Tag: Tests and Reviews
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TurtleWax ClearVue Rain Repellent
There is a long list of Rain Repellent products that all do the same. TurlteWax ClearVue is only one of them. My TurtleWax ClearVue Rain Repellent is probably more than 5 years old, but still works.Very little is needed, so I think I will have it for several years more. However I do feel that…
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ValetPro Drop Top Cleaner for your soft top cabriolet
ValetPro Drop Top Cleaner removes all the dirt, bird poo, grime and algae from your cabriolets fabric roof, before you treat and seal your soft top from the elements. I use it to clean the fabric before applying ValetPro’s Drop Top Protector.ValetPro recommend that you buy a special brush for scrubbing the top, but I…
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Sealing your cabriolet with ValetPro Drop Top Protector
ValetPro Drop Top Protector is used to seal your cabriolets soft top against dirt and the elements, and thereby prolong its life. Before applying the ValetPro Drop Top Protector you have to clean the soft top fabric, preferably with ValetPro’s Drop Top Cleaner, or a similar product. When the soft-top has dried, or almost dried,…
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Optimize Chenille Wheel Brush
The Chenille Wheel Brush from Optimize was a huge upgrade compared to the old one from Biltema. Chenille (which comes from the French word for caterpillar) is what does the magic here. The brushwires on the previous one needed to be scubbed far harder and longer, compared to this brush, which almost feels like a…
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GTL Diesel test
I’ve heard and read a lot about GTL (Gas To Liquid) Diesel as an alternative to standard diesel fuel. I better add a disclaimer. No all car companies have approved the use of GTL Fuels in their engines.If your vehicle still is covered by a warranty, it might not cover the use of non mineral-oil…
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Biltema Speed Shine
Biltema Speed Shine Art. 37-836 is a handy spray bottle, that’s used to apply the product onto the wet car after a wash. After applying it, one panel at a time, you wipe off the excess wax with a microfibre towel. This was one of the more impressive products that I have tested from Biltema.…
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Pioneer SPH-DA360DAB with wireless Apple CarPlay
I ended up mounting a Pioneer SPH-DA360DAB with wireless Apple CarPlay in the Smart Fortwo, instead of the old-school (and rather outdated) Smart Radio 9. I listen to a lot of podcasts while I drive, and I’ve been missing them a lot since I bought my little cabrio.Luckily the Smart Fortwo is prepared for any…
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Biltema Prewash
I give the Biltema Prewash, Art. 37-834 a try, before going to a Smart Mini-meet. Does it make a difference? Normally I don’t use anything but a thorough rice before I foam in the Smart Fortwo, and wash it. Since I’ve never used a prewash before, I was pretty interested in seeing if it made…
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Biltema Rim Brush
Testing out the Biltema Rim Brush Art. 37-4503. The brush pretty much does what it says on the box. The bristles on the brush are stiff, and they are good at getting in everywhere except the tightest corners, where you have to work a fair bit harder. Some rim brushes can scratch the rims with…
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Additives for fuel, engine oil etc…
There are a long list of companies, selling additives for you to ad to your fuel, engine etc. promising anything from better mileage, over lower friction and wear, to a cleaner exhaust. I have tried quite a few, and will share some of my experiences here. I do however not see any reason to add…