Skoda Talk - Styling and Car Care Your source of information on the Skoda Superb. http://briskoda.net/forums/index.php Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:46:20 +0000 60 Exterior trim Octy vRS Mk1 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172935-exterior-trim-octy-vrs-mk1/
Can anyone answer this one please ? The exterior plastic trim that fits around the doors and bumpers on my mk1 Octy vRS has started greying and although Ive treated it, its not retaining the "blackness" for long. Phoned a local VAG specialist today who told me that the trim is no longer made by Skoda. Have seen a few Octavia vRS that have had a colour coded retrim which looks pretty good, but cant find the trim after doing some googling. Anyone got any ideas ? How hard is it to replace ? Other alternative is to find a more "permanent" treatment for the plastic ones on the car at the minute..which I actually dont mind keeping as it keeps the car original..any ideas ? Ta :happy:]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:46:20 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172935-exterior-trim-octy-vrs-mk1/ Went a little bit crazy with the Carbon Fibre wrap http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172894-went-a-little-bit-crazy-with-the-carbon-fibre-wrap/ Sorry about the poor image quality, pictures were taken from my phone.


[IMG]http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/tommypug/001.jpg[/IMG]

Petrol cap
[IMG]http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/tommypug/002-2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/tommypug/005.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/tommypug/004.jpg[/IMG]

And the grill I did yesterday
[IMG]http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/tommypug/003-1.jpg[/IMG]]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:42:30 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172894-went-a-little-bit-crazy-with-the-carbon-fibre-wrap/ vRS Upholstery http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172864-vrs-upholstery/
** Before I ask the question I cannot see any hope with my complaint, but if you don’t have a go you will never know! **

I have a Fabia vRS and it is coming up to four years old.
Last year I asked you Briskodians about a lump which had formed in the dense foam of the driver’s seat. And this was starting to rub the grey material thin.
To be exact it is in the kidney support area. Anyhow.

I got an answer from one person who said that everybody had experienced bobbling in this area.
Twelve months later this crease has rubbed the material that thin that it is now a small hole in the material.

I know some may be thinking well it is four years old and things/materials don’t last forever! And that may be the case but I hardly use the car, sometimes twice a week at the most three times a week.
It has just hit 27,000 miles in four years so the car is under the average mileage!

Even though the car is out of warranty and perhaps the upholstery may not have been covered, do I have any rights to complain to Skoda/Volkswagen?

I would take it up/enquire with the main dealer but past experiences with this group have led to me being ripped off by these people who are quite frankly are about as useful as a chocolate teapot.

If I could approach Skoda/VW then I do need to be armed with as much info as poss!

Seriously, any advice would be gratefully appreciated!

Many thanks

David]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:52:54 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172864-vrs-upholstery/ Wheels http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172769-wheels/ Or can anyone photoshop some?


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-CRUIZE-RS4-ALLOY-WHEELS-ONLY-SKODA-OCTAVIA-/130417612893?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims_Car_Rims_ET]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:30:50 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172769-wheels/ AG mad http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172619-ag-mad/

I've gone and spent about £150 (over the last few weeks) on Auto Glym detailing gear, Powwer Wash 3 for a pre soak, Radiant Wax Polish and pads for machine polishing, AG clay, High Definition Wax and Speed Detailer as well as a few other things :smirk:

Now, any one for a detailing session?? reasonable prices :D]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:58:08 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172619-ag-mad/ vRS fob badge? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172612-vrs-fob-badge/ Hi, is it possible to get a vRS badge for your fob to replace the Skoda emblem? Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:37:04 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172612-vrs-fob-badge/ Which Product? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172573-which-product/
I am looking to buying some detailing products for my octy. I am thinking:

- Poorboys Polish Carnuba Blue
- Poorboys EX Sealent
- Dodo Juice Wax Blue Velvet

(To be applied in that order....?)

I don't know much about this but have had these brands recommended to me.

Is this a good choice for a dark metallic grey car?
Should the Blue stuff just be for Blue cars?

