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full respray

Last post by Blue MK2 « Sun Oct 16, 2005 6:14 pm
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by super_polo_mint » Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:51 pm

cars needin a full respray..... its all multi coloured after havin the crash a few months back :oops: .... now the hole front end is the original...

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Last post by Blue MK2
Sun Oct 16, 2005 6:14 pm
recent respray + bird s**t

Last post by dino « Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:14 am
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by nickpolo » Mon Sep 26, 2005 8:11 pm

my polo gti recently had a respray following an accident (had it back about a month), anyway, noticed today there was some birds crap on the bonnet...

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Last post by dino
Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:14 am
Hydra-myst

Last post by Blackie « Sun Sep 25, 2005 4:05 pm
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by loud » Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:58 pm

anyone with a dirty interior, i'd thoroughly recommend getting someone in to hydra-myst it. I got mine today as my car is new and i don't like the...

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Last post by Blackie
Sun Sep 25, 2005 4:05 pm
Help on paint!!!!!

Last post by Polo_Gio « Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:08 pm
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by Polo_Gio » Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:49 pm

Hi all,

I was power washing my car the other day and i noticed that tiny dots of paint had came off all over my drivers side wing mirror. It not has...

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Last post by Polo_Gio
Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:08 pm
Flash home car wash system

Last post by waveydavey « Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:34 am
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by Si_GTi » Sat Apr 02, 2005 8:34 pm

Guys,

Thought I'd report my findings having bought and used one of these new Flash home car wash thingies, as advertised on the television!

This is...

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Last post by waveydavey
Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:34 am
paint on rubber seals

Last post by M1 TCH « Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:12 am
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by howett » Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:55 pm

Hi,

Tidyed up where someone tried to break into the car by removing drivers door window, however got some of the spray paint on the rubber window...

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Last post by M1 TCH
Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:12 am
How to glue a badge?

Last post by knfevg « Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:36 pm

by knfevg » Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:36 pm

I have a MK4.
A few years ago I debagged it but now I want all the bagges back :)
I have them all clean and shiny but I do not know how to glue them...

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Last post by knfevg
Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:36 pm
Stonechips on pearlescent paint

Last post by blackgti2000 « Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:13 am
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by TerraTag » Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:42 am

I've got quite a few stonechips on my bonnet and on the front bumper, could I fix these with good results or should I just splash out on a...

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Last post by blackgti2000
Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:13 am
Looks like a vinyl record

Last post by bstardchild « Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:12 pm
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by AshLeMacq » Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:32 pm

Ok I admit, I USE AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH :oops:

I had a look at my car today and the paintwork has so many tiny scratches, it looks awful close up....

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Last post by bstardchild
Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:12 pm
Power steering liquid

Last post by rsierra « Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:13 am
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by rsierra » Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:59 am

Probably a very basic question........could someone please tell me where to find the tank for replacing the power steering liquid on the 1.4cl - is...

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Last post by rsierra
Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:13 am
10.000 mile service

Last post by warrmr « Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:01 am
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by jmk1 » Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:08 pm

Had the Polo serviced on Tuesday. VW garage.

The total cost was Â£129 .The oil and filter was changed.

The oil came to Â£34 .The total cost for...

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Last post by warrmr
Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:01 am
Wax Advice

Last post by warrmr « Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:53 am
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by PhilGTi » Fri Jun 10, 2005 12:23 pm

What is the best car wax? I want a glossy finish, my friend had some that was just like candle/bee wax not that white liquid s**t. Any ideas?

Phill

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Last post by warrmr
Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:53 am
scratches revisited

Last post by nickpolo « Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:31 am
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by nickpolo » Sun Aug 28, 2005 11:18 pm

hi guys,

a few posts ago i explained how the surface of the red polo gti i recently bought was covered in swirls and scratches.

well its currently...

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Last post by nickpolo
Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:31 am
Wiper Blades

Last post by JTLondon « Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:38 am
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by jmk1 » Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:37 pm

Wiper Blade marks on windscreen can't seem to polish them out.

The actual blades themselves seem to be ok.

Anyone any suggestions?.

Jmk1.

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Last post by JTLondon
Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:38 am
replacement panels

Last post by inder « Fri Aug 26, 2005 6:19 pm
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by nickpolo » Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:40 pm

hi guys,

my polo is going into a crash repairers for some work, can you tell me will the replacement parts (ie bonnet, front drivers wing, lower...

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Last post by inder
Fri Aug 26, 2005 6:19 pm
chips away / chip repair paint job companies?

Last post by stu nwpoc « Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:11 pm
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by david burton » Tue Apr 12, 2005 8:50 pm

I'm getting a quote for some frickin rust on my car - chips away coming around tomorrow night

anyone know of any decent alternatives, so I can get...

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Last post by stu nwpoc
Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:11 pm
microfibre cleaning mitts

Last post by dino « Mon Aug 22, 2005 4:14 pm
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by Polo_Gio » Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:32 pm

Hi all, i know that using 100% cotton terry cloths is the best for your car but am just wondering if any1 has had good or bad attempts at using a...

