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Title: linseed oil question...?
Post by: chrismac89 on 28 September 2010, 14:26
do i just boil it like i would a pan of water and let it cool then apply to bumpers? sorry stupid question just wanna make sure lol
any help greatly appreiated
thanks
chris
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: Dan J on 28 September 2010, 14:32
wouldnt bother with that tbh mate id get a dedicated trim dressing.
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: mellow yellow on 28 September 2010, 14:49
you can buy boiled linseed oil from the shop. it comes in two forms, boiled and raw.

I personally have tried linseed oil and the effect are good but do not last. as mentioned get yourself a dedicated product.

Next on my shopping list is the plastic dye kit.
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: banterchicken on 05 October 2010, 21:18
I have tried looads of detailing products, I think linseed works better although as said it doesnt last but it is very very cheap.
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: Dan J on 05 October 2010, 23:06
cheap is not always a winner when it comes to detailing products.
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: banterchicken on 05 October 2010, 23:34
Yeah I completely agree, it's just I find even the more expensive products come off. Infact the only one I have found to be permanent is g4 http://www.gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c4-permanent-trim-restorer (http://www.gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/exterior-coatings/c4-permanent-trim-restorer) & that turns out to be an expensive operation :(
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: Dan J on 05 October 2010, 23:45
for upto 2yrs protection its well worth the price tbh, exterior dressing is a tricky area in valeting and detailing as it doesnt last and lots of silicones are used in the mix which in some cases is undesirable but they last a bit longer than ones without, c4 well most of the gtechniq range is very new tech wise so definatly worth going for.
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: banterchicken on 06 October 2010, 12:14
for upto 2yrs protection its well worth the price tbh, exterior dressing is a tricky area in valeting and detailing as it doesnt last and lots of silicones are used in the mix which in some cases is undesirable but they last a bit longer than ones without, c4 well most of the gtechniq range is very new tech wise so definatly worth going for.

Yeah, think I might have to fork out then!
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: Guy on 06 October 2010, 13:12
for upto 2yrs protection its well worth the price tbh, exterior dressing is a tricky area in valeting and detailing as it doesnt last and lots of silicones are used in the mix which in some cases is undesirable but they last a bit longer than ones without, c4 well most of the gtechniq range is very new tech wise so definatly worth going for.

Yeah, think I might have to fork out then!

i've used it... its fantastic  :wink:
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: DubSociety on 06 October 2010, 14:14
Dying to try out gTechniq but the prices make me ill ...
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: Guy on 06 October 2010, 16:52
Dying to try out gTechniq but the prices make me ill ...

what will make you sick is the size if the bottle when you get it  :shocked:
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: Dan J on 06 October 2010, 18:00
Dying to try out gTechniq but the prices make me ill ...

what will make you sick is the size if the bottle when you get it  :shocked:

small is not the word but very little goes a long way. if you want to keep your nose hair dont sniff it.
guy did you get anymore of it after your first lot ran out?
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: Guy on 06 October 2010, 18:27
Dying to try out gTechniq but the prices make me ill ...

what will make you sick is the size if the bottle when you get it  :shocked:

small is not the word but very little goes a long way. if you want to keep your nose hair dont sniff it.
guy did you get anymore of it after your first lot ran out?

nope... it did the golf mk3 and that was the plan all along... they say there is enough for one car and its true dat  :smiley:
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: tech1889 on 06 October 2010, 23:04
how long you found it lasts guy ??
Title: Re: linseed oil question...?
Post by: Guy on 07 October 2010, 15:17
how long you found it lasts guy ??

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=91049.msg1455494#msg1455494 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=91049.msg1455494#msg1455494)

done in april... still looks like new now!  :cool: