Cheap Gti self isolation purchases list

[SRGTD]

I’m getting some of these!

If those valve caps are metal, be aware that they can seize up on the valve stems and become very difficult - if not impossible - to remove.

I bought some with the VW logo on, and when they arrived discovered they were metal, so never used them for that reason.

[king monkey]

Think I’ll give them a miss and see if there any decent plastic ones. Thanks guys.

[golf nutter]

i believe metal ones can cause damage to the valves they're attached to due to the extra weight over plastic ones and the centrifugal forces placed upon them.

[hog_hedge]

Think I’ll give them a miss and see if there any decent plastic ones. Thanks guys.

Good choice. I had 4 metal ones from eBay and I had to use two sets of pliers and a lot of brute force to get them off and I shredded the rubber on the sides of the valves in the process - never ever again.

[BobbyT]

I’m getting some of these!

I've recently binned a set just like this as I had to use a spanner to get one of them off when checking pressure. I guess the winter salt and wet weather didn't help. Back with plastic, not worth the hassle. Did look nice though.

[Rob_benton]

I’ve just made a gamble on this. The genuine version is £40. But maybe it comes from the same factory ?

￡9.78 | Lucullan 2020 New Microfiber Detailing Brush With Removable Head Durable Rim Spokes Caliper Wheel Cleaner
https://a.aliexpress.com/_d6okO6U

I’m hoping it will fit between my front Caliper and Austin rims. I normally use a cheap brush That fits but I don’t really like it.

[hog_hedge]

I’ve just made a gamble on this. The genuine version is £40. But maybe it comes from the same factory ?

￡9.78 | Lucullan 2020 New Microfiber Detailing Brush With Removable Head Durable Rim Spokes Caliper Wheel Cleaner
https://a.aliexpress.com/_d6okO6U

I’m hoping it will fit between my front Caliper and Austin rims. I normally use a cheap brush That fits but I don’t really like it.

It seems like it's worth a punt. If it's no good then I recommend this brush as a compromise - https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/gyeon-q-m-wheelstick-large

[Rob_benton]

I’ve just made a gamble on this. The genuine version is £40. But maybe it comes from the same factory ?

￡9.78 | Lucullan 2020 New Microfiber Detailing Brush With Removable Head Durable Rim Spokes Caliper Wheel Cleaner
https://a.aliexpress.com/_d6okO6U

I’m hoping it will fit between my front Caliper and Austin rims. I normally use a cheap brush That fits but I don’t really like it.

It seems like it's worth a punt. If it's no good then I recommend this brush as a compromise - https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/gyeon-q-m-wheelstick-large

Thanks. I’ve got every other decent wheel brush ever invented.
Hopefully with the AliExpress one being flat I can cover more of the wheel.

[Rob_benton]

I’ve just ordered these paddles.
Got them for £15.
I thought they look a bit more subtle than the popular version people are getting. And from the uk too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383484802032

[Jim_mk7.5]

I’ve just ordered these paddles.
Got them for £15.
I thought they look a bit more subtle than the popular version people are getting. And from the uk too.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383484802032

I think I prefer those to the Racing line style ones.

Do think the ST2 ones probably look the best but £200 is fairly steep. If there were some really nice ones at the £50-75 mark reckon they would do very well.