Having spent the last couple of days getting the dust off the Red un after the Silverstone Classic weekend, my efforts were all made worth while when the judges awarded 'Best in Show for the year 1980 - 2000' at Stafford Castle Classic Show.

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Has anyone used this product? what is it like? Are there better alternatives out there?

I have removed the old underseal from the wheel arches and i have wire wheeled the surface rust out but there is some pitting with rust in that I need to sort out.

Hi there

I just noticed this weekend that the seal around the glass window on my MK1 soft top hood seams to be coming away (I've attached a couple of pictures), ideally I'd like to keep the hood for another year or two before replacing it. Does anyone have any ideas as to what I could use to seal...

Hi guys,

As above really. My throttle body is very dirty and is spoiling the look of the engine bay.
The casting itself is rough and ingrained, the spring is filthy, the black plastics and electrical connectors could be better. I know the butterfly and bore have some kind of coating and I don't...

hi folks, I am swapping some hoses so have the air box out which gives me some space to give the bay a bit of a wipe round. That got me thinking what else can I clean so the expansion tank came out and I am struggling to get it clean so any tips are welcome. now I am thinking about the charcoal...

Hello,

I'm going to get my calipers painted and wondering what paint is recommended and what else do I need? I haven't decided if I want yellow or red yet, my car is twilight blue with bbs alloys so any suggestions appreciated!

I'm going to get my mechanic to do it whilst he fits new pads/discs,...

Anyone know how to get these out of red paintwork
I've tried cuttin compound g3, claybar an even
White vinegar
Any help much appreciated

First off the idea for this thread is to post up what you think of any of the products.

I've used TFR which I find :handgestures-thumbup: at removing all the crap.

Screen wash seems as good as any I've used in the past. Will give feed back later after I have used it for a bit.

Also been using...

There's muck inside ... how do I clean it ?

Some came out when I was jet washing but I don't like blasting ...

Seems very odd washing a silver car again after 20+ years of washing black and dark blue cars ... she needs polishing and waxing ... I'm going to give a a clay bar session but would like any suggestions you have about what polish / wax to use on this lovely silver paintwork :handgestures-thumbup:

How do I remove the handbrake sleeve so I can change it? Same with gear lever knob.
Thanks.

It's time to reproof my hood again...

Last time I used renovo stuff, because it came in the boot when I bought the car, and it seems to have done ok (2 years not bad?) but I was just wondering if there are any other recommendations or a non-specific cheaper product that works just as well...or...

Ok, I can hear you all now saying why lay the car up for the winter? Use it and enjoy it....... However, it's something I done since I've had it..... and besides, it gives my little Citroen a much needed run out... :)

I'm rather fortunate to have a detached garage, but that's my workshop, store,...

Hi everyone,

ok, I'm currently using some nice wheels, that I originally imported from Japan and had refurbished by Atomic Wheels in Milton Keynes. They have a 'deep dish' profile and have been finished off with a coat of clear lacquer. Through normal driving on our well maintained roads...

I posted this over on Drivers but thought I'd mention it here as well for those that don't visit there.

Not having much luck with hood cleaning. After returning from our little drive around Europe I had to clean the 5s hood as it was covered in all sorts of unmentionable muck - inc bird sh*t from...

Feed back on the samples i am giving out at the min, of mazda menders magic mix, also Autolink will be passing them out. Honest feed back would be great, i have been using it for many years, and this stuff is NOT on the market, so if there is enough interest then we will think about 1Ltr bottles...

I recently traded some photography training for a detail on my car including some training of my own on how I can do this myself. I thought I would share with you all what I learned - for those of you to whom this kind of stuff is not already common knowledge anyway. To be clear, this is me passing...

So its that sad time of year where I will be fitting the hard top on. But before I do, its probably worth giving the soft top and good scrub.

So whats the best way of cleaning the soft top? Which products is recommended? And how many buckets should I use? :lol:

Morning chaps

I gave my roof a good cleaning with Renovo last Saturday. It was pretty clean as I'd given it a thorough cleaning a few weeks before.

Anyway, I used the Renovo reproofing stuff on Sunday and though all was well.

Today there's a funny greenish patch on the top just above the back...

I must admit I do like spending a bit of time keeping me motors looking as good as they can.

Did this to the "Track Dawg" YESTERDAY.

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After.......

Will get some more up when I can

Remember everything you do even the simple little things :oops:

Removed hoses, spark plug leads, few tubes & diagnostic box from bracket. Had a little spruce up after the winter months like you do.

Started car & she over revved like a banshee :eek:

What the hell.

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Right just thought I'd start this up as I've seen it for mohair roof but not vinyl,
So what do you guys use as I've tried a few products, they look good when it's on but a soon as it rains it's smears all down the side of the car, like greasy, so what do you recommend to treat it and keep it like...

Good Evening All,

We (The Royal We)have had our MK2 since September. We have made a few cosmetic modifications and after following advice from Wayne a couple of mechanical ones.

We will be showing her at a few North West Shows and I could not remove the few blemishes in the paintwork, scratches...

Today was spent putting the Red un into the Airchamber that I was fortunate to inherit by a dear friend of mine who sadly passed away a few years ago before he got the chance to use it for his Aston Martin DB9.

I wasn't going to use it this year as it is a faff getting the five into it, nothing to...

Hi Guys can any one recommend a cleaner for the plastic window on my Mk1
Cheers
Alan