Thomas the Tig

[ralp2dam]

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[team_v]

Glad you finally picked it up.
Sounds like quite an options list.

Maybe look into a set of higher output bulbs to reduce your desire to get xenons.
My 65W Osram Ralleye bulbs have proven a worthy upgrade path.

Mine is hovering just under 10k and it hasn't skipped a beat.

[Cookie28]

Do you live in Dee Why? It loons like one of the streets leading down to the beach haha

[team_v]

Also, you need to do something about that Chrome Grill ASAP!

[ralp2dam]

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[ralp2dam]

So, I spent hours (to be honest I don't know how long but better part of my day) cleaning Thomas. The process I've undertaken so far is:

1. Two bucket wash with microfiber mitt. I used regular dishwashing liquid to strip back whatever the dealer put on it.
2. Dry off (used a old microfiber cloth & have to buy a drying cloth).
3. Dodo juice born slippy clay (so much better then the mothers product).
4. Nanolex the paint work.
5. Glass clean with stoners glass cleaner and glass microfibre.

Now for some advice please. I was very conservative applying the Nanolex with about 4-5 drops for the bonnet. I left it on for about 20 minutes before trying to wipe it back with another microfiber cloth. I've been over the car nearly 6 times and still can't get some of the swirl marks (lack of better term) off. I've tried taking photos but it doesn't come up. Does anyone have any ideas how I can fix this?

[team_v]

I only left my nanolex spray on for about 5-10 minutes max otherwise i fidn it gets hard to buff off.
The swirls will come out with water from memory (mine did)

[ralp2dam]

I only left my nanolex spray on for about 5-10 minutes max otherwise i fidn it gets hard to buff off.
The swirls will come out with water from memory (mine did)

I'll know in future to only leave it on for a shorter period. When you say water, do you mean washing, hosing or just when it rains?

[team_v]

I'll know in future to only leave it on for a shorter period. When you say water, do you mean washing, hosing or just when it rains?

Hosing works best but it has also come out when it rained on the car.
The sealant is still on it protecting though.

[Transporter]

Does anyone have any ideas how I can fix this?

Wash the car again (or the places you want to buff off) to remove any dust from, and buff it off. I did the same mistake and listen to the instructions the product came with and it was hard work to buff it, could see the spots following day we missed.

I don't think that it will come off with regular washes (at least in reasonable time).

Some questions are better answered at http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f22/

[ralp2dam]

Wash the car again (or the places you want to buff off) to remove any dust from, and buff it off. I did the same mistake and listen to the instructions the product came with and it was hard work to buff it, could see the spots following day we missed.

I don't think that it will come off with regular washes (at least in reasonable time).

Some questions are better answered at http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f22/

Thanks transporter, will do. I thought I was following the directions by waiting the maximum time of 20 minutes.

[ralp2dam]

I've applied the Nanolex urban glass today. My procedure was as follows:

1. Clean all glass with stoners glass cleaner.
2. Apply Nanolex glass cleaner.
3. Apply Nanolex urban glass.
4. Buff off.
5. Repeated steps 3 and 4 again.

Overall I found the Nanolex urban glass a very easy product to use, easier then the paint protection. The included lint free cloths were excellent.

I applied the Nanolex in my garage. On the second application I heard my friendly cleaner coming along with a blower (I live in a unit block). I hurriedly did I quick buff and closed the garage. I hope I missed all the dust he blew around before giving it a final buff.

Can't wait to see the Nanolex in action! I'll try and post a video when it next rains.

[team_v]

I've applied the Nanolex urban glass today. My procedure was as follows:

1. Clean all glass with stoners glass cleaner.
2. Apply Nanolex glass cleaner.
3. Apply Nanolex urban glass.
4. Buff off.
5. Repeated steps 3 and 4 again.

Overall I found the Nanolex urban glass a very easy product to use, easier then the paint protection. The included lint free cloths were excellent.

I applied the Nanolex in my garage. On the second application I heard my friendly cleaner coming along with a blower (I live in a unit block). I hurriedly did I quick buff and closed the garage. I hope I missed all the dust he blew around before giving it a final buff.

Can't wait to see the Nanolex in action! I'll try and post a video when it next rains.

Best bet is to apply the nanolex stuff in the shade if you can as if the car is warm/in the sun it dries and is hard to buff off.

Could be worse, i had sawdust all over mine the other day after it rained, my car turned a weird brown colour but it all washed off lol.

[ralp2dam]

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