Cool. Think you can upload pics directly once you are a full member. Maybe admin can help you with that [emoji106]
What kind of wagon you got btw?
Subaru Impreza Wrx SL Wagon 2004
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What did you do to your car today?
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What kind of wagon you got btw?
Subaru Impreza Wrx SL Wagon 2004
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clodex
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Funny you should say that it's smoother because that's exactly what my first impression driving it after the install was. The valve I installed is just a recirc valve so it just makes like a little sneeze noise when I change gears - your Respons BOV is definitely the way to go as you have the best of both worlds and get to choose how much to vent and how much to recirculate. I do miss the BOV noises but the car definitely feels better to drive now.
Kieranoc77
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Ah maybe that?s it, I think I?ve uploaded pictures before, that?s why I was wondering. EDIT - just noticed the posting permissions, didn?t spot that on the phone!
I?ve a V4 Sti classic, I?m on your IG, it?s a dark blue with gold Enkei?s!
Apologies I didn't recognise your name there. Seen the latest pics on IG of your car. Looking well and would love to see it maybe at the next meet[emoji106][emoji3]
Subaru Impreza Wrx SL Wagon 2004
#hmblwgn
www.instagram.com/hhphoto7
I was very surprised as well coz I wasn't buying into their online blurb at all and thought I'd try it out. I was lucky to find a used one in very good condition.
Car used to kinda have a jerky motion when the revs dropped at slower speeds. Npw that's gone completely after I adjusted the spring load. Install wasn't too bad and adjustment was very easy. Highly recommended piece of kit as it's very versatile but still not obnoxiously loud.
Subaru Impreza Wrx SL Wagon 2004
#hmblwgn
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doggy
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Same here! Polishing nearly done then wax and get out and enjoy it
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doggy
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No, what I mean is when you work in the polish the way you?re supposed to ie spread it at low speed then increase the speed for a few passes it?s all fine. But when it comes to buff off it?s really hard and takes a few goes to buff it off, almost like wax that has been left go hard for a while (even though this is indoors at cool temperatures). I?d be worried that having to buff so much would start scratching the paint again. Main thing is it?s an improvement as the 50/50 shows. Just need to protect it with wax and get out and drive the thing!
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Oh right I'm with you now,, maybe it's the polish/compound itself, I find Menzerna to be good.
Have used and tried a few more of the big brand names, but Menzerna - no complaints and great results
Either way, as I said, it done the trick. We learn as we go ey lol
Have used and tried a few more of the big brand names, but Menzerna - no complaints and great results
Either way, as I said, it done the trick. We learn as we go ey lol
Out of interest, what cloth are you using to buff afterward?
Generally in colder temps you've more "work time" to use with the compound. If you're working outside, or even inside in a cold environment, the latent temp of the panels wont be ideal. You want cool working temps, but not cold. You're fine so long as the polish is being worked, but it's going to take that bit longer to get up to temp and let the abrasives work. As soon as you stop, the product and the panel are cooling quickly due to the ambient temperature.
Try working a smaller area, and dont be afraid of working the compound a bit longer. Give the area one last fast pass wherever product has been left to reside so you can get some heat back in that area, and then get in quick with the buffing cloth while it's still malleable.
If you're still having tacking issues, a quick mist of a panel wipe prep before buffing will remove the polish residue. Keep in mind, a smaller area means less product needed. Ideally come down a pad size aswell, but once you're not overloading the pad with product you're OK. I've used large pads on panels where there wasn't a crevice that required a smaller diameter pad to avoid touching surrounding panels.
Only one rule. Start soft on paint. You can always go heavier but you cant polish paint back in.
Halfords kit is grand. You dont have to spend on more traditional detailing brands until your ready and by that stage you'll be able to see the difference between off the shelf and premium. Then it's off down the rabbit hole of what products work best on what paints and with which sealants and waxes ..........
Halfords kit is grand. You dont have to spend on more traditional detailing brands until your ready and by that stage you'll be able to see the difference between off the shelf and premium. Then it's off down the rabbit hole of what products work best on what paints and with which sealants and waxes ..........
Halfords and Megs will do for starting out. The higher the pile the better for removing polish. If your cloths are thin, just turn or change them more often and you'll be fine.
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Took the forester to work today and gave it a wash and hoover haven't driven it since October no idea why I haven't but anyway [emoji848], Also for people who think a forester is a jeep!! It's Not when you see it beside and actual jeep
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