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On 26/02/2021 at 11:27, Tony said:
Anyone used this stuff?... Elaine bought me some for Xmas.
The bit i don't get is surely you're washing the paint with a contaminated cloth?
No Your polish doesn’t go anywhere near the paint ( unless it’s a 60 year old car ). You are polishing only the lacquer . The hope is. that when your car was manufactured it received a good top coat of paint before the lacquer was applied. Because that is all you will be seeing through the polished “lacquer” ...
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On 09/12/2020 at 12:56, Tony said:
Under the car protection tends to be wax nowadays...... ,
I really love the 5 because the deeper you look the better it is.
I have some contacts in Japan, and he assisted my conspiracy the NC had been raised for 30mm UK and EU.
I had an issue i couldn't understand under the car in respect to an area just behind the driver had no underseal?.... The reason is why i respect the NC?
the bare area is to allow the exhaust noise is heard in the cabin.... How clever is that.
On 14/03/2010 at 18:04, aztecbandit1 said:
Sometimes lasts around 7-10 days, found the best thing to do is spray it in the car at night with a good blast, and lock the car up till the next day or when you need to use it again, Seems to deodorise if you leave it over night and lasts longer 
The smell lasts 7 days and three minutes ... Merry Christmas you all, And thanks Joe for all your work on my car. Next year - after I have had a summer with her- I will pay to become a gold member do that I can offer for sale ito the staff or family or friends of the W.I.M company, Have a lovely Christmas Or best you can muster ( under the present conditions ) Keep safe, Happy new year, too, Ray from Epping.... MX5 NC , lowered and spaced out .. like me !
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On 09/12/2020 at 12:56, Tony said:
Under the car protection tends to be wax nowadays...... ,
I really love the 5 because the deeper you look the better it is.
I have some contacts in Japan, and he assisted my conspiracy the NC had been raised for 30mm UK and EU.
I had an issue i couldn't understand under the car in respect to an area just behind the driver had no underseal?.... The reason is why i respect the NC?
the bare area is to allow the exhaust noise is heard in the cabin.... How clever is that.
Well, with the right exhaust Tony. It doesn’t necessarily come through the floor pan but all over the place, It is a lovely noise as you blast off but on a long journey I’m sure many of us would like to turn the racket down, Any way best of Christmas joy to all of you, keep safe From Ray EppingbEssex
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I note that someone asked a question recently On the Use of protective pain “ HAMMERITE “. I can confirm it is a very good metal protector It not only protects. Metal but kills any progress of rust that may have formed upon the metalwork, Hammerite is a good way of protecting under bodywork on a MX5 Or any other car, It doesn’t really matter what it looks like It cannot be seen, All that matters is that it is ‘protecting‘ your car, It is excellent on Suspension parts Too, I have used this paint many times on garden chairs etc. And the rusting was. Arrested and prevented from getting worse, Best regards to all of you and have a good Christmas. You cannot do much about the problems that 2020 brought to our doors. Let’s just hope that next year will be a bit better, sadly all the signs are That it might not be Keep your chins up lads, From a Ray Epping Essex,
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39 minutes ago, Tony said:
In truth, we have to thank you.
Just thought I would mention something when cleaning the soft top MX5s. Flooding the soft top with copious amounts of water In order to get rid of any suds from the cleaning fluids that you may have used Will result in much water finding its way into the cavities that house the retracted roof. SO THE FIRST THING IS TO MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT THE DRAIN HOLES ARE THOROUGHLY CLEAN. or water will sit in puddles and begin its rotting procedure ‘OUT OF SIGHT ! So first job is to check the two drain areas, If clean. Then you can commence the cleaning of the hood material, Best regards to all of you From Ray collins Epping Essex .... take care keep safe..
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4 hours ago, Tony said:
Thanks Ray......
And Thank you Tony For running such an excellent enterprise, I am very pleased with the work to my MX5 to date, best two mods to apply to MX5 ( lowered and spacers ) Looks and drives like a different car. Next year I am going to buy some 225x 45 x 17 Tires. To finish the look to perfection, best regards from Ray. Epping Essex
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4 hours ago, Tony said:
Seems ideal.. What sort of money does it cost.
