Cols E85 3.0si

[1536Z4]

and would save an absolute ball ache of a job

I think you should do it

[coldel]

Decided today to have a go at the headlights. They had yellow a bit and they do age the car badly if not completely spotless.

So got some wet n dry 600 1000 2000 grit paper. Masked the headlight up. And got to work.

How it started


I then got to some elbow grease on it. The 600 really did pull the yellowing off.



After going through the grits I got out the trusty spot polisher and mopping head, along with some menzerna 3-1 finishing polish and have it a good old buffing. Finished it all up by sealing it with Profoline ceramic UV protector apparently good for 12 months.



The pics don’t really do it justice, the difference in reality is huge. Took about 45 mins to do both

[coldel]

Gave the engine bay a little tidy up, removed dead leaves, got the degreaser out, cleaned the underside of the bonnet so on and so forth. Although it doesnt get the same sort of exterior pleasure of a car clean, its always good to know if anyone lifts the bonnet they are met with a nice clean well kept area.



When I bought this car back in June 2023 seller told me he just replaced the air filter element and done an oil service. Me being somewhat less diligent than my usual self trusted his word on the air filter element, whilst cleaning the engine bay I decided to have a quick look in there, and look what I found



Yep, a pristine K&N filter element! Checked it over and still in great condition. Will invest in a recharger pack at some point. But a nice little bonus all the same.

[coldel]

Had a go at the roof recently, it wasn't anywhere nearly as green as some Ive seen but thought I would take preventative action rather than let it spread and be a bigger job. Firstly gave it a couple of passes with diluted Gtechniq all purpose cleaner, this did shift some of the green that was forming. I then gave it a going over with some milton tablets in cold water. Have to say with some very repetitive work with the brush I have removed I would say 90% of it.

Im going to leave it overnight, I have some Gtechniq Smart Fabric ready to go on tomorrow to add to the water repellent nature of the roof material.

Unfortunately only took an after pic

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[coldel]

GTechniq Smart Fabric on and cured...

https://youtube.com/shorts/NIB2XBdbs2A