Big Nozzles and Small Scratches

[kenski]

Has anyone else had difficulties with big nozzles at petrol pumps? Admittedly, it's only the third time I've filled my US Z06 up in the UK, but this time the nozzle was either the wrong shape or too big but the pressure sensor kept cutting off the flow such that I could only get about 3/4 of a tank full. It's probably just that garage, but I thought I'd ask in case it's a US thing and there's an adapter available.

Also, does anyone know a good product for buffing out small scratches. They had one at my friendly neighbo(u)rhood chevy dealer in the States which basically made anything but the most horrendous scratch disappear with just a couple of seconds rubbing... seemed to be some kind of solvent then cream???

-kenski

[vetteheadracer]

No problem with the size of my nozzle!

Seriously, I have never had a problem filling my Z06 with fuel. It takes about 65 litres if it is completely empty.

[gsmcoverage]

kenski said:

Also, does anyone know a good product for buffing out small scratches. They had one at my friendly neighbo(u)rhood chevy dealer in the States which basically made anything but the most horrendous scratch disappear with just a couple of seconds rubbing... seemed to be some kind of solvent then cream??? -kenski

I use GS27 Scratch Remover

Scratch remover - 5,3 fl oz / 150ml 9.5 €

Wipes out surface scratches. Just one cream for all paints! GS27® SCRATCH REMOVER is a unique formulation. It uses a specially selected paste, made from microscopic crystals designed to erase and polish surface scratches on any color and type of paint. GS27® will also remove rust on paints and chromes.

Quite good - but not 100% permanant and only suitable for hairline scratches. Ones that are deep ie run your fingernail over them and you can feel it - its really no good.

[LuS1fer]

Halfords do a similar scratch remover too.

The petrol fillers are set way too sensitive these days. I get totally p****d off trying to fill the Camaro. You just have to check where the pipe runs and try and point the nozzle that way. Also, turning the pump nozzle upside down sometimes helps though it can be awkward.

[gsmcoverage]

Forgot to say you can get GS27 at Halfords! doh.

[z064life]

I think you'll find this link helpful, kenski:

www.z06vette.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59419

[anonymous-user]

Filling my C5 occasionally results in early shut-off but I don't think there's a fault. Since exhaust emissions became so clean the major source of hydrocarbon pollution from cars became spills during filling (also vapour hence the rubber ring in USA). As a result the pump nozzles and filler necks minimise the risk of a spill and this can result in early shut-off. Rotating the nozzle 90 or 180 degrees gets around any problem.