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Let it shine
THE LATEST PROTECTION FROM AUTOFINESSE FROM £13
These three new products from Autofinesse make the perfect trio fior preparing your classic for a summer of shows. Eliminator (£13 for 250ml) is designed to quickly remove fine scratches by hand. If your classic’s paint is faded, dull and lacklustre, however, you’ll want to reach for Renew (£25 for 500ml), which uses specially developed diminishing abrasives to cut through off-colour oxidation and defects to reveal the virgin paint beneath. Unlike many other polishes, Renew is designed specifically for application by hand so there’s no need to reach for the electric polishing mop. Once your classic is shining like new once more, you’ll want to protect it. That’s where Graphine (£25 for 500ml) finishes the job, leaving behind a durable, ultrahydrophobic protective coating that lasts for 6 to 8-months. autofinesse.com
Be warned
MINI HAZARD LIGHT MODULE SET £49.97
A hazard warning light function is a discreet but important safety upgrade for all classic vehicles – especially in today’s era of ‘smart’ motorways without hard shoulders. With this universal kit from Mini Spares (part no: MSSK2009) you can install a reliable hazard light into any classic vehicle, not just Minis. It works with LEDs and filament bulbs, and even in vehicles that use their brake lights as indicators. Fitment is easy, and full instructions and connectors are included. minispares.com
Matt says
‘A classic without hazards can prove very dangerous in a breakdown. This kit will help to keep you safe.’
Beat the heat
PROTECT-A-BOOTS £29.51 (FOUR-PACK)
Spark plug boots and their leads can burn or crack on high-performance engines if they’re subjected to too much heat from the exhaust manifold or turbo. If that applies to your engine, these heatproof sleeves – now available as 7in (178mm) long versions – will help. Installation is as easy as you might expect, and their double-walled glass-fibre construction withstands temperatures up to 1200° F (649° Celcius). Six- and eight-packs are also available. Price quoted excludes duties and shipping from the USA. designengineering.com
In production at last
CROSSFLOW INTAKE MANIFOLD £358.20
In recent years, fitting the popular Weber 32/36 carburettor to a Ford Crossflow engine has meant sourcing a secondhand inlet manifold. No longer, as Webcon has now started manufacturing its own version (part no: MW4230). These new manifolds allow fitment of a Weber 32/36 DGV, 38DGAS or Retroject EFI throttle body to the Crossflow engine. They come with studs, washers, nuts and a carb
