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  1. ElliotB

    Can I use normal polishing compound on headlights?

    I have just now realised that you're actually not joking regarding using the toothpaste! :) I will try and report back
  2. ElliotB

    Polishing windshield

    I have tons of micro dents on my windshield (like tiny stone chips). Has anybody successfully been able to polish these off? I got 3M glass polishing compound.
  3. ElliotB

    Machine polishing A4 Denim Blue metallic

    I'm going to attempt machine polishing this weekend for the first time, there is a good write up at polish bliss: What Polish Should I Use? | Car Care Advice | Polished Bliss
  4. ElliotB

    Can I use normal polishing compound on headlights?

    PS: I'm going to use dual action polisher (for the first time)
  5. ElliotB

    Can I use normal polishing compound on headlights?

    Basically my question is whether I can use the same polishing compound (i.e. the one that I'm going to use for paint) on headlamps?
  6. ElliotB

    Interior wraps (pics wanted)

    Some say dipping doesn't produce realistically looking carbon fibre look. The process simply prints the pattern which appears flat
  7. ElliotB

    Interior wraps (pics wanted)

    I would happily pay £100s A full set of carbon fibre trim for my Audi A6 costs $3,360.00!!! (source: Carbon Designz Audi A6 carbon interior trim set - complete - A6 C7/4G - A6 - Audi Exclusive Carbon Fiber Designz) The question is how easy is it to remove the surround chrome bits
  8. ElliotB

    Sprayed calipers ?

    Looks good. I have stickers but didn't put them yet on the calipers, thinking they would not survive pressure washing. My stickers are in red should look good with my set up
  9. ElliotB

    Interior wraps (pics wanted)

    Has anybody wrapped their interior trim? How easy/difficult was it? How did you go about the chrome surrounds? Please post a picture or two. Thanks
  10. ElliotB

    Sprayed calipers ?

    I presume "S-Line" is a sticker?
  11. ElliotB

    How to properly clean headliner?

    The car has done 17k miles and the white headliner looks dirty. What is the best possible way to clean it? Products, technique etc? I want it Vanish clean :) (can I actually use it?)
  12. ElliotB

    S tronic Vs Manual

    That's my point! I'm not trying to be a jehovah witness here and convince everybody to only purchase cars with s-tronic. PS: I started driving 15 years ago, 6 of which were on manual, but then it had always been an automatic and I will never go back to manual again. However my fiancee is about...
  13. ElliotB

    What electronic after-market gadget have you got in your car?

    * Pedal Box - like it, because it makes driving a lot easier. The right leg doesn't have to work that hard if you set it to max :) * I would really like a decent HUD, but so far I can't find a decent one :/ * Ordered a bluetooth ODB adapter so I can read telemetry, faults etc from my smartphone.
  14. ElliotB

    S tronic Vs Manual

    Ok let me clarify - technically better (a similar comparison could be between an old classic car and a new Lambo). Some might prefer the manual and it is fine by me, they might feel more "connected to the car" etc. I only got slightly agitated when someone implied that s-tronic is for women...
  15. ElliotB

    Missing Plane

    It was 2am local time
  16. ElliotB

    Sprayed calipers ?

    "If you have "standard" brakes then they should only be silver or black..." - agree 100%
  17. ElliotB

    Sprayed calipers ?

    I corrected myself, misread. May be you could try that colour
  18. ElliotB

    Sprayed calipers ?

    I have mine painted in black (had them in yellow before, didn't look good)
  19. ElliotB

    S tronic Vs Manual

    We can attempt to quantify 'better' by measuring the following: * Performance * Versatility * Ease of use * Reliability * Cost * Maintenance
  20. ElliotB

    Tyre spray/gel

    Just yesterday I've ordered SwissWax Pneu Glossy considered by many to be one of the best