What Have You Done To Your Van Today?

[spooks007]

I do something similar but moved away from two bucket method now in winter. My Van has a ceramic coating on as a base (Gyeon can coat)

1. Bilt hamber snow foam whole va
2. Clean wheels while foam is dwelling
3. Pressure washer whole van.
4. Foam again with and wash with a single bucket with shampoo.
5. Power rinse off
6. Spray wet coat on van one or two spray per panel and wheels and power wash off.
7. Dry van with a towel job done

 

[Chris1983]

I do something similar but moved away from two bucket method now in winter. My Van has a ceramic coating on as a base (Gyeon can coat)

1. Bilt hamber snow foam whole va
2. Clean wheels while foam is dwelling
3. Pressure washer whole van.
4. Foam again with and wash with a single bucket with shampoo.
5. Power rinse off
6. Spray wet coat on van one or two spray per panel and wheels and power wash off.
7. Dry van with a towel job done

Sounds more efficient

 

[Greenmachine]

Thanks for this and car plan shout too.

I don’t know if I have cleaning routine nailed.

Tend to do wheels first. With the stuff that changes colour when cleaning

Then foam van let it sit

Then two bucket noodle mitten wash (used a wash and wax product)

Then rinse

Then dry with big towel things

Then apply and buff off (daniel San style) super resin compound (never used before)

And then sprayed some wheel protector there dressing stuff.

sure there are tweaks or wholesale changes I could make

Doesn’t sound too dissimilar to my routine, but I give it a good rinse down before foaming, and then again after letting it sit for a few minutes, just to make sure as much loose grit and grime is off before I start touching the paint.

Autoglym SRP is a polish with some filler in that does a pretty good job, but needs something over the top to seal the paintwork.
The Extra Gloss protector does a decent job, I use this on my wheels.

The bodywork is getting Autoglym Rapid Aqua Wax every other wash, it is easy to use, and can go on whilst the bodywork is still wet.

My work car has been used to test a bottle of CarPlan Super Ceramic Hybrid, which is impressive for the price. It’s still beading nicely after 2500 miles.

 

[JumpShip]

First proper clean in a couple of months, followed by a coat of black ceramic wax.

Black ceramic wax ??

 

[Jay-D]

Not what have I done but what has it done…………tailgate button has gone on strike! I’m assuming water ingress and micro switch failure. Luckily I have a key barrel on the outside so can still access the boot. I had the handle colour matched late October so I’m wondering if disassembly/reassembly has caused it. Either way it’s going back early Jan for some touch up work so I’ll raise it then. Hopefully, it’s a cheap fix

 

[tandino]

New uprated intercooler fitted to the tsi

 

[JumpShip]

Looks good did you reuse all the original boost hoses ?them jubilee clips look a little snug to get to with it in place .

 

[tandino]

Looks good did you reuse all the original boost hoses ?them jubilee clips look a little snug to get to with it in place .

Yeah, went on with a little bit of persuasion

 

[T4goneby]

Finally plucked up the courage to fit my dummy 3/4 windows.

Forced into it following some storm damage - a fence post slamming into the rear panel - but more than happy with the results and surprisingly easy following the various videos online showing how.

Just used the kit from THQ / Camperglass

 

[SHaston]

Just put our new plate on.

 

[S18RVW]

New uprated intercooler fitted to the tsi

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what brand intercooler have you gone for?

 

[JOG]

I looked at it and thought it needed a wash! I looked at it again later and agreed with my initial diagnosis. Thankfully, I managed to keep on walking!!!

I am so glad I wasn’t triggered!

 

[Kev.O]

I managed to find some time to build a cover for the front of the seats as it bugs me that it’s open both visually and for items to roll under the seats.

When I fitted the back covers I installed some cabling so I could fit some additional lighting as the footwell lights are so poor as standard and I want to be able to control them from the rear switch button for when sleeping in the van.

I used a cardboard template to start with and ensured there was enough gap at the bottom to allow the front mat to be removed a if needs be.

I wanted to nut and bolt them on as I didn’t want to see any screws, but with the sub under the drivers seat there simply wasn’t access to reach to back of the hole. I ended up using a trick that I did with the van shades where a ‘V’ is cut out to cover the screw once fitted. It came out better than expected if I’m honest and really happy with the results:

 

[JumpShip]

Where did you get the lights from Kev ?

 

[Toffermora]

Had the aux belt and tensioner changed by SB motors on my drive at home, specialises in VW's, did a good job, only problem is he recommended the cambelt gets changed soon so going to have to get him back!!

 

[Sanyes]

Mounted a tow bar from Westfalia.
I wouldn't recommend this job to be done in the winter, this is more of a summer job

 

[z1ts]

Some updates done over the Xmas break here:-

z1ts T6.1 daily drive

Well in eager anticipation of delivery of my T6.1 (build week having been confirmed as this week!! I thought I'd start my 'build' thread here and show some pics when it comes and keep a track of what I intend to do to it! This thread kind of takes up where this one finishes:-...

www.t6forum.com

 

[tandino]

Looks good did you reuse all the original boost hoses ?them jubilee clips look a little snug to get to with it in place .

Yeah, went on with a little bit of persuasion

what brand intercooler have you gone for?

Is a surprisingly good quality copy of the Wagner Evo 2, worked out £262 Vs 850

 

[JumpShip]

Sounds cheap ...£495 for an airtec .

 

[Kev.O]

Where did you get the lights from Kev ?

I bought them on eBay, here is the link (I ordered the non IP cool white version). Just be careful as they pull around 1.5 Amps per meter

16.4ft 5m 5054 600LEDs Led Strip Light Flexible Tape More Bright Than 5050 DC12V | eBay

LED Quantity : 600LEDs. LED Type: 5054 SMD. Super bright 5054 SMD top LED, high intensity and reliability. The LED strip CAN NOT directly connect to AC 220V-240V! Strip Length: 5m(16.4ft). Flexible ribbon for curving around bends.

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These aren’t quite as bright but only pull around 350mA per meter (I ordered the 5050 SMD in cool white):

Waterproof 5M 5050 2835 LED Strip Lights 12V Warm White RGB Colour Changing Tape | eBay

LED Strip 220V 240V 5050 SMD IP67 Waterproof Tape Lights Rope Warm White UK plug. LED Strip Lights USB Power 5V 5050 Warm White Flexible Tape Self Adhesive Band. 2835 / 5050 SMD LED, high intensity and reliability.

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The lights are enclosed inside this which I bought the ‘U’ shape in black:

6 Pack LED Aluminium Channel Profile 3.3ft Extrusion Diffuser Strip Lights Cover | eBay

ãEASY to INSTALLã:Simply stick the LED strip light's adhesive backing inside the channel, snap on the diffuser cover, and mount the channel whenever desired. - One aluminum duct length: 1m / 3.3 ft. Our led aluminium channels with opal white lids provide projects with personalised lighting as...

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