Not washing her again!
01-22-2011, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Madfish,Jan 22 2011, 07:46 AM
I could just sticker bomb the whole bodywork
don't think anyone's done that yet (probably for good reason) 
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01-22-2011, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by GREGSTERWIZ,Jan 22 2011, 03:58 PM
1) yes
2) it might (certainly wouldn't do any harm)
if you want to cheat a bit without machine polishing try Autoglym Super Resin Polish
it contains quite alot of fillers which will hide (temporarily) some of the swirls/ scratches
2) it might (certainly wouldn't do any harm)
if you want to cheat a bit without machine polishing try Autoglym Super Resin Polish
it contains quite alot of fillers which will hide (temporarily) some of the swirls/ scratches
01-22-2011, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by sound_wave,Jan 22 2011, 11:51 AM
01-22-2011, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitesurfer s2000,Jan 22 2011, 06:29 AM
Airbox lid off my first ever mod and the cheapest huge grin.
01-23-2011, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rob2.2,Jan 23 2011, 01:16 AM
you loose horsepower removing the airbox for a bit of induction noise its not worth it.
I am not looking forward to cleaning my car!! Already done the main stuff by lifting the car and cleaning all the arches with my air tools... compressors are ace
01-23-2011, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Madfish,Jan 22 2011, 12:03 PM
Bugger, was hoping it wasn't laquered with it being a gloss black...would have been a lot easier to polish. I used to use super resin polish all the time, its great stuff with a nice mild cutting action but since I used zymol I haven't gone back
01-23-2011, 11:20 PM
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Its washing cars that damages the paint, if you want to see how much damage can be done take you car to the local supermarket and watch them in action. Winter protection will help protect your paintwork, rims and seals through the winter and make it easier to clean in the long run. If you did not have any clearcoat lacquer on your car and it was just the standard two pac your car would be looking a heluva lot worse, just look at some of the older vans that have gone from a crisp white to a powder grey colour.
Machine polish the car and then get some decent protection on top to get you through the rest of our winter.
Machine polish the car and then get some decent protection on top to get you through the rest of our winter.
01-23-2011, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Nickamsweet,Jan 23 2011, 02:01 PM
Really??? thought it was only if you been sitting around and intake temps rise, after 2 mins moving it should b back to normal, no?
I am not looking forward to cleaning my car!! Already done the main stuff by lifting the car and cleaning all the arches with my air tools... compressors are ace
I am not looking forward to cleaning my car!! Already done the main stuff by lifting the car and cleaning all the arches with my air tools... compressors are ace
Same goes for most, but not all, induction kits.
I'd not worry about it if you like the noise, as it'll feel faster.