Prob stupid questions but just want to be sure before I go spending my money.

Very Much Appreciated!]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:49:49 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172573-which-product/ What to do to brand new car? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172542-what-to-do-to-brand-new-car/ I will be picking up my 60 plate on wednesday :rofl: and would like some advice on what to do to protect it. I won't be able to commit a whole day to it for a couple of weeks but what can I do that wont take to long? Wheels maybe? quick detail spray?
Will the dealer have done anything besides wash and dry it?
Also what is the recommended polish/sealant/wax to use on race blue paint work?]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:54:04 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172542-what-to-do-to-brand-new-car/ LED number plate lights? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172311-led-number-plate-lights/
Anyone done this already, is there an LED replacement for the festoon bulb?

Thanks,

Martin]]> Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:39:25 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172311-led-number-plate-lights/ Colour coded bumper - fail http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172232-colour-coded-bumper-fail/
I had bought a replacement grill from another member and the plan was just to swap over the relevent bits. However, despite having the same part numbers, all the replacement was completely different. None of it fitted - bum!

Will have to remove and paint the existing chrome grill myself.]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:35:23 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172232-colour-coded-bumper-fail/ Removing Tar http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172230-removing-tar/ Thanks]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:01:40 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172230-removing-tar/ Autoglym Lifeshine http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172183-autoglym-lifeshine/
My old mans Golf Plus had the treatment and he dosent think its worth the money.

Opinions please.

Regards

Grahame]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:16:56 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172183-autoglym-lifeshine/ Fabia Seat Cleaning....... http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172174-fabia-seat-cleaning/
I'm not a fan of cleaning them in situ as when doing a major clean the foam underneath gets wet. The car is then generally damp for quite a while. I did this in my old 330d with the carpets and the damp ended up causing electrical problems. :thumbdown: Plus I don't feel you can ever get a proper clean without taking the covers off. Hence I decided the time had come to strip them down and wash the covers in the machine. I was amazed to actually find that they were a lot dirtier than I thought.

Here is the current state of my front room............
http://i35.tinypic.com/2cmqhwx.jpg
Needless to say the wife is not happy that I (quote) "am making another bloody mess....."

After removing the cover from underneath the plastic trim at the top of the rear seats, you can see what the original colour was. Or alternatively you can see how dirty the seats actually are...............
http://i38.tinypic.com/2lwn3hy.jpg
:S :S :S :S

Sorry for the crappy phone pics. I'll shove some more pics up when I get them through the wash and get them back in the motor.]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:43:09 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172174-fabia-seat-cleaning/ Need to polish after claying? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172160-need-to-polish-after-claying/ new to detailing. I have a four month old Yeti that I want to clay to clean up some light contamination on the paintwork prior to sealing.
Can I just seal the paintwork with FK1000 after washing, claying, washing again and drying the paintwork or, do I need to actually polish the car after claying before sealing with FK1000.
I am not sure if claying actually takes the shine from the paint / clearcote. Have a CYC ultra fine claybar and some Dodo Juice born slippy to use as a lubricant.


Del]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:02:09 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172160-need-to-polish-after-claying/ <![CDATA['Old School Cool' - Knightrider......]]> http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172119-old-school-cool-knightrider/
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=182525

Don't think this looks out of place in today's market at all.............. :thumbup:]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:14:27 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172119-old-school-cool-knightrider/ Auto dimming mirror? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172026-auto-dimming-mirror/
Saw this one on fleabay:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUTO-DIM-DIMMING-REAR-VIEW-MIRROR-VW-AUDI-SEAT-SKODA-/230343226775?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM


Anyone tried fitting one?]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:11:47 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/172026-auto-dimming-mirror/ Octavia vRS Chrome Grill http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171855-octavia-vrs-chrome-grill/ hi guys have searched through but couldnt find what i was looking for, got a black octy vrs mk1, not too keen on the chrome grill would like it black to match the car, is it easy to respray it or can i purchase them ? cheers ross Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:31:07 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171855-octavia-vrs-chrome-grill/ Recommended Valet in / near London? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171794-recommended-valet-in-near-london/
Cheers
Tass]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:35:36 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171794-recommended-valet-in-near-london/ Stone chips and clay bar http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171613-stone-chips-and-clay-bar/
I am planning to touch up all of the stone chips on the bonnet of my fabia this weekend, and then clean, claybar and polish for the first time ( I have cleaned it before but none of the rest!)

