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CarPro PERL? I like it for the rubber/plastics on my car.
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CarPro PERL? I like it for the rubber/plastics on my car.
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For longer term care: Gtechniq C4 Permanent Trim Restorer
I also use CarPro PERL on top of the above.
I also use CarPro PERL on top of the above.
Thank you, I think I'll try the PERL first, it doesn't need to look perfect, just better than it does now, and that looks ideal.
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Rolled the old girl out to give her a quick clean and hand polish
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What a machine! I bet that is a real event to drive.
I'm ashamed to say I don't actually know what it is, any further details?
Cleaning day today. The Race Glaze filter is behaving superbly and is a bit of a god send as my driveway has full direct sunlight till the early evening, so I can now clean away with no issues.
I coated my wheels in Polish Angel Supersport PTFE wheel sealant & dressed the tyres with 2 coats of Swissvax Pnue. If the Polish Angel performs like their paint coatings then they need a little cure time but then they really bring out the flake thanks to the titanium content. Not cheap but a tiny amount goes a very long way with all their products.
Swissvax Pneu has dried to a very nice matt finish, just what I was looking for. Let's see how it lasts.
Shots like this remind me just how much I need to invest in a machine polisher and fully correct the car...
I'm ashamed to say I don't actually know what it is, any further details?
Cleaning day today. The Race Glaze filter is behaving superbly and is a bit of a god send as my driveway has full direct sunlight till the early evening, so I can now clean away with no issues.
I coated my wheels in Polish Angel Supersport PTFE wheel sealant & dressed the tyres with 2 coats of Swissvax Pnue. If the Polish Angel performs like their paint coatings then they need a little cure time but then they really bring out the flake thanks to the titanium content. Not cheap but a tiny amount goes a very long way with all their products.
Swissvax Pneu has dried to a very nice matt finish, just what I was looking for. Let's see how it lasts.
Shots like this remind me just how much I need to invest in a machine polisher and fully correct the car...
Soldato
it’s a 1952 Allard J2X, 6L Cadillac V8 under the bonnet.
Allard is an old English marque, mainly active pre and post WWII but continued producing cars in small volumes for some time after.
The J2X was an evolution of the very successful (in racing) J2 but despite being more advanced than the J2 was never as successful in period as the competition had caught up.
There were 83 J2Xs produced in total and this one was originally exported to Africa.
It’s a strategically taken photograph...the car mid restoration and currently has no engine and no back end, but yes it is certainly an event to drive!
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Wow! 
Do you have a (re)build thread anywhere?
Do you have a (re)build thread anywhere?
Soldato
No, sorry.Wow!
Do you have a (re)build thread anywhere?
Soldato
Looking to thorough clean the inside of my SLK - need someone to recommend some good products for me please .
It’s 15 years old now and and could do with good interior scrub .
BLACK LEATHER SEATS - No damage at all but need a good clean , slight discolour on the drivers bolster . Is there a kit out there that will restore the slight discolour ( not that bad ) clean , and restore some supplies and give it that Matt finish again ?
Plastic Interior pieces - No issues just need a good scrub , steering wheel is dirty .
I await your recommend please ?
It’s 15 years old now and and could do with good interior scrub .
BLACK LEATHER SEATS - No damage at all but need a good clean , slight discolour on the drivers bolster . Is there a kit out there that will restore the slight discolour ( not that bad ) clean , and restore some supplies and give it that Matt finish again ?
Plastic Interior pieces - No issues just need a good scrub , steering wheel is dirty .
I await your recommend please ?
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Plastics use any apc, heavily diluted
Leather use LTT or Colourlock cleaners and look into their dye products if needed.
Leather use LTT or Colourlock cleaners and look into their dye products if needed.
Soldato
Thanks Cookeh , what's an APC ?
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All Purpose Cleaner
Soldato
Lots of people. The most common, and arguably best options are CarPro PERL, Aerospace 303 and ODK Cabin. Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Treatment is used by a few on here too, though I personally find the durability to he very lacking and find it too slippery.
And thank you again, did a very quick test with it today, just rinsed the plastic with water and a sponge before applying, already looks far better, I'll spend a bit more time on it at the weekend.
Wife’s new car booked in for horrendously expensive polish and ceramic coating next week.
Considering it was brand new the state of the paintwork was shocking, swirling was pretty heavy on it.
Still, we’ll be keeping it a fair while and seems a good time to get it all sorted whilst it’s new and not too grubby.
It’s having the Autosmart Matrix Black coating, 8 year ‘warranty’ on it!
Considering it was brand new the state of the paintwork was shocking, swirling was pretty heavy on it.
Still, we’ll be keeping it a fair while and seems a good time to get it all sorted whilst it’s new and not too grubby.
It’s having the Autosmart Matrix Black coating, 8 year ‘warranty’ on it!
Soldato
It's because the dealers "valets" give it a quick once over with a bucket of dirty water and a gritty sponge!
Friend of mine took he nearly brand new Range Rover in for a service, told them not to wash but they did anyway and when it came out it looked awful. He kicked up a big fuss and in the end the dealership agreed to stump up nearly £700 to have it paint corrected.
Soldato
yeah they think they're doing you a favor.
good example, brand new car, paint already swirled.
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For pure cleaning power Bilt Hamber Auto-foam.
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