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VWCSA Membership Applications, Renewals & Queries (2018)

Last post by TRY ME « Mon May 07, 2018 3:38 pm
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by Mbuzi » Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:52 am » in Club and Forum Queries

Hi All,

Membership fees for 2018 are as follows:

New Memberships: R300
Renewals: R250 (please note: If your membership has expired for more than 2...

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The Ultimate Detailing Guide

Last post by MarlonRC « Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:51 pm
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by lawrence » Fri Nov 22, 2013 9:49 am
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I thought it would be a good idea to try and develop a guide to what detailing is all about. The below is not totally comprehensive and I may have...
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Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:51 pm
The detailing advice thread

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by Kyle » Wed Nov 05, 2014 9:33 am
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Hi Guys,

There are a few threads going around with guys asking for advice etc. I thought it would be easier to make one thread for future...
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Mon Jan 15, 2018 1:14 pm
Detailing Products & Equipment Sale/Swop/Trade Thread

Last post by QuietLee « Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:05 am
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by Zubair » Wed Jan 21, 2015 12:18 pm
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Hi Guys

Seeing as detailings growing at a rapid pace globally with more and more people becoming aware of car care and quality products but it...
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Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:05 am
10 of the most common errors when washing your car

Last post by lawrence « Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:15 am
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by dood786 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:42 am

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I collected some information from a few forums and think these might be useful to some.

10 of the most common errors when washing your car...

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Fri Jul 03, 2015 8:15 am
Good Washing Technique

Last post by Morné Pieters « Sat May 02, 2015 8:49 pm
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by dood786 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:06 am

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In this thread I hope to explain some good practices for washing a car that help in the prevention of inflicting swirl marks to paint. :)...

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Last post by Morné Pieters
Sat May 02, 2015 8:49 pm
Caring for your MicroFibers

Last post by zane.mk1 « Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:37 pm
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by dood786 » Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:34 pm

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Microfiber towels use a unique blend of materials with innovative weave and fiber designs to create a special product. The blend of...

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Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:37 pm
Detailers you can contact - updated 20-10-2013

Last post by Dirty Harry « Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:10 am
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by dood786 » Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:22 am

This thread will serve to supply you guys with contact details for people who do detailing in your area

I will leave it locked to avoid cluttering...

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Last post by Dirty Harry
Mon Nov 25, 2013 9:10 am
2 bucket method

Last post by Coroner « Fri Aug 16, 2013 12:00 pm
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by dood786 » Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:12 am

also known as 2bm

This involves using two car wash buckets, each with Grit Guards. Some enthusiasts place two Grit Guards into each bucket...

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Last post by Coroner
Fri Aug 16, 2013 12:00 pm
All you need to know about detail clay for your car

Last post by lawrence « Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:06 am
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by dood786 » Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:56 pm

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Should I Clay My Paint When Detailing My Car?
For those that have seen clay in action, the origins of body clay are sometimes as mystical...

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Last post by lawrence
Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:06 am
Comprehensive washing routine

Last post by dood786 « Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:36 pm

by dood786 » Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:36 pm

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Washing and Drying can be the most overlooked step. However, in reality is one of the most important steps. You may be asking yourself how...

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Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:36 pm
Microfibre drying towels

Last post by dazza « Wed May 23, 2018 8:38 am
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by mikkelz » Tue May 22, 2018 2:53 pm

Hi all

I'm looking for some recommendations with regards to your preferred microfibre drying towels? With my recent interest in car detailing (OK,...

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Last post by dazza
Wed May 23, 2018 8:38 am
T3 Caravelle misfire problem

Last post by PapaJo « Sat May 12, 2018 2:50 am
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by Caitlin » Fri Mar 30, 2018 7:41 am

Hi. I have a 1991 Caravelle 2.5i (AAY engine) with a extreme misfire problem when its reaching operating temperature. Kombi running bad and cuts off...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sat May 12, 2018 2:50 am
Interior plastics, vinyl, leather cleaner and protection?

