Skoda Talk - Styling and Car Care Your source of information on the Skoda Superb. http://briskoda.net/forums/index.php Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:32:31 +0000 60 There is always a first time....... http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155170-there-is-always-a-first-time/
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=159116

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............... :o]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:32:31 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155170-there-is-always-a-first-time/ Ashtray. http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155165-ashtray/
I have seen an iten on www.theskodashop.co.uk that is listed as a "centre console cup holder to replace ashtray" and so my question is has anyone bought one of these.
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 ?)

Thanks

Chris]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:24:36 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155165-ashtray/ polish http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155081-polish/ ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:34:45 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155081-polish/ polished my inlet maifold while still on car http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155036-polished-my-inlet-maifold-while-still-on-car/
]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:17:49 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/155036-polished-my-inlet-maifold-while-still-on-car/ Skoda Touch Up Paint http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154976-skoda-touch-up-paint/
Rather dissapointed that Halfords manage to get a nice applicator nib and Skoda manage a brush you could paint wall with but hey ho.

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 :) )

Ta!

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:36:43 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154976-skoda-touch-up-paint/ turtle wax black http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154940-turtle-wax-black/ can not believe the results all the swirl marks have gone and its just like glass well impresed :thumbup: :yes:]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:52:09 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154940-turtle-wax-black/ Turtle Wax Shapoo - opinions? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154905-turtle-wax-shapoo-opinions/
As I have mentioned once or twice http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0105-wink.gif I diamondbrited my car. I am coming to the end of my diamondbrite supplied shampoo.

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.

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.

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 http://briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0100-smile.gif

P.S. The typo in the subject is obviously to see who's on the ball ;)]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:39:52 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154905-turtle-wax-shapoo-opinions/ Zymol http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154848-zymol/
http://www.zymol.co.uk/zymoltitaniumglaze8oz.aspx

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=149915]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:22:38 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154848-zymol/ <![CDATA['Rear Lamp' Water Ingress Problem / Detail.......]]> http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154799-rear-lamp-water-ingress-problem-detail/

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.

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.

So, last Friday after work the lamps were looking as follows:

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01922.jpg[/IMG]

Note the condensation in the Directonal Indicator (DI) / Reverse window:

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01923.jpg[/IMG]

Also some nice condensation on the Outboard 'dead space' area of the lamp:

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01924.jpg[/IMG]

This was also the same on the driver's side lamp:

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01925.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01926.jpg[/IMG]

I then removed the lamp to reveal plenty of moss and dirt building up behind the lamp:

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01927.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01928.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01929.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01930.jpg[/IMG]

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:

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01934.jpg[/IMG]

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.

I then left the lamps infront of a radiator over night to dry out.

The following morning I cleaned all the lamps up and then re-fitted them:

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01935.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/Baker21/Audi%20A6/DSC01936.jpg[/IMG]

Job done and looking so much better now, nothing more annoying that having some condenstation within your lamps.......... :rofl:

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............. :thumbdown:

If you think your lamps show any signs of condenstation then don't be afraid to unbolt them and dry them out.............. ;)]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:06:48 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154799-rear-lamp-water-ingress-problem-detail/ remove gear knob on fabia vrs? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154638-remove-gear-knob-on-fabia-vrs/ ]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:57:54 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154638-remove-gear-knob-on-fabia-vrs/ remove gear knob on fabia vrs? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154637-remove-gear-knob-on-fabia-vrs/ ]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:56:08 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154637-remove-gear-knob-on-fabia-vrs/ New Car Newbie http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154607-new-car-newbie/ Hi

I've just picked up my first ever brand new car - an Octavia II Estate :)

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 ...

Should I be getting into the whole waxing bit, or is that just a luxury?

I suspect I'm opening a can of worms even asking this question, but all perspectives welcome :D

Cheers

Niki]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:06:06 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154607-new-car-newbie/ Engine Detailing http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154466-engine-detailing/ . 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?]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:14:45 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154466-engine-detailing/ What pressure washer http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154457-what-pressure-washer/
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).


Also once washed what would you reccomend to keep it nice an shiny, again without spending hours as i am no pro detailer :p]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:13:27 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154457-what-pressure-washer/ Polishing out swirls - advice please http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154442-polishing-out-swirls-advice-please/
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?

I really have no idea, as i'm sure you can all tell! Any advice would be appreciated?]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:59:12 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154442-polishing-out-swirls-advice-please/ Badge scratches http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154403-badge-scratches/
I've just removed my fabia 1.4 MPI badges from the back of the car.
I've cleaned off all the excess glue etc, but I'm left with very small surface scratches around where the letters were.

