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Offline JoshJaggard

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Carbon clean
« on: March 05, 2017, 12:28:15 am »
Has anyone had a carbon clean done?
If so, was it worth it?

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2017, 02:41:00 pm »
I believe the general consensus is it's not worth it.

Walnut blasting seems to be the method everyone recommends - I've been looking to get mine done but can't find anyone local in Leicester who does it.

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2017, 02:53:19 pm »
I believe the general consensus is it's not worth it.

Walnut blasting seems to be the method everyone recommends - I've been looking to get mine done but can't find anyone local in Leicester who does it.
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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2017, 06:45:37 pm »
I believe the general consensus is it's not worth it.

Walnut blasting seems to be the method everyone recommends - I've been looking to get mine done but can't find anyone local in Leicester who does it.

I believe R-tech offer a similar service.

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2017, 07:23:51 pm »
Yeah R-Tech do walnut blasting, probably cheaper than most places too as they can probably strip the TFSI with they eyes closed and one hand behind their back  :grin:

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2017, 07:25:31 pm »
I didnt think R-tech did any mech. stuff.

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2017, 08:17:05 am »
I had my GT TDI carbon cleaned about a year ago and could tell the difference immediately! Saying that though, a GTI would have a lot less build-up than a high mileage diesel like mine.

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2017, 03:23:56 pm »
I believe the general consensus is it's not worth it.

Walnut blasting seems to be the method everyone recommends - I've been looking to get mine done but can't find anyone local in Leicester who does it.

I believe R-tech offer a similar service.

I didn't think r tech offered this service - will give them a shout

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2017, 03:24:47 pm »
I believe the general consensus is it's not worth it.

Walnut blasting seems to be the method everyone recommends - I've been looking to get mine done but can't find anyone local in Leicester who does it.

I believe R-tech offer a similar service.

I didn't think r tech offered this service - will give them a shout

I Dont think they do....

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2017, 03:31:56 pm »
I believe the general consensus is it's not worth it.

Walnut blasting seems to be the method everyone recommends - I've been looking to get mine done but can't find anyone local in Leicester who does it.

I believe R-tech offer a similar service.

I didn't think r tech offered this service - will give them a shout

I Dont think they do....
They do mate. I spoke to niki lastweek and i'm booked in for the start of april

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2017, 03:33:02 pm »
OK must be a new thing then.

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2017, 03:46:44 pm »
I believe the general consensus is it's not worth it.

Walnut blasting seems to be the method everyone recommends - I've been looking to get mine done but can't find anyone local in Leicester who does it.

I believe R-tech offer a similar service.

I didn't think r tech offered this service - will give them a shout

I Dont think they do....
They do mate. I spoke to niki lastweek and i'm booked in for the start of april

What do they charge for walnut blasting? I didn't ask last time I was there

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2017, 04:08:52 pm »
Yeah rtech do it and replace seals etc for £325 I think Niki said on fb, believe they're offering it now they're getting new premises  :happy2:

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2017, 04:55:48 pm »
I have just spoken to rtech now and can confirm the above - £325 for walnut blasting and need to leave the car with them (as expected)

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Re: Carbon clean
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2017, 05:00:33 pm »
Wonder if they've ever done a before and after dyno run?