Just shows the inherent quality of the Audi product of the time: not many things could come back from such a poor starting point.In the last breaker I sent off, I found a set of platinum factory mats hidden below a set of terrible rubber ones.
As you can see they were extremely dirty
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But with my faithful cleaning product Elbow Grease they have come up like new
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Over the next 4-6 weeks I should get a votex kit fitted, coilovers, 18 inch alloys and a few subtle modifications.
See you decided to go with the 'overwhelming consensus' in the end then and keep it standard? ???
Did you just spray the elbow grease cleaner on neat then jet wash them Steve?In the last breaker I sent off, I found a set of platinum factory mats hidden below a set of terrible rubber ones.
As you can see they were extremely dirty
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But with my faithful cleaning product Elbow Grease they have come up like new
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Did you just spray the elbow grease cleaner on neat then jet wash them Steve?
I do like the sound of a lot of things you do Rusty but I must admit the jet washing of the interior isn't one of them.
When I first read you said you did that it made me gasp ?.
I could stand to be corrected but I would have thought it could cause all sorts of electrical gremlins, no?
For an unexperienced, could you give an example of truckwash?Fear not, other than the odd splash, there's nothing getting on anything electrical. Unlike my old boss, I wouldn't venture inside the car, but doorcards are fair game. Most other things can be removed. Valeters often jet wash seats although I wouldn't. Also, you wouldn't want to do this on a cold wet winter's day and then leave the car outside. Summer's day though? Do it before lunch and everything will be done dry before teatime.
I've been doing this sort of thing for last three decades: no problems yet ?
Just search for 'Traffic Film Remover' or TFR: most motor factors sell it. Just be very careful to dilute it as instructed. Also, don't use on paintwork in the direct sun, it'll burn it. If in doubt, over-dilute and add TFR bit by bit until it cleans as you need. Better that way round than starting too strong.For an unexperienced, could you give an example of truckwash?
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With the assistance of my 6 and 3 year olds, gave the interior a deep clean today and it’s come up lovely.
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Then fitted a sport spec steering wheel. Much prefer the feel of the sport wheel.
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And then filled up the missing bits in the toolkit and added a first aid kit. It’s the small details that make a difference.
Looks stunning. What a turnaround!
Wow! What a difference! When I finally find my car I think I’ll hire you and your team!View attachment 65024
With the assistance of my 6 and 3 year olds, gave the interior a deep clean today and it’s come up lovely.
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Then fitted a sport spec steering wheel. Much prefer the feel of the sport wheel.
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And then filled up the missing bits in the toolkit and added a first aid kit. It’s the small details that make a difference.
Having watched @A2Steve from afar I think it is not beyond the realms of possibility that this car could at some stage come to market!! Though I may be wrong of course? ?Wow! What a difference! When I finally find my car I think I’ll hire you and your team!
Having watched @A2Steve from afar I think it is not beyond the realms of possibility that this car could at some stage come to market!! Though I may be wrong of course? ?
A trio a beauties those! Can’t wait to see the finished product and let’s hope it makes the cut and is a keeper!If the car turns out as I want it to, then it’s going to be on par with any of the project cars I’ve done in the past. As a reminder, here’s my top 3 I’ve done
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Cars I work on come and go, but each of the cars above were sold when we had a baby on the way and needed to free up a few thousand pounds to cover maternity leave.
Well this time there are definately no more wee baby’s on the way so the car may well stay for some time.