[IMG]http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv326/Spedz/IMG_1863.jpg[/IMG]

I can't feel them at all when i run my hand across, so they must be light scratches?
I've tried to blend some T-cut in, but nothing happened.. So maybe I'm doing it wrong? O.o

What should I do to get rid of them?

Cheers!]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:41:05 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154403-badge-scratches/ Pentagon window tinting Glasgow http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154109-pentagon-window-tinting-glasgow/
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?

cheers :yes:]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:39:25 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154109-pentagon-window-tinting-glasgow/ Cost to Colour Code Octavia MK1 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154093-cost-to-colour-code-octavia-mk1/
Just wanted to find out how much it would cost to code code the octy bumper strips.

Also can anyone recommend a good place to go in the east london area?]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:10:37 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154093-cost-to-colour-code-octavia-mk1/ Broken Powercraft Pressure Washer http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154087-broken-powercraft-pressure-washer/
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?]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:37:16 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154087-broken-powercraft-pressure-washer/ Wheel centre caps http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154080-wheel-centre-caps/ 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?]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:07:59 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/154080-wheel-centre-caps/ Big Thanks to Baker21 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153929-big-thanks-to-baker21/
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.

I picked something that I'm enthusiastic about and that is close to my heart.....






.....the two bucket wash method!

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.

I owe you a beer mate :thumbup:]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:24:33 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153929-big-thanks-to-baker21/ Lidl car polisher - any good? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153923-lidl-car-polisher-any-good/ http://lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/index_8400.htm

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.]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:36:33 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153923-lidl-car-polisher-any-good/ <![CDATA['Red' is the colour......]]> http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153854-red-is-the-colour/
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=156952

Thanks to PowerMalc for making the trip and nice to meet you........... :thumbup:]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:45:39 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153854-red-is-the-colour/ Unexpected Gift http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153808-unexpected-gift/

All I need now is for it to stop snowing :D]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:21:04 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153808-unexpected-gift/ Mircofibre cloth search http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153729-mircofibre-cloth-search/ But struggling to find them

The cloths have a triangle in one corner with ie Glass ?
If these are available, are their ones for Wax/polish etc.. Im terible with the colouring / remember whats for what.
Yea my cloths do get washed but id rather remember what they were used for ehehe]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:49:13 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153729-mircofibre-cloth-search/ Respraying wiper arms http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153551-respraying-wiper-arms/ ]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:26:54 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153551-respraying-wiper-arms/ Question about supaguard http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153394-question-about-supaguard/
Is it good, effective and worthwhile?


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).]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:21:18 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153394-question-about-supaguard/ Paint Protection Film - How do you rate it? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153310-paint-protection-film-how-do-you-rate-it/ )

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?

I'm guessing cleaning the film covered panels is normally just a hose down, maybe some light shampoo mix occassionally?

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!]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:54:23 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153310-paint-protection-film-how-do-you-rate-it/ removin chrome from wheels http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153208-removin-chrome-from-wheels/ 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!! Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:52:24 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153208-removin-chrome-from-wheels/ removin chrome from wheels http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153206-removin-chrome-from-wheels/ 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!! Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:50:41 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153206-removin-chrome-from-wheels/ <![CDATA[Wet sanding & polishing MX5 defective paintwork! Pics]]> http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153192-wet-sanding-polishing-mx5-defective-paintwork-pics/
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.

This is how it went.....

After wiping the overnight rain off, this is what I was faced with

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00553.jpg[/IMG]


First stage was a decent, low pressure, application of a wet 2000 grit piece of wet & dry

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00554.jpg[/IMG]


And I definitely thought "f**k!" when I wiped it clean as it looked well bad (Should have known it would of course!)

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00555.jpg[/IMG]

Which was followed after wiping clean by the same with 2500 grit W&D

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00556.jpg[/IMG]


I then set about it with my DAS6 orbital and a small, high cut pad with my strongest cutting menzerna gunk

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00557.jpg[/IMG]


And I was pleasantly chuffed with the finish after just that.

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00558.jpg[/IMG]


Finally a similar polishing up with final gloss MZ polish just to be sure.

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00559.jpg[/IMG]


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!

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00561.jpg[/IMG]


The usual W&D mess!

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00562.jpg[/IMG]


And the leftovers once all cleaned off!


