My Black Magic Mk1 LEON Cupra TDI index in 1st post

[Gordz]

What's this mark? A tube of lube???

 

[MarkWales]

paint sealer

 

[Gordz]

Ah! Good stuff paint sealer. I used some over the summer and car's still ultra shiny now!

Gives very good long lasting protection & shine

 

[MarkWales]

Gordz - what did you use and how long did it last unitl your protection faded out?

 

[LEE69]

Mark, since fitting these blinds have you noticed water where the door lock strikes, when you open the door?

 

[Gordz]

Gordz - what did you use and how long did it last unitl your protection faded out?

I got this genuine bmw mini paint sealant on ebay for £5 (was a £300 option on the bmw mini options list!), guy didn't know what it was, found it in his new mini and just chucked it on ebay and I snapped it up

Well I applied it at the end of the summer, around September time, and about 5 months on it's still going strong giving me excellent beading and a great shine.

I spent all autumn / winter not waxing it and just washing it, and everytime I still got an amazing shine from the sealant, as if I'd spent hours waxing it. Loads better than just wax that only lasts a few weeks!

Here's what I did and the results:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showpost.php?p=2609277&postcount=119

 

[MarkWales]

Mark, since fitting these blinds have you noticed water where the door lock strikes, when you open the door?

No but I will have a look for you

 

[jonjay]

I got this genuine bmw mini paint sealant on ebay for £5 (was a £300 option on the bmw mini options list!), guy didn't know what it was, found it in his new mini and just chucked it on ebay and I snapped it up

Well I applied it at the end of the summer, around September time, and about 5 months on it's still going strong giving me excellent beading and a great shine.

I spent all autumn / winter not waxing it and just washing it, and everytime I still got an amazing shine from the sealant, as if I'd spent hours waxing it. Loads better than just wax that only lasts a few weeks!

Here's what I did and the results:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showpost.php?p=2609277&postcount=119

A good wax should last a lot longer two weeks and typically the waxes that last a couple of weeks are the cheaper ones you can buy in halfords. I have had some waxes last 5-6 months from a single application i.e collinite 476s.

Good sealants generally do last however. I tend to use sealants during winter months and waxes during warmer ones.

 

[MarkWales]

http://passionford.com/forum/restor...t-golf-tdi-arl-with-water-meth-injection.html

worth a read

 

[Gordz]

A good wax should last a lot longer two weeks and typically the waxes that last a couple of weeks are the cheaper ones you can buy in halfords. I have had some waxes last 5-6 months from a single application i.e collinite 476s.

Good sealants generally do last however. I tend to use sealants during winter months and waxes during warmer ones.

Maybe I'm just crap at waxing! But I usually find wax wearing away after 3 or 4 weeks, shine stays, but I find the beading goes. But with the sealant this hasn't happened yet!

Probably could get better use out of waxes if I bought very expensive wax, and a machine polisher. But can't afford to! lol.

Wax I use is usually dodo juice Diamond something or other.

http://passionford.com/forum/restor...t-golf-tdi-arl-with-water-meth-injection.html

worth a read

That was a really good read cheers.

Some very interesting and detailed account of mods there!

 

[jonjay]

Maybe I'm just crap at waxing! But I usually find wax wearing away after 3 or 4 weeks, shine stays, but I find the beading goes. But with the sealant this hasn't happened yet!

Probably could get better use out of waxes if I bought very expensive wax, and a machine polisher. But can't afford to! lol.

Wax I use is usually dodo juice Diamond something or other.

You must be applying it to thick and its not bonding correctly to the paint. Dodo Juice White Diamond is pretty good wax and should last a good 2 months. Try applying the wax thinly and then wait 24 hours, wash then apply another coat.

Sorry to hijack thread mate.

 

[MarkWales]

no worries all good - I am learning too mate (and I hear you are one of if not the God on this topic)

 

[Gordz]

You must be applying it to thick and its not bonding correctly to the paint. Dodo Juice White Diamond is pretty good wax and should last a good 2 months. Try applying the wax thinly and then wait 24 hours, wash then apply another coat.

Sorry to hijack thread mate.

White Diamond that's the one! I'll give those tips a go, cheers mate!

Sorry aswell Mark!

 

[jonjay]

no worries all good - I am learning too mate (and I hear you are one of if not the God on this topic)

There are a lot more people who are more qualified than myself

Try using before applying the wax a pre-wax cleanser like Dodo Juice Lime Prime. The cleaning oils in there help the wax bond nicely to paint as well.

As for that guys progress thread, thanks for posting link up. He has gone something in there I am planning to do shortly.

 

[MarkWales]

not mine - MDS (Marco) posted it some time back added here for me to use LOL

 

[MarkWales]

shows I fancy taking the Leon to this year are

up north

http://www.all-types.co.uk/

more to the south

http://www.bristolvolksfest.co.uk/

http://www.volksfestwales.org.uk/

http://www.dubsatthecastle.com/

went to these three in 2009 not bad

 

[brightsideteeem]

hmm. the first one in north wales interests me...

 

[MarkWales]

thread about it here

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=257644

 

[brightsideteeem]

cheers bud

 

[MarkWales]

picked up these yesterday for my loose tray

part number 13 = N 90796502 @ 0.18 each