Should I be leaving the touched up stone chips for a while before clay/polish used, or should say 24hours be ok?

Any advice on making the stone chips as unnoticeable as possible would be great also.

Thanks in advance

Kirk]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:11:50 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171613-stone-chips-and-clay-bar/ chrome stickers on car http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171547-chrome-stickers-on-car/ whats the best way of removeing them without doing any damage

like this
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_266633_langId_-1_categoryId_165701]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:36:27 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171547-chrome-stickers-on-car/ What product(s) should I buy http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171539-what-products-should-i-buy/ Looking in my local Halfords they had a lot of different products and not sure what I need or what will be best for my car or will last the longest. Products I saw:
Maguiars Deep Crystal 3 step system (Cleaner, polish, wax)
Maguiars NXT Tech Wax
Meguiars Gold Class liquid wax
Auto Glym Aqua Wax
Zymol Cleaner Wax
Auto Glym 3 step (shampoo, Super Resin polish, Extra gloss protection)
Auto Glym ultra deep shine

Are any of the above any good? Which would be the best combination etc?

Also saw the Halfords lambs Wool mitt that is cheaper than the Meguiars one, is the Halfords one any good?
Anyone tried the Auto Glym Alloy wheel seal? Is it any good or is there something better?
Cheers for any help]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:05:00 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171539-what-products-should-i-buy/ six hours work - but worth it! http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171536-six-hours-work-but-worth-it/
http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee347/rogerdog_photo/IMAG0124.jpg

http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee347/rogerdog_photo/IMAG0125.jpg



http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee347/rogerdog_photo/IMAG0123noplate.jpg

Hi all took the advice on here regarding products (including doing a bit of reading) - very happy with the results ! Not up to the standards of some that you see here but was after a durable shine. Its washed with Autoglym shampoo first then cleaned with tcut colour restorer and scratch hider (the coloured polish stuff) to get rid of the existing damage to the pant followed with four coats of Collinite 476 and the Collinite protector. Wheels are cleaned using the Autoglym cleaner (most impressed) and the black bits again with Autoglym cleaner. Interior leather is using some Connelly leather products I have from my biking days that i used to use on my leathers and worked a treat!

Wheels then coated in 3 coats of Collinite again to give some protection

All interior black cleaned again with the Autoglym except the 'wood' used furniture polish for that - seemed to work a treat

Glass cleaned using again Autoglym

now pouring with rain and muddy puddles everywhere and driving down to Exeter on the motorway later - so will look filthy when finished .... agggghhh !]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:28:25 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171536-six-hours-work-but-worth-it/ Subtle modding suggestions required http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171356-subtle-modding-suggestions-required/
Thoughts so far:-

S2000 aerial upgrade (bit concerned about reception with Symphony headunit though)
Headlight bulb upgrade so that main and side lights colour match Xenons
Chrome Bonnet grill painted black, plus possibly mesh it.
Under bumper grills replace with VRS items (providing they will fit standard bumper)
Interior light dome upgrade to LED
Reversing sensors
LED DRLs (but where to fit? http://ww1.briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0138-thinking.gif )

The L&K already has some nice touches above the standard trim levels and I don't want to "pimp" it too much http://ww1.briskoda.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/emoticon-0140-rofl.gif

Any other suggestions?

Cheers,

Martin]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:50:35 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171356-subtle-modding-suggestions-required/ wax/ polish removal http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171313-wax-polish-removal/
Now my car has been paint cleaned, polished and waxed using meg's 3 step system. How do I remove the wax/ polish before I stick the side protection strips on? many thanks in advance]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:47:23 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171313-wax-polish-removal/ Chrome tailpipe cleaning http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171298-chrome-tailpipe-cleaning/
I've bought some Autosol and fine wire wool from Halfords for cleaning my chrome exhaust. Before I dive in and completely fork it up, thought I would check in here on the process.

