The Joy of Running an Old Shed
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gman88667733 said:
Thick_Troll said:
gman88667733 said:
Yep, he's a happy chap!
I used meguires tyre gel strangely enough. Decided to give it a go and see what happened. Just put a small amount on and then buffed it off after.
Makes a massive difference, looks great
How long does the Meguiars last? The spray I use looks good for a couple of days then it's goooone...I used meguires tyre gel strangely enough. Decided to give it a go and see what happened. Just put a small amount on and then buffed it off after.
Makes a massive difference, looks great
I've found the gel lasts about a week depending on the road conditions and weather etc...
I haven't used it since I've had my CRV, so I can't remember for certain, but I'll be sure to keep an eye on it.
The good thing about the aerosols is that you can reapply faster as they only take a couple of minutes.
I'm going to order some proper bumper restorer as well as I expect the tyre gel will run a bit if we have any rain.
On a car like mine, it's never going to look perfect, so I just want to keep it clean and tidy enough as it's staying for a while.
Please do your own research though...plenty of vids on YT.
magpie215 said:
I have heard of people using heat guns to restore black plastic trims on cars.
Please do your own research though...plenty of vids on YT.
I've also seen people do this. Please do your own research though...plenty of vids on YT.
I don't think i'll use the tyre gel on the bumpers again, it is still very greasy (obviously!). I am going to get the Simoniz aerosol back to black and give that a go. £3.99 for a large can, can't go wrong.
I used autoglym polish on the car and then used the autoglym extra gloss protection on top to help seal it all. I found that streaked quite a bit, which it something I have never experienced before when I used to clean my cars a lot. Maybe it's just because it's a few years old now?
Either way, I don't expect many shed owners put much effort into the bodywork of their vehicles, but I hope some people find it interesting!
Used to valet cars as a side thing a few years back. My non shed cars were always washed, clayed, polished and waxed by me but sheds get run through the local hand car wash every so often.
Saab hasn’t been to a car wash since March I think, hoovered the interior out a few times but that’s about it. Might have to get it cleaned this weekend!
I used a heatgun on my old Rover 200 wedges years ago. Bumpers came up really well
Saab hasn’t been to a car wash since March I think, hoovered the interior out a few times but that’s about it. Might have to get it cleaned this weekend!
I used a heatgun on my old Rover 200 wedges years ago. Bumpers came up really well
giblet said:
Used to valet cars as a side thing a few years back. My non shed cars were always washed, clayed, polished and waxed by me but sheds get run through the local hand car wash every so often.
Saab hasn’t been to a car wash since March I think, hoovered the interior out a few times but that’s about it. Might have to get it cleaned this weekend!
I used a heatgun on my old Rover 200 wedges years ago. Bumpers came up really well
Definitely a good feeling parking up next to a year old car and mine looks shinier and tidier!Saab hasn’t been to a car wash since March I think, hoovered the interior out a few times but that’s about it. Might have to get it cleaned this weekend!
I used a heatgun on my old Rover 200 wedges years ago. Bumpers came up really well
Next week marks 4 years of shed ownership.
3.2 MV6 bought with a few issues at 163K.
Recently threw 2 second hand twin OE cats (4 cats 2 pipes), a full cat back stainless Jetex, a ATF and gearbox filter change, and an engine service at it. (The total cost of which was more than the car cost)
Just passed the MOT with some advisories. All will be dealt with. Nothing that is of major concern.
Now on 231700 miles.
In terms of black plastics, I've tried a number of things with not much success. The best I've used has been either peanut butter (smooth, not crunchy) but for a less messy approach with equally good results, coconut oil.
Using a heatgun just brings the oils to the top of the plastic. Which is fine at first but when that eventually dries out again you're in the same spot.
Coconut oil applied to it soaks in and repeated applications over time will bring it back to new.
I would recommend doing it on a warm day (or heat the panel with a heatgun/hairdrier first), as it soaks into the plastics easier and the coconut oil itself is not solid in the jar (melts at about 20'c, so in your hands).
It's a very satisfying thing to do, and you have lovely soft hands at the end
Using a heatgun just brings the oils to the top of the plastic. Which is fine at first but when that eventually dries out again you're in the same spot.
Coconut oil applied to it soaks in and repeated applications over time will bring it back to new.
