did you take any pictures.??
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did you take any pictures.??
I didn't. If I have time tomorrow morning before work I'll take some then, and post up tomorrow night when I get home.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottieCoop
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Update 25th October!
After two weeks I'm pleased to say our arches are looking like brand new. Just gave the car a good detailing today along with it's monthly Diamondbrite treatment and the car is looking absolutely cracking. There is absolutely NO SIGN of the white marks reappearing. It has been fairly dry the past couple of weeks, but we have had a wee bit of rain on some days as well as lots of dew in the mornings - and the car looks as good as new. Very happy with the results.
And, finally, some piccies to feast your eyes on....
http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/r56_arches01.JPG
http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/r56_arches02.JPG
http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/r56_arches03.JPG
http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/r56_arches04.JPG
http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/r56_arches05.JPG
http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/r56_arches06.JPG
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get those tyre walls shone up with some Megs hot tyre shine:)
Did them a couple of weeks ago, but didn't have time today - Mrs P had a list of jobs for me to do now we're back from the caravan.Quote:
Originally Posted by N12 JLK
I used the Autoglym Bumper Care on the side walls - did the job!
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did you take the scoop out to get rid off whatever if was.:confused:
Lenore got it out yesterday.;) I knew the Tesco clubcard thingy you get for your car keys would come in handy one day.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by ScottieCoop
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Oooerrrr Matron:DQuote:
Originally Posted by AndyP & Lenore
beat me to it!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by N12 JLK
Can Lenore now put it away?...all people north of the home counties are going blind:eek:
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mark
OK...That's what I use just now...and I think its crap.....it doesn't last days...or even one wash!Quote:
Originally Posted by N12 JLK
So...what do other people use on the sidewalls?
I was going to try peanut oil...and see if that worked;)
Thanks
mark
Autosmart Highstyle dressing for my tyres. Much better and its only £15 for 5 litres from your local autosmart man.
had that on my tyres lasted for about 24 hours until is rained.:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by ianking
Oh!:confused:
So is there anything on the market that lasts?
Thanks
mark
for long lasting you need something silicone based.Quote:
Originally Posted by vintageb3
AAARRRGGGGHHHH!!!! Silicone stuff is how my nightmare started. Although, if it's only going on the tyre side walls.... S'pose that would be ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottieCoop
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I think I will experiment with my winter wheels and tyres....and see if the peanut oil works..or helps.
Nothing to lose really...
mark
Just your life. Really not sure putting "oil" on your tyres is a good idea mate. I know it's the side walls, but in a severe bend, your side walls will inevitably be touching the ground.:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by vintageb3
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I really don't think the peanut oil on the sidewalls would be a problem Andy.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyP & Lenore
We don't all drive like Lenore you know!!!!:eek:
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mark
Maybe.:confused: Tell you what, you try it.;) And if after a couple of weeks you've stopped posting, we'll all know why.:eek: :DQuote:
Originally Posted by vintageb3
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OK Andy...so you honestly think putting oil on...then washing it all off is going to effect my cornering?Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyP & Lenore
I don't think it will be any different from putting on any other tyre dressing.
Will let you know;)
mark
I suppose if your gonna wash it off again. but if your gonna wash it off, I doubt it will leave the result on that you want i.e. longer lasting.Quote:
Originally Posted by vintageb3
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Its the bloody same as you do with the arches ye numpty!!!!!:rolleyes: :eek: :DQuote:
Originally Posted by AndyP & Lenore
You seem to be pleased with that!
Relax...I will experiment and take all the risks...and let you know how it goes;)
mark
How did you get on with the tyres? I did my bumpers and arches today and tyres looked right scruffy besides them. I'm a philistine when it comes to my bumpers, one I find easiest is careplan's cheapo blacktrim. Suppose its a bit like shoe polish for bumpers but it lasts for weeks. Messy stuff though if you forget to put on gloves. Eventually mine go greyish too and until today i thought it was one of those things that just kind of happened to bumpers. I can sense a raid of my other half's kitchen cupboards coming on! And also have I read this thread properly. Can you put wax on your bumpers after they've been treated? I've always been really careful about not putting wax on them.
Hi Shielz,
Gonna let others answer the question about putting wax on your bumpers after they are treated, because as we have Diamondbrite, we don't wax the car.;) If I had to guess, I'd say it was still inadvisable as it is very tricky to get it off. Although I think CraigD uses a wax which is OK and he puts it everywhere.:eek: :confused:
Haven't cleaned the tyre walls since I used the Auto Glym stuff.:o The AG stuff looks cool for about a day then the tyre just returns to the usual mucky self.:rolleyes:
I did say to Mark (Vintageb3) that he should try the peanut oil on his tyres and report back. Hasn't been heard from since, so I guess we know the result of that.:eek: Naw, to be fair he's touring with Deacon Blue just now. I think he's some sort of massive groupie fan and can't leave the band alone or something.:D :D
So no definitive result on the tyre walls as yet.
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I use wax everywhere as Andy says. It's great on the plastic trim and stops quite a lot of stuff sticking to the car's trim. Makes it easier for washin. :)
once you get your trim clean and the way you want it, put a few coats on and then DONT USE ANYTHING ELSE other than wash it and them put another coat of wax on from time to time. works for me. :D
What's the difference between a Groupie...and a Roadie?Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyP & Lenore
Well they both get ****ed by the band....but in different ways:eek: :D
No such thing as a Roadie these days....the term is tech:rolleyes:
Roadie's pushed cases....techs don't ;)
Will try the peanut oil when I get a chance...
mark
Well. Here we are a month on and we've just given the car a good cleaning ready for Sundays run.;)
Still looks amazing. No white streaks, or patches.:D :D :D
We're both very happy bunny's.
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Oh!!!..Go on rub it in...a bloody run...and i can't get to go on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by AndyP & Lenore
Down in LLandudno today on a day off...show here tomorrow...
Amazing weather for this time of year...t-shirt stuff
Beautiful place...was last here in 1973.
Plenty of Mini's down here...and loads of convertibles of all makes
See you all soon!
mark
:mad: @ you lot doon sooth...hubby in brighton 2nite...he foned me n said lovely weather...t-shirt on:mad: ... i hope it pissin doon 2morra in manchester for him!:p :DQuote:
Originally Posted by vintageb3
HEE HEE:D !!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by sedgie
P.S. Must look at my shorts...
mark