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16" on a p2 as well ;)

Just checked, mine is 16" ('98 v40)
Got mine from here:
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/custom_mods/wiper_finder/wiper_app.php?carid=48774

Not sure but they are for sale on this site
http://www.passionauto.co.uk/products/volvo-480v40-replacement-rear-wiper-blade.html?gshopping The price comes out at £5.90 inc postage.

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dont think so. i top my wax with a detailing spray every week which adds a small layer of wax and i normally add a layer of paste every 8 weeks or when ever im bored which ever comes first

Oh sorry, Poorboys EX-P Pure Sealant. I bought it from www.cleanyourcar.co.uk

They're out of stock at the moment though...
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I think its really on a case by case basis. I know when I used to drive them I didnt hang around. Most have had a life of cruising and occassional flat out runs. Remember though there is a high...

Give the aqua wax a try and see how it goes, I'm never sold on these low effort maximum results waxes but try it and see I doubt it will do any harm, you never know it might help stop the fading....

At the simplest level, it depends if you want to make it shiny or want to protect it.
wax will give it some shine, but is mainly for protection, where as detailers are the opposite and are usually...

is it this one LINK

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqF,!ikE2LhluV)mBNz(JfTEtg~~_3.JPG

I've been thinking about using these people:

http://www.brake-lines.co.uk/volvo-v40-1-8-1996-2004-hel-brake-lines.html

The price seems pretty good at £60 delivered
(compared to £110+ for...

Swampy might be a good person to take to, he makes custom braided hoses up

this should help .
http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyrspeed.html

Spark plugs on average I would say every 20k miles, HT leads probably every 40/50k. The HT leads for me at least are a visual inspection.

A typical panel filter is £20-£30 so around £20 more than...

Have a look here http://www.knfilters.com/filter_facts.htm#PAPER about paper filters

I havent driven a V40 t4 but I have driven an S40 2.0T (LPT) 1999 with an autologic remap (200 ish bhp) I was supprised how well the S40 went but after getting out of my V50 the S40 feels slow. The...

Hey bud you know using the tcut is killing your paint? thats maybe why your car keeps going pink, because your clear coat has been polished down to a very low limit.

HD is supposed to be a pretty good wax, I read a thing on detailing world about layering wax and 2 to 3 coats was the best result anything more and you are just wasting the product, once you have...

Thanks Mr Wegal.

TFR is a bit harsh. You can make things easier by using a pre-wash either via a foam lance for a jet wash or there are ones that clip onto hoselock (gilmour foammaster II).
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The best thing to do is to stop the sun from leaching or oxidising the paint. Polishing removes oxide's as well as surface contimination but offers noprotection at all to the paint work.

You need...

yeah, engine done 150k too. all runs sweet as a nut still. been tracked in this country and at the nurburgring. she's still more than happy!