When I last bought a bottle it was £19. I note that it is now much cheaper at £9.99. It’s referred to as a “ secret” substance, Personally I find it quite remarkable, It does seal the wax onto the bodywork It is very easy to apply and I have noticed that rain leave little or no residue, I think it does exactly what it says. And the remarkable thing is As you apply it You cannot imagine it doing any good ... it’s like a spray of water being put on and then wiped off so natural instinct is to wonder if it is achieving anything But in my experience it does I get a lasting lustre Better than I have seen before .... However, As for cleaning cars. I am a bit of a repetitive polisher. One of my neighbours asked if I had A R C D. - ( repetitive cleaning disorder ) Others tell me that I will “ polish it away before long “ etc, I am 80 years of age and my MX5 is my hobby. What else is there to do at my age, to while away the hours I suppose I could “ “drive it “ Anyway, Best regards to all of you at W.I.M Have a good Christmas Keep safe . And thanks for the Coffee at reception, ...Ray Epping...
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Halfords sell a range of car polishes called “ Car Gods 54. “. One of those products is called “ Cronus Holy Water “. I use it The bottle looks just like water. And when you spray it on it looks just like as if it has Just. ‘rained’. Spray it on and cover the whole panel With a piece of cloth. Then wipe it off, Your natural instinct is to imagine it hasn’t done anything - But it has sealed the polish that you have just applied, After a couple of times You will see something like magic, The car looks more polished than ever and when it rains most of the rain just runs off ! Once you achieve the best results ( after a couple of applications ) you will find the car is far easier to clean. Try it, I think you will all be surprised at the result. Take no noice of the look of the substance in the bottle It does work 100%. The substance in the spray bottle is called “ Cronus Holy Water “ Best regards Ray Essex...
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On 03/12/2020 at 13:53, Rich said:
Wow! Over 5 years a go I bought that hood proofer and I've still not done it!
I clean the roof regularly with all purpose cleaner, the brush and hose. I'll have to use it next year and get it done.
Tyre foam is very good for dressing plastic, not just that brand but most of them, it's something I do neglect though, the engine bay. I think I would clean it with APC first though just to get the bulk of the grime off.
I just don't seem to have time to detail any more, life gets in the way!
When experimenting with cleaning the roof fabric of the soft top MX5. Be careful Some products may make the hood look nice. But The stitching itself -around the roof - Could be weakened, I think by keeping to cleaners that are manufactured for that specific job Will be fine, But other products ( like washing up liquid Etc ) might do more harm than good long term, I am soon going to use a product that has been tried and tested, My roof Material is still like new the car has been garaged for its entire life, The area where the drain holes are ( in the roof recess area behind the seats ). Is completely as new, It’s comforting to see this degree of care taking place on the MX5 cars, They really are worth saving .... My car - a 2007 NC 2 Ltr model In silver, Is a pleasure to own, When I saw the add The seller told me to bring my cash with me “” because you will buy it””. He was right, I personally haven’t seen a 13 year old car in such astonishing condition. He dared me to find a mark or even a single stone chip on it, And I couldn’t ! My only gripe I didn’t like the way it looked - so raised on its suspension as NC models do “ So I researched the internet to find a company near to me in Essex who could lower the car and put 25mm spacers onIt,
it has now been done - by Joe - I am Amazed at the transformation. Every MX 5 owner should do those two modifications at “ Wheels- inmotion, Well worth every penny.... keep safe you guys And If I don’t contact you before Christmas for a chat Have a good one, Ray from Epping Essex. ....
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On 03/12/2020 at 09:54, Tony said:
Blimey how old is your grandmother.
On 03/12/2020 at 09:54, Tony said:I don’t know her actual age - she’s doing what all women do She lies about her age. I will go behind her back and ask her mother when I next go skying, She must be about 160 because she knew The captain of a zeppelin back in 1815 .. lastly Tony, How are you keeping after your mishap with a Combined Harvester. And Sorry to bring up a subject that I am sure you wish to put behind you, ...best regards from Ray Epping Essex ...
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A very good Fast way to clean your Engine bay - in particular the black plastic areas Is by using ‘Armour-All’ Tyre foam, Yes I know it says Tyre foam on the can. But trust me. It has been used by me and thousands of others for cleaning the plastic areas of engine bays too, Just keep the spray away from the Alternator when you are spraying it, spray it across the entire ( black part ) area And leave for about 4 minutes then wipe the surplus off with a cloth, after about three applications. You will have a lustre to be proud of, It will not damage any other areas with overspill etc.
i have been using it on every car I have owned over the past 20 years ... Trust my word. You will be pleased with the result ..
