Performance VW

We’ve always had competition at Performance VW, way before the Internet emerged. Rewind the clocks a couple of decades and a certain publication that went by the name of Golf+ used to keep us on our toes when it came to snagging the latest modified V

Back in September of 2003 I was but a young buck recently employed to work on a niche motoring magazine called Golf+ (Wash your mouth out – Ed). It was the dream job of writing about modified VWs built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. It was literall

TAROX was quick to spot the potential of the Mk8 Golf Clubsport and R, and has developed the world’s first braking upgrade for these performance VWs. Available from the TAROX Bespoke Range, these fully-floating discs are manufactured from a solid bil

The stage is set for a new body shape from the Volkswagen brand: With the new compact crossover Taigo, Volkswagen has launched an SUV coupé on the European market for the first time. The front-wheel drive Taigo is a real crowd-pleaser with its trendy

6Performance have just launched two new wheels, first being the Torsen and second the Loaded 02. The 19” Torsen is flow-formed and available in staggered fitments (8.5 and 9.5) with off-sets of ET33 and ET35 respectively, plus 5x112 and 5x120 PCDs. P

Hardrace has just announced its new adjustable camber kit for the rear of your Mk4 Golf R32 and all-wheel-drive Audi TT. The two adjustable arms are finished in bright blue and feature adjustable pillow ball fixings at one end which allows you to adj

There’s something so simple, so raw and just so god-damn-right about a Mk1 bonnet with a snarling valver lurking beneath it. No matter what happens with more contemporary turbocharged and bigger capacity, multi cylinder VW engines the trusty ol’ valv

While Jay McToldridge (aka Jay Mac) should need no introduction in these pages, we’ve added a little box out in this article for the newbies who might not be fully aware of all his previous PVW conquests. And there have been a few… Co-founder of the

By the time this issue reaches the shelves, It’ll be that time of year again for many where the festive tins of sweets are open and the habitual fortnight of grazing is well underway. Funny with Quality Street how certain chocolatey treats are first

know from bitter experience that the annual SEMA trade show in Las Vegas can provide thin pickings for the VAG enthusiast. And while 2021 didn’t offer quantity, there was plenty of quality. With the ’Rona virus causing the cancellation of SEMA 2020,

We’ve heard all sorts of theories over the years about the dos and don’ts of washing your car during the winter months, so to separate fact from fiction we headed to Gtechniq for expert advice on how to keep your car clean and protected in the cold s

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Project Tornado is pretty much there now in terms of the mechanical side of its journey since, this month, I upgraded the brake pads and discs plus suspension. Rather than the standard VW braking option, I went for EBC G3000 Performance slotted brake

The road to making electric vehicles become reality stretches back many decades, from the beginnings of the auto industry to global electric vehicles like the Volkswagen ID.4 SUV. One of the side roads Volkswagen took on its path to electrification i

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With its extreme dirt-shifting ability, the Rubber Scrubber has been designed as the ultimate tyre brush for use during the wheel wash stages. Perfectly sculpted for tackling the task of heavy soil removal and deep-cleaning tyre sidewalls, this wet w

There’s something so simple, so raw and just so god-damn-right about a Mk1 bonnet with a snarling valver lurking beneath it. No matter what happens with more contemporary turbocharged and bigger capacity, multi cylinder VW engines the trusty ol’ valv

Many consider the cleaning stage to be the most important part of a detail because, effectively, you’re laying the foundations for the finished results. Fail to remove grit and grime and the results could be catastrophic. Follow the various steps ove

First, assess the situation. In most case you'll be getting your engine wet, so you'll need to be sure to protect any sensitive electrics and intakes. Modified cars often have open cone filters replacing the air box, so you'll either need to take the

If your wheels need deep-cleaning and decontamination then you need Iron Out, AF’s heavy hitting fallout remover. We wouldn’t recommend using this supremely powerful formula on every maintenance wash, once a month on a daily driver should be plenty.

We stand by this firmly; the wash is the most crucial part of any detail, big or small, it lays the foundation for everything that comes after. Whether you're setting up for a big decon and correction detail or just washing away the remains of a week

If you love driving your car then it stands to reason that you'll be spending most of your time inside. We realise that the vast majority of other people never see your cockpit, but that doesn't mean that cleansing your interior isn't an important pa

There are, of course, a few other variables that need to be considered, and these will directly influence the products you use. Perhaps the most important is the severity of the swirls, as the deepest defects will need more "cut' and hence a coarser

After fully decontaminating your paint, the surface will now be optimal for wax or sealant bonding, or ready for any level of paint correction from hand to machine polishing - this is where we get to one of the real arts of detailing - the enhacing a

Hand polishing can be effective, especially on small areas with fine abrasives, and it is possible to remove light swirling in this way. But, due to the way compounds and polishes work, using a machine polisher will usually be the quickest and most e

Now, this is clearly the bit where your polishing takes place. Whether that’s a 3-stage correction, a single stage enhancement or anything in between, for maximum safety we'd always recommend one of our Dual Action Polishers for this job. Unless of c

It’s obviously crucial to consider what type of protection you'll be using after you’ve cleaned your car and cut out any swirl marks you might have had. It goes without saying that you should always safeguard your work and add a protective layer or t

In a similar way to glazes, waxes bring on the shine by smoothing the top layer of paint or clearcoat, just on a more minuscule scale. On a molecular level the surface of paintwork isn't flat, it contains all sorts of ruts and recesses, like a sort o

Getting yourself a deep, luscious show car finish, extreme water beading and plenty of protection from the elements, makes investing in the best quality product an absolute no brainer. This is probably why our Signature Wax Collection has never been

On a microscopic level paintwork isn't actually flat, there’s all sorts of abrasions which grime and water can stick to. As the water or contaminant molecules cling on, the car gets dirtier and dirtier, not to mention harder to clean without inflicti

It’s safe to say that over the last decade or so Auto Finesse has quickly transformed itself from a small, start-up detailing company into a globally recognised brand that not only sells products to a number of loyal detailers the world over, but als