a-kem automotive
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I had to take the Kuga into work today to get a dent taken out at lunch. I came out to this...
Got home and sprayed a bit of Articulate on it, left to dwell for a few minutes and cleaned it off with ease. It was so easy to take off, assuming this is the Hybrid kicking in too.
Got home and sprayed a bit of Articulate on it, left to dwell for a few minutes and cleaned it off with ease. It was so easy to take off, assuming this is the Hybrid kicking in too.
DaddyCC
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Some Purge before and afters on @Mont track MX5. Some heavy brake deposits in a few corners. I sprayed on Purge and gave these spots a light rub with a non abrasive scourer sponge.
Befores
Working away..
Afters
Fair improvement for little work and stuff that is totally crusted on!
Obligatory fully washed shot. Usual Anachem goodness of Articulate, Gleam and Ultrafoam. Scrubs up alright
Befores
Working away..
Afters
Fair improvement for little work and stuff that is totally crusted on!
Obligatory fully washed shot. Usual Anachem goodness of Articulate, Gleam and Ultrafoam. Scrubs up alright
500ml I think. Little goes a long way tho.
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rollinstone
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@Big Pimp do you still do the bundle car washing pack? I'm pretty much out of everything
Would also be interested in this!
svensktoppen
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Having a go at Science, lol 
Trying something out for a wee project. Got hold of an old faded bumper to work out the best way of restoring rather than painting.
Here is how it started - "normal" trim to the left, Sheen in the middle, and Product X on the right. Obviously the first two weren't designed for this kind of deep restoration but still interesting to see how they hold up. Will leave it over night in the garage to let it all set, and them dump it outside for the rest of the week exposed to sun and rain and all the rest.
Basically soaked the Trim and Sheen sections, let it draw in, topped up again, and finally buffed down with a microtowel.
For the last section I used literally a couple of drops, wiped on, and that was it. You can see how tiny the bottle is, and how little has been used!
Hoping for some really horrible weather now
Trying something out for a wee project. Got hold of an old faded bumper to work out the best way of restoring rather than painting.
Here is how it started - "normal" trim to the left, Sheen in the middle, and Product X on the right. Obviously the first two weren't designed for this kind of deep restoration but still interesting to see how they hold up. Will leave it over night in the garage to let it all set, and them dump it outside for the rest of the week exposed to sun and rain and all the rest.
Basically soaked the Trim and Sheen sections, let it draw in, topped up again, and finally buffed down with a microtowel.
For the last section I used literally a couple of drops, wiped on, and that was it. You can see how tiny the bottle is, and how little has been used!
Hoping for some really horrible weather now
da.murf
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After @svensktoppen post I thought I’d 50/50 on my getz before it was sold.
Washed once a year and never treated trims
this is unreal stuff
sorry to pile more pressure on @Big Pimp to launch it lol
literally used so little
that was it applied and left to dry
Washed once a year and never treated trims
this is unreal stuff
sorry to pile more pressure on @Big Pimp to launch it lol
literally used so little
that was it applied and left to dry
svensktoppen
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It's unreal. Have left that spare bumper lying outside for a couple of days now and can already see the difference.
Obviously the standard Trim was never meant for this kind of deep restoration. It's meant as a top-up and for that it is still brilliant, inside and out. But on that faded bumper it is already getting patchy.
Likewise the tyre slick is not meant to be used on old plastic like this. It is still looking good mind, but you can see and feel an oily film on the surface of the plastic. It looks good but really seems to be just sitting on the surface. If that bumper were on a car being used then I'm sure it would have been patchy by now as well, and that oily film would attract dirt, etc.
The new stuff? No residue at all, just a nice deep colour. I have no idea how it actually works, Ross can tell us all about that I'm sure, lol. But it clearly goes into and actually restores the old faded plastic in a way other products just do not do.
And you would never believe how little you need until you try!
Obviously the standard Trim was never meant for this kind of deep restoration. It's meant as a top-up and for that it is still brilliant, inside and out. But on that faded bumper it is already getting patchy.
Likewise the tyre slick is not meant to be used on old plastic like this. It is still looking good mind, but you can see and feel an oily film on the surface of the plastic. It looks good but really seems to be just sitting on the surface. If that bumper were on a car being used then I'm sure it would have been patchy by now as well, and that oily film would attract dirt, etc.
The new stuff? No residue at all, just a nice deep colour. I have no idea how it actually works, Ross can tell us all about that I'm sure, lol. But it clearly goes into and actually restores the old faded plastic in a way other products just do not do.
And you would never believe how little you need until you try!
da.murf
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It’s this all day lol.....
da.murf
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Oh don’t worry about that lol soaked in tarminator then power washer and they literally fell offGet some toilet roll and tardis/tar remover on those stickies to get them off
Chris100
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@Big Pimp
Can you please check with the courier on the status of my Order #3467
Your email states it was sent on the 28th, all their tracking number says is added to system.
I ordered this at the same time as more detailing items from England, they arrived on Tuesday yet I'm still waiting for these.
This is at least my 10th order and my 10th problem with your courier.
I really rate your stuff, but the poor delivery service is making want to go elsewhere from now on.
Can you please check with the courier on the status of my Order #3467
Your email states it was sent on the 28th, all their tracking number says is added to system.
I ordered this at the same time as more detailing items from England, they arrived on Tuesday yet I'm still waiting for these.
This is at least my 10th order and my 10th problem with your courier.
I really rate your stuff, but the poor delivery service is making want to go elsewhere from now on.
NickR
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Baking soda and white vinegar.Anyone any tips on whether any product is good for cat urine smell from a rug? Tried wet vaccing with solapower but no joy.
Maybe I'm just expecting too much but that's Ross' fault for making good products