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Last post by jsybrian
Sat Sep 22, 2018 11:56 am
Photo Hosting is now enabled
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Hi All
We've taken the decision to allow users to upload images to the site to save you having to host them externally
In order to do this, when...
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Wed Aug 18, 2021 10:33 am
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Last post by Minty72
Sat Jan 06, 2024 12:42 am
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Last post by gourtz
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:01 am
Hydra-myst
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by
loud »
Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:58 pm
anyone with a dirty interior, i'd thoroughly recommend getting someone in to hydra-myst it. I got mine today as my car is new and i don't like the...
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Last post by Blackie
Sun Sep 25, 2005 4:05 pm
Help on paint!!!!!
Replies: 4
by
Polo_Gio »
Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:49 pm
Hi all,
I was power washing my car the other day and i noticed that tiny dots of paint had came off all over my drivers side wing mirror. It not has...
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Last post by Polo_Gio
Thu Sep 22, 2005 1:08 pm
Flash home car wash system
Replies: 11
by
Si_GTi »
Sat Apr 02, 2005 8:34 pm
Guys,
Thought I'd report my findings having bought and used one of these new Flash home car wash thingies, as advertised on the television!
This is...
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Last post by waveydavey
Wed Sep 21, 2005 1:34 am
paint on rubber seals
Replies: 2
by
howett »
Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:55 pm
Hi,
Tidyed up where someone tried to break into the car by removing drivers door window, however got some of the spray paint on the rubber window...
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Last post by M1 TCH
Fri Sep 16, 2005 12:12 am
How to glue a badge?
by
knfevg »
Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:36 pm
I have a MK4.
A few years ago I debagged it but now I want all the bagges back :)
I have them all clean and shiny but I do not know how to glue them...
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Last post by knfevg
Tue Sep 13, 2005 4:36 pm
Stonechips on pearlescent paint
Replies: 8
by
TerraTag »
Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:42 am
I've got quite a few stonechips on my bonnet and on the front bumper, could I fix these with good results or should I just splash out on a...
8 Replies
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Last post by blackgti2000
Mon Sep 12, 2005 11:13 am
Looks like a vinyl record
Replies: 10
by
AshLeMacq »
Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:32 pm
Ok I admit, I USE AN AUTOMATIC CAR WASH :oops:
I had a look at my car today and the paintwork has so many tiny scratches, it looks awful close up....
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Last post by bstardchild
Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:12 pm
Power steering liquid
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by
rsierra »
Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:59 am
Probably a very basic question........could someone please tell me where to find the tank for replacing the power steering liquid on the 1.4cl - is...
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Last post by rsierra
Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:13 am
10.000 mile service
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by
jmk1 »
Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:08 pm
Had the Polo serviced on Tuesday. VW garage.
The total cost was £129 .The oil and filter was changed.
The oil came to £34 .The total cost for...
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Last post by warrmr
Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:01 am
Wax Advice
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by
PhilGTi »
Fri Jun 10, 2005 12:23 pm
What is the best car wax? I want a glossy finish, my friend had some that was just like candle/bee wax not that white liquid s**t. Any ideas?
Phill
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Last post by warrmr
Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:53 am
scratches revisited
Replies: 8
by
nickpolo »
Sun Aug 28, 2005 11:18 pm
hi guys,
a few posts ago i explained how the surface of the red polo gti i recently bought was covered in swirls and scratches.
well its currently...
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Last post by nickpolo
Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:31 am
Wiper Blades
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by
jmk1 »
Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:37 pm
Wiper Blade marks on windscreen can't seem to polish them out.
The actual blades themselves seem to be ok.
Anyone any suggestions?.
Jmk1.
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Last post by JTLondon
Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:38 am
replacement panels
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by
nickpolo »
Thu Aug 25, 2005 3:40 pm
hi guys,
my polo is going into a crash repairers for some work, can you tell me will the replacement parts (ie bonnet, front drivers wing, lower...
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Last post by inder
Fri Aug 26, 2005 6:19 pm
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Last post by stu nwpoc
Tue Aug 23, 2005 12:11 pm
microfibre cleaning mitts
Replies: 1
by
Polo_Gio »
Mon Aug 22, 2005 3:32 pm
Hi all, i know that using 100% cotton terry cloths is the best for your car but am just wondering if any1 has had good or bad attempts at using a...
1 Replies
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Last post by dino
Mon Aug 22, 2005 4:14 pm
Dirty Engine Bay
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by
JIC Cracked »
Sat Aug 20, 2005 12:07 am
hi does anyone know what i can clean my engine bay with! it's starting to look like a 50 year old car :shock:. or a place that steam cleans engines...
2 Replies
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Last post by dino
Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:44 pm
scratches scratches scratches
Replies: 3
by
nickpolo »
Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:56 am
hi guys, got my red gti last week - the previous owner has evidently put it through a car awash or two as areas of the car are covered in lots of...
