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Offline am1w

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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #240 on: 12 August 2010, 09:44 »
Your car must weigh a ton! At least it will have a low drag coeffecient!
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #241 on: 12 August 2010, 12:30 »
Quote from: am1w on 12 August 2010, 09:44
Your car must weigh a ton! At least it will have a low drag coeffecient!

Can't fault him though, I clean mine every time I get the chance, if it needs washing 4 times a week it gets it! I also use Meguiars Ultimate Quick Detailer between washes/waxes to clean off loose dust and give it that "just waxed" shine. when you've got a car that looks as good as the MK6 it deserves to be kept clean. I also regularly clean and wax the wheels [Poorboys World wheel wax] To all the non-Monza people out there, you can't beat the look of them when they're clean and waxed, I don't care what wheels you've got. :cool:
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #242 on: 12 August 2010, 14:27 »
Quote from: RickS on 12 August 2010, 12:30
Quote from: am1w on 12 August 2010, 09:44
Your car must weigh a ton! At least it will have a low drag coeffecient!

Can't fault him though, I clean mine every time I get the chance, if it needs washing 4 times a week it gets it! I also use Meguiars Ultimate Quick Detailer between washes/waxes to clean off loose dust and give it that "just waxed" shine. when you've got a car that looks as good as the MK6 it deserves to be kept clean. I also regularly clean and wax the wheels [Poorboys World wheel wax] To all the non-Monza people out there, you can't beat the look of them when they're clean and waxed, I don't care what wheels you've got. :cool:

RickS - I'm totally with you on this. The Mrs goes mad when I wash the car 2 - 3 times a week (when theres so many other jobs to do).... In all fairness I do normally wash the Mrs Corsa at the same time. Not out of love but becuase I can't stand to see it dirty next to my GTI  :grin:
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #243 on: 12 August 2010, 14:34 »
Quote from: am1w on 12 August 2010, 09:44
Your car must weigh a ton! At least it will have a low drag coeffecient!

A decent sealant/wax is microns thick...it may be a pain to apply, but all I need to do is power wash the flies and crud off now - I seldom have to actually take a mitt to the paint, and when I do, i'm careful not to mark it.
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #244 on: 12 August 2010, 14:49 »
Quote from: Ess_Three on 12 August 2010, 14:34
Quote from: am1w on 12 August 2010, 09:44
Your car must weigh a ton! At least it will have a low drag coeffecient!

A decent sealant/wax is microns thick...it may be a pain to apply, but all I need to do is power wash the flies and crud off now - I seldom have to actually take a mitt to the paint, and when I do, i'm careful not to mark it.

........... and I bet you don't even use soap in the shower :grin:
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #245 on: 12 August 2010, 16:48 »
Quote from: MAW73 on 12 August 2010, 14:49

........... and I bet you don't even use soap in the shower :grin:

Goodness no. A quality shower gel...naturally!  :smiley:
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #246 on: 12 August 2010, 22:31 »
Quote from: Ess_Three on 12 August 2010, 09:05
Quote from: am1w on 12 August 2010, 08:55
Get it washed every 4 to 6 weeks. I know, I know .....

What?
When I'm home it's probablt nearer 4-6 times a week!
Each time it'll be given a wipe down with a quick detailer containing carnauba wax, to top up the current 6 coats of Raceglaze Series 55.

Your kidding, right ? You honestly dont apply 1 coat of wax 6 times, do you ?
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #247 on: 08 January 2011, 21:50 »
Bumpy bump! Perhaps a revival of an old thread would be a good idea? If not then just lock it cos it's old anyway, i won't say "common problems" but issues that current owners are having? :smiley:
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #248 on: 08 January 2011, 22:47 »
There you go problem solved :grin: :smiley:
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Re: GTI MK6 - Faults/Rattles/Squeeks etc
« Reply #249 on: 10 October 2011, 20:10 »
Quote from: ajmoir36 on 28 April 2010, 20:47
Whirring noise in Neutral - Knackered Gearbox. (GTD)

Sorry to drag up an old thread but did you get a new gearbox for that gearbox whirr?
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