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Legolas1981:
Hello all,

I'm New here and was wondering If you could offer some advice?

 :drool: Had my mk5 gti for two weeks now and I love it :jumpmove:
Trying to make it love me back by sorting out its personal appearance issues!
Basically, it looks great.. untill you check out a few little details <-- i'm just being fussy really  :laugh:

Anyway, Wondered if you guys had some advice on detailing, two problems...

1. Exhaust,
Think the image talks for itself. Can get most of it to look quite good, but around the bottom it is so caked on the methods I have tried dont work; metal polish!!! I bet the first owner never cleaned this!!! They look crap when all black!




2. Paintwork,
In general this is pretty perfect considering it is a 05!
What I really would like your advice on is how best to make it that little better...
My mates raving about dodo juice and clay bars etc... but I dont know where to start!




3. Fuel,
Is there a noticeable difference between 95, 98, 99 RON for an unmodified car?


Your advice is very much appreciated, nice cars btw, the ones I have seen!

Thanks!

Cooper:
Get some fine wirewool to clean up your exhaust should shift all that black off it

I've just clayed and waxed my car today, took about 6 hours but it's never looked so clean so was definately worth it!

As for fuel, try and stick to the high octane fuels such as Shell V-Power or Tesco Super as it's better for the car and performance and mpg will be improved  :happy2:

rdfcpete:
1. As Cooper says, wirewool, some engine degreaser and some Meguirs will sort the exhaust. I was out doing mine this very evening pal and have had a mare getting them to look nice. They're much better now, but still a long way off. Takes a lot of elbow grease and I spent a good 25 minutes before I even saw the silver on the section where yours is particularly caked up, at the bottom (just like mine!)

2. Take a look at the Sticky threads in the Detailing/photography sub forums. I'm a complete rookie when it comes to a clean looking car, I haven't even polished mine yet in 2 months of ownership but these will be my source for guidelines and tips.

3. I ONLY use Tesco and Shell fuels generally and I do find it runs ever so slightly happier on a 98/99 ron fuel. As previously mentioned, Tesco Super unleaded and Shell V-Max are the only two that meet the 98ron standard I understand  :happy2:

Legolas1981:
holy crap! fast replies!!!!!! thanks!
It seems we've all been washing our cars today!

hmmm... wire wool will that scratch? Should I try the meguirs and other chemical based things first??
next fill up will try something with a little more umph the 95.

Cooper:
As long as you use fine wire wool you'll be fine

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