Quote from: X8GHD on September 02, 2016, 10:41:32 PM

Hi Bertie,
 I could be wrong but pretty sure the backs of the Sabelts are the real deal as it describes them as carbon fibre in the brochure as against the dash which it describes as carbon fibre finish which is what alerted me to it in the first place.
The price of c/f is not as bad as Abarths' price for the biposto dash might suggest as good after market Sabelt backs are about 600 euros and dash about 400 euros , so they could do it for £520 and make a little dosh . Perhaps they've pulled it because of complaints of it not being real !?
Best of luck with your delivery too sir !

George

Just seen this, it looks like the carbon Sabelts are not soild carbon fiber after all. They come from their 'Carbon look' range which are standard fiberglass seats laminated with a layer of carbon. According to the site Sabelt only supply Ferrari and McLaren with true carbon seats.

http://www.sabelt.com/en/business-unit/original-equipment/carbon-look

Hi Brian

Of course a good washing technique will always help.  But I can’t help but thinking that snow foam and the two bucket method - is that not a bit excessive for the average owner?  No disrespect to you, I know you know a lot about detailing, but is there not something a bit more middle of the road that will prevent most damage to paint through washing?  To offer a slightly more basic take on it, here is my washing method:

Start by rinsing the car with a hose.  Give it a thorough soaking which will help to start to lift the dirt.

Get a clean bucket with warm water and a car shampoo of your choice. Use decent stuff, it’s worth it as the better ones don’t break down your wax/sealant coat so quickly.

Use a microfiber type sponge/applicator (these are about £5-6 from detailing suppliers).  DO NOT use a traditional sponge as these do not lift dirt away, they just scratch the hell out of the paint by dragging the dirt over it.

Start at the top and work your way down.  When you have finished a panel, give it a rinse straight away with the hose and also rinse out the sponge.  The two bucket method is in my opinion not necessary as long as you don’t allow the sponge to touch the bottom of the bucket (where most of the grit is sitting) and rinse it out regularly.

Have a different applicator for doing the wheels and under the side skirts where most of the gritty dirt is.  I have one of those microfiber mittens I found in a supermarket to do the wheels (cost about £3).

Once the car is washed, use a microfiber drying towel to dry it (about £12 from detailing supplier).  A spare bath towel is not so good as the fibres are not soft enough and can cause scratching.

The above I find is fine for me, and it has not caused damage to the paint when washing.