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http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/audi/s3/audi-a3-s3-quattro-2002/3141235 Price Reduced as New Car Bought - £4,000 It is time to part with my Audi S3. I have owned the car for over four years and in that time have spared no expense on consumables, preventative maintenance and...

Insurance and good business sense to be able to build a (good) reputation.

R8FTW.

Why not? In all honesty the amount mine goes through in 3k miles, I would.

Waxing over a sealant is not detrimental. But to answer the question, if it's looks you're after, Zaino. If it's beading, C2V3 (can be watered down to use as a QD).

Not sure of the point in re-dying a (most likely) cheap mat...? Just an effective clean will help as the fibres are likely to be stuck down with dirt. More likely is they are cheap mats and there is nothing you can do to replace worn out mats except replace them. If they wear out quickly, buy...

Gold Class is wax safe, so you'll be fine.

When you say you had to use a lot more, to get it to do what? Break down dirt/foam up etc?

@Scrooge has a Unit... sorry, The Unit... in Tilbury. That's going to be your best bet in all honesty.

A tar and glue remover will melt it by use of chemicals, rather than heat, so should work. But as said, failing that, you can polish the wing.

In Ter Esting...! Only met him the one time (with you in fact, Ste, when I was seeing the misses at Birmingham Uni if you recall). OP, go to Jim White.

And the cost of the equipment, and time taken to learn etc etc... Since you're in Essex, @ben_r1 can I suggest you come and see @Scrooge - he is one of very few hobbyists that I would take my car to, now I no longer have the time.

Not sure I quite understand here, chap. Are you trying to get crayon off paint work, or off the chalk? If the former, something that dissolves the wax that crayons are made of, e.g. tar remover such as ObliTARate or Tardis. Failing that, it will hand polish out with something as simple as...

It's yours Kev?! Lol! Where is Craigus when you need him.

Yep! More info on the sheets?!

I see and completely appreciate your point. I had presumed you meant they didn't work as well - but yes, they are certainly premium!!

As the widely considered best and most well known line of products in this area, why do you say that, out of curiosity? Appreciate its all down to personal experience!

Lovely! Very jealous. I was talking to @Waitey about his at the weekend! If memory serves you and Carl are brothers? I can't remember which of you had the replica 172 in Nautical blue, same as mine? We chatted a long time ago...?!

I don't have an issue with the colour, or wrapping it. And it's likely to protect the paint underneath so can only be a thing.

Agreed with all the above. Such a special colour and looks great with the CSLs. Willing to bet we've all made bad modding choices at 22, so I'll go with a hats off to you for being able to afford one at that age! Blows my old 1.2 sport replica out of the water at the same age!

Looks great! Colour is brilliant! Never been keen on those wheels, but personal tastes etc. What did you use to dress the engine bay?

The simple answer here is Hydr02, surely. It's not a detailing spray, but it does what you've asked without having to buff. Spray on, jet wash off, @Daniel can tell you more.

Exactly this. You'll spend £75 on products or a specialist and they might not even touch it. This is no better than the headlights with a drill "trick". You have no idea of speed or heat you're creating with this method and are far more likely to damage the laminated glass than correct it. I'd...

Love your jacket.

Wow, a little uncalled for? Do you want to try that one again?

Because you've applied a product in the wrong way? We all make mistakes; it's not a massive issue, and it's your car at the end of the day. The majority of replies in here to incorrect usage are there to help the individual the next time they wash or detail their cars. In this case, you'll...

These do look immense. There are so many little details over the design of the previous VI that just add to it, especially in top spec (petrol cover flap, angled, as one of them). Not to mention the damn power they put out/down. However, I'm fairly certain this is a detailing thread in the...

Open, close doors, leave for 24 hours. Then what Ginge? Can I just leave the car or do I then need to open the doors to let it air for a bit?

It's meant to do that, yes, but EGP is not as good at repelling water in comparison to other sealants. That's why it leaves a trail. If you're fussed by it, try a coating of reload, c2v3 or hydr02.

Ouch! Which badges? Best bet is to try a piece of fishing line. It's strong and should be thin enough to get behind the badges. Failing that you might have to use more brute force if there is no gap...!