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May 4th, 2024, 12:50 | #91 | |
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If I'm being honest, I think its those chemicals that have caused my wheel nuts to rust. I've got a jet nozzle for the hose pipe, so that's something I guess... It has multiple settings to adjust the spray pattern. I've got a Halfords near to me. I think they'll have microfibre wash mits and towels in stock. Have you ever used Demon Shine before? (Linked below). From reading, it seems like a shine detailer/wax all-in-one. Make sure car is wet, spray it on and wipe it off. Not sure if its any good though? https://www.halfords.com/motoring/ca...re-120421.html I have a little pump sprayer for the degreaser and I think my patio Karcher power washer has a snow foam attachment. I'll have to check the box of goodies that came with it.
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It will be their chemicals, especially their TFR (Traffic Film Remover) that they tend to spray all over cars before they start washing it. Highly Alkaline and possibly even Acidic. Halfords sell some decent stuff. Had a quick look and they have decent microfibre wash mitt from Turtle Wax https://www.halfords.com/motoring/ca...4aAs0WEALw_wcB The Meguiars Gold Wash shampoo is also pretty good. The Car Plan Demon stuff, like Demon Shine isn't great. Their products are pretty basic. You'd be better off replacing the Demon Shine with Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer from Euro Car Parts. Happy to advise on any other products at Halfords that you might be looking at.
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May 12th, 2024, 18:15 | #93 |
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Road Trip and more bits for Blue
Been a productive weekend getting bits for the car.
First up was a set of OE Volvo Rubber Mats. Driver side mat Passenger side mat Rear mats In really good condition, just need a decent clean and they'll be as good as new I reckon. I also found a fellow V40 owner that had further reduced a set of wheels I'd had my eye on for ages so had a drive down to Manchester with the wife to get them. Upon my return I checked the trip computer, see how Blue did on the 200+ mile journey there and back Filled her up before we set off and upon getting home it had used 2 notches on the fuel gauge, done 235 miles exactly and still speculates there is over 400 miles left in the tank. Pretty much cruised at 65MPH all the way there and back and she returned An average speed of 55MPH and 55.5MPG. Not to shabbie. And the wheels I went all that way for 18 inch Jaguar XE wheels, which are staggered 7.5J ET46 front and 8.5J 55ET rear No cracks, buckles or welds but are in need of refurbishment and tyres. So they have been bagged and tucked up in the garage Until funds allow me to do all that. I am looking to fit 225/40 R18 to the front wheels and 235/40 R18 on the rear wheels. According to the "Will they fit" web page, they seem the best tyre sizes to help with fitment and accuracy of the speedo. Also after a quick google search, I found that 225 is the minimum and ideally you want 235 or 245, so...... I think I better test fit the rear wheels soon in case I need to get some spacers. Maybe I should've checked the rear can handle 8.5J wheels before I bought them...... lol....
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May 14th, 2024, 20:23 | #94 |
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Test fit of the Jaguar Wheels
I had some free time on Monday morning, so thought I'd bring out the Jag wheels and test fit them.
I know for a fact that the fronts aren't a problem with regards to fitment. 7.5j and ET55 so not far off some standard Volvo wheels. I know these Jag wheels fit the V40 as the guy I bought them off had them fitted to his, but there was just a part of me that was worried about the 8.5j and ET46 or the rears. So, jacked the car up, pulled the wheel off and stuck the jag one on. Went on without issue and do look pretty decent if I do say so myself. I think they'll look beaut once they're refurbed and have tyres on. A quick look down the back side of them and It's pretty close..... they are very wide.... Then I looked at the arch liner And thought to myself, that's really close and the car is jacked up. Once it's on the ground I'm going to have to cut a bit off..... However, I dropped the car down onto a block of wood and Still plenty of room there, even once the tyres are on. I am now desparate to get some money saved up so I can get them sorted and put on. Also took a comparison shot of the Volvo wheel against the Jag wheel Yeah, a good bit wider. I may have also forgot to check if the Volvo centre caps would fit the Jag wheels..... damn.... If they don't I'll find something to take their place, I won't be keeping the Jag centre caps on them.