Last post by Zubair « Fri May 11, 2018 4:06 pm
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by Spoilt01 » Wed Apr 25, 2018 11:50 am

Hi,

I would like to ask advise from the detailers here on products I could look into for interior plastics, vinyl and leather to clean and then...

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Last post by Zubair
Fri May 11, 2018 4:06 pm
Audi A4 ECU

Last post by Fray « Tue May 08, 2018 9:24 am
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by yl1117 » Mon May 07, 2018 10:27 am

Dear All,

I have problem with my Audi A4 2013 model, It was stopped and showing ESC fault after Audi check up says:
Complaint : Vehicle cutting out...

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Last post by Fray
Tue May 08, 2018 9:24 am
Golf Chico 1996 steering rack.

Last post by Ferrator « Tue May 01, 2018 6:39 pm

by Ferrator » Tue May 01, 2018 6:39 pm

Hello. I have a simple question. I'll lay so.e groundwork first. I recently bought a golf Chico 1996. As is with a broken steering rack. It's licence...

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Last post by Ferrator
Tue May 01, 2018 6:39 pm
Polo 7 draining battery overnight

Last post by Ashveer03 « Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:14 am
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by Andemandoyi » Sat Apr 21, 2018 10:11 pm

I have a polo tsi 2014 model that keeps draining the battery when the ignition is off. The current is around 7Amps and only stop when I either...

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Last post by Ashveer03
Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:14 am
Polo Headliner: Black Suede. (FINISHED!)

Last post by herco « Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:26 am
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by herco » Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:30 pm

Hey guys!

I got my first VW yesterday, a 2007 polo. Very impressed with the little car.

The headliner is hanging like a curtain, so I am planning...

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Last post by herco
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:26 am
PDR- Paintless dent removal

Last post by LoW n SloW « Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:23 pm
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by SHAUN » Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:59 am

Hi Fellow detailers

Looking for some feedback from you guys,

How many of you use the service of a PDR Technician? Would you say there is a market...

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Last post by LoW n SloW
Wed Apr 18, 2018 5:23 pm
Silver polo shine

Last post by Deeps30 « Wed Apr 04, 2018 9:02 pm
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by Deeps30 » Wed Apr 04, 2018 12:33 am

Hi all.
I've recently bought a new polo 2018 silver and want to know the best way to make it pop

I have washed it, clayed it in areas needed, did...

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Last post by Deeps30
Wed Apr 04, 2018 9:02 pm
no power

Last post by Shikeel « Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:05 pm

by Shikeel » Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:05 pm

Hi guys
i am new on the group.

i have a 1996 polo classic 1.8i, and recently the car feels as if it has no power, i have to gear down to 2nd gear...

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Last post by Shikeel
Wed Apr 04, 2018 2:05 pm
Polo grill painting

Last post by PoloRolo « Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:08 pm
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by RicardoAM » Tue Mar 13, 2018 6:48 pm

Hi there guys

My polo's front bottom grille has these white spots that i cannot clean off almost as if the plastic has changed colour was wondering...

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Last post by PoloRolo
Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:08 pm
Any hints on restoring a Vinyl Hardtop,

Last post by Sean007 « Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:25 pm
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by Sean007 » Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:42 pm

Howsit ,
Any hints on restoring a white vinyl hard top?
Are there any local products that can help,
Thus far Ive used a soft brush and upholstery...

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Last post by Sean007
Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:25 pm
Alpine White BMW M4 - Detailed by Lawrence

Last post by GB9 « Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:04 am
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by lawrence » Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:55 pm
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Man what a nice car.

Unfortunately it needed some love after having been maintained (the term is used loosely) through the local car wash. Its...
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Last post by GB9
Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:04 am
Leather Treatment

Last post by Rudi46 « Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:20 pm
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by Rudi46 » Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:10 am

Hi guys

Got a car over the weekend with leather seats. Leather still good byt has some spots that have gone hard because of no treatment.
Which...

