Correct! However the insurance company will not pay to have the PPF re-done if you get into an accident, so you take that risk on by yourself.
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sparkymark75
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Correct. Collected my car 20 days ago and still on 2021.3.105. I believe they leave it on the factory build for a few weeks to avoid you experiencing issues and to make it easier for them to solve software issues if they need to.
But it would affect the price of repair if there was an expectation that it would be returned to you, as is?
You'd think insurance companies would have it as an option given the increasing popularity.
I've been using this on the interior for a few months and really happy with it:
Gyeon Q²M Interior Detailer 500ml : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
Gyeon Q²M Interior Detailer 500ml : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive
www.amazon.co.uk
It's suitable for pleather, plastics and alcantara so you can clean everything on the interior except for the glass with one product.
Edit: Apparently it's also suitable for glass - not tried it on the windows yet.
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mosraza
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I use Autoglym Rubber and Vinyl for dashboard, doors and plastic trim to the seats, door sills and foot wells. Currently £9 but have seen it for as low as £5.50. It cleans and protects.
www.halfords.com
Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care 500ml | Halfords UK
Shop the latest If it`s vinyl or rubber the Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care will protect it. at Halfords UK
www.halfords.com
Yes, just a clean microfibre.
If you're planning to get a few different supplies in you might want to use a dedicated supplier of detailing products. These guys are great:
The interior detailer is £11 from them for the same size but IIRC there's a minimum spend to get delivery included.
Good thread here if you find that you're suddenly interested in extreme car cleaning:
Fellow car cleaning obsessives...
I've put together a guide covering off some of the stuff we get up to for those, that before owning a Tesla have probably just had done at the supermarket. Can you take a look, see if I've missed anything obvious? I've got to the stage of reading it too many times to spot the problems :)...
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I have a bottle of that but found it left a tacky residue. Maybe I over applied it though.I use Autoglym Rubber and Vinyl for dashboard, doors and plastic trim to the seats, door sills and foot wells. Currently £9 but have seen it for as low as £5.50. It cleans and protects.
Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care 500ml | Halfords UK
Shop the latest If it`s vinyl or rubber the Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care will protect it. at Halfords UK
Most of Autoglym’s stuff is pretty poor compared to the decent detailing brands such as Meguiars, Gtechniq, Gyeon, Dodo Juice etc.
My favourite interior cleaner/detailer is Meguiars:
Meguiar's G13616EU Quik Interior Detailer Cleaner 473ml for a matt finish https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001B0XDXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_A61QQ74MAEP0WV120TMD
In regards to the Autoglym, a couple of sprays into a microfibres cloth is all you need for each door and the dashboard. Turn the towel over to buff off for a matt look.
Autoglym is British. I think it’s manufactured here too but you know, probably pales in comparison when our cars are shipped from the US or China.
Autoglym is British. I think it’s manufactured here too but you know, probably pales in comparison when our cars are shipped from the US or China.
mosraza
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You should try Sonax brilliant shine detailer, much easier to apply (you can even use it on a lightly dirty car) and gives better shine and water beading.
mosraza
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Just got a notification that my car is downloading 2021.32.21. What is everyone else on at the moment?
StuBee
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mosraza
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What about autoglyms stuff makes it poor compared to the other brands you mentioned?
Kev Reid
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I collected my car yesterday everything perfect. I got home and plugged in to my wall socket which is only live between 00:00 and 5:00 - this morning the charge level is 2% lower than when I got home.
what do I have to set in the car to get it to charge when the wall box goes live?
I tried schedule finish at 5:00 but no extra charge this morning.
my wife’s leaf is easy just plug in and next day it has charged overnight.
what do I have to set in the car to get it to charge when the wall box goes live?
I tried schedule finish at 5:00 but no extra charge this morning.
my wife’s leaf is easy just plug in and next day it has charged overnight.
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