Just picked up my new silver MR2 c/w hardtop (thanks again for your colour advice) and I'm grinning from ear to ear. Even managed a drive today with the top down, fantastic! s8) 8) s8)
One slight concern I have is the poor quality plastics used for the interior, which seem the mark very easily. Has anybody found a product, which helps to protect or disguises the scuffs/marks?
Also my car came with one of Mr T's body work protection systems (Protect and Care) together with an after care kit containing shampoo, leather cleaner/waterproofer (allegedly for the soft top?). Does anyone know if it's any good? Should I use the kit provided or obtain other quality products? Can I polish or wax on top of the already applied protection?
Thanks,
Andy
I use Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care on both the top and interior plastics.
I find it works wonders on both, especially the platic as it makes it look a lot darker and richer and less cheap.
Quote from: "odub"I use Autoglym Vinyl & Rubber Care on both the top and interior plastics.
I find it works wonders on both, especially the platic as it makes it look a lot darker and richer and less cheap.
Does it make the interior plastics shiney? I strive to keep mine matt, so as to avoid glare.
erm, i guess it makes them more reflective, you can alter the amount of "shine" by leaving it on for longer or not. I've certainly never been blinded by the reflection.
I wipe it off straight away and it has a sort of darker, wet look.
according to the V&R care stuff you can use a damp cloth to give a more matt finish.
Quote from: "AndyR"Just picked up my new silver MR2 c/w hardtop (thanks again for your colour advice) and I'm grinning from ear to ear. Even managed a drive today with the top down, fantastic!
Very pleased for you mate - I remember the day well!! Although when i picked up mine it rained for 2 weeks solid! s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Have fun but watch those corners in the wet.
Cool! Enjoy your lovely new car.
For interior plastics, I use Autoglym Fast Glass, which cleans the plastic but leaves no residue. Doesn't alter the appearance, but does remove the majority of marks. I like it because it doesn't leave a shiny finish.
Congratulations on your new motor and your inspired choice of colour!!
How long till your first mod!!?
Thanks all, but not many suggestions re: car interior/body care. Sounds like I'm a bit to particular!
Liz, I have to admit I've already started thinking about mods but perhaps I should concentrate on paying for the car first! I'll let you know. s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
for interior plastics, matt look is better as shiny just makes it look even cheaper!
i used a bit of that 'back to black' stuff and it made my interior all shiny and cheap and tacky looking... s:? :? s:?
Quote from: "phil4"according to the V&R care stuff you can use a damp cloth to give a more matt finish.
Yeah...the more stuff you use, the shinier it will be. I've found it best to first clean the surface and then put V&R on so little that it probably makes no difference at all s:lol: :lol: s:lol: