GLIPTONE MAKES DIRT AND GRIME GO AWAY!
Dec 1st
Vanish is a high-alkaline concentrate detergent for use during any pre-soak, as an extremely effective part in all types of car wash systems.
The product dissolves a wide variety of soils, minerals and carbons on contact and with minimal to no agitation. Can be used effectively in ‘Touch Free’ and hybrid systems, through prep guns and/or pre-soak lance.
Vanish can be combined with our Snow Foam Cannons to create a rich, lavish, thick foam that clings to the surface for longer meaning dwell time resulting in much easier cleaning of the bodywork of the car.
A 950ml bottle costs £7.91 and is available now via www.gliptoneeurope.com ENDS.
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DOOR DEFENDER
Dec 1st
Believe it or not, your family car has a lot more security features than the average hotel or holiday let. Defender has launched a Door Handle Alarm for greater security at your holiday accommodation, enabling you to sleep soundly, knowing your door is protected.
This lightweight, portable intruder alarm is the perfect travel companion and uses magnetic field technology to detect human contact with a door handle. It hangs on an interior door handle and emits a powerful 125dB alarm when the handle on the other side of the door is touched.
Created by British inventor, John Fearnall, this clever detection alarm works More >
NEW E-TYPE KIT!
Dec 1st
Several new Airfix Gift Sets or Starter Sets were released this year to offer temptation at Christmas. There are many car models to choose from but new vehicles for 2022 include a Bugatti Chiron, a Jaguar E-Type, and a Pagani Huayra.
This year, the sets are a gift that keeps on giving – anyone who purchases an Airfix Gift Set or Starter Set before March 31, 2023, will have the opportunity to win an incredible once-in-a-lifetime flight in Britain’s iconic Spitfire aircraft.
This E-type Starter Set caught my eye. It portrays the Series one model produced between 1961 and 1967. Available as a 1:43 scale More >
IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN – THE STORY OF COSMIC WHEELS & ACCESSORIES
Dec 1st
Whenever I used to hear Rodney Trotter say his ironic ‘cosmic’ remark on ‘Only Fools and Horses’ it used to remind me of my dad’s old Cortina Mk3 GT in sunflower yellow that he used to swan around South Norwood and Crystal Palace in when I was a kid. Why? Well, he saved up and bought himself a set of 13in Cosmic RW wheels and a Cosmic Mk2 two-spoke steering wheel.
When I say ‘saved up’, rather he used to pay for them weekly via his mate Dennis’ catalogue. He was the man around town, with his Hush Puppy slip-ons in More >
IT’S ICONIC AND IT’S NOW AVAILABLE IN KIT FORM
Nov 24th
Until now, Brian Hale of Iconic Autobody has only sold his Porsche Boxster-based Speedster 386 (Boxster 986-based) and Speedster 387 (Boxster Mk2 987-generation) in turnkey guise.
The Iconic 986 Porsche Boxster-based pastiche is now available in kit form
Hale has now taken the decision to offer the car in kit form with package prices starting at £9500. Brian can offer various extras and upgrades including an interior trim kit.
More from www.iconicautobody.com ENDS.
GOOD AIR QUALITY AT MERLIN MOTORSPORT
Nov 24th
ITG manufacture fine air filters for both road and racing cars. The impressive array includes the massive Profilter range of direct replacement Air Filters and the versatile Megaflow Air Filters, which offer superior filtration while maximising output and performance. Go to – ITG AIR FILTER PRODUCTS
The ITG PROFILTERS range are a direct replacement performance air filter for both racing and road cars. The filters replace the standard factory item inside the airbox. Made in England, ITG uses its legendary ‘Tri-Foam’ technology which allows for greater airflow without compromising on filtration.
The filters are designed to be fitted to the car indefinitely. Cleaning and inspection only More >
SHARPIE – CARE NEEDED
Nov 24th
Laser Tools has just introduced this ceramic-bladed safety utility knife (part number 8404), which offers safer handling with a much longer blade life and is ideal for use in the home, office or on the factory floor.
The ceramic blade is significantly harder than steel and therefore offers exceptional wear resistance, lasting up to ten times longer than a comparative steel blade. Because of a traditional steel blade’s relative softness, they are sharpened to unsafe levels – the much harder ceramic blade doesn’t have to be as sharp, and therefore offers an effective, durable, and safer edge.
Perfect cutting through paper, cardboard, More >
YOU WON’T FIND THIS CERAMIC IN THE CHINA AND GLASS DEPARTMENT!
Nov 24th
Another of Gliptone’s new ceramic-infused range, Ceramic Interior Detailer is a very effective interior cleaner product.
Most rivals are no better than a tin of Pledge or Mr Sheen and often smell like them, too. On the other hand, this one smells lovely, and has a great trigger spray which ensures even and cost-effective coverage.
The Si02 (ceramic)-infusion adds a coating and level of protection to your trim.
A 473ml spray bottle costs £22 and more details are available via www.gliptoneeurope.com ENDS.
NO, I KEEP DOING ‘NO WRENCH’ JOKES. NOT THIS TIME …
Nov 24th
Machine Mart’s range of Clarke Impact Wrenches provides the power and efficiency to tackle a variety of applications.
This range includes two powerful battery-powered Impact Wrenches. The Clarke CIR18LIC is a best-selling ½in Drive Impact Wrench, supplied with two 2Ah batteries and a charger. It has a max torque of 450Nm and comes with three LED worklights, allowing you to clearly see where you’re working.
The Clarke CCIW160 is a lightweight, compact, yet powerful tool, and the latest addition to the range. Another ½in Drive Impact Wrench, the CCIW160 is also supplied with two 2Ah batteries and a charger. It offers a More >
NO HOT TURBOS, HERE
Nov 24th
Keeping a turbocharger cool is the secret of maximising performance whilst encouraging faster spool-up and minimising turbo lag;and one of the best and cost-effective ways of keeping a turbo cool is fitting a turbo heat shield. A turbo heat shield will also reduce engine bay temperatures and protect sensitive components.
DEI now offers a variety of turbo shields in three distinct ranges:
GEN-3 TITANIUM™ Turbo Shields is DEI’s most technologically advanced shield line.
GEN-3 TITANIUM features a silicone-coated TITANIUM LR outer layer, a silica blend insulation layer with a glass-silica-stainless weave inner layer and a protective stainless mesh liner. This is the strongest, More >