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Last post by dino
Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:06 pm
Problem closing door
Replies: 5
by
jmk1 »
Thu Aug 18, 2005 12:21 pm
My drivers door is out of alignment.Facing the car it's the very top
left hand corner . I have to slam the door very hard to close it .I don't...
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Last post by BLACK6N_POLO
Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:55 am
gritty surface
Replies: 9
by
jmk1 »
Thu Aug 11, 2005 9:48 am
I shampood my car. I then cut it with turtle liquid t cut. over a period
of 4 weeks I applied 4 coats of turtle wax. Car came up like new
brilliant...
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Last post by warrmr
Thu Aug 18, 2005 6:53 pm
Scratch on mk5 glove box
Replies: 8
by
mkone »
Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:54 am
Hi there, any suggestions to get rid of a scratch along the mk5 glove box? Has left a nasty mark. Thanks
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Last post by inder
Thu Aug 11, 2005 8:16 pm
premature tyre wear
Replies: 5
by
jmk1 »
Fri Aug 05, 2005 10:27 pm
Premature wear on Front tyres
I have just acquired a VW polo.I am really happy with it. Unfortunately it failed its MOT the 2 front tyres inside...
5 Replies
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Aug 07, 2005 1:58 am
Buffing
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by
Barney »
Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:06 pm
i looked at my car next to a mates the other day and allthough i polish it fairly often it still seemed dull by comparison so i was thinking about...
4 Replies
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Last post by dino
Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:42 am
Flash Car Wash
Replies: 7
by
JTLondon »
Sun Jul 31, 2005 3:34 am
Anyone here used this Flash car wash thingy yet?
What are your reviews on it?
Also... do you think it'll use as much water as an ordinary...
7 Replies
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Last post by dino
Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:16 am
Cleaning car seats
Replies: 3
by
wul3er »
Sat Jul 30, 2005 9:07 pm
What would you recomend for cleaning the seats in a car.
They are pretty badly stained due to my son spilling drinks and eating in the car.
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Last post by wul3er
Sun Jul 31, 2005 10:48 pm
Polo GTI Grille Cleaning
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by
Gumbo_88 »
Mon Jul 18, 2005 6:06 pm
Hey guys n gals, can anyone suggest ways of cleaning the honeycomb grille on the Gti, or suggest methods or products used, even after a clean its...
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Last post by Gumbo_88
Sun Jul 31, 2005 12:32 pm
one for the Mk5 owners
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by
polo2k »
Sat Jul 02, 2005 1:33 am
Hey all
quick question. what do you use to get a flay-matt-really black/grey finish on the mk5 dash.
with it being porus i try and use something...
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Last post by dino
Mon Jul 25, 2005 10:54 am
9n bodywork
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by
mfa-polo »
Tue Jul 19, 2005 10:32 pm
I bought my 9n (2002) in diamond black or is it magic black, paint work is looking in a bad state, with a series of tiny scratches all over the...
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Last post by mfa-polo
Sat Jul 23, 2005 2:24 pm
is it ok to have my car buffed?
Replies: 3
by
BamesRees »
Thu Jul 21, 2005 6:27 pm
my polo has good paint work except for them annoying little scracthes. will buffin my car wreck the paint work? once i buff it will i have to keep on...
3 Replies
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Last post by dino
Fri Jul 22, 2005 9:19 am
JewelUltra DiamondBrite
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by
PhilGTi »
Fri May 06, 2005 10:06 am
Is a full kit of this worth £25? I've heard people say its £250 from the garage... are they serious?
Is this a good buy @ £25 and does it...
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Last post by Josh_PoloGTi
Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:00 pm
Color coding door handles
Replies: 4
by
knfevg »
Sat Jul 09, 2005 8:22 pm
I got a 97 MK4.
Its color is Chagall Blue (D5D code)
Obviously the door handles and the protectors on the sides of the doors are black.
I want to...
4 Replies
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Last post by knfevg
Sat Jul 09, 2005 9:55 pm
Door cards
Replies: 6
by
PhilGTi »
Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:36 pm
Whats good for cleaning my door cards in the gti? They are the red ones...
Phill.
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Last post by PhilGTi
Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:00 pm
T-Cut
Replies: 7
by
urz »
Tue Jun 28, 2005 4:50 pm
Im thinking about T-Cutting my polo as its red and is starting to turn a bit pink in places.
Does anyone recommend using T-Cut?
7 Replies
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Last post by Fionadilston
Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:20 am
Front spoiler
Replies: 5
by
clees »
Thu Jun 30, 2005 10:00 am
i'm looking to colour code my front spoiler... Whats the best method if any??
cheers
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Last post by carmadaaron
Thu Jun 30, 2005 1:30 pm
Blistering wheel arches - fix cost?
Replies: 5
by
joebickley »
Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:56 pm
Hi
Our 96 Polo (metalic navy) has some blistering on the wheel arches. Its not to bad yet and would like to get it put right.
Any ideas on...
