john_wintle

PhatVR6, sorry you feel so animated about my 'hi-jacking' your thread, but the responsw was only to the questions answered above, with a bit more info.... If the mods would like to make this a new thread then by all means do, if that will keep Mr Phat happy. The reason why Zymol offer two waxes at the base level is a little confusing as it is doubling up on product etc :? , but one of them has a UV filter in it and the other one doesn't, that is basically the difference. All the other waxes in the range contain UV filters. All of the SWISSOL waxes contain UV500 filters, so from the UV protection stakes they are all the same. It also matters not what colour of car you have, they will all give superb results, the difference being the % carnauba in each wax and the resultant depth of shine that results. :) There is also the Shield wax with teflon, which is ideal if the car is going to get extremely muddly or left outside most of the time. The teflon helps prevent the dirt from sticking to the surface of the car and therefore making it easier to wash. 8) Each of the Entry kits contains the folowing (at the moment): 250ml Car bath 250ml Paint Cleaner Fluid 250ml Pneu tyre dressing 236ml Pot of wax of your choice 1 Wax buffing towel (cotton) 2 Cleaner Fluid buffing towel (cotton) 1 wash cloth 2 applicator pads (1 wax, 1 cleaner fluid) 1 full set of printed instructions (not a CDROM) 1 cooler bag to keep it all in. The only thing that changes between the kits is the wax, which is up to the individual to choose. :wink: I say at the moment, as the buffing towels are going to be relaced by microfibre buffing towels shortly, but I have not been informed when the switch-over will be. If you are talking about % carnauba, then Onyx (30%), Saphir (40%), Shield (50% + Teflon). If any one has more questions then either PM me or ask them here. Kind regards, John.

seanoVR et al, Should be able to do an: Onyx Entry kit for £105 delivered Saphir Entry kit for £131.10 delivered Shield Wax with Teflon (inc Paint Rubber kit) for £159 delivered Leather Care Kit for £36 delivered at the moment. :D (Prices subject to change) :( John.

well the difference with these products is that you are actually cleaning the surface of the paint of all the contaminant that are on it, as opposed to just polishing a fine layer of paint away and applying a synthetic wax at the same time. The process is 2 stage, but can be 3 (clay being the option) if you wish and also depending on which wax you choose. After washing the car with the car bath supplied, you then dry the car as normal (ideally with a water blade and some terry towels or a microfibre drying towel). If you are doing the optional clay stage, then you don't have to dry the car as you can use the water as a lube for the clay. Once the car is dry, then the Paint Cleaner Fluid is used to clean the paint. This is used in straight lines on a small area at a time 1m x 1m or a panel. This is then buffed off before it dries to reveal the tru colour of the paintwork. The paint should 'aqueak' as you remove this product. Once the whole car has been done, or the area that you are only doing at the time, then the wax xan be applied. Start at a front corner of the car and apply an extremely thin layer of wax over the whole car. Remember less is more and you will ideally put a number of thin payers of wax on the car over time. Putting th wax on thinck is a total waste of time, as you will be buffing most of it off, and making more work for yourself in the process. Once the whole car ha been waxed, start at the same point on the car and buff it off. Remember the cure time for the wax will be temerature dependant, so if it is not coming off nively straight away, leave it for a little while longer. Now the whole car should be waxed and buffed and looking sparling. If you can leave the car in the sun for a few hours, the shine will get deeper and then just do a final buff off afterwards again. Apply the tyre dressing and stand back and admire! The above applies to the SWISSOL waxes and products, not necessaryily the Zymol ones, OK. Where SWISSOL waxes differ is in the aplication. They have been designed so that the whole car can be waxed at ones, and even in the sun on a warm day, where as the Zymol ones ideally have to be done on a panel at a time, and they can be very hard to remove if done on hot paintwork. The Paint Cleaner Fluid is also easier to use, less messy and gives a better finish quicker, than the HD Cleanse. The SWISSOL Entry kits come with Tyre dressing instead of the option of Leather Feed or Vinyl dressing. The leather should be cleaned first before the leather feed is used anyway. The SWISSOL Entry kits also come in a nice black cooler bag, which you can keep all the kit in, instead of a cardboard box.... The SWISSOL products are in a constant state of development, which probably cannot be said for Zymol..... The SWISSOL waxes are suitable for ALL paint colours and types, with the results on silver being extrmely bright...my father-in-laws A4 can testify to that, and when I did it last autumn I could not look at the paintwork as I wax buffing it off without sunglasses on, it was so bright! If anyone has any q's on the above, fire them miy way and I will be happy to answer them! :) John. p.s. Remember that you can get a 10% discount on all SWISSOL products subhect to P&P where applicable, but only from me! :wink:

