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SEAL IT PROPERLY
Jun 1st
Seals + Direct, a leading UK supplier to the automotive industry of rubber and PVC seals and trims, has introduced a new enhanced catalogue, which now includes CAD drawings for most items.
In addition, the technical help section has been updated, improved and expanded, while a material specification table has also been added.
Many new items have been added to expand their already extensive range of seals. These include additions to the ‘Claytonrite’ window rubbers, clip-on edge trims with seals, non-setting butyl glazing tape and sponge seals.
To get your hands on one of the company’s new catalogues either download it from www.sealsdirect.co.uk or More >
LONG REACH
Jun 1st
If you have to get access to a hose clip, or other fixing buried deep in the engine bay, long-reach pliers can be very useful. However, by their very nature, the handles open a greater distance than the jaws. This can be very cumbersome, and for something like a large hose clip, it means using both hands to grip the pliers.
This new range of double-jointed, long-reach pliers from Laser Tools solves the problem. The double-jointed range comprises long nose pliers (part number 6967); flat nose pliers (part number 6968) and a set of side cutters (part number 6969).
In a really More >
SUPER SHINE
Jun 1st
Collinite is an American car care brand that has been around for over seventy years and their automotive paste waxes are proven winners.
Their 476S Super Double Coat paste wax has a definite beeswax furniture polish smell to it like the parquet floor in my old junior school, but, by crikey, it leaves a superb level of shine that resists subsequent washing for several months and is a longstanding, reliable winner.
A 9oz tin costs £26.90 and is available from www.shipshapenorfiolkltd.co.uk ENDS.
NO SURGES HERE
Jun 1st
The latest Aeroflow surge tank with twin fuel pumps is capable of handling surge-free fuel for high performance 1000+bhp vehicles.
The 2.5-litre spun alloy Surge Tank Kit has an anodised black finish that will resist corrosive fuels such as alcohol, ethanol (E85) and methanol. The surge tank kit comes with all the necessary adapters to connect the two Bosch fuel pumps (0580254044) to the dual bottom outlets on the tank.
Both pumps are held in a dual EFi aluminium fuel pump bracket that comes with rubber inserts that surround the pumps and dampen any vibrations.
Two CNC-machined EFi fuel pump check valves come More >
SEALEY ROLLING ALONG
Jun 1st
Featured on the cover of Sealey’s current Storage & Workstations promotion are the NEW Superline Pro Toolchest & Rollcab Combos.
The Special Black Edition is available in both 27in and 41in widths and is constructed from heavy-gauge steel and manufactured with steel inner walls for extra strength and durability they have a rust and solvent resistant black crinkle effect finish.
Heavy-duty 45mm ball-bearing drawer slides provide superior performance and are suitable for heavier loads. The full height rear locking mechanism locks smooth running soft close drawers in place.
Both topchests and rollcabs are supplied with two folding keys, while the clamshell style topchests More >
“AFTER ALL, YOU’RE MY WONDERWHEEL, ER, WALL
Jun 1st
Among the various sub-brands under the Car Plan banner is the Wonder Wheels range and a more recent addition to the line-up is Colour Active Wheel Cleaner.
It’s an acid-free product that is suitable for all wheel types including those that are rather sensitive requiring special attention.
I used it on some very dirty wheels and it managed to remove the caked-on mud and baked-on brake dust and didn’t require any manual input. The advanced cleaning process occurs with the aid of an active indicator, which turns the wheel red as it reacts with and dissolves the crud.
Best results occur if you More >
AIM AND FIRE
May 24th
I’ve been seeing a lot of AIM Technologies products lately and their MXL Strada digital dash-pod is being fitted to all sorts of kitcars. Right price; right product seems to be the message.
News this week of a new addition to their range in the shape of their MXS STRADA and it comes with a 5in colour display, high contrast TFT screen, an ambient light-sensor to keep the unit’s backlight at optimal brightness levels and stunning visual quality.
AIM has also tried to make installation as simple as possible. One of the fastest growing and newest clichés is ‘plug and play’ but More >
WAX ON; WAX OFF WITH WO-WO
May 24th
This is probably the product that put Wo-Wo on the map. Their solvent-free wheel cleaner.
What a great name ‘Wo-Wo’ is and it refers to the detailer’s favourite ‘wax-on-wax-off’ expression. They are a really cool company who don’t make a massive amount of different products but what they do make are sought after by those that know.
Take their wheel cleaner. The 500ml bottle has a quality trigger mechanism (I hate duff ‘triggers’) and you generously cover the wheel and allow the product to dwell on the surface. For best results use a specialist wheel brush to help agitate road grime and More >
ENHANCE GLOSS WITH THIS
May 24th
ODK Waxes produce great car care products and offer further proof that the Americans and Germans aren’t necessarily the ‘bosses of gloss.’
There are a growing number of top-drawer UK producers though and ODK is one of them. Exhibit Gloss Enhancer really impressed me and when used as a quick detailer it went on easily and came off fast but also left a dazzling amount of gloss on my car’s bodywork.
It’s superb as a quick detail product say when at a show or you can use it as a ‘topper’ to your existing regime. It really is impressive, oh and it More >
HELTER ‘SHELTER’
May 24th
This NEW range of Clarke Heavy Duty Instant Garages with a great green exterior will keep your pride and joy in top condition this summer.
Using a heavy-duty advanced cover that is triple layered, waterproof, fully UV-treated for long-term protection against sun, rain and wind and features ratchet tight tensioning for that drum-tight finish.
This range is easy to install though bolt together hardware and joint support with a powdercoated steel frame for optimum durability and stability. With various anchoring options, they can be erected on a variety of surfaces.
The bright white interiors provide optimum light inside the garage for excellent storage More >