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:35 pm
Scratch removal from glass by Zombie!
Replies: 2
by
ZOMBIE »
Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:03 pm
Hi, ive seen several topics about peoples problems with scratches in glass and I have the ultimate cheap remedy that does work without hours of elbow...
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Last post by ZOMBIE
Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:42 pm
Aero wipers
Replies: 1
by
clees »
Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:43 pm
Can anyone tell me where is the best place to purchase aero wipers and how easy are they to fit to my polo GTi 6n2??
thanks
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:09 pm
Arches Rolled
Replies: 2
by
ICEYPOLO »
Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:29 pm
Does anyone have a rough estimate for getting arches rolled... either had them done or enquired about this before?
does it mean having paint re-done...
2 Replies
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Last post by Blue MK2
Wed Jun 22, 2005 8:30 am
Number Plate - No Screws?
Replies: 22
by
inder »
Sun Apr 17, 2005 8:31 am
Silly question, but how to I put my number plate on with no screws showing, I do not wish to use a sticky pad or velcro pad... I have a VW dealer...
22 Replies
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Last post by carmadaaron
Tue Jun 21, 2005 10:15 pm
Polish and Wax
Replies: 2
by
andyg »
Thu Jun 16, 2005 7:18 pm
I use Autoglym resin polish and somtimes I finish it off with autoglym high gloss protection. I usually polish the car once every 2 or 3 weeks. I...
2 Replies
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Last post by 1litreheater
Thu Jun 16, 2005 8:38 pm
Someone Graffiti'd my car
Replies: 4
by
des_pd_ tdi »
Sun Jan 09, 2005 2:50 pm
If only I'd caught the culprit, I'd have graffiti'd his face.
Now for the good news, the above carcare shopping list Josh compiled is exactly what I...
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Last post by CalvinGTI
Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:56 pm
Tips for spraying my Spoiler???
Replies: 3
by
PhilGTi »
Fri May 06, 2005 4:31 pm
Just bought a spoiler for my 6n2, its already primered. Been quoted £75 to have it sprayed, and so thought id give it a go myself?
I sprayed a few...
3 Replies
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Last post by PhilGTi
Sat May 07, 2005 11:34 pm
Light Spraying
Replies: 3
by
Randall »
Thu May 05, 2005 10:10 pm
Hi All,
I need some help and advice...
Im looking into spraying my rear lens on my 6n2 polo, i wanted to spray them the same color as the car. Ive...
3 Replies
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Last post by PhilGTi
Fri May 06, 2005 10:00 am
faded interior
Replies: 1
by
deeppolo »
Tue May 03, 2005 5:52 pm
i have just purchased some door cards and seats (thanks 86c and tarquin )
and was wondering how i could restore colour into these fabrics.
chers
1 Replies
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Tue May 03, 2005 8:18 pm
Scratches on windscreen
Replies: 1
by
GroovyCarrot »
Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:16 am
The other day when I was respraying my wing, I had something of a brainstorm and decided that the best way to remove the light overspray from the...
1 Replies
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Last post by ste mk1lx
Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:33 am
polo mk2 arches
Replies: 2
by
mike-polomk2 »
Wed Apr 20, 2005 7:31 pm
how much wud it be to have these flared a little dont fancy buyin golf mk1 arches n getting them welded in
2 Replies
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Last post by mike-polomk2
Thu Apr 21, 2005 5:27 pm
Bodykits
Replies: 1
by
jnm008 »
Thu Apr 14, 2005 1:01 pm
Hi
are all boykits attached using glue?
1 Replies
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Last post by carmadaaron
Thu Apr 14, 2005 4:36 pm
scratched glass
Replies: 7
by
dave-h »
Mon Apr 04, 2005 8:19 pm
HI every body i am new to uk polo and can only say it is a brilliant site.
Can some one please give me some advice on how to remove a 150mm
scratch...
7 Replies
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Last post by dave-h
Fri Apr 08, 2005 7:09 pm
beating out door dents
Replies: 7
by
Tahrey1043 »
Tue Nov 02, 2004 3:14 am
come on then, hit me... how difficult might it be?
i mean i assume the door probably has to come off, and the door card (needs repair itself anyway...
7 Replies
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Last post by stu nwpoc
Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:33 am
Cheap car shampoo!!!
Replies: 1
by
polopowah »
Sun Apr 03, 2005 9:42 am
when my mum got back from shopping at tescos she gave me some cheap car shampoo that she picked up whilst food shopping
i was adamant that it would...
1 Replies
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Last post by Tahrey1043
Sun Apr 03, 2005 8:05 pm
touch up paint
Replies: 4
by
Polo_Gio »
Thu Mar 31, 2005 5:45 pm
Hey guys wheres the best place to buy touch up sticks.....my paint code is LA5C which i beleive is surf blue....
I'm thinking you's are gonna say...
4 Replies
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Last post by GroovyCarrot
Sun Apr 03, 2005 3:13 pm
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