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LESS PAINFUL FACELIFT
Jul 23rd
New from Frost Auto Restoration Techniques is Eastwood’s Plastic Resurfacer Aerosol, which is a permanent repair that will restore and re-surface your plastics, returning the materials to their original lustre.
This is not simply another plain paint or wipe-on coating, it gets deep within the plastic to re-flow and re-surface all faded and chalky bumpers, dashboards, car trim, or other plastic automotive parts.
A perfect quick way to bring back that factory fresh, deep black finish!
Eastwood’s Plastic Resurfacer costs £29.62 and is available from www.frost.co.uk ENDS.
FANCY A MEXICAN?
Jul 16th
The first production example of the VŪHL 05 sportscar has been delivered to a Mexican enthusiast, who remarked at the recent VIP handover: “My supercar collection was simply not complete without an 05 – this car is serious fun and offers a uniquely raw driving experience!”
Resplendent in all-carbon bodywork, it is the first of several VŪHLs destined for the Mexican roads this year. The street legal road/track car will soon be seen in the Middle East too, as the company’s newly-appointed dealer for that area has ordered a number of 05s.
The VŪHL 05 first hit the headlines at the 2013 More >
NEW SESSION FROM GOPRO
Jul 16th
Latest product from GoPro is the Hero4 Session, a smaller, lighter and most convenient camera yet. It features a rugged and waterproof design, welcome and easy to use one-button control, 1080p x 60 video and 8-megapixel photos.
The neat, new GoPro Hero4 Session package costs £329 and can be bought from your nearest dealer or direct via – https://shop.gopro.com/EMEA/cameras/hero4-session/CHDHS-101-master.html#.dpuf ENDS.
MORE MAGIC FROM MERLIN MOTORSPORT
Jul 16th
If you are looking for a cooling system for your project, replacement parts or an upgrade, then those masters of such equipment, Castle Combe-based Merlin Motorsport can surely help. They have more widgets, pipes and hoses than you can shake a crooked stick at.
To go with your hoses they have a large range of aluminium hose joiners and they can make joiners beaded to your own specified length. They can also bend certain types of aluminium tube to your specification, while another option for hose joiners is their pre-made, highly polished joiners made from T6 grade Aluminium, suitable for welding and More >
NEW CLOTHES? NO, THREADS…
Jul 16th
When cutting new threads or even chasing and cleaning existing threads, the traditional T-piece-type tap holder can be awkward to manage and keep straight when working in cramped on inaccessible conditions.
This tap socket set from Laser Tools (part number 6058) enables the use of standard ¼in or 3/8in drive ratchet handles, extensions and other accessories to grip and hold the tap and greatly increase accessibility.
The sockets are manufactured from chrome vanadium for strength and are magnetic to hold the taps securely. The square-section sockets are sized to fit commonly used taps: the four ¼in drive sockets are 1mm, 2mm, 3mm More >
TIPPING THE SCALES
Jul 9th
B-G Racing is now offering an accurate, affordable and fully portable scale system that incorporates all of the features required to carry out a professional chassis set up to race standards.
The easy-to-use control pad displays readings from the four corner weights, the cross weights and percentages all at once and it also has the ability to calculate the vehicle’s centre of gravity.
The control pad features a low power consumption level with a rechargeable battery life of 40-hours and includes the option to save vehicle set-ups for future reference. A protective carry case is also provided to protect and transport the More >
LOVELY NEW CHAIR
Jul 9th
The latest seat design to be lovingly stitched by the talented Cobra Seats craftsmen in Telford is destined to be an instant classic – in both name and design. The catchily-titled Cobra Players Classic Sports Seat may not be easy to say, but it’s easy on the eye – and even easier on the posterior.
As its title suggests, this design was originally crafted for those stylish, scene-leading types from The Players Show. Players chief, Jay McToldridge, came to Cobra’s R&D division with a clear design brief for a comfortable touring seat that would look at home in any retro/youngtimer/70-80’s sports More >
ANOTHER NICE TOOL FROM RALLY DESIGN
Jul 9th
New from Rally Design are these new Vernier Calipers, which have a 0-150mm (6in) range, a large clear display and produced in a strong and robust housing with stainless hardened rule. What’s more they also have TUV, SGS and BACL certification with a retail price of £21.48 inc VAT.
More from 01227 792 792 or www.rallydesign.co.uk ENDS.
LASER TOOLS MAKE AN IMPACT
Jul 9th
For a seized fastener, especially if it’s countersunk, the traditional remedy has been the impact driver, tried and tested, and a very good tool. However, what happens when even an impact driver cannot budge that seized screw?
Laser Tools to the rescue with a new type of impact driver (part number 6064), designed to work with an air hammer, this new tool combines the massive hammering force with the driver’s turning action.
This new bi-directional impact driver also features a half inch square drive, and when used with an impact socket, the tightest nut or bolt will soon yield. Works with both More >
VINTAGE RADIALS
Jul 9th
There are a few companies servicing vintage tyre requirements, essential wear for certain period roadster type kits, replicas, classics and hot rods and their inventory includes whitewalls.
Among the leaders in the field is North Hants Tyres of Aldershot, established in 1948 and the company has recently made available the world’s first vintage radial tyre, the Excelsior Stahl range, which comes in a variety of sizes from 16-21in with prices from £155 each. It’s a direct replacement for many vintage-type crossplies.
Brands stocked, in addition to Excelsior, are American Classic, Austone, BF Goodrich, Coker, Federal and Galaxy.
More information from www.northhantstyres.com or 01252 318 More >
