Riley

Thats the problem with these types of polish as far as stone chips :( At the end of the day its not paint,so its never going to last too long.It will help if you use a good carnauba wax after polishing it a few times but even then its not ideal. Best bet is to either have the area's painted or to spend some time touching them up and then either using a rubbing coumpound or wet sanding/polishing/waxing. Neil. :)

Aye,the choice is the individuals really :) Still a hell of a lot of enthusiasts out there who enjoy minting there motor 8) I enjoy using the scratch-x or any other product to just see the results gives me a buzz,i just love it :lol:

Aye,vw paint is very hard... :twisted: all the more fun if you enjoy this kind of thing though :lol: If using scratch-x its definately worth sticking with it for a while to get the best from it...and also to get the best from each product you use afterwards... If you put the time in from the very start,then you really will get the best from your cleaners/polishes and waxes. Mines had 4 complete once overs with scratch-x now and just correct washing methods as often as i can.The results speak for themselves really... As slangwerks says,its important to get the finish protected,there's no immediate panic if you wash often...but once you have done with something like scratch-x then you can give it a few paint cleanings,polishes and then waxes. Dont use a paint cleaner before scratch-x as it tends to stop it breaking down as well as it should.If you use a paint cleaner after scratch-x it will remove any abrasives left behind,and prepare the paint for a polish. These days its a choice of either having it done by a valeter or just doing it yourself if you find it theraputic like me :) Cant wait to move onto the next stage with the rado,always been the same with any car but im at a 'happy' point with the G60 at the minute,finally!!! yeeeeah :lol: Neil. :)

If you use the 90amp alternater,best bet is to go for the 90amp battery too. Nice little upgrade charging wise 8) Neil.

Damn i wish it was that clean today,friggin rain! Need to get it minted for the dublife meet this weekend if i can make it :!:

3corsameal,Aye,thats the way m8 8) Try to stick to the routine as often as you can,washing every couple of days if you can manage it. Washing it while practising a routine like this is important while the paint is more subseptable to the elements.But the scratch x will work better each time and keep the paint fresh. Best off applying/removing from one panel at a time too,as it does dry pretty quickly. Sure you will know not to do it in direct sunlight also. :) Neil.

Ps:You will end up with a slightly shiny finish still,as when the swirling is removed the light dosn't refract all over the place,hence a smoother,more reflective finish. Neil. :)

Sure m8 :) Best to go in straight lines,this way you are working against the swirls rather than following them around the paintwork.And never press on hard,especially with something like t-cut.Just let the products do the work. Very important to use the correct implements to apply/remove products too. If you really want to try and bring them out,dont carry on waxing the car for a while...Just concentrate on one job at once.And wash carefully as often as you can inbetween...(always hosing the car down first/very important) Hers mine,i cant remember the last time i waxed it... :) Just carefull washing and use of scratch x over a few weeks now.Will be moving onto a polish soon. Neil.

The main source of swirl marks is from washing and using things like mutton rag to polish the car etc... Always hose the car down before you wash it,and always use the best wash mitt you can afford.Its all about prevention of further damage when washing. As for removing them,it can be done in various ways. Try something along the lines of meguiars scratch x first...but give the car a few goes with it.Dont keep polishing/waxing while using it. Just wash as often as you can until the paint comes up. Neil.

For sure :) I hope you can manage to hold on to it really,especially after the time/money gone into it.But suppose its a case of priorities :( All the best with whatever you decide anyway m8. Neil.

Serious? :shock: How much would an engine like this go for? :twisted:

Cheers guys,its not bad :) Front bumper needs painting really...but gonna wait to see if i sort a new intercooler setup first. 8) Neil.

New 'rare' :lol: sticker added,and some new rear shots...struggled to get decent ones in the past so had another go after giving it a wash. :) Neil.

Cheers m8. :D By the way,i dont fart in the video,its a kid shouting 'dad' :lol:

Id just washed it and thought id make good use of the camera before the battery's died.Sad? yes :lol: Neil.

:lol: good stuff! Neil.

You could be right, how much does a FMIC affect the power output do you think? Good question,possibly my next move 8) Neil.

Cheers flusted m8,will check it out 8) Leon,im thinking the dust like in my pic is probably a sign? can anyone confirm? definately seems so with it being right over the pully. Neil.

Could probably see belt slip if running a boost gauge? or going off the mfa? Oh guys,will my current serpentine belt have any numbers on that will tell me the length etc? Cheers,Neil. :)

Cool,cheers for the pics 8) May get a m8 of mine to open mine up/cut the pipes down and weld it back up :lol: Gotta make do when ya skint eh! What new box/system? did you go for? Neil.

Cheap and cheerfull headlight tinting is a good un 8) :D Neil.

From what i understand... They must be used on a car that has good to perfect tolerances on the alternater/pullies as far as wear... Im gonna wait till the kits are maybe tweaked a bit in the future before thinking about one.I do like the idea of them for eliminating slip at high rpm,the serpentine is a crap design from vw imo. Neil. :)

Cheers Rob :D The lights are spot on,i do have an uprated look like so that improves over standard a bit anyway.And they are better in the fog 8) Neil.

Cheers guys,ill go for new rollers and see if i still get the dust. Gazza,whats the deal with the adjustable tensioner being crap? i think? it has the right length belt on there and it does tighten up but i dont know how tight it should be... :oops: dont wanna knacker any bearings. Neil.

Thanks Rob :D Glad you think it works well as a package as thats exactly what i wanted from it! without going over the top though... :) Cheers,Neil.