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cheekyalex

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23rd Feb 14 at 18:42

Just thought i would share this clip of my Astra testing some aquapel rain repellent

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uanxgou0CUQ

Its excellent stuff, this vid was taken over 2 months after application. You can see the rain still just flies off the window screen, didn't even need to use wipers (although they do help obviously)

can see the effect much better if you select HD

Can hear the v6 growling away when i hit the loud pedal too

[Edited on 23-02-2014 by cheekyalex]

Jambo

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23rd Feb 14 at 19:23

Lovely noise! Not a stock engine in a G? Did they come with V6's I forget

I use rainX which lasts about one wash, good
Whilst it lasts though

Rich H

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23rd Feb 14 at 19:33

G-Techniq G1 & Gyeon View still win though

G1 is still just about holding on in there on my van 20k miles later, Gyeon View is 4 months in on my M3 so far and beading as it did on day 1.

Car sounds great though!

djgritt

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23rd Feb 14 at 21:48

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Lovely noise! Not a stock engine in a G? Did they come with V6's I forget

It's a conversion - no production Astra G had a V6

cheekyalex

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23rd Feb 14 at 21:52

Nope the didn't come with v6s Jambo. Ive done a full project thread on the conversion if your interested.

Given the engine fits just fine,and sounds awesome. I think vauxhall should have done a limited edition run with them in. Would have been a good rival to the golf r32.

I used rainX at first, and agree its good stuff but wasn't happy with it not lasting long enough.

This aquapel stuff is used on planes apparently so not surprised it lasts alot longer.(up to 6 months)

Ive not tried any of those products Rich, i might give them a look

Jambo

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23rd Feb 14 at 22:03

Link Alex? Would like a read.

djgritt

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23rd Feb 14 at 22:26

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Link Alex? Would like a read.

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=662857

SXI - Matt

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24th Feb 14 at 04:46

quote:
Originally posted by Rich H
G-Techniq G1 & Gyeon View still win though G1 is still just about holding on in there on my van 20k miles later, Gyeon View is 4 months in on my M3 so far and beading as it did on day 1.

Car sounds great though!

Do you find the G1 smears much? I've used rainx a few years ago now as got given a free sample. Although it hardly lasted it did do a good job, however it used to smear really bad. Resulting in always having to wash your windscreen, seemed to make the point of using it void.

Rich H

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24th Feb 14 at 08:57

Nope doesn't smear at all - is quite different to the application of Rain X in that it's a 2 stage process:

1) Polish with G-Techniq G4 polish
2) Apply G1 sealant (1 coat on side & rear windows, 3 overlaid coats on windscreen)
3) Remove with G2 residue remover (or IPA)

The initial polish stage is vital, and ideally clay the glass first too - it's surprising how much crap builds up on the glass over time, and all of this will contribute to sealants smearing and or failing if it's not removed before application

Bonney

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25th Feb 14 at 20:06

Didn't notice the rain, lovely sound! That the M57?

SVM 286

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26th Feb 14 at 06:17

Where did you pick yours up from Alex? Was it dear?

cheekyalex

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26th Feb 14 at 19:49

Sounds like good stuff rich. I actually gave my windows a going over with some body shop panel wipe to get rid of any oils etc that had built up over time first. Then used the rotary polisher with some g3 cutting compound to remove some scratches . Worked a treat.

Bonney it was the m62

Svm

I got it from Costco ,came in a pack of 4. Can't remember how much it was sorry. Had a look in the Liverpool one and they had none left too

. If any spots it in another costco let me know......I want some more !

rustyarchs

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27th Feb 14 at 14:33

just saw this and id made me think of the stuff you used to get a few years ago it was shaped like a pink dildo lol cant mind its name though

cheekyalex

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27th Feb 14 at 19:44

Is that some kind of funny random auto correct or did you just actually type pink dildo?!

Corsa_Sport21

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27th Feb 14 at 20:26

The V6 soundtrack is 1 of the main reasons i can't part with my Vectra. With a cone filter they sound incredible.

Jed D

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27th Feb 14 at 22:31

V6 FTW

LukesCorsaSXi

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27th Feb 14 at 22:49

quote:
Originally posted by Jed D
V6 FTW

Especially when you can hear it from the other side of 'Pod!

rustyarchs

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28th Feb 14 at 12:58

quote:
Originally posted by cheekyalex
Is that some kind of funny random auto correct or did you just actually type pink dildo?!

nope was meant although was interesting trying to find a pic

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5547/imageuovz.jpg

cant believe I'm the only one old enough to remember this! it was advertised in revs and max power for ages

Rob E

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28th Feb 14 at 13:20

Middle laner!!

Jed D

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28th Feb 14 at 15:53

quote:
Originally posted by LukesCorsaSXi

quote:
Originally posted by Jed D
V6 FTW

Especially when you can hear it from the other side of 'Pod!

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