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Sealants tend to work better on lighter colours, so something very basic such as AutoGlym Super Resin Polish followed by a couple of layers of their Extra Gloss Protection, would perform very well.
Stepping up from that, something like the Jeffs Acrylic Werkstat kit is very good...
The R27 isn't different enough to the standard 197 to warrant its own category IMO.
Given that the 200 builds upon the great experience that my R27 offers me, then for me it has to be the 'best'
The V6 Mk2 is the most 'special' though IMO.
100ml of something decent and 900ml warm water is generally what I use.
Megs Hyper Wash is a good choice - cleans much better than a lot of dedicated snow foams.
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Which kit did you buy again? As said on DW, RB is a pig, so even if you only have light swirling, you will still need something with a bit of cut to get anywhere.
I'd start with 203S on a polishing pad and see how you get on from there.
I got it for Xmas, only spent an hour so far and it is superb, and will surely only get better
I thought the graphics would be a touch better, but perhaps I'm expecting too much from a console...
Have you ever come across a Vectra Diesel? That would be an interesting 'battle'!
Seriously though, some very impressive gains there and your 1/4 mile time is very impressive, I especially liked the one against the R26 - I assume he was 'standard'?
Great car though. Any thoughts on different...
But newer and more reliable.
Maybe the trip computer is just more accurate? :)
Mine does 35 on the motorway and 25 generally, unless I t**t it about everywhere.
- Recaro wear if it has them
- My steering wheel is melting
- The anthracite alloys can blister
- Poor MPG if you drive it hard, but 35-38 if achievable on a run. Mine is normally on about 23!
What spec are you looking at? I'd definitely make sure you get the Cup Suspension (unless you have a...
Very few people on here have owned both, but Steve has, and he said that the 197 is a much more complete package in nearly every way.
Warren - a similar aged/miled 197 will be a LOT cheaper than a Golf though won't it? I do agree with you though, the Golf is the better everyday car, if a...