I am pleased to see that Rick promotes the Auto Glym range in his article on car care, As you might know the most unsightly thing when detailing a car. Is by getting Car polish onto the rubber work And into the body gaps and not bothering to remove the polish overlay ... etc,
I’m sure that you all probably already knew this.! But I just felt like a Little rant on the subject this evening .
Have a Nice time under the bonnet tomorrow The tyre foam is £6 in Halfords A First class product
You should get 6 tyre applications out of a can And If used under the bonnet You will get 10 applications out of a can. Keep safe ... best regards from Ray Collins Epping Essex, ,,
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Yes, I’m sure it is a subject of immense pleasure to someone who understands the jargon But next to Nuclear Physics Vehicle Geometry must be right up there Within the Most complexed of vehicle sciences !
Me ! I have an expression of amazement on my face each time I turn the ignition key and Hear the engine start,
To imagine that there are numourous complexed issues taking place as I drive along would keep me awake at night .... -
How do you lot sleep at night ?
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1 hour ago, Tony said:
Happy belated birthday...... 80 is superb.
Some time back i found an image of a lady lighting a cigarette on a candle from her birthday cake saying happy 100 birthday.
My grand mother baked me a lovely cake for my 80th birthday
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19 hours ago, Rich said:
Hi Ray,
I'm assuming this is your first time using a forum and you're not familiar with how they work?
You don't need to quote a post to reply, you can reply in the box below without quoting. If you wanted to reply to more than one person or separate parts of a post then quoting is a good way of doing that but not essential.
It is advisable to keep everything related to one thread (a thread holds all of the posts) in that location rather than keep posting in different threads as it's just going to confuse you and everyone else.
I'll tidy the threads up when I get a moment. By the way, you have 10 minutes to edit a post after creating it and I can delete any that you don't want displayed any more.
If you haven't navigated the forum there are various sections where you can start new threads. Such as the lounge for general chit chat, the geometry section, tyres, suspension and so on.
You may be better off starting a new thread in the lounge section about using the forum and we can keep all posts in there to help you.
Actually Rich. I am able to correspond via forums. But I cannot quite get my head around the format to make good use of this one, Don’t ask me why I just seem to have developed a ‘ mind block ‘ I think I now know how to send a reply ... etc, But being an impatient type I expect a reply to arrive back within minutes I think - wrongly - that people are sitting watching every word that comes on these threads and havIng their fingers hovering over the Key board ... how utterly selfish and conceited of me... anyway. Best regards to all of you at W.I.M Hope you all had a good weekend. It was my birthday on Sunday (80 years old ) still lowering cars and putting spacers on em ..
you couldn’t make it up if you tried, OMG. ... Best regards from Ray ...
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Rich, I think I should stick to using the phone, If you can please help me by Getting rid of all the repetitive - stuff - that I have gleefully driven you all bonkers with. I would be most grateful. A brand new start On this forum might be a good thing for everyone, Eh ? Best regards and thanks for your help and understanding ... Ray...
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On 28/11/2020 at 22:43, Rich said:
Hi Ray,
I'm assuming this is your first time using a forum and you're not familiar with how they work?
You don't need to quote a post to reply, you can reply in the box below without quoting. If you wanted to reply to more than one person or separate parts of a post then quoting is a good way of doing that but not essential.
It is advisable to keep everything related to one thread (a thread holds all of the posts) in that location rather than keep posting in different threads as it's just going to confuse you and everyone else.
I'll tidy the threads up when I get a moment. By the way, you have 10 minutes to edit a post after creating it and I can delete any that you don't want displayed any more.
If you haven't navigated the forum there are various sections where you can start new threads. Such as the lounge for general chit chat, the geometry section, tyres, suspension and so on.
You may be better off starting a new thread in the lounge section about using the forum and we can keep all posts in there to help you.
Thanks, Rich, I am beginning to get the hang of it , Best regards from Ray,
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On 25/11/2020 at 09:24, Tony said:
Although wim is a business the forum allows people interactive options. All, most geometry topics allow members a chance to read a topic, go back and read it again and if they need to understand talk.
I like to talk in the lounge on any topic because that allows members to realize i'm human and geometry is not a grey art.
Rich is top admin, and he helps out of sight to correct any placing mistakes including mine.... He also corrects spelling mistakes again including mine.
