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There are many products that advertise the simplicity of masking or removing scratches on bodywork. Are they as magical as purported to be and if so what product would you recommend?
I'm buying a Lexus RC300. The dealers all say glass coating is the best protection for the bodywork, giving them a nice commission on the sale. Is it actually worth it and does it protect as well as is...
I'm buying a second hand Mitsubishi Outlander (2019 plate), the car is metallic black and the body work is in excellent condition. I have been asked if I would like Autoglym Lifeshine, is it worth the...
Does washing up liquid prevent overspray on tyres fron sticking ?
I’ve been offered Diamonbrite protection on a nearly new (400miles) Kia Niro for £250. Do you think it’s worth it?
Is paint protection worth having?
I purchased a Hyundai Ioniq 5 in April last year. On taking delivery of the car the gap between the wheel trims and the wheel arches was full with a white powder. I was told this was residue from the protective...
The paint on the roof of my 12 plate Hyundai i20 is ‘delaminating’. I can get a fingernail under the edge of the paint and lift it off as if it were not adhered to the primer underneath. Does this mean...
I purchased a new Toyota C-HR in March. I am very happy with the car but have noticed at the rear corners there is a very fine, thin transparent trim which follows the shape of the black plastic over the...
I looked under the bonnet of my new Citroen C5 X yesterday, and was surprised that the engine bay is only partially painted in the body colour. It actually looks a mess, like an overspray. So most of...
 

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