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Old 19-08-2008   #16
 
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Re: Back to black???

back on topic, i find that any of the gel stuff is very good & no probs about paintwork either. another wee tip for a quick fix is wd40
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WD40 fixes anything
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Too Right, WD-40 to a car is like a can of redbull to me
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Originally Posted by im2welsh4u View Post
Yeah i actually have a middle 3point belt, with the thing there lol......

It has 83BHP, so its pritty quick up the the 8v 59bhp, what top speed have you got outa her? what year is it? Also have u got remote locking?
I live in Ireland so we don't have many notorways but one trip on one i got up to 150kmh and iwhile it was comfortable enough i don't think there was much more to come from it, its only rated to do 96mph anyway. its 05' and has remote locking ya. did you debadge the back yourself?
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Think we have exactly the same cars, just with diffrent engine's then.... I have had 115mph on flat.... Nah had that done at a local bodywork place.... Do you like it or not, some do some don't! lol
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ya i was looking at it there for a bit and it looks good, as good a way as any too see if it would look good on mine. i see you have foglights too, i was planning to get them installed in my car. where is the switch for them in your car?
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Ermmmm, you know on the dash where you got the city button, then the back demister, and back foglight, well next to that, nearest the driverseat..... They look smart when u drive with sidelights on and fogs on, at sunset, or when its raining as there not that bright...
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Hi guys, just thinking of saving you a couple of quid. I used to use back to black for years until i found a cheaper alternative BLACK SHOE POLISH!!! this does an amazing job. just as good as back to black. and a lot cheaper
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What... just ordinary shoe polish... does it have to be the brush or liquid?
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why would it have to be?
i might try this
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Old engine oil works wonders and lasts for ages. Just don't use it on handles, but great for bumpers.
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Good tips there fellas,
but a bit messy and a bit smelly.......

Shoe polish, I've used this in the past for fine detailing but not on large bumper areas.
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Yes shoe polish is a great cheap alternative. i use it all the time now guys.

Also alloy wheel brush..i use 2 baby bottle brushes twisted together £1. or you can either buy a 19p dish brush of which i have also tried to clean my alloys.
I also use the cheap shoe polich sponges for interior polishing. my dash comes up a treat with a shoe polishing sponge 69p..morrisons and last for ages
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Yes shoe polish is a great cheap alternative. i use it all the time now guys.

Also alloy wheel brush..i use 2 baby bottle brushes twisted together £1. or you can either buy a 19p dish brush of which i have also tried to clean my alloys.
I also use the cheap shoe polich sponges for interior polishing. my dash comes up a treat with a shoe polishing sponge 69p..morrisons and last for ages
hey i like this girls style, for cetain things theres no point going daft on prices keep up the good work Clair
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Must give the Cherry Blossom a go,because there's lot of trim to do on a Doblo. Also with all the rain there lots of teardrops!
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