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May 14th, 2024, 20:33 | #95 |
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Hi Petey. Those wheels look very nice. Refurbishing isn’t cheap unfortunately. They don’t look bad on the pictures though? Then again, I suppose they aren’t close ups and its hard to tell from a distance. Were the original Volvo ones 18’s too? Was just thinking… you could sell the originals to get a bit of cash back towards refurbishment.
To get that mpg from a petrol is awesome. You were up my neck of the woods!
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I have a really good wheel refurbishment place near me that I've used before so will be taking them there. It'll be £270 for all 4 and will be getting them done in some form of high power/bright silver. The wheels aren't too bad, but not great either. Bad paint, few marks on them. I had every intention on getting them refurbed with new tyres before they go on the car. The OE Volvo ones that are on at the moment are just 17 inch. Don't want to sell them, just in case you know and I might even throw some winter tyres on them???? Yeah, I'm happy with that MPG, like I said though, I was only cruising at 65mph there and back. There's a Volvo meet in York on 26th May if you're up for a drive out?
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May 15th, 2024, 20:20 | #97 |
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Another Wash. Another Sticker
Was just an early morning shift for me today at work, so popped to the gym then got back home.
Perfect day weather wise for........ A good wash to get rid of all the dust, pollen and bug splatter. I keep seeing more and more marks on the paintwork...... Might have to get the DA out again at some point and also purhcase a touch up pen to fill in some chips. I've recently seen "The Touch up Paint Pen Company" cropping up on my Facebook feed and thinking I might give them a go. Also added a recent sticker purchase to my little sticker window From Swedish Boost Mafia. Just a bit of fun and I had one of my V50 so thought why not.
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I've already got plans on that date unfortunately, but maybe sometime that doesn't clash with something else. I went to a car show last year in Tatton Park, Knutsford (not sure if you know it). The show wasn't Volvo only though, but it was great to see all marques of cars. Some of the American stuff was stunning... the big Lincoln's and Chevy's. There were a few Volvo's too... 740's, 940's and Amazon's to name but a few. Awesome to see. Blue is looking good as always.
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Volvo Rubber Floor Mats
As per my previous post, I got a full set of rubber mats at a very decent price and hardly any wear on them.
I hardly have passengers in the rear so decided to just leave the cloth mats in there and clean up the front mats. Out came the G101 all purpose cleaner and a detailing brush All rinsed off and dried with a microfibre cloth And looking as good as new. Stuck them in the car and after fully drying, they looked a bit naff still..... So I made a slightly stronger dilution of G101 and cleaned them again, then gave them a coating of Aerospace 303 plastic and rubber protectant. Let that soak in for a bit, then wiped dry with a cloth. Finished and in Passenger Side Drivers Side They turned out much better. Dead pleased with them.
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New Alloy Wheel Centre Caps
As the new to me 18inch Jag wheels don't have the same centre cap size as the Volvo wheels, I had to find some new ones.
Good old e-bay came to the rescue once I had a definitive answer on the dimensions of the Jag centre caps (58mm face and 50mm internal clip). Sourced a full set of plain black centre caps for £10 They felt the same size when sized up to one of the Jag centre caps Took one of the wheels out and stuck one in Perfect, snug fit. Then I had to source some Volvo stickers to go on the top of them. There were 3 different types that came out in the search, again on e-bay. A silver set, a black set from the likes of the V50/S40 & C30 and a newish style. Didn't like the newish style as they were also black, and didn't like the older style as they were black and I'm going bright silver with the wheel refurb. So I decided on the silver stickers. They were delivered today for the measly sum of £7.50 and are actually pretty decent quality. Slightly domed so followed the curve of the centre cap. Feel really strudy as well. Got them stuck to the centre caps and again, they fit like a dream Then of course, had to check them out on the wheels themselves, so unbagged one and I think they look pretty darn good if I do say so myself. The stickers still have a plastic cover on them, hence the dodgy look to them. I won't take those off until the wheels are done. I'm also contemplating putting a layer of resin over the top of them as the wife has recently started making things with resin. That would help keep them in good shape and add that little extra touch to them.
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