Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces.

devonutopia · 28-12-2005, 14:06

I wonder why I bother with polish with this car - must be some form of coating thats still on there from a previous application months ago, so didn't bother this morning with another coating. Took some piccies of course.

(note festive decoration to beesting aerial

)

walkie · 28-12-2005, 14:10

Right my comments:

@ the ariel - love it

Do you think you've got briskoda.net on your car enough times? I can see some spaces.

Looks very low, the rear wheel especially, looks like its got some purpose to it

Liking the rear spoiler, making me want one....

And thats about it for now, nice car, looks good mate

devonutopia · 28-12-2005, 14:21

tinsel just HAD to be done this year - and it has remained on despite a 140mph top speed attempt on a nearby private road....

Briskoda is on their 6 times now. big rear, 4 small sides, and the front screen one which was actually in furby Mk1s rear screen when it blew out on my crash - I cleaned it up and it stays on the inside of my windscreen now as a legacy to Mk1. Its one of the first original Briskoda stickers done I think... ColinD?

Its lower at the back due to me raising the front due to lack of sump guard - not even an engine tray. As I've had no issues I might re-lower it at the front to match the back, maybe then drop the back even more.

Still more to do though - front bumper needs respraying, scratches to sort out, wheels need a refurb TBH. It goes on, I'm enjoying it!

chowy · 28-12-2005, 14:30

Jason, you need some tyre black to finish it off. It makes all the difference!!

flatfourburble · 28-12-2005, 14:35

Looking good jason

devonutopia · 28-12-2005, 15:09

Yeah, I have some tyre dressing.... Forgot to apply it before the camera came out.

andy_ccr · 28-12-2005, 16:16

I like the cut out on the front grill....
I don't like the un colour co-ordinated tinsel

I tell you what would also look good... Some Japanese spec Gof / Polo electric folding mirrors. They are actually smaller in size. Friend has them on his Mk4 Golf and look great.

Whats that written on the front grill ? I can't quite make it out......

Can't wait to pick up our new Fab Sport in a couple of weeks...........

MikeW · 28-12-2005, 16:42

Very,very nice indeed!

Wardy · 28-12-2005, 16:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy_ccr

I tell you what would also look good... Some Japanese spec Gof / Polo electric folding mirrors. They are actually smaller in size. Friend has them on his Mk4 Golf and look great.

Some more details on those would be very helpful, I didn't know they'd be possible on the Fabia

Oh, and looking very nice Jase. Was gonna do mine this morning but it's just TOO cold

Steve

Mike Austin · 28-12-2005, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

I wonder why I bother with polish with this car - must be some form of coating thats still on there from a previous application months ago.

I just rinsed mine this afternoon - not even any shampoo. For me, it is the Diamondbrite treatment that makes it so easy.

I notice you blanked out the square taxi plate on the front bumper.

devonutopia · 28-12-2005, 16:49

Well, just for Chowy I went and tyre dressed all 4 bits of rubber.

Can't be ar5ed to take photo's though. You'll just have to imagine.

and I blanked out both plates for obvious reasons....

Those who have seen the car know why.

Fabia 12v · 28-12-2005, 17:15

Wooo so im not the only one with tinsil on my car aerial... i used blue to match the car (yes i know how sad!

)

Silver always cleans up very well

bryand · 28-12-2005, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

note festive decoration to beesting aerial

Funny place to put a willie warmer

devonutopia · 28-12-2005, 17:36

Well, I'd use it myself after Xmas is over, but its not big enough.

PaulC · 28-12-2005, 18:08

Looking good Jason.

chowy · 29-12-2005, 01:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

Well, just for Chowy I went and tyre dressed all 4 bits of rubber.

Can't be ar5ed to take photo's though. You'll just have to imagine.

and I blanked out both plates for obvious reasons....

Those who have seen the car know why.

I bet it looks the dogs now!

Always the finishing touch!

Wardy · 29-12-2005, 02:06

I still struggle to understand why you changed from that quite fantastic BMW

Just looks stunning, a well-earned Zymol award

Which tyre dressing do you use? It's the one thing on car cleaning I haven't quite found the right product for. Have been using the Meguiars stuff but find it doesn't go on that well. The spray seems to go everywhere and then some invarably runs onto the alloy

Perhaps a gel would be better, with some sort of foam applicator. Suggestions?

Steve

walkie · 29-12-2005, 08:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

I still struggle to understand why you changed from that quite fantastic BMW

Me to she's an absolute beauty

devonutopia · 29-12-2005, 11:09

I think its because it didn't have a Skoda badge on the front.

Wardy · 29-12-2005, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

I think its because it didn't have a Skoda badge on the front.

I would have happily swapped with him

Steve

chowy · 29-12-2005, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wardy

Which tyre dressing do you use? It's the one thing on car cleaning I haven't quite found the right product for. Have been using the Meguiars stuff but find it doesn't go on that well. The spray seems to go everywhere and then some invarably runs onto the alloy

Perhaps a gel would be better, with some sort of foam applicator. Suggestions?

Steve

I've used just about every brand! I used to be pleased with Amoral spray but like you said, it gets on the wheels and didn't last long.

I then switched to Wonder Wheels tyre dressing that came in a bottle and had a small sponge applicator and this was my fave but they stopped making it!

