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YES Dawny, I bought something similar a few years ago.

This genuinely tickled me!

Looks great fella! Agree on the sealant safe question - I would presume so, as it would go hand in hand with Mint Rims. But Auto Finesse will confirm. One thing on the tyres - looks like you're using a wheel woolie - try a slightly stiffer brush. It'll help remove grime, leading to better tyre...

I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but Hyper Wash. Still works out as the best shampoo/cleaner/snow foam in terms of dilution (and therefore cost).

I haven't watched/seen any other videos, though? No car reviews etc? TST and Evo are better than nothing I guess.

So are we ever going to get a Drive/Chris Harris video again? It's been months since anything came out, let alone anything decent.

Definitely pal, this just fell on a bad weekend for me (wedding in Dorking). I admit I gave false hope to TheEvilGiraffe too, as said "yes" before I'd checked the damn diary... Good fun I presume? Saw a couple of photos but not looked properly yet. Thread with photos?

Surprised at this, fella. It's really a "wax on wax off" product, just with a remover (IPA basically) for the residue... very difficult to mess up (especially if you read the instructions TheEvilGiraffe)...

Lepsons. Go elsewhere at your peril.

A wash mitt won't remove waxes. A de contaminant mitt or claying will. I'd suggest a strong TFR spray to remove all traces and leave a bare surface to start.

Stupidly forgot to get the box from our postroom yesterday - had to wash the car for a wedding this weekend (can't be rolling up in a dirty car!!). Would have been great to use it then, but will wait until next weekend :)

C5 or Dlux TomSx

I don't see any harm in using Reload as a top up for better beading, Kev?

Good man for asking. It does seem to be sinking in that proper prep is key.

Alloy wheels I'd go for Auto Finesse 's Imperial. Acid free and safer for your wheels. It's the test subject for this month so keep an eye on their thread further down. Metal polish wise, autosol is fine. I do find auto finesse mercury has more pull for chemical contaminants. Dash, just a...

Presuming it's surface rust, I'd be tempted to use a rust remover and then polish it up with a metal polish (autosol, mercury etc).

Echo this. Riad did the same and he's flying (deservedly so).

Whoop! So what might this be guys? Auto Finesse

Aye, the cover pal. The airbox is smooth on the outside, the cover is in keeping with the rest. Aren't you a different engine code anyway? Not a BAM for the 240s was it?

TomSx interesting one and you could have had mine, since I have a s2000 filter on. Mine is textured like the rest. Looks good buddy. Desperate to get my wheels refurb'd.

I don't understand the complications here. You bought some fun cars to run alongside the Alfa, so do that with a lower cost Beemer? You're trying to get an everyday work horse to be something fun and exciting. The 335d does what it does well. If you want soul, by something stupid again, like a...

I swear you employ your kids, Dan - there is no way anyone else could go from before to after in the time and detail you appear to manage on your own. Impressive, fella. As always!

I haven't chap, no. I'd be tempted to stick with the stuff you know is good. But then again, we'd not move on if no one stepped away from the tried and tested! Let us know what you think if you do bite the bullet.

A buddy who has just moved to the US has also bought one, good choice.

You don't actually need W&D - it's to speed up the process. You can get perfect results with a machine polisher only.

You didn't work up at all? Christ, Ian - there are going to be a heck of a lot of scratches in the plastic, fella. Most likely irreparable too. 2000. Yes, it takes time. But the simple fact is, anything lower and you'll not get the marks out. This is plastic, not paint. There are no layers...

Direct from the Halfords website; "The Halfords Wet & Dry 240 Grit Paper is made of silicone carbide paper for a professional finish on metal"

240 grit?! Holy hell. Did you have that left over from sanding down metal? God forbid someone follows your advice.

Looks jolly good! Well done!

That was the first recent post after the one in this thread... ;)