Can someone please tell me the date that W.I.M will close over Christmas holidays . Best regards to all of you from Ray, collins and Sue Collins,.
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On 28/11/2020 at 15:19, SMARTLY said:
There is a box below last post in this topic saying "Reply to this topic" you type new post in there.
No delete, but I guess you can edit, remove all the details in that post and for clarity put something like "*** delete by Ray **, then Rich may be along in a bit and remove them for you.
Guess what you guys ! Success is mine, !! Just been shown where I was going wrong, I hope so anyway, Does anyone know when W.I.M is closing for Christmas break,
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On 28/11/2020 at 12:53, Ray collins said:
ps. I know I am going to do your heads in but I cannot find the word “reply”. I can see the word “quote”. And when I press it. I get a little box come up at the bottom of my screen. That says words the effect “” reply to last post”” Is that the one that allows me to reply ? .... Ray
The little box says [ quote 1 post ] ! Is that the one that I touch to give my reply, ?
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8 minutes ago, Ray collins said:
Smartly, just a little bit more to help me please ... (1) is there a delete button so that I can get rid of dozens of old posts that have become materially unnecessary ? Or can it be done from your end? , I have Sent a dozen posts that are really too repetitive And should be gone, I note that there is an edit facility What would happen If I simply erase unwanted posts by keeping my finger on the edit button. ? I’m useless at Internet parlance Phrases and jargon ho right over my head. But in the meantime. Thanks Smartly for your help .... Ray ....
15 minutes ago, Ray collins said:Right .. so let’s test the theory And watch it work. I will expect a reply to this post. By simply pressing the submit button. If it works I am going to make a cup of tea and feel quite proud of myself ..
ps. I know I am going to do your heads in but I cannot find the word “reply”. I can see the word “quote”. And when I press it. I get a little box come up at the bottom of my screen. That says words the effect “” reply to last post”” Is that the one that allows me to reply ? .... Ray
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Smartly, just a little bit more to help me please ... (1) is there a delete button so that I can get rid of dozens of old posts that have become materially unnecessary ? Or can it be done from your end? , I have Sent a dozen posts that are really too repetitive And should be gone, I note that there is an edit facility What would happen If I simply erase unwanted posts by keeping my finger on the edit button. ? I’m useless at Internet parlance Phrases and jargon ho right over my head. But in the meantime. Thanks Smartly for your help .... Ray ....
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4 minutes ago, SMARTLY said:
Ray, you type into the box below the last post headed Reply, type what you want and you can answer multiple replies in this thread within one reply box. Then click "Submit Reply" wait about 5 seconds and as if like magic it's all done ..... no need to hit Submit twice or go back into thread and type it again
It will then show you your reply back on your screen.
Also, when you go into Forum, click on Activity, then click on Unread Content and it will list posts since you were last in the forum.
Right .. so let’s test the theory And watch it work. I will expect a reply to this post. By simply pressing the submit button. If it works I am going to make a cup of tea and feel quite proud of myself ..
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The rule of thumb so to speak. Is to hang a bit of string down from the wheel arch And measure how much the spacer needs to be. In order for the tyre to sit “ out “ flush with the side of the car, (Always a nice look ) So Tony If I did this and 25mm doesn’t quite give me the perfect look. Can I ask Joe to give me slightly thicker spacers. Perhaps an extra 5mm ? Would that be too much to ask, Given your geometrics enthisiasm...
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in Car Detailing & Care
Posted · Edited by Ray collins
Mistake of wording
My personal advice here,, Give the car a good Wax Polish Auto Glym from Halfords is an excellent product …
Polish the car With a coat of wax first And then apply several coats of Auto Glym “ Extra Gloss Protection “. £12
Use the entire bottle of the “Extra Gloss Protection” up on the ‘Polished car Over a period of two or three days Must be dry during the procedure … polish any smears off thoroughly After the last coat, Then your car only needs a top up ( with Extra Gloss Protection ) once or twice a year … That’s my best advice …. Of Course The true Professional would Buff his bodywork first with either clay bar or a good buffer etc…. Hope this helps,
Now sold my lovely MX5 NC I Miss it, But needed something a bit bigger more practical. Etc.
take care keep safe I will recognise you if I ever set eyes on you. You will have arm Muscles like GARTH .
RAY …. COLLINS