I would recommend doing it on a warm day (or heat the panel with a heatgun/hairdrier first), as it soaks into the plastics easier and the coconut oil itself is not solid in the jar (melts at about 20'c, so in your hands).
It's a very satisfying thing to do, and you have lovely soft hands at the end
Edited by STIfree on Friday 18th September 15:25
Could someone buy this so that I don’t end up with an auto/manual duo outside please https://www.uksaabs.co.uk/UKS/viewtopic.php?f=14&a...
gman88667733 said:
magpie215 said:
I have heard of people using heat guns to restore black plastic trims on cars.
Please do your own research though...plenty of vids on YT.
I've also seen people do this. Please do your own research though...plenty of vids on YT.
I don't think i'll use the tyre gel on the bumpers again, it is still very greasy (obviously!). I am going to get the Simoniz aerosol back to black and give that a go. £3.99 for a large can, can't go wrong.
I used autoglym polish on the car and then used the autoglym extra gloss protection on top to help seal it all. I found that streaked quite a bit, which it something I have never experienced before when I used to clean my cars a lot. Maybe it's just because it's a few years old now?
Either way, I don't expect many shed owners put much effort into the bodywork of their vehicles, but I hope some people find it interesting!
You can also water it down to different Consistencies to use on different surfaces.
It’ll do tyres, leather, interior trim, bumpers.
Pit Pony said:
Next week marks 4 years of shed ownership.
3.2 MV6 bought with a few issues at 163K.
Recently threw 2 second hand twin OE cats (4 cats 2 pipes), a full cat back stainless Jetex, a ATF and gearbox filter change, and an engine service at it. (The total cost of which was more than the car cost)
Just passed the MOT with some advisories. All will be dealt with. Nothing that is of major concern.
Now on 231700 miles.
Mondeo is going well so far, apart from a rogue parking sensor issue it's just working.
What was thought by the seller as DMF rattle is I think auxillary pulley rattle as it only occurs when you switch the air con off.
Lovely car to drive, economical for a big estate car with a bit of oomph (averaging about 46mpg on the trip computer) and I think it looks pretty good for a (slightly over budget) shed.
What was thought by the seller as DMF rattle is I think auxillary pulley rattle as it only occurs when you switch the air con off.
Lovely car to drive, economical for a big estate car with a bit of oomph (averaging about 46mpg on the trip computer) and I think it looks pretty good for a (slightly over budget) shed.
S100HP said:
Think I'm heading back to the shed having just sold my Legacy. There is some perverse please in trundling around in a car worth so little isn't there. Let the hunt commence.
My wife asked me, if I'd buy a grown up car next time. By this she means spending 10 times the amount and getting something that is mediocre at best. Like her mk6 Astra I suppose. Nothing wrong with it, not too slow not too fast, not too uncomfortable. I explained that if the omega has to go, I'd be buying something like a V8 Monaro or a transit van. She insists I keep the omega until the next MOT.
tomble22 said:
Mondeo is going well so far, apart from a rogue parking sensor issue it's just working.
What was thought by the seller as DMF rattle is I think auxillary pulley rattle as it only occurs when you switch the air con off.
Lovely car to drive, economical for a big estate car with a bit of oomph (averaging about 46mpg on the trip computer) and I think it looks pretty good for a (slightly over budget) shed.
Wobble plate clutch in the compressor is going What was thought by the seller as DMF rattle is I think auxillary pulley rattle as it only occurs when you switch the air con off.
Lovely car to drive, economical for a big estate car with a bit of oomph (averaging about 46mpg on the trip computer) and I think it looks pretty good for a (slightly over budget) shed.
A.J.M said:
Whoever, designed the headlight mounting arrangement for the Corsa needs placed in a barrel and thrown down some stairs.
Jesus that’s an awful design.
You have to partially remove the bumper to get to the 3rd screw if you need to take the headlight out.
Bulbs changed, hands cut to shreds and some lovely bruises and blood marks to show for it.
If you think that's bad, try a Renault Modus ....Jesus that’s an awful design.
You have to partially remove the bumper to get to the 3rd screw if you need to take the headlight out.
Bulbs changed, hands cut to shreds and some lovely bruises and blood marks to show for it.
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