Titanium MrBlonde

[MrBlonde]

Ah that’s a shame. Typical, I’ve a spare Nilfisk you could borrow too.
let me know how you feel about the bushes. I’ve got brand new genuine OEM bushes sitting here, but now the focus of the car has changed I’m going to fit poly.

Haha thats what my washer is mate & broke only after a few months.Im thinking poly mate as they will last & only fitted these febi ones for now as easy quick & only £7 each.

 

[Jekyll]

What one have you got @frayz as i was looking at getting pressure washer too. I use the farmers one (which is superb) when I take my stuff to work but if I'm at home then I take my buckets and equipment to the local garage. I was looking at Nilfisk ones so I dont have to keep asking the farmer.

 

[frayz]

What one have you got @frayz as i was looking at getting pressure washer too. I use the farmers one (which is superb) when I take my stuff to work but if I'm at home then I take my buckets and equipment to the local garage. I was looking at Nilfisk ones so I dont have to keep asking the farmer.

I have a Nilfisk C130 as a backup washer if ever I need it. But after going through 3 Karchers and 2 Nilfisks in 6 years I pulled the trigger (excuse the pun) on a Kranzle.
My main washer is a Kranzle 1050TS.

Of the budget friendly washers, I found the Nikkfisk to be better than the rest.
Keep an eye on Amazon for deals as they always come up. If you wanna treat yourself though, the Kranzle washers are different league of quality.

 

[MrBlonde]

I got this washer a few years ago for christmas then packed up after about 6 months.Just stopped working checked fuses etc nothing,lance is foam lance i got is awesome to

 

[Amos91]

Crazy that, my first nilfisk survived 6 years of abuse before it started pulsing. Had the replacement nearly a year.

At 6 months it must be covered by the warranty?

 

[MrBlonde]

It was a christmas present mate & girlfriend has no idea on where the invoice is,as she is shite at that type of thing @Amos91

 

[Amos91]

That one is from Argos. Buy another then take the faulty one back instead for a refund.

 

[Louis]

Nilfisk are great with warranty tbf

 

[Amos91]

Nilfisk are great with warranty tbf

That's a good point, I think nilfisk can tell the age of the machine roughly from the serial number.

 

[frayz]

Mine was replaced by Amazon without question. I just got the arse and bought a Kranzle and now keep the Nilfisk as a spare

 

[MrBlonde]

Yep it was from Argos but maybe worth ago,have to see if they still sell them @Amos91

 

[Amos91]

Yep it was from Argos but maybe worth ago,have to see if they still sell them @Amos91

Yeah they do. Catalogue code is on your box shot. Search for '6739014'

 

[Iain C]

Lovely looking 182 looks spot on

Gutted about the cup tho.

 

[MrBlonde]

Lovely looking 182 looks spot on

Gutted about the cup tho.

Yeah is shite mate 😥

 

[Mbeau]

Yeah is shite mate 😥

Don't be too gutted mate, been busy................

 

[MrBlonde]

How is the cup going mate,not heard from you on any updates.Looks good tho 👍🏻 @Mbeau

 

[Mbeau]

How is the cup going mate,not heard from you on any updates.Looks good tho 👍🏻 @Mbeau

All good, interior back in, discovered a few water leaks that are now sorted, eibach sportlines fitted courtesy of @Coops Mk1, mats, all cleaned inside and out, stereo fitted, got some Tunini's awaiting refurb once things are back up and running and then just quarter panel to be done. Belts will also be done at some point, but not concered about them, especially being a Cup without the stupid tensioner issues. I will try start a thread this week. Will be going for Mot next, but might be a few months.

Loads of little jobs planned, but will be staying mainly OEM.

 

[Lee2525]

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Really love your car, I'm after some turinis and after seeing this I might get them in silver, really stands out.

 

[MrBlonde]

Really love your car, I'm after some turinis and after seeing this I might get them in silver, really stands out.

Thanks mate,im in two minds at the mo if i prefer the Turinis or the TD Pro's 🤔

 

[MrBlonde]

Few more jobs ticked off the list today.

Cleaned the seat belts & also side skirts off for a proper clean & seal with Wax Oil,all nice and straight with no rust🙂

Also fitted velcro pads to the number plates.

Seat Belts Before

After (so much better)

Skirts off & cleaned

Wax Oil on (its not dirt)

All fitted back on & also silver rivets rather than black oe ones.