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Last post by Rudi46
Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:20 pm
Bmw Interior - Cream Headliner and panels

Last post by Kyle « Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:57 pm
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by SHAUN » Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:34 pm

Hi Gents

How would you guys go about cleaning cream cloth headliner and A/B pillar trims, has the usual age dirt stains and I also smoke in my car....

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Last post by Kyle
Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:57 pm
Polar White Mercedes C63 - Detailed by Lawrence

Last post by Uvy « Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:26 am
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by lawrence » Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:28 pm

A good client of mine recently purchased this vehicle and knew that despite it being new, there would already be contamination on exterior surfaces...

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Last post by Uvy
Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:26 am
New Gyeon Coatings & Kwazar Spray Bottles

Last post by Pristine Detailing « Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:27 pm

by Pristine Detailing » Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:27 pm

HI Guys

Our new shipment of the latest coatings from Gyeon as well as Kwazar Mercury Pro Spray bottles have arrived. These are not on the current...

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Last post by Pristine Detailing
Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:27 pm
No One cares for Us anymore

Last post by Rsi huntered « Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:40 am
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by Rsi huntered » Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:47 am

:grin: :grin: :grin:

Where are the details guys..... :( :( :( :hi: :hi:

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Last post by Rsi huntered
Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:40 am
Auto Finesse

Last post by Djin « Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:58 pm
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by Le Clue » Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:29 pm

Good day,

Who is the local distributor of Auto Finesse?

Please and thank you.

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Last post by Djin
Thu Feb 22, 2018 4:58 pm
Detailers needed

Last post by LoW n SloW « Thu Feb 22, 2018 3:53 am
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by Kid_Rocc » Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:45 am

Hi guys

Looking for a detailer in Johannesburg.

Need to detail an amarok before campfest

Please let me know who can

Thanks guys

Sent from my...

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Last post by LoW n SloW
Thu Feb 22, 2018 3:53 am
Advice: Removing 3M Wrap

Last post by NHB_R « Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:42 pm
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by moe46664 » Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:00 pm

Hey guys.

I am interested in buying a MK6 GTi that has a full 3M wrap on it. If II do purchase it, I'll want to remove the entire wrap completely...

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Last post by NHB_R
Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:42 pm
Polo 6R GTI front lip

Last post by Polo_buhTDi « Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:42 pm
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by Mattwalker » Fri Jan 19, 2018 10:39 am

Hi All

Looking for a polo 6R GTI front lip, something i can just clip on without cutting.
Any places you can recommend? :cool:

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Last post by Polo_buhTDi
Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:42 pm
Steam Cleaning Interior - Randburg

Last post by Rsi huntered « Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:33 am
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by jimbo » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:55 am

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for any recommendations for where I can get the interior of my car steam cleaned?
How much would something like this cost?...

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Last post by Rsi huntered
Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:33 am
The MIGHTY mini (pic heavy)

Last post by Juan the dealer « Mon Dec 18, 2017 4:18 pm
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by Juan the dealer » Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:54 pm
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So to begin with I'm not sure if this is even in the right place. But anyway...

So my brothers little mini is due for a paint and it will be...
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Mon Dec 18, 2017 4:18 pm
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS

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Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:11 am
Poor-Boys

Last post by Sabretooth Tiger « Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:03 am
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by GLOSSWORX » Wed Oct 11, 2017 1:52 pm

Hello Everyone

Just a quick intro from us at Poor-Boys. We at Poor-Boys are happy to announce our association with the Vwclub of SA as advertisers...

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Last post by Sabretooth Tiger
Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:03 am
OEM paint suppliers

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri Nov 24, 2017 9:20 am
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by mueneni12 » Tue May 03, 2016 8:14 pm

Hi Guys

Does anyone here know where one can buy oem paint if you have the paint code. want to have my bumpers painted but doubt the guys whom I want...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri Nov 24, 2017 9:20 am
Crazydetailer - BlackFriday deals!

Last post by Djin « Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:40 pm

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Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:40 pm
Side skirt and fender flare instal

Last post by Imotions « Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:59 am

by Imotions » Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:59 am

Hi guys
I think my questions are related to this section if not please move to correct section
Basically i have a Jetta 2
I have fender flares and...