I imagine that the first step is to wash as normal to get the surface crud off, then? I assume that you use the wire wool lightly with a little water, then dry and buff up with the Autosol?

Or do you use the Autosol with the wire wool?

Hoping to do some cleaning up while swmbo is out for the evening!

Thanks,

Martin

]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:22:04 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171298-chrome-tailpipe-cleaning/ Can Anyone here Recon Alloys? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171280-can-anyone-here-recon-alloys/
I have a set of TT Comps on the way and 2 of them need a bit of a refurb, the rim itself needs a bit of work. and then spraying up Black!

Anyone here a Dab hand that can do it for a good price? :thumbup:

Can Supply Piccys if required]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:51:48 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171280-can-anyone-here-recon-alloys/ Scratch removal! Advice please. http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171202-scratch-removal-advice-please/
Probably the neighbour carrying a bag with zips on it. Didn't see it happen, but they weren't there 24hrs ago and the car hasn't moved!

Have tried two thick coats of Zymol, and polished off. Very slight improvement, but scratches still very visible.

Gutted, as car only 5 weeks old and was previously unmarked apart from three very small stone chips on the lower plastic section at the front (which I have carefully & successfully touched up).

Any advice would be much appreciated!]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:59:16 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171202-scratch-removal-advice-please/ <![CDATA[19'' RS6 alloys on a mk1 octy Vrs ?]]> http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171191-19-rs6-alloys-on-a-mk1-octy-vrs/ ]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:42:52 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171191-19-rs6-alloys-on-a-mk1-octy-vrs/ Windscreen Scratches http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171122-windscreen-scratches/
When I got my Fabia, I inherited some arcing scratches in the windscreen, presumably caused by grit under the wiper blades. Does anyone know of any methods of getting them out (obviously other than replacing the windscreen :giggle:)? I don't have a polishing machine, so I'll either have to do it by hand (probably not going to work), find something that plugs onto the end of a pistol-drill (I have one of the industrial ones), or take it to someone (although I'd rather sort it out myself, if possible).

Thanks :)]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:14:43 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171122-windscreen-scratches/ Aerial upgrade with original Symphony HU http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171121-aerial-upgrade-with-original-symphony-hu/
I'm interested in upgrading the OEM aerial with something a bit more pleasing to the eye. However I have read of people having problems with their reception afterwards if they have the original head unit.

I still have (and plan to keep) the Symphony unit - what options are there for aerial upgrades? The S2000 looks great to me...

Thanks,

Martin]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:53:23 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171121-aerial-upgrade-with-original-symphony-hu/ Scratch doctor wheel repair kits http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171118-scratch-doctor-wheel-repair-kits/
Also concerned about getting a colour match for my "chrome" L&K wheels.

Thanks,

Martin]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:17:01 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171118-scratch-doctor-wheel-repair-kits/ Hard days cleaning http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171062-hard-days-cleaning/
It was a bit of a mess, brake dust caked alloys (yep - I popped down to halfrauds and picked up a wheel brush), and the front of it looked like a dead bug festival.

So I cracked out the Autoglym, buckets and a hosepipe and got stuck in.

Now I'm no pro and others may think it's a little amatuer, but it looks better than when delivered.

The usual tools were used (2bm, lambswool mitt, MF drying tools, hosepipe), and I had a shed load of Autoglym (shampoo, Polish, wax, glass cleaner and Detailer).

