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Old 3rd January 2022, 07:16 AM
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Great to see WITW back again!
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Old 3rd January 2022, 10:35 PM
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A trying day today and not much done. Rear deck and pillar trims back in.







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Old 4th January 2022, 10:24 AM
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That's a lot of work for dimming mirror. Must be someone who is happy to pay extra for close to OEM integration. Would have been easier just to tap in wires by the sunroof control/interior lights
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Amazing work as ever.
Personally, having fitted auto-dim mirrors in a number of cars over the years I find the "un-dim in reverse" totally irrelevant so ignored it every time, the last being on my PF S8, but serious brownie points for doing it right!

I guess the nearest reverse signal is the long (red/blue?) wire that runs all the way from (I don't know where) via the F125 then the RNS to the back of the car, so yes hardly convenient.
I was going to say the same thing. I guess if it's already mostly apart it's not too much extra to do it right.
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Old 4th January 2022, 11:25 AM
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I hope the heater for your workshop is still working this week!
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Old 4th January 2022, 12:10 PM
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I haven't had to use it yet this winter. Today is the first day the temperature is much below 10c (3 this morning), and I'm busy enough not to notice at the moment. It may be needed if it stays like this, but I have plenty of kerosene if it is
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Old 5th January 2022, 11:03 AM
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Headlining etc looking spotless!!

Is there a guide to what cleaners to use and how to clean these? also can they be done in situ? My '8's headlining is a little grubby in places and I just dont have the time / faith in my own abilities to remove it....
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Old 5th January 2022, 11:51 AM
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I use Quantum upholstery cleaner from TPS, partly because it smells of bakewell tart instead of vomit and hospitals like most of them do, but also because its very effective.

For the actual headlining I'll mist it on and wipe off very gently with a freshly washed microfibre as the foam in the headlining is quite delicate so any sort of pressure will ruin it. The pillar trims are much more robust and can take some light agitation with a nailbrush and then a wipe with a microfibre will lift most dirt out. Again, mist it on rather than soaking as the glue could come undone. Same goes for the rear deck.

Its obviously much easier on the bench, but I wouldn't take one out just to clean it as there is a high risk of damage.
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Old 5th January 2022, 01:41 PM
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I use Quantum upholstery cleaner from TPS, partly because it smells of bakewell tart instead of vomit and hospitals like most of them do, but also because its very effective.

For the actual headlining I'll mist it on and wipe off very gently with a freshly washed microfibre as the foam in the headlining is quite delicate so any sort of pressure will ruin it. The pillar trims are much more robust and can take some light agitation with a nailbrush and then a wipe with a microfibre will lift most dirt out. Again, mist it on rather than soaking as the glue could come undone. Same goes for the rear deck.

Its obviously much easier on the bench, but I wouldn't take one out just to clean it as there is a high risk of damage.
Fascinating: would it be possible (if/when you get any spare time... ) for you to summarise these tips and tricks here at some point please MJ? : http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=17

I had a very quick look on this to check/compare, but the guidance there seems to be more bits and bobs on this, and quite old (but I may be wrong...)
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Old 5th January 2022, 06:28 PM
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It's on youtube!!

https://youtu.be/dKu8dOkaoWg
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Old 5th January 2022, 06:41 PM
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It's on youtube!!
It popped up on my YouTube recommended list and saved it for later viewing. Didn't realise it was this particular S8.
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My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts

Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights

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