LITTLE DEVIL
Mar 11th
I do love a hard paste wax and I’ve built up a nice collection. To be honest, I don’t always use them, mainly because I’ve found that synthetic polymer liquid waxes, sealants and quick detailers give such great performance and mega levels of levels of gloss I find I don’t have to reach for a paste wax.
They are a bit more labour intensive than quick detailers, for example and it’s true that if you use too much they can be a royal pain to remove let alone buff to a shine. They are a luxurious product though. Find a good More >
SUPPLE LEATHER
Mar 11th
Another product from Tenzi’s Pro Detailing range is their Leather Conditioner that is a thick gel that you work into your leather seats.
I had some leather seats that were very dry and slightly cracked and I liberally slathered the product all over the seat squabs. I have to say that when it dried the seats definitely felt more supple and were soft to the touch.
I’m fed up with using leather conditioners, balms and potions that don’t seem to do much, some of them seem to be nothing more elaborate or specialist than a bottle of Oil of Ulay!
At £ 17.76 More >
MAX WAX
Mar 11th
American brand Pearl Nano make great products and their range is available in the UK from Mitch at Car Cleaning UK.
One of their best, in my view is Carnauba Spray Wax. It contains Brazilian Carnauba, polymers and fillers meaning it can hide minor scratches while also giving an impressive shine.
It is designed to work well with ceramic coated, sealed and waxed surfaces so it is an ideal topper and is also safe and effective on trim and plastics.
I found it easy to use and it gave my paint a soft, silky feel that lasted well.
A 500ml bottle currently costs £15.99 More >
MODS AND ROCKERS
Mar 11th
Is it time to throw a little modern technology at your classic aircooled engine to help tackle the age-old issue of oil leaks?
If your answer to that question was a resounding yes, then check out these rocker cover gaskets for the 1200-1600cc engine manufactured by Wolfsburg West using aerospace inspired AMS 3304 Silicone.
Unlike the original cork gaskets which have a habit of shrinking or cracking, these will remain in one piece and will not deform over time, making them 100 per cent reusable over and over again.
To treat your valve covers to a leak free future give the team at More >
BOXSTER-BASED SPEEDSTER NOW IN KIT FORM
Mar 4th
Brian Hale’s Iconic Autobody is now producing his Porsche Boxster 987-based 387 Speedster flavoured model as a kit package. Hitherto it has only been available as a fully built car but Brian has now taken the decision to offer it in component form.
It’s the later 987 Boxster version that is available as a kit as the earlier 986 or Mk1 Boxster ‘386’ version isn’t as easily adapted to kit format, but Brian says that if the 987 goes well he’ll also convert the 986 to component form.
If you fancy an Iconic 387 kit then prices start at £11,400. More information More >
TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT
Mar 4th
Brand new gearbox from American transmission meisters, Tremec is the He-man-spec TKX range.
Although many UK enthusiasts with kitcars powered by a V8 engine will be more than family with the Tremec products, the likes of the TKO and TKO II are actually revisions of OEM ‘boxes.
The TKX has been developed exclusively for the performance aftermarket. The five-speed manual is capable of handling over 8000rpm and has the capability of having the gearlever mounted in a variety of positions so as best to suit the application.
It replaces the T-56 Magnum gearbox and is a whole 13.66kg lighter and is available to More >
TURBO LOVER
Mar 4th
This new thirteen-piece Turbo System Tester set from Laser Tools (part number 7981) is designed to charge the turbo system with a low pressure of regulated workshop air to indicate the presence of leaks within the system. To fit most turbo systems on cars and light commercial vehicles, HGVs and marine systems. Use to pressure test turbo pipes, intercoolers and also cooling systems pipes and radiators when looking for leaks.
The kit includes twelve stepped adaptors for the following pipe sizes: 31 – 38mm, 46 – 51mm, 55 – 60mm, 65 – 70mm, 75 – 80mm and 85 – 90mm. The pressure gauge is provided More >
ON THE PADS
Mar 4th
Connect Workshop Consumables are proud to launch a new range of paint polishing, finishing, and cutting consumables. This new comprehensive range of foam pads have been designed for the restoration and daily maintenance of vehicle painted surfaces.
As well as the traditional and ball series foam heads, there are also three different 150mm diameter Velcro backed pads: flat, flat bevel, and corrugated flat (also available in 78mm diameter), all of which are available in cutting, polishing, and finishing variants. The sponge is manufactured from high-quality polyester, providing the advantage of excellent tensile strength & durability that allows a service life that More >
SPECIALIST STUFF
Mar 4th
Coupled with the expansive range of tools and machinery on display at Machine Mart stores across the country, machinemart.co.uk is the place to go for harder to find specialist tools, with over 21,000 products available online.
Machine Mart XTRA includes MORE power tools, hand tools, garage equipment, water pumps, wood and metalworking, outdoor and construction – even football and pool tables.
Tools and machinery are available from all your favourite big brands, so whatever you’re looking for, visit the XTRA section of the Machine Mart website at www.machinemart.co.uk ENDS.
GOING FOR PROMOTION
Mar 4th
With over 690 offers inside, more than 118 new products and eight pages of clearance deals, Sealey’s Spring Promotion is sure to catch your eye with discounts up to 85 per cent off list prices!
This promotion sees the launch of Sealey’s new AK7939 – 1000V Insulated Tool Kit and AK7938 – Socket Tray, which contain Hardened and tempered Chrome Vanadium steel sockets and accessories that are chrome plated for resistance to corrosion and are suitable for daily professional use. Each component is fully insulated to VDE and EN 60900 standards to protect from electric shocks up to 1500V DC and More >
