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Comprehensive Car Detailing Guide by RCZ1 Part 4 10. Quick Detailer A Quick Detailer (or QD) is used to add an extra layer of shine, if you like. They tend to be used after subsequent washes following a wax or sealant being used. It prolongs the life of the wax / sealant and also gives that...

Comprehensive Car Detailing Guide by RCZ1 Part 3 9. Sealant or Wax (or both) or Coatings+ (you can use one or the other or both. NB if using both then it's sealant first then wax. You cannot put a sealant over a wax - it won't adhere properly due to the oils in the wax). A wax or sealant...

Comprehensive Car Detailing Guide by RCZ1 Part 2 7. Claying (done 2 or 3 times a year) If you want the best finish possible for your paintwork, then claying is the single most important part, followed by polishing. Claying will remove environmental contaminants such as tree sap, bird mess...

Comprehensive Car Detailing Guide by RCZ1. Part 1 Wash steps for a full detail (omit steps 7, 8 & 9 for maintenance washes) In brief: 1. Clean Wheels 2. Snow Foam 3. Rinse 4. Wash (using wash mitt) including door shuts, boot opening and the panel gaps around the bonnet (lift the bonnet for...

I think the only one I watched showed the various grades of paper and ended with some form of polish. I wasn’t really paying attention tbh, but the results did look impressive, if the video was real.

It’s the longest I’ve ever kept a car, and tbh I have no plans to sell for the foreseeable, even though we have now bought another car, so the Z gets to rest a little more now.

There you go 👍

Nice Car 👏 Had mine nearly 9 years now & still on occasion get asked what it is 🤦‍♂️ I sometimes like to park it in a conspicuous place in a car park & then just watch from a distance as people walk past. They will walk past new Audis Hondas etc etc without taking any notice, but it’s amazing...

NOOOOOOOOO !!!!! Those type of machines will get rid of most of the dirt on your car, and replace it with micro scratches all over the paintwork 😱 If you really can’t wash it yourself, then a recommended hand car wash would have to do (assuming you don’t want to go the expense of getting a...

Yes, I’ve read of this happening a few times on here. I have the “spring” metal type, so no problems other than it not being the easiest to read levels, but I guess it’s easier to read than one with the tip missing 🤔 I think @Verminator had that very problem, so he might be along shortly to...

We will need to see pictures 👀 No photos & it didn’t happen 😆😉

I think the GT had a smaller steering wheel & a shorter gearstick ?

I think I read quite a few years ago that someone had done just that, but the thread is probably lost now, it was maybe 5 or 6 years ago. I seem to remember it was more than just a simple task.

Welcome Kris 🖖🏻 So, you’re just going to get over Covid and end up with a stiff neck from looking round as you walk away every time you park up 👀

Let us know how you get on. Maybe some before & after photos ? I’m sure there will be a few members that would be interested in doing the same.

Don’t listen to us. listen to Will Smith….

If you have a look on YouTube you will see there are various informative videos showing how to do it with different grades of wet & dry sandpaper & soapy water. I gather it just takes some perseverance & elbow grease.

front strut top mounts were replaced foc on a notice from Peugeot on mine, but that was some years ago. Don’t know if the notice is still in effect, but maybe worth a call to your local Peugeot dealer to ask?

Out for a quick shopping trip today, didn’t want to leave the car park, just fancied staying there & staring back 👀