[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00563.jpg[/IMG]


Set about it again with the same machine polishing setup

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00565.jpg[/IMG]


Some areas of cloudiness so did a little more wet & dry in those smaller areas, and polished up again.

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00566.jpg[/IMG]



An idea of improvement, trying to get a reflection from where it was real cloudy before.

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSC00567.jpg[/IMG]



This afternoon I hope to W&D specific areas of bird-poo damage, on the bootlid.]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:34:16 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153192-wet-sanding-polishing-mx5-defective-paintwork-pics/ Paintwork damage - perspective required. http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153034-paintwork-damage-perspective-required/
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).

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.

The paintwork damage has really got me upset. :(

The dealer has advised my to bring the car back so he can see the damage.

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.

What are my rights?
Should I or have I a course of action other that talking to the dealer?

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.

Any advice appreciated, thank you.]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:00:35 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/153034-paintwork-damage-perspective-required/ Best way to blend touch up paint? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152829-best-way-to-blend-touch-up-paint/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:12:16 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152829-best-way-to-blend-touch-up-paint/ Autoglym deep shine polish for dark cars http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152751-autoglym-deep-shine-polish-for-dark-cars/
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! :doh:]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:47:55 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152751-autoglym-deep-shine-polish-for-dark-cars/ The Detailing Bug http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152672-the-detailing-bug/ Having now corrected the VRS to 98% correction (including light lenses) Today I removed the number plates and detailed them :rofl: Even did the paint behind the rear number plate. Plates were very swirly, and the muck behind them was a horrid sticky mess :o]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:12:18 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152672-the-detailing-bug/ Removing interior door handle ? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152655-removing-interior-door-handle/
Cheers

Paul]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:45:31 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152655-removing-interior-door-handle/ extension hose for Karcher pressure washer http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152578-extension-hose-for-karcher-pressure-washer/
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

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]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:28:16 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152578-extension-hose-for-karcher-pressure-washer/ Repairing interior trim? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152518-repairing-interior-trim/
With mechanics and electrics, bodwork etc, ya know where to go, but with interiors i havent got a clue where to look.

Can anybody help.

Paul]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:26:38 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152518-repairing-interior-trim/ Good interior cleaning product http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152395-good-interior-cleaning-product/
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! :)

Ta!]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:34:50 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152395-good-interior-cleaning-product/ Skoda Car Care Products http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152385-skoda-car-care-products/ Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:21:40 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152385-skoda-car-care-products/ Shortest Detail Write-up Ever...... http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152275-shortest-detail-write-up-ever/
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=154640

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........ :thumbup:]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:47:47 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152275-shortest-detail-write-up-ever/ Mirror Glazes http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152234-mirror-glazes/
Which one do I apply first the G220. I have bought bothe Meguires #80 and 83# Mirror glaze products. Do I apply the Meguires speed glaze #80 first or the dual action cleaner/polish #83? Not sure. The #83 is more course than the #80...... so im guessing #83 then the #80?

Sounds confusing sorry.

Anyone else know?

Cheers,

Gaz]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:14:23 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152234-mirror-glazes/ My First Proper Detail http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152193-my-first-proper-detail/

Car was washed with turtlewax shampoo, followed by a final rinse, which was left wet as my new clay is the Bilt Hamber Soft clay which only requires water as a lubricant. A bucket of warm water helped keep the clay in a workable consistency in this colder weather (well it was about 6 degrees - so not that bad). The amount of grit that came off the boot lid was awesome, certainly the most contaminated panel on my car! (Even more so than the wheels, which I decided to attack at the same time as there were a few stubborn brake dust spots).

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Once the car had been clayed I then polished the car using Autoglym Super Resin polish. Having never clayed the car before, this process of polishing really showed me how smooth the paint was, and it was much easier to get a great shine. Once this had been done, I then waxed the car using Collinite 476s - first time I have used this, and for me it was easy to apply and remove afterwards (made sure I followed the one panel at a time rule). I also used the Collinite on the wheels, as I have used proper wheel waxes before but without great results, so I will just see how this wax copes on there. Windows were given some Halfords rain repellent (I find it works the best of all). Tyres and front splitter were treated with some Autoglym Instant Tyre dressing to finish it off.

Now for a few pics, I didnt manage to get any really reflective shots as it was getting dark, and hunger was setting in!

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[IMG]http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac265/sleithykeithy/Car%20Pictures/DSC01734.jpg[/IMG]

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Just squirted a little water on the spoiler to see how the wax repelled the water, and some nice beading was achieved.