I tried Meguires tyre gel which had good results but was sticky and horrible to apply.

Then I won the Zymol competition and got £100 worth of free products, so it would have been rude not to try thier tyre dressing. This gave more of a satin type finish which I liked but it's pricey and like meguires, a little messy to apply.

I have now ran out and I'm reluctant to pay Zymol prices so I have switched back to the Meguires tyre gel. I have found that if you use a small sponge and use a freezer bag to put your hand in, like a glove, it doesn't get too messy!! and it looks better than yellow Marigolds!

PS I love my Fabia just as much as the M3!! and much cheaper to run....

Need to take some good pics of the Furby after I get it Zymoled next. It will be in spring now after I stick on my Octy 17's. Seems strange to apply £1500 wax to a Skoda!!

28-12-2005, 14:06	#1
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,085 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. I wonder why I bother with polish with this car - must be some form of coating thats still on there from a previous application months ago, so didn't bother this morning with another coating. Took some piccies of course. (note festive decoration to beesting aerial ) __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

28-12-2005, 14:10	#2
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. Right my comments: @ the ariel - love it Do you think you've got briskoda.net on your car enough times? I can see some spaces. Looks very low, the rear wheel especially, looks like its got some purpose to it Liking the rear spoiler, making me want one.... And thats about it for now, nice car, looks good mate __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

28-12-2005, 14:21	#3
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,085 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. tinsel just HAD to be done this year - and it has remained on despite a 140mph top speed attempt on a nearby private road.... Briskoda is on their 6 times now. big rear, 4 small sides, and the front screen one which was actually in furby Mk1s rear screen when it blew out on my crash - I cleaned it up and it stays on the inside of my windscreen now as a legacy to Mk1. Its one of the first original Briskoda stickers done I think... ColinD? Its lower at the back due to me raising the front due to lack of sump guard - not even an engine tray. As I've had no issues I might re-lower it at the front to match the back, maybe then drop the back even more. Still more to do though - front bumper needs respraying, scratches to sort out, wheels need a refurb TBH. It goes on, I'm enjoying it! __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

28-12-2005, 14:30	#4
chowy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north east uk Posts: 762 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. Jason, you need some tyre black to finish it off. It makes all the difference!! __________________ Present: BMW 130i M Sport 2007 \| Titanium Silver (No need to use indicators no more ) Sadly gone: Skoda Fabia vRS 2005 \| Black Magic (for pleasure) Present: Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 Tdi 2005 \| Diamond Silver (for work)

28-12-2005, 14:35	#5
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. Looking good jason __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

28-12-2005, 15:09	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,085 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. Yeah, I have some tyre dressing.... Forgot to apply it before the camera came out. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

28-12-2005, 16:16	#7
andy_ccr Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 407 Members Car: Octavia vRS Hatch, Ford Focus Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. I like the cut out on the front grill.... I don't like the un colour co-ordinated tinsel I tell you what would also look good... Some Japanese spec Gof / Polo electric folding mirrors. They are actually smaller in size. Friend has them on his Mk4 Golf and look great. Whats that written on the front grill ? I can't quite make it out...... Can't wait to pick up our new Fab Sport in a couple of weeks........... __________________ Black '53' Octy vRS - 18inch RS4 in Graphite Grey - Colour coded front grill - Samco TIP - Carbonio filter - OBD Remap by Mike @ Impossible Performance Forge FMIC SuperSprint cat back exhaust. Coming soon - Rear ARB, better suspension, better brakes.... Damn that bloody Nurburgring ! Coming before the end of Jan 2007 - Audi A4 Cabriolet - Ebony Black- 18inch RS4 Wheels - Red Knappa leather

28-12-2005, 16:42	#8
MikeW Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,509 Members Car: Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. Very,very nice indeed!

28-12-2005, 16:49	#11
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,085 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. Well, just for Chowy I went and tyre dressed all 4 bits of rubber. Can't be ar5ed to take photo's though. You'll just have to imagine. and I blanked out both plates for obvious reasons.... Those who have seen the car know why. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

28-12-2005, 17:15	#12
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,027 Members Car: Skoda Fabia >> VW Golf >> Seat Ibiza >> VW Polo Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. Wooo so im not the only one with tinsil on my car aerial... i used blue to match the car (yes i know how sad! ) Silver always cleans up very well __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK6 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

28-12-2005, 17:36	#14
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,085 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. Well, I'd use it myself after Xmas is over, but its not big enough. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

28-12-2005, 18:08	#15
PaulC Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nuneaton UK Posts: 1,168 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. Looking good Jason.

29-12-2005, 02:06	#17
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,695 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 456 Thanked 367 Times in 355 Posts	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. I still struggle to understand why you changed from that quite fantastic BMW Just looks stunning, a well-earned Zymol award Which tyre dressing do you use? It's the one thing on car cleaning I haven't quite found the right product for. Have been using the Meguiars stuff but find it doesn't go on that well. The spray seems to go everywhere and then some invarably runs onto the alloy Perhaps a gel would be better, with some sort of foam applicator. Suggestions? Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

29-12-2005, 11:09	#19
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,085 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	Re: Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces. I think its because it didn't have a Skoda badge on the front. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post

Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces.

Amazing what a quick wash & leather produces.

Similar Threads