My Red Zed thread

[kis]

Nice and tidy. I got myself a tyre stand... keeps them all separated nicely.

I replaced pads on a R50 Mini recently and I'm sure that the wear indicator will trip at around 3mm? You're lucky it didn't trip the rears, and luckier still if you managed to get it off. They're so brittle (the sensor)!

 

[Marlon]

Nice and tidy. I got myself a tyre stand... keeps them all separated nicely.

I replaced pads on a R50 Mini recently and I'm sure that the wear indicator will trip at around 3mm? You're lucky it didn't trip the rears, and luckier still if you managed to get it off. They're so brittle (the sensor)!

Space is at a premium as I've only got a small garden shed, but neat enough - bought the thickest bike lock I could find to lock them all together then threw a sheet over them.
Yeah the sensor was the hardest part - fiddly to remove and even more of a pain to reconnect, but Jamie managed

 

[Marlon]

Spent a few hours washing and finishing with a coat of Mer deep gloss wax

 

[IRD]

Car looks great Marlon. It’s a real credit to you. I‘ve said before red is my favourite colour. I ‘m not a fan of black wheels usually but with black hardtop they look brilliant.

 

[jamie_z4]

Looks stunning mate

 

[Marlon]

Thanks guys, yeah, I know what you mean IRD regarding the black wheels - they go better with the black hardtop than silver alloys, cheers

 

[Mr Tidy]

Your car looks stunning Marlon. :wub:

I definitely like the black wheels with the black roof!

 

[Marlon]

Your car looks stunning Marlon. :wub:

I definitely like the black wheels with the black roof!

Thanks Mr Tidy
Here's a rear shot

 

[Mr Tidy]

Thanks Mr Tidy
Here's a rear shot

Ooh err - and what a nice rear you have!

Your boot spoiler is a nice touch too - but what's that 3.0 badge doing there? :lol:

 

[Marlon]

Thanks Mr Tidy
Here's a rear shot

- but what's that 3.0 badge doing there? :lol:

 

[Marlon]

Walk around

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[Smartbear]

Looks smart Colin, your piano playing isn’t to shabby either
Rob

 

[Marlon]

Looks smart Colin, your piano playing isn’t to shabby either
Rob

messing about with uTube Rob - used the 'stabilise' feature that creates a steady shake-free video

 

[patriot66]

Your Zed looks great Colin. I really like its winter 'coat'
I can thoroughly recommend some of this for your tyres : It gives a lovely satin sheen that will set off your shiny wheels and glossy red paint nicely. I use it all the time. No 'fling' up your arches/sills either. Lasts for ages and can be used on any interior or exterior plastics and rubber.

 

[Marlon]

Your Zed looks great Colin. I really like its winter 'coat'
I can thoroughly recommend some of this for your tyres : 20171029_184713.png It gives a lovely satin sheen that will set off your shiny wheels and glossy red paint nicely. I use it all the time. No 'fling' up your arches/sills either. Lasts for ages and can be used on any interior or exterior plastics and rubber.

Cheers Simon

Looks great on yours - how long does it keep the shine cos I've used tyre wall shine in the past (spray on stuff) but its hardly worth applying?

 

[MACK]

Your Zed looks great Colin. I really like its winter 'coat'
I can thoroughly recommend some of this for your tyres : 20171029_184713.png It gives a lovely satin sheen that will set off your shiny wheels and glossy red paint nicely. I use it all the time. No 'fling' up your arches/sills either. Lasts for ages and can be used on any interior or exterior plastics and rubber.

Cheers Simon

Looks great on yours - how long does it keep the shine cos I've used tyre wall shine in the past (spray on stuff) but its hardly worth applying?

Can't comment on the auto gym stuff above but I always used to find the spray type stuff were really poor, not the best in terms of glossiness and didn't last. Especially the canned stuff rather than the bottles. I use meguiars endurance high gloss gel with the applicator pad and find it lasts ages. More expensive than sprays to buy, especially the first time when you buy the pad, but as it's a gel you hardly use any so it works out better value long term.

 

[patriot66]

Your Zed looks great Colin. I really like its winter 'coat'
I can thoroughly recommend some of this for your tyres : 20171029_184713.png It gives a lovely satin sheen that will set off your shiny wheels and glossy red paint nicely. I use it all the time. No 'fling' up your arches/sills either. Lasts for ages and can be used on any interior or exterior plastics and rubber.

Cheers Simon

Looks great on yours - how long does it keep the shine cos I've used tyre wall shine in the past (spray on stuff) but its hardly worth applying?

The longevity of the sheen really depends on how much rain and road filth the tyres are exposed to. If the weather is dry/good it can last a week/10 days. I apply it sparingly with a sponge each time I clean the car. Make sure the tyres are really clean first so that the silicone adheres and dries into the rubber better. Looks superb on wheel arch liners and all round the engine bay and it also acts like 'gummi pflege' on door/window seals and prevents freezing in cold weather.

 

[Silverzedtom]

Not sure if the pictured auto glym is trade or available to anyone as I haven’t seen it before...

I use auto glym tyre gel and it lasts a long time and doesn’t fling. The smell is amazing too

Cars looking great Colin.

 

[patriot66]

Not sure if the pictured auto glym is trade or available to anyone as I haven’t seen it before...

I use auto glym tyre gel and it lasts a long time and doesn’t fling. The smell is amazing too

Cars looking great Colin.

AG Super Sheen is the trade version of AG Vinyl & Rubber Care and available in 5 litres from AG trade dealers or Ebay. About £35.

 

[Marlon]

Thanks fellas, better informed now