Removing interior door handle ?</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152655-removing-interior-door-handle/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[One of my interior door handles on my 07 Occy estate needs replacing so I was wondering if anybody knows how easy a job it is to remove the old one and fit a new one. Would I have to remove the whole door skin ?<br />
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Cheers<br />
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Paul]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152655-removing-interior-door-handle/</guid>
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		<title>extension hose for Karcher pressure washer</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152578-extension-hose-for-karcher-pressure-washer/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[just been to B & Q to see if I could find an extension hose for my Karcher pressure washer and found this<br />
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<a href='http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=10787614&fh_view_size=10&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search=expand+it&fh_eds=%C3%9F&fh_refview=search&ts=1266251285314&isSearch=true' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=10787614&fh_view_size=10&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search=expand+it&fh_eds=%C3%9F&fh_refview=search&ts=1266251285314&isSearch=true</a><br />
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Best bit is the price under £15....all it does is extend from the washer to the start of your orginal hose ...so I have now got a ten metre hose...and it makes life so much easier]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Repairing interior trim?</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152518-repairing-interior-trim/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Ive found a couple of small holes on the interior leather of the rear passenger door and was wondering how i could go about getting it fixed. The rear passenger interior door handle has also snapped in half, ( did you know they are only made of foam ! ).<br />
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With mechanics and electrics, bodwork etc, ya know where to go, but with interiors i havent got a clue where to look.<br />
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Can anybody help.<br />
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Paul]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152518-repairing-interior-trim/</guid>
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		<title>Good interior cleaning product</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152395-good-interior-cleaning-product/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Folks,<br />
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As I'm new to this detailing lark can someone recommend a good product for cleaning the interior of my vRS with.  I always used to use furniture polish on my old 205! <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0100-smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /><br />
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Ta!]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:34:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152395-good-interior-cleaning-product/</guid>
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		<title>Skoda Car Care Products</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152385-skoda-car-care-products/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[For some time now, Skoda car are products have been sold through agents, such as Insect Remover & Glass Cleaner, Interior Trim Cleaner, Upholstery Cleaner, Leather Treatment, Wax & Wash Shampoo, Wax Polish, Wheel Cleaning Gel, Windscreen De-Icer, etc. What are these products like, have you used them, what's your experience, are they as good as or better that products available in the shops like Autoglym,  Turtlewax, Car Plan etc?]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:21:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152385-skoda-car-care-products/</guid>
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		<title>Shortest Detail Write-up Ever......</title>
		<link>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152275-shortest-detail-write-up-ever/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Been very quiet of late with a lot of my time dedicated to Floorball duties but here is a little 'Wash and Wax Detail' I completed recently:<br />
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<a href='http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=154640' class='bbc_url' title='External link' rel='nofollow external'>http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=154640</a><br />
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Yep, the car needs to be lowered, etc but this car is more than likely to be for sale shortly as the owner is looking to get a GT........ <img src='http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0148-yes.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':thumbup:' />]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152275-shortest-detail-write-up-ever/</guid>
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