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Simon.]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:49:41 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/152193-my-first-proper-detail/ If you were to fit Eyebrows... http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151937-if-you-were-to-fit-eyebrows/
Not 100% I will do this yet, but my car is black and have seen another with them on and really like the way it looked.

Despite some peeps disliking them, I am just after a good way to stick them on - any suggestions?

Ta,

Andy :)]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:33:33 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151937-if-you-were-to-fit-eyebrows/ <![CDATA[Scratch: Now you see it, now you don't!]]> http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151870-scratch-now-you-see-it-now-you-dont/

Andy

]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:13:51 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151870-scratch-now-you-see-it-now-you-dont/ First Detail With G220 and Menzerna http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151859-first-detail-with-g220-and-menzerna/ No before or during pics as I was a bit nervous attacking panels with the 500 Watt monster that is the G220 :rofl:

I used Menz Power Finish on a Menz Orange pad, then Menz Final Finish on a Menz yellow pad.
Car only had very light swirls so not a major correction. The above combo worked a treat. LSP was Megs NXT2.0 Wax

The Kit

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The results
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[IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/MoggyTech/DSCF0673.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/MoggyTech/DSCF0677.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/MoggyTech/DSCF0676.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/MoggyTech/DSCF0674.jpg[/IMG]]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:28:12 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151859-first-detail-with-g220-and-menzerna/ First chance of a proper wash http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151801-first-chance-of-a-proper-wash/ http://file050b.bebo.com/2/original/2010/02/07/20/450585406a12185871405o.jpg
http://file051b.bebo.com/10/original/2010/02/07/20/450585406a12185871454o.jpg]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:23:25 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151801-first-chance-of-a-proper-wash/ Advice With Machine Polisher http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151764-advice-with-machine-polisher/
Also whats the best stuff to use Meguiars / Menzerna / 3M / Poorboys , the paint is really good and only has a few really light swirls so think it wont take much to get them out.]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:22:01 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151764-advice-with-machine-polisher/ BIG new boy thread... http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151739-big-new-boy-thread/
Got quite a few questions I need help with:

1. Removed the fabia badge the other day but having problems getting rid completely... there's still a very feint outline of the lettering - any ideas on how to remove this?

2. skoda badge on the rear... can thid be popped off without leaving any marks or holes?

3. My car's black - is it the "black magic" paint or do they do other varients?

4. Cleaning wise... what's the best way of doing it? I've done a wash with autoglym shampoo, dried off and then auto glym polished... how is best to polish and just make my car look the best possible? I've been applying the polish in circles (size of a CD) and leaving it all over the car for about 10 minutes, looks real matte black, then buff off all over - it does look a load better but just wondered if my method's correct?

5. Got a REALLY annoying noise from the centre of my dash somewhere... like a sort of creaking noise, always there and it's doing my head in, any clues?

6. Finally... just any good, subtle, not chavvy mods I can get away with? I was thinking about black grille surround but not sure how to remove it, anything else? Possibly slightly tinted front lights and some blue/white bulbs but again, not sure how to remove the light casing.

Thanks alot if you've read all this - as you can probably tell im not very mechanically minded but I just want my car looking as nice as possible for as little cost as possible.

Thanks in advance!]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:26:11 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151739-big-new-boy-thread/ Quick brush-up of a 1997 523i http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151691-quick-brush-up-of-a-1997-523i/
Nasty rear nearside C pillar

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSCN2952.jpg[/IMG]


The manky peeling nasty bootlid

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSCN2954.jpg[/IMG]



Had done the far side of the bonnet

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSCN2955.jpg[/IMG]


A shot from lower down showing the other part of the bonnet I'd not touched yet

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSCN2956.jpg[/IMG]



Bit of roof reflection

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSCN2957.jpg[/IMG]



The overall car at the end

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSCN2958.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i87/devonutopia/MX5%20EUNOS/DSCN2959.jpg[/IMG]

Not bad for the money it cost, at all!! B)

All in all this took only 4.5 hours or so and in that time I :-

  • clayed the car
  • washed again
  • dried off again
  • machine polished (obviously not 100% job due to time)
  • Washed again
  • Dried again
  • Polished inside of glass
  • Trim gel on all the plastics
  • touched up small chips with black touch up paint


So all-in-all, not a bad way to spend a morning/lunchtime. Hope it sells on again for a good profit now. B)]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:20:26 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/151691-quick-brush-up-of-a-1997-523i/