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  1. M

    Protecting paintwork over winter

    Hi everyone I except most members have to park ther vans outside all year round so it’s a good idea to put a good coat of wax or sealant on the before winter . I’ve tried various products over the years but I’ve found the Chemical Guys Jet Seal and Vo7 High Gloss Wash Soap give good results and...
  2. kombisnaps

    Detailing - Mobile Valet Clinic

    So have my van stage 1 detailed on Sunday by Dervis at MVC. I don't tend to go all out to recommend people, but he was super friendly, knows his stuff and is nicely honest with his work and approach. Site - Mobile Vehicle Valet Cleaning | MvC - Mobile Valet Clinic | Kent He's based Kent but...
  3. R

    Painting ply panels - interior

    Hi, I’m planning to paint the walls, sliding door and tailgate panels. Can anyone recommend a primer and hard wearing paint please? Van has been insulated and sound headed, and had the first electrical fix. I want limited carpet on show, going for a more scandi look. Pic showing how far...
  4. C

    Platinum Bodywork’s Rainham

    Just had my front lower spoiler & rear bumper re sprayed by Platinum Bodywork’s in Rainham Essex. Father a son, Darren & Charlie carried out a lovely job at a reasonable price. They will carry out minor bodywork repairs, they don’t do complete re sprays. If you need anything done on your van &...
  5. Tony Abbott

    black pop top going dull.

    Hi guys. I am looking help if possible. My poptop has a black roof(assuming it made of the same stuff as all other) and its gone a bit dull. i would like to shine it up. what product can I safe;ly apply that will not harm the pop top roof.
  6. Cornemuse

    Paint code missing

    Morning. I'm searching all over the van for the paint code (Steering column, inside driver's door, underneath driver's seat etc). We don't have a service manual either so it's not anywhere on the documents we do have. I've tried to search online via VN Number and the Reg but it's a Swedish...
  7. B

    How to paint plastics (grille, trims)?

    Hi, I've purchased some front Grille Trims (ABS) and also some Wing Mirror Trim Lines (powder coated stainless steel) from Vanstyle, see links below: Grill Trims (ABS) Gloss Red ABS Lower Grille Trim Insert Set - VW T6 2015 - Vanstyle Wing Mirror Trims (Powder Coated Stainless Steel) Red...
  8. angelameaney

    Light white scratches near door

    Hi I got my T6 a month ago. There are a few white lines visible near the sliding door mostly on the front passenger door. They don’t feel thick but the van is Indium grey and the white lines are very visible. I’ve no detailing experience at all. I know absolutely nothing about anything...
  9. sipep

    iDentify PDR- Mobile Paintless Car Dent Removal Specialists.

    Hi all. Just a little review of "iDentify PDR- Mobile Paintless Car Dent Removal Specialists." https://www.identifypdr.co.uk/ I don't really post reviews on businesses but I felt the service I received from Mike was excellent and can't highly recommend him enough to anyone else who needs any...
  10. Caveman22

    Is this my paint code?

    I want to get some paint to respray the trim below my rear lights (tail gate model) Am I reading the info sticker correct. Is the paint code L551?
  11. Mixersmate

    Gloss Black Touch Up Pen/Stick/Paint

    Hello all - I had my plastics painted gloss black a while ago and there is a few stone chips in the grille and a chip in the wing mirror where some awful woman opened her door into it, can anyone link me to a good gloss black touch up pen/stick/paint please? My plan is just to touch up to keep...
  12. G

    Colour code for factory steels?

    Hello....just wondering whether there is a colour code for the OEM factory steel wheels? standard pepper pots.
  13. H

    Looking for a good spray painter in Scotland

    Looking for a good spray painter in Glasgow or Edinburgh Cheers
  14. timthetinyhorse

    Reflex silver - is it a lacquer finish?

    Hi All, Quick and likely very simple question that i think the answer is a yes........Is the reflex silver finish lacquered? Going to sand back and paint a small rust area on the sliding door but wanted to make sure on the finish. Im no stranger to painting in small areas on previous old...
  15. O

    Solar panel removal: paint suggestions?

    My panel gave up the ghost after three years and i bought renogy to replace it. Rather than glue (sikaflex) over existing i decided to remove. Mechanically by hand as its the only way. See the picture; i got frustrated at one point and had a little tug. So now i want some paint suggestions...
  16. S

    Paint code for metallic black roof on edition models?

    Good afternoon all, Have van booked in for pop top and looking to get it colour coded. So far however I have been unsuccessful in finding the colour code for the roof. Van is a 2018 edition model with the metallic black roof. Does anyone happen to know what the code is and would be willing to...
  17. JonnyTee

    Paint code location….?

    Afternoon, been searching the older posts on this topic and I seem to have abit of an issue finding out my Vans paint code, Followed earlier advice… on a sticker in the van handbook pack….. the van doesn’t have one, Possibly a sticker on the drivers door shuts….. only sticker is the tyre...
  18. timthetinyhorse

    Rust and damage to sliding door roller guide

    So the middle roller on my sliding door appears to have been missing for a long long time (i haven't had the van long and have a replacement roller) however im a bit worried that the guide is starting to show rust where the roller should run and has just been grinding metal on metal. Any advice...
  19. andy greenwood

    washing and full detailing after spraying

    long story but I had my sliding door resprayed 4 weeks ago, there seems to be conflicting information on the internet as to when you can wash it and give it a good detailing. I think after a month I should be ok to now snow foam it and wash it , I wanted to fully detail it though...
  20. Merryman

    Repairer in Glasgow recommendations

    Looking for a reputable repairer in Paisley, Glasgow?
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