 

[MLB]

So clean, I love the silver theme!

I need to remove the side skirts as well, so got a question, why did you decide to go for rivets again, isn't it easier for future removal to get some flanged button bolts?

And are your front jacking points reinforced?

 

[MrBlonde]

Just went with silver as its a silver car & black would stand out & i have thought about doing flange bolts & may do at some point.

No i will be strengthening the jacking points once the lock down has been lifted mate @MLB

 

[MrBlonde]

Finally got round to giving the 182 a proper clean & detail since owning it.

First off was Tar Off the a go over with Fall out Remover then washed with Auto Glym then dried off.Once all dry moved to the shade for Clay,Polish,Glaze Wax,then Normal Wax.Then Glass Polish,trim restorer,Tyre Gel & light coat of Wheel Wax.Pretty happy with the result as all done by hand,will use a mop on it soon once Lock Down is no more.

 

[MrBlonde]

 

[frayz]

Beautiful job mate, especially by hand.
Great results, she’s looking better than ever. 😍

 

[ajracer]

Very nice. Being biased I do love silver cars!

 

[MrBlonde]

Very nice. Being biased I do love silver cars!

Very under rated mate 👍🏻

 

[Lee2525]

Absolutely stunning😍😍😍😍 hopefully I can get mine looking this good one day

 

[RustyMojo]

It does look great, real inspiration to keep cracking on with my Titanium... not that it will ever be as straight as this.

 

[MLB]

Looks great! Beautiful pictures as well!

 

[Gally]

Love the colour. Titanium for years was the best silver around. So crisp and sparkly (I'm a colour guy). Dislike the wheels. I never have like 1.2s. I think because pro Dyn were a Halfords brand it cheapened them.

 

[DomP182]

So clean, I love the silver theme!

I need to remove the side skirts as well, so got a question, why did you decide to go for rivets again, isn't it easier for future removal to get some flanged button bolts?

And are your front jacking points reinforced?

I used stainless button head bolts and unlock nuts for this very reason

 

[Stefan.]

I agree with gally, wheels I've never been a big fan of.

Car is spot on though

 

[MrBlonde]

To be Honest im not 100% with the wheels,wheels them self look great but not sure on the 182.I may get the Turinis re painted & put them back on,will see or get a set of 2118's in Silver.

Will do the same mate makes sense as can remove on off easily then for reg cleaning @DomP182

 

[MrBlonde]

A tiny little upto,over the easter weekend i decide to take all the scuttle panel off to do the trim restore using Gtechniq C4 & other trim parts.

I first gave all the trim parts a clean with Hot Water,Fairy Liquid & Multi Purpose cleaner.Lucky were having great weather as all parts dried off in no time,once all dry i wiped down with IPA a few times then begun starting to apply the C4.This was pretty easy to do & i also bought a small box of lint free pads as you only get a couple in the C4 box.Left the panels to dry off over a couple of nights indoors then refitted.

While i was at it i also took my filter off for a clean & re oil.I will be ordering some black Silicone hoses for the induction,as at the moment i have blue & want black to go with the car,as i will also be painting the inlets etc soon.

On others bits i have replaced the upper gearbox mount & got a set of stainless button head bolts to replace the rivets on the lower skirts.

I also got a pair of solid top mounts coming soon thanks to @Dr Jekyll

Thinking of also getting the Roll Centre & Bump Steer kit also 😁

 

[MrBlonde]

Just a check photo from this afternoon parked up after i got home from work,just because it looked cool i thought & why not.

 

[Matthew]

Very nice indeed. My titanium was a real dog compared to yours .

Silver turinis or 2118s would suit it more.

 

[MrBlonde]

Thanks mate & Yeah i do love the turinis & will get them re painted soon.Cant make my mind up which i like best,but to be honest im leaning more towards the Turinis.
@Matthew

I wouldnt mind a set of 2118's if someone has a silver set to swap

 

[botfch]

I got this washer a few years ago for christmas then packed up after about 6 months.Just stopped working checked fuses etc nothing,lance is foam lance i got is awesome to

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I've got this one had it replaced twice because it stopped working, eventually figured out it was actually fine you just need to run water through them before plugging the power in must get airlocked for some reason.

 

[MrBlonde]

I've got this one had it replaced twice because it stopped working, eventually figured out it was actually fine you just need to run water through them before plugging the power in must get airlocked for some reason.
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Thanks mate will try that later on 👍🏻