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Last post by Imotions
Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:59 am
Gyeon Quartz Range Now Available Online

Last post by Pristine Detailing « Sat Nov 11, 2017 11:42 am

by Pristine Detailing » Sat Nov 11, 2017 11:42 am

Hi Guys

Our shipment of Gyeon products has arrived and is available via our online store or feel free to pop over to the Bigfoot detailing centre to...

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Last post by Pristine Detailing
Sat Nov 11, 2017 11:42 am
Moro Blue Audi A3 - Detailed by Lawrence

Last post by cli 16v « Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:47 pm
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by lawrence » Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:22 pm

The brief for this detail was simply to get the paint sorted out. No engine bay, no interior, and even the owner was even happy to simply have a...

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Last post by cli 16v
Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:47 pm
Pressure washers and foam cannon selection advise.

Last post by Howie-WP « Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:39 pm
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by Spoilt01 » Mon Nov 06, 2017 10:22 am

Hi All,

Iv been reading through some older posts on this topic and it seems that the CD foam cannon and karcher machines seem to be popular when...

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Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:39 pm
SHIELD Professional Series

Last post by lawrence « Mon Nov 06, 2017 1:06 pm
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by Spelwan88 » Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:52 pm

Hi guys,

So I'm thinking of purchasing Shield SP4 Machine Glaze and SP7 Instant Detailer.

Anyone has any experience using these products and what...

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Last post by lawrence
Mon Nov 06, 2017 1:06 pm
Alpine White BMW 330d Detailed (again) by Lawrence

Last post by Dietermk4 « Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:00 am
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by lawrence » Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:53 pm

This daily driver had some work done on the passenger side rear 1/4 panel and unfortunately the panel beater left the whole car full of buffer...

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Last post by Dietermk4
Wed Nov 01, 2017 11:00 am
Winter - windscreen misting (inside)

Last post by markfish888 « Sat Oct 21, 2017 11:04 am
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by Howie-WP » Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:02 pm
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So with wet winter now becoming a reality in Cpt, need to find out what is best for demisting inside windscreen? My Mk3's aircon is fubar, so looking...
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Last post by markfish888
Sat Oct 21, 2017 11:04 am
Palladium Silver Mercedes C300 - Detailed by Lawrence

Last post by TDISmoker « Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:20 am
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by lawrence » Tue Sep 19, 2017 12:20 pm

First off.... apologies for not having posted much lately... life has been busy and I am a bit (ok a lot) behind on these sort of write ups etc......

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Last post by TDISmoker
Mon Oct 02, 2017 10:20 am
Recommend detailer in Cape Town

Last post by lawrence « Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:38 am
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by Williaml » Fri Sep 29, 2017 2:04 pm

So my 2014 GTI has just gone over 90 000km. I decided not to extend the MP. It hasn't self-destructed yet...
I'm still happy with the car, and it...

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Last post by lawrence
Mon Oct 02, 2017 9:38 am
Steering Wheel Restoration ? Help...

Last post by Reegz « Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:10 pm
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by herco » Thu Mar 16, 2017 9:18 am
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After a week of waiting for Speed Services (not my choice) I finally got my steering wheel...

When I opened it I immediately realised the previous...
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Last post by Reegz
Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:10 pm
Wet Sanding Disks

Last post by LoW n SloW « Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:02 am
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by Shivvy » Thu Aug 24, 2017 4:23 pm

Hey guys

Where can I get Wet sanding discs from? I'm looking for 1500, 3000 and 5000 if possible.

Thanks

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Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:02 am
Product Review: Shine Mate buffing pads

Last post by LoW n SloW « Mon Aug 21, 2017 5:46 pm
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by cli 16v » Wed Aug 16, 2017 1:10 pm

Disclaimer: This is my opinion on use of the product following the correct techniques and product use instructions. This isn't my first rodeo. :lol:...

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Mon Aug 21, 2017 5:46 pm

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