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Last post by dino
Mon Aug 22, 2005 4:14 pm
Dirty Engine Bay

Last post by dino « Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:44 pm
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by JIC Cracked » Sat Aug 20, 2005 12:07 am

hi does anyone know what i can clean my engine bay with! it's starting to look like a 50 year old car :shock:. or a place that steam cleans engines...

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Last post by dino
Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:44 pm
scratches scratches scratches

Last post by dino « Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:06 pm
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by nickpolo » Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:56 am

hi guys, got my red gti last week - the previous owner has evidently put it through a car awash or two as areas of the car are covered in lots of...

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Last post by dino
Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:06 pm
Problem closing door

Last post by BLACK6N_POLO « Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:55 am
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by jmk1 » Thu Aug 18, 2005 12:21 pm

My drivers door is out of alignment.Facing the car it's the very top

left hand corner . I have to slam the door very hard to close it .I don't...

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Last post by BLACK6N_POLO
Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:55 am
gritty surface

Last post by warrmr « Thu Aug 18, 2005 6:53 pm
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by jmk1 » Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:48 am

I shampood my car. I then cut it with turtle liquid t cut. over a period

of 4 weeks I applied 4 coats of turtle wax. Car came up like new

brilliant...

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Last post by warrmr
Thu Aug 18, 2005 6:53 pm
Scratch on mk5 glove box

Last post by inder « Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:16 pm
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by mkone » Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:54 am

Hi there, any suggestions to get rid of a scratch along the mk5 glove box? Has left a nasty mark. Thanks

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Last post by inder
Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:16 pm
premature tyre wear

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:58 am
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by jmk1 » Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:27 pm

Premature wear on Front tyres

I have just acquired a VW polo.I am really happy with it. Unfortunately it failed its MOT the 2 front tyres inside...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:58 am
Buffing

Last post by dino « Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:42 am
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by Barney » Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:06 pm

i looked at my car next to a mates the other day and allthough i polish it fairly often it still seemed dull by comparison so i was thinking about...

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Last post by dino
Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:42 am
Flash Car Wash

Last post by dino « Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:16 am
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by JTLondon » Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:34 am

Anyone here used this Flash car wash thingy yet?

What are your reviews on it?
Also... do you think it'll use as much water as an ordinary...

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Last post by dino
Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:16 am
Cleaning car seats

Last post by wul3er « Sun Jul 31, 2005 10:48 pm
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by wul3er » Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:07 pm

What would you recomend for cleaning the seats in a car.

They are pretty badly stained due to my son spilling drinks and eating in the car.

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Last post by wul3er
Sun Jul 31, 2005 10:48 pm
Polo GTI Grille Cleaning

Last post by Gumbo_88 « Sun Jul 31, 2005 12:32 pm
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by Gumbo_88 » Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:06 pm

Hey guys n gals, can anyone suggest ways of cleaning the honeycomb grille on the Gti, or suggest methods or products used, even after a clean its...

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Last post by Gumbo_88
Sun Jul 31, 2005 12:32 pm
one for the Mk5 owners

Last post by dino « Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:54 am
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by polo2k » Sat Jul 02, 2005 1:33 am

Hey all

quick question. what do you use to get a flay-matt-really black/grey finish on the mk5 dash.

with it being porus i try and use something...

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Last post by dino
Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:54 am
9n bodywork

Last post by mfa-polo « Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:24 pm
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by mfa-polo » Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:32 pm
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I bought my 9n (2002) in diamond black or is it magic black, paint work is looking in a bad state, with a series of tiny scratches all over the...
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Last post by mfa-polo
Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:24 pm
is it ok to have my car buffed?

Last post by dino « Fri Jul 22, 2005 9:19 am
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by BamesRees » Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:27 pm

my polo has good paint work except for them annoying little scracthes. will buffin my car wreck the paint work? once i buff it will i have to keep on...

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Last post by dino
Fri Jul 22, 2005 9:19 am
JewelUltra DiamondBrite

Last post by Josh_PoloGTi « Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:00 pm
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by PhilGTi » Fri May 06, 2005 10:06 am

Is a full kit of this worth Â£25? I've heard people say its Â£250 from the garage... are they serious?

Is this a good buy @ Â£25 and does it...

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Last post by Josh_PoloGTi
Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:00 pm
Color coding door handles

Last post by knfevg « Sat Jul 09, 2005 9:55 pm
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by knfevg » Sat Jul 09, 2005 8:22 pm

I got a 97 MK4.
Its color is Chagall Blue (D5D code)
Obviously the door handles and the protectors on the sides of the doors are black.
I want to...

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Last post by knfevg
Sat Jul 09, 2005 9:55 pm
Door cards

Last post by PhilGTi « Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:00 pm
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by PhilGTi » Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:36 pm

Whats good for cleaning my door cards in the gti? They are the red ones...

Phill.

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Last post by PhilGTi
Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:00 pm
T-Cut

Last post by Fionadilston « Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:20 am
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by urz » Tue Jun 28, 2005 4:50 pm

Im thinking about T-Cutting my polo as its red and is starting to turn a bit pink in places.
Does anyone recommend using T-Cut?