Correct it is, in the postion that the a/c pump would have been in. John.

Use a clay bar if you have one ASAP, before the paint really hardens off. John.

BHP is a conservative 250 at the moment, until the next stage in releasing the power takes shape shortly.....

Or should it be a G-werks type boost return kit based on the one from John's car.........duck....LOL! John.

Hi all, thought you might like to have a listen to this 16vG60 belonging to John Mitchell, as he pulled away from the Sussex meet last Sunday......lovely..... :D Beware though, it is 1.5MB download! :( http://www.btinternet.com/~john.wintle2/Meets/February_2004/G60_16v_C.mpg Enjoy! 8) John.

Andy, Wax Wizard was 'absorbed' into the SWISSOL arean for 2 years, but now Mark is allowed a short lease with which to make a few items on his own again, one of which is the MC2 Wheel Cleaner. There is also bulk Detergent Free Shampoo (amazing stuff) and some plastic/vinyl protector which can also be used under the bonnet (wicked!). So yes he is still around, but with 2 hats on, and still developing stuff himself and with SWISSOL. John.

Yes, I am sure you can, If you are concerned just use a much weaker mix. John.

According to the parts cd, that fan has been replaced with 1H0959455 and it lists a number of other items that go with it, like a new flat 3 terminal commector for linking in. How many and of what type are the connectors that you have on your original fan. I have a new FEBI motor/fan which lists for a Mk3 GTI/Corr G60 PG/9A with a p/n in the parts CD of 1H0959455D 250/150W motor. This has a flat 3 blade terminal on it. If it fits its yours for £47.50 +P&P. Hopr this might help, John.

No it wont, and I doubt that anything except for wet 'n' dry will do that with the exception of Oxalic Acid, and you don't really want to use that stuff. This stuff really works well, so instead of being sceptical about it, give it a try. This is a very strong citrus cleaner, probably about 100 times stronger than any other citrus cleaner that you can get in the shops. You can also use it for general purpose cleaning (household/paths etc) as well as for doing the engine bay if you so wish. Can't do that with Wonder Wheels! If I didn't believe in the stuff I wouldn't be doing a GB on it. I use it and it's brilliant. Have a look at the TT forum as well, they swear by it! John.

Hi all, I am currently running a Group Buy on the Wax Wizard MC2 Multi purpose cleaner, which is excellent at cleaning wheels. This is made up of Orange and Grapefruit extracts and distilled water. No nasty acids added! It comes in a 5L container and can be watered down to make around 25L! The offer price has been set at [/size] £22.50 delivered for the MC2 5L Group Buy, against a normal price of £32 delivered, a saving of £9.50! To see what people have to say about the product, visit http://www.uk-mkivs.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24152 The GB will run until next Wednesday 25th February when it will close. All the monies must be received by myself by Saturday 28th February 2004. Any monies not received by that time for orders placed will not receive their order (unless you talk to me very nicely....) The monies will be collected together and forwarded to the supplier in 1 lump. The orders will then be process, the MC2 made and packaged up and sent on out to you. If you are interested in this GB, them please PM me and I will add you to the list. Interested people so far: Joe M

Bump.....As a reminder as the serious washing and valeting season is just starting...

