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NEW (to me) mk5 GTI and I need your help

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rdfcpete:
I think it's grade #00 they call it. I'm not even sure mine is that grade, but it's doing the trick and is really effective.

Again, stolen from a thread elsewhere on here, I do the following to get them looking decent:

Best steps would be
- Spray degreaser on pipes and leave for a short time
- Scrub down pipes with wire wool or a stiff brush
- Apply metal polish with wire wool
- Apply metal polish with cloth
- Buff clean
- repeat if necessary

Gene Hunt:
Bin the exhaust & get a Milltek  :laugh: :happy2:.

stealthwolf:
HAve a read of how I clean my zorst: clicky

Detailing is something you'll pick up whilst reading through the forum and have a look over at detailingworld too.

Boothy:
When I first came on here I was dubious about spending the extra coin on using a higher octane fuel as my car is totally standard engine wise. I have to say though that the Shell V-power makes quite a big difference IMO. The first time i filled it to the brim and I didn't really notice anything but the second time I filled it (straight after the first tank) I noticed quite a bit of difference.
 Also I might be wrong but I'm sure somebody on here mentioned Tesco juice is Shi*e. Something to do with the amount of additives or something that eats away at your gaskets and stuff.

If you want an explanation of the clay bar and what it does go to the Meguiars web site. They have loads of videos about there products that explain what they do, including the clay bar. :happy2:

DanoGTI:
Firstly, welcome :happy2:

I've been using Autosol (like jif cream but for cars) - this goes a LONG way cleaning the pipes up.

Detailing is a minefield, as EVERYBODY is right!!!  :grin: Personally, I'm using alot of the Meguiars stuff. Clay-baring is good, but hard work, and it must be done right, otherwise you can cause paint damage.

Mine's an 05 (there's pic on here somewhere if you want to look),  and the paintwork isn't too bad. But I'm going to treat it to a proper detailing and valet with a professional. Then I know that the paint is good, and my role is to maintain, rather than repair....

I've only used 95 RON once, and never again. The MPG was awful - lost nearly 10 mpg  :surprised:
I live in the middle of nowhere, so I'll take SUL in whatever format I can get, even if it's 97....

So, steer clear of it imho :)

Dan

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