]]> Sun, 15 Aug 2010 19:09:06 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/171062-hard-days-cleaning/ Scratch repair http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170872-scratch-repair/
Is there anything i could do with this myself as a diy job to tidy it up a bit. Or If i did go to a paint shop what would they do? would it be a full panel job or is there another way???


http://www.flickr.com/photos/44820677@N03/4888109333/


Thanks]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:18:52 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170872-scratch-repair/ durable (NOT) show paintwork / wheel products http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170790-durable-not-show-paintwork-wheel-products/ have read the guides (crikey ! never realised there was so much science technique in it) and am after a bit of advise as am even more confused. I'm more a Halfords type person than a Swissvax type (saw the prices and almost fainted!)

What I'm after is durability and protection, not a perfect showroom /show shine on my (lovely) L&K Octy Mk1

After opinions on the various PTFE / Mer style products out there - which ones work well as want to protect the finish on my cars paint and wheels through the winter without constant re-washing / polishing etc

No disrespect to all who what to have their cars at show level gloss / finish - but haven''t the time or desire to do so - just not my thing

Any recommendations etc appreciated - shroud I go the PTFE route or Mer (my fave from what I've read so far)]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:27:38 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170790-durable-not-show-paintwork-wheel-products/ DAS-6 Polisher http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170685-das-6-polisher/
The bonnet now looks like it did when it left the factory instead of the bonnet full of swirls as it left the show room :dull:

Then went over with SRP, EGP and a coat of collinite.

Haven't got any pics as i was doing it in the garage with only a single strip light so nothing would have shown up. There are still a couple of RDS's to get out but for a quick 30min going over im impressed.

Easy to use as well and a big thumbs up to CleanYourCar.co.uk for an excellent service.

Also bought a sample of the Iron Cut that Baker21 is always using - My god whatever you do dont smell it :S! I am yet to try it but will let you know how i get on!]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:20:20 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170685-das-6-polisher/ Old school Aston detail http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170649-old-school-aston-detail/

http://www.shineondetail.com/news/1993-aston-martin-v8-vantage-gets-enhanced]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:17:08 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170649-old-school-aston-detail/ <![CDATA[It's time again to go 'Back to Black'.....]]> http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170546-its-time-again-to-go-back-to-black/
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=180634

Had some great comment's from the neighbours who all seemed very interested in what we were up too............. :thumbup:]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:49:07 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170546-its-time-again-to-go-back-to-black/ ScotchGuard Treatment http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170497-scotchguard-treatment/
Whilst waiting for my MoT to be done, I was talking to the chap conducting the test, and the subject of cleaning products came up. He said that someone he knows does ScotchGuard treatment of vehicles, and that they have pads you pierce and ooze gel/liquid, which you then apply to the vehicle, which are in the region of £20 per pad (said person won't sell them a pad, and wants several £100 to do an interior treatment). So, I was wondering (on their behalf), does anyone know of a supplier for the ScotchGuard interior treatments (either the one I've described, or any of the others), or anything equivalent?

Thanks. :)]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:45:45 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170497-scotchguard-treatment/ Alloy Wheel Brush Recommendations http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170485-alloy-wheel-brush-recommendations/
So I was wondering - Is anyone else having similar issues? or am I too heavy handed when it comes to cleaning alloys?

Can anyone recommend me a decent brush which can get behind the alloys and in between the brake discs and alloy (as I've already trapped my hand twice in there, and it's illegal to make my son do it :wonder: despite him having small hands..)

I have been looking around, but all of them same of similar design, and so I would think they suffer from the same early demise, or they are large toilet type brushes which wouldn't appear to fit in all the nooks and cranny's.


What do you use / swear by when it comes to removing brake dust and crud from your wheels?]]> Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:33:03 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170485-alloy-wheel-brush-recommendations/ Cheap Microfibre packs. http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170277-cheap-microfibre-packs/
There was a number of packs left in Tesco Southampton yesterday. Considering going back for more later....]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2010 06:55:42 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170277-cheap-microfibre-packs/ autoglym high definition wax http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170274-autoglym-high-definition-wax/
Figured the wax must be good for £40 and it is- like a more concentrated version of Collonite 476, with applicater sponges and a microfibre

Very pleased with results on a 3 year old 40,000 mile car

[IMG]http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr65/mikehouston82/P1010175.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr65/mikehouston82/P1010172-1.jpg[/IMG]


Took the best of 3 hours without a break to wash, clay, wash again, rinse, SRP and then wax the car though.....]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:35:02 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170274-autoglym-high-definition-wax/ Beading ! http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170253-beading/
Washed the car this evening, Autoglym SRP and a coating of the Autoglym HD wax I got on Halford BOGOF deal, then what do you know......down came the rain :D

Oh Well at least I got it finished first, here are a few 'arty' beading shots for you !

[IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p193/gaelicstorm7/IMG_3874at.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p193/gaelicstorm7/IMG_3871at.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p193/gaelicstorm7/IMG_3879at.jpg[/IMG]

I like how it looks so far !, will be interesting to see how long it lasts.

Cheers,

Alan.]]> Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:29:35 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170253-beading/ Alloy Refurb! Which Silver? http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170202-alloy-refurb-which-silver/ So my mate is going to refurb them (proper pro), but i want them a super bright silver!! I've been told Mercedes have the brightest silver cars! Any one know the name of any Super bright silver's? Even the code will be helpfull. I know moondust silver (ford) is bright but not bright enough and I'm not even conisidering white. My friends rims on his Fiesta St are white and need cleaning 2 - 3 times a week. :no:]]> Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:30:36 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170202-alloy-refurb-which-silver/ What Can I Use To Keep The Plastics Looking Good http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170138-what-can-i-use-to-keep-the-plastics-looking-good/
Have a 10 plate Superb which is used daily and does a fair amount of mileage. The car is only 3 months old with 11,000 on the clock but I feel that I need to start dressing the plastics with something or other before they get dull and old looking.

Any help much appreciated.]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:32:57 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170138-what-can-i-use-to-keep-the-plastics-looking-good/ What a great sounding motor! http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170044-what-a-great-sounding-motor/
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=179932

Thanks to Ian for making the trip.............. :thumbup:]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:11:30 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170044-what-a-great-sounding-motor/ How do I remove front number plate surround on Fab http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170029-how-do-i-remove-front-number-plate-surround-on-fab/
Want to spray the front number plate mount or what ever you want to call it, just wondering if it comes off without taking the bumper off?? (this is on mk1 Fab vrs)

cheers

Chris]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:17:19 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170029-how-do-i-remove-front-number-plate-surround-on-fab/ Puppy drule removal http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170001-puppy-drule-removal/
warm water.. nope
autoglym - nope

Any recommendations?]]> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:37:51 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/170001-puppy-drule-removal/ <![CDATA[Harly Wax! It's awesome!]]> http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169913-harly-wax-its-awesome/ I've read countless times that Carnuba is the one, so i bought a tin of harly wax which contains yellow Carnuba for just 18.00 quid free delivery courtesy of Johnny Woods (the importer of harly wax-from America), from Ebay!!
I've waxed it 3 times now and the red has got a deep deep shine to it, also hiding swirl marks from washes.
TRY IT!! YOU WON'T USE ANOTHER WAX AGAIN!! B)]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:19:28 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169913-harly-wax-its-awesome/ Autoglym trade procduct names. http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169857-autoglym-trade-procduct-names/
Aqua Wax
Body Shampoo and conditioner
Extra Gloss Protection
Machine Cleaner/degreaser
Glass polish or fast glass
Tar remover
Tire dressing
Odour Eliminator
autofresh
SRP
and finally Vinyl rubber care.

Found out AG have a trade dealer arouind my area so might drop them a message for some bulk order to save me some pennies in the long run.]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:06:11 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169857-autoglym-trade-procduct-names/ Octy mk 2 vRS Alloy Colours http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169813-octy-mk-2-vrs-alloy-colours/
Was toying with the idea to have my alloys painted. My Octy is in black and thought that perhaps black alloys would suit.... Any ideas of good colour combinations? If anyone's got some pics of their Octy's with various colours, then it would help me a lot in deciding!!! cheers.]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:02:19 +0000 http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/169813-octy-mk-2-vrs-alloy-colours/