Rpmayne, If you are interested I have an ELRING Head Set as new and sealed for the VR6 92-98. p/n 917.966. Charging £50 + postage. Let me know if you (or anyone else is) are interested. John.

Hi All, The next meet will be on Sunday 28th December at 12.30pm apprx and typically carry on until about 3pm., at the Fox, Patching, on the old A27 between Arundel & Worthing. Given the date of our next meet, and the generally festive nature of things, we are going to book a table and have a proper lunch as opposed to the usual bar snacks. The standard of food prepared by the Landlord Paul and his team is superb, so we should enjoy a great afternoon. Please let us know very soon if you wish to reserve a place for this Christmas Meet. This is a new venue which is proving to be very popular, and in common with the previous venue there is good parking and a large garden but none of the problems with tight access. Summer next year will see the return of BBQ / show and shine / autojumble events making this a top spot for the monthly gathering. For more details contact me or John Mitchell, we look forward to seeing you at The Fox. Detailed info of the location are posted on the website. Regards, John.

I agree with you there, not much 'technical' related topics normally, but a lot of old tosh. A lot of people that have no clue about their cars... That's why I don't look at it that often, but when I do there are about 30 pages of 'active topics' to trawl through. Thank goodness this forum has not gone down that road....... :lol: John.

VR6 South, Try ERB Claybank Road in Portsmouth. I have heard quite good things about them. If you want to travel further down the coast, there is also a Sussex Coachcraft (VW) in Bognor Regis that have a good rep., as well as other people in Middleton-on-Sea and Littlehampton. HTH, John.

You can pop along if you like.....but it was yesterday...... :wink:

Peter, for the local area check out http://www.sussex.safetycameras.gov.uk Mobile camers on Sunday are at: Sunday 30: Worthing - A2031 Offington Lane; Worthing - The Boulevard; Worthing - A2032 Littlehampton Road. Signs in advance of the cameras but these appear to be in 30mph limits some of which are dual carriageway(!), or just inside a 40mph. john

ClubGTI Sussex Area Meet.... This Sunday 1pm- The Fox at Patching, Arundel Road (old A27), Patching, West Sussex. BN13 3UJ Map here! More details and directions are on the web site, URL below. Come along and have a chat! John. *edited map link to make post readable - Henny *

See other threads about this but the best method for te results you require: Don't use T-cut, far too abbrasive, Mer far too dusty (IMO) Wash Clay the car, Use a paint cleaner Wax the car, wash the car frequently with a detergent free shampoo, wax the car monthly Using the above products WILL get the results that I believe that you are after from your paintwork. p.s. Cay bars do not have any polish in them......they are just a special type of clay p.p.s can supply all you need for the above process, email/PM me for more info if required. HTH, John.

The actual filter is not the problem Billy, it's the hosing that they go in as a retrofit to the Mk2/Corrado/Jetta2/Toledo If you could have a look anyway that would be good. john.

You need to find someone who actually stocks KNECHT filters. Nicj you should have some email leads by now. Give them a shout especailly Hans motors. john

I am not saying it's hard to clean a car, but it depends on how you use the products and the time taken, will give you the best results. Make sure any cloths that you use are 100% cotton only, not elastic type bits of thread in them, otherwith you will get minute scratches and swirlmarks. Surprised that you get better results when using colour magic, maybe this is because it is covering up swirl marks and swirls on the paintwork. Thw Cleaner Wax is meant to be quite good, but the results are not as good as if you use a seperate Cleaner Fluid and a wax. Also the results are normally improved if a Paint Rubber (clay bar) is used before the pre-wax treatment, to remove the slight imperfections on the paint surface. Then the Cleansing stage is made easier. Are SWISSOL products the same? As what, Zymol? Well yes and no. Yes they do the same job and no, because they have been developed to be easier to use, with application and buffing being easier. I know, I have used both. HTH, John.