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Last post by Fionadilston
Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:20 am
Front spoiler

Last post by carmadaaron « Thu Jun 30, 2005 1:30 pm
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by clees » Thu Jun 30, 2005 10:00 am

i'm looking to colour code my front spoiler... Whats the best method if any??

cheers

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Last post by carmadaaron
Thu Jun 30, 2005 1:30 pm
Blistering wheel arches - fix cost?

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:35 pm
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by joebickley » Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:56 pm

Hi

Our 96 Polo (metalic navy) has some blistering on the wheel arches. Its not to bad yet and would like to get it put right.

Any ideas on...

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:35 pm
Scratch removal from glass by Zombie!

Last post by ZOMBIE « Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:42 pm
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by ZOMBIE » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:03 pm

Hi, ive seen several topics about peoples problems with scratches in glass and I have the ultimate cheap remedy that does work without hours of elbow...

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Last post by ZOMBIE
Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:42 pm
Aero wipers

Last post by GroovyCarrot « Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:09 pm
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by clees » Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:43 pm

Can anyone tell me where is the best place to purchase aero wipers and how easy are they to fit to my polo GTi 6n2??

thanks

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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:09 pm
Arches Rolled

Last post by Blue MK2 « Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:30 am
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by ICEYPOLO » Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:29 pm

Does anyone have a rough estimate for getting arches rolled... either had them done or enquired about this before?

does it mean having paint re-done...

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Last post by Blue MK2
Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:30 am
Number Plate - No Screws?

Last post by carmadaaron « Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:15 pm
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by inder » Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:31 am
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Silly question, but how to I put my number plate on with no screws showing, I do not wish to use a sticky pad or velcro pad... I have a VW dealer...
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Last post by carmadaaron
Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:15 pm
Polish and Wax

Last post by 1litreheater « Thu Jun 16, 2005 8:38 pm
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by andyg » Thu Jun 16, 2005 7:18 pm

I use Autoglym resin polish and somtimes I finish it off with autoglym high gloss protection. I usually polish the car once every 2 or 3 weeks. I...

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Last post by 1litreheater
Thu Jun 16, 2005 8:38 pm
Someone Graffiti'd my car

Last post by CalvinGTI « Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:56 pm
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by des_pd_ tdi » Sun Jan 09, 2005 2:50 pm

If only I'd caught the culprit, I'd have graffiti'd his face.

Now for the good news, the above carcare shopping list Josh compiled is exactly what I...

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Last post by CalvinGTI
Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:56 pm
Tips for spraying my Spoiler???

Last post by PhilGTi « Sat May 07, 2005 11:34 pm
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by PhilGTi » Fri May 06, 2005 4:31 pm

Just bought a spoiler for my 6n2, its already primered. Been quoted Â£75 to have it sprayed, and so thought id give it a go myself?

I sprayed a few...

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Last post by PhilGTi
Sat May 07, 2005 11:34 pm
Light Spraying

Last post by PhilGTi « Fri May 06, 2005 10:00 am
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by Randall » Thu May 05, 2005 10:10 pm

Hi All,

I need some help and advice...

Im looking into spraying my rear lens on my 6n2 polo, i wanted to spray them the same color as the car. Ive...

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Last post by PhilGTi
Fri May 06, 2005 10:00 am
faded interior

Last post by Tahrey1043 « Tue May 03, 2005 8:18 pm
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by deeppolo » Tue May 03, 2005 5:52 pm

i have just purchased some door cards and seats (thanks 86c and tarquin )

and was wondering how i could restore colour into these fabrics.

chers

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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue May 03, 2005 8:18 pm
Scratches on windscreen

Last post by ste mk1lx « Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:33 am
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by GroovyCarrot » Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:16 am

The other day when I was respraying my wing, I had something of a brainstorm and decided that the best way to remove the light overspray from the...

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Last post by ste mk1lx
Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:33 am
polo mk2 arches

Last post by mike-polomk2 « Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:27 pm
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by mike-polomk2 » Wed Apr 20, 2005 7:31 pm

how much wud it be to have these flared a little dont fancy buyin golf mk1 arches n getting them welded in

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Last post by mike-polomk2
Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:27 pm
Bodykits

Last post by carmadaaron « Thu Apr 14, 2005 4:36 pm
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by jnm008 » Thu Apr 14, 2005 1:01 pm

Hi
are all boykits attached using glue?

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Last post by carmadaaron
Thu Apr 14, 2005 4:36 pm
scratched glass

Last post by dave-h « Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:09 pm
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by dave-h » Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:19 pm

HI every body i am new to uk polo and can only say it is a brilliant site.
Can some one please give me some advice on how to remove a 150mm
scratch...

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Last post by dave-h
Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:09 pm
beating out door dents

Last post by stu nwpoc « Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:33 am
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by Tahrey1043 » Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:14 am

come on then, hit me... how difficult might it be?

i mean i assume the door probably has to come off, and the door card (needs repair itself anyway...

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Last post by stu nwpoc
Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:33 am

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