Andrew Dwyer

As many are probably wondering “ what the F is he talking about “ when i posted about the issue i was having putting the car in the car port here’s a video explaining all .

7 days of the Motor Expo and the top three are constant, but not necessarily in the same order !

Thanks to maca and JB for the replies, good to have first hand knowledge on things like this as obviously the guy at the Car Spa guy is seeking my business and many seemingly unbiased websites will be leading you gently to a product they endorse or sell. So, a 6 monthly wax it is !

After my lengthy wait at the Car Spa yesterday for window film I took a little look at Paint Protection Film and Ceramic Coating . Both very impressive and like window films there’s various levels of price. The pros and cons of each are many but basically PPF gives the best protection but is costly, CC gives the best glossy shine, less protection but cheaper. CC includes an every 6 months buffing for 5 years ( supposedly lasts 7 years on the most expensive @ around 30k ) while PPF starts around 40k. Got to thinking if it is possible to combine the two ?, ceramic coating a clear film ? PPF on front bumper and bonnet, CC all over ?? Apparently that is possible: https://www.exclusivepaintprotection.com/paint-protection-film-ceramic-coating/ Of course there are various options on pricing and depending on your preference might not be cost effective ( i.e. just go PPF all round ). Here’s an example: ( not really interested in the scratch protection film inside or interior upholstery so could be cheaper ) I know we talked about this before but now a few of us have received the cars have we come to any conclusions about this ? What does the team think ?

I did know that, I was referring to the fact that on the photo from the previous day they had used the Changan name and logo and today ……. British sarcasm, you either love it or hate it !!

More of the Motor Expo reservations Is it Changan or is it Deepal ??

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As said above, should be on the meter, mine was (15/45).

Well the salon has its curtains drawn so you never know !! I am follicly challenged so no excuse would be sufficient to explain to the little lady why I wanted to enter the “ hair salon “ so it will remain a mystery !

While a good quality film is important equally so is finding someone competent and responsible to fit it. Having never needed to search for a film fitting service before i was more than pleasantly surprised to discover this Car Spa hidden in downtown Ayutthaya. A large sign simply stating “ CREAM “ guides you through a alleyway where it opens out into a large courtyard with parking for around 40 cars and a array of washing, drying, detailing, window films, ceramic coatings, protective films,a showroom, office, a nice house, a coffee shop, a barber shop and a salon !! all run by Cream and her husband. These people are making a killing, a non stop stream of customers . Haven’t checked out the quality of fit yet but feel i am in good hands .

I haven’t fit as am going to go for the Sinjet rear/front combined unit. The streaming of rear view on your rv mirror is a deal breaker for me. ( although rear camera could be fit inside as an option, appealing to my OCD have gone with outside mounting as advised by Sinjet )

Yes it should be but the front corner sensors detect the house to the right or the other car to the left and change the camera view as i pull forward. Reversing in not a problem as the two sensors ( either side of the license plate ) take preference and the camera view remains fixed. Tbh, this is the only place where i don’t reverse in to park so a one off problem which i doubt others are having, although i did notice @Bandersnatch put some foam on the wall in front of the Water Cat !

Agree, I need to get it looked at anyway. This week is hectic, having film fit now, hope to squeeze the rear view camera fitting in and also have a retirement extension to look forward to Thurs or Fri !

Thanks, Currently on a 15/45 but will get a TOU ( 2nd circuit ) meter when the wall charger is installed , PEA already authorised. Definitely plan to put another couple of sockets for those weekend barbecues !

Thanks, it’s a 20A breaker feeding a lounge/dining room, no air con, but tv, wireless router, lights, ceiling fan, floor fan and a fridge ( yes, I have a fridge in my dining room ! ). Maybe the fridge is tipping it over the edge ?, I might try and put the fridge back in the kitchen as this granny charging is only a temporary thing ( wall charger and 2nd circuit TOU meter to come ).

A question for the electrical types on here: Have been granny charging my Seal for a few days now on and off. It starts without any issue. Unlock to open charging port then lock car, plug granny charger into wall and then into car, car starts to charge ramping up to 1.8 kw . To stop I unlock car to allow unplugging from car, remove from wall socket and lock car. All hunky dory until a couple of minutes later the associated breaker drops out, feels hot to the touch and won’t stay up for about 5 minutes. This happens every time, can charge for hours but shortly after stopping charging it drops out. Anything I should do differently or any reason for this ??

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Just ordered, for installation tomorrow, Solar Gard Black Phantom Metalized Ceramic,40% windscreen, 60% all round and Solar Gard Truevue 5 Roof Film (TV-5). Current price is 29k as the 23.5k promotion has finished, anyway got it for 25k.

It’s funny but when I bought my last car I thought about doing this as the cars were growing in length ( Jazz, MG ZS, Haval Jolion ) , bought this one and completely forgot about it. Thanks !!

I haven’t done mine yet, maybe today or tomorrow. But I agree with the 40 front, 60 all round and 80 roof. That Lamina Digital Ceramatrix looks a good price, saw an advert on fb today for this stuff and it was 21,500 , not sure if that included the roof either. I also fancied the Solar Gard Black Phantom which was on sale for 23,500 recently. But as my showroom didn’t do film option will have to see what a local place have to offer. Haven’t bought film before, always got the freebie option with the car.

Problem is the neighbours are a couple of A-holes who think they own the soi and leave a pick up outside at all angles. To be honest driving in is favourable for me as might have shopping in the boot. Driving in like this for around 6 years has always been easy as a front sensor would take preference and let me know exactly how much room in front. Imagine driving into an enclosed garage where the side walls are detected but not the wall in front.

The reason for my issue is there’s no sensor on front ( only on corners) and I have to approach at 90° ( or slight angle ). I can open forward facing camera but interference ( proximity ) at the side means the camera changes view and beeping intensifies from side but never reaches constant beeping as around 60 cm gap on each side. It should be okay when the other car goes but currently is a PIA. Am not sure if approaching a wall directly ahead, or parallel parking, the front (corner) sensors detect, I would hope so but suspect not !! ( they don’t detect a person or my dustbin !!

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Cheer up Owl , there is always light at the end of the tunnel . The Owls might have turned the corner and Mildred’s sketches are looking evermore impressive .