i have been without a '5 now for almost 2 years , for various reasons 
but today i picked up a 25th anniversary edition 
ok , its a little neglected , been kept outside by previous owner(s)
but i will try and bring it back to life with a bit of fettling 
first job today was to tackle the filthy engine bay 
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Good to see you back in the game, from what I remember you will have it looking showroom in no time 
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Get the Elbow Grease out Geoff👍
Good to see it’s landed, it’ll keep you busy for a while.
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That was quick👍
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its a 64 plate , with 47k miles on the clock .
loads of service history ,
4 brand new uniroyal rainsports fitted
i’m sure with a bit of love it will be fantastic again 
i have a list to work through 
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its been glorious in sunny barnsley mick , so ive taken advantage 
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A lovely car, scrubbing up very nicely 
. Mine wasn’t a limited but same deal, had lived outside, not particularly cared for but not mistreated. So satisfying to get results like that, value added already 
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Can I ask what you used on the hoses and plastics?
hi , after drying off with my “big boi” 
i just gave it a spray over with silicone 
it will be getting redone in the near future as there will be bits ive missed
yes , i have been reading your thread , you are doing a great job , it IS very satifying
Thanks. I’ve always got a can of silicone spray around but never used it for that, I’ll give it a try .
I found baby wipes worked well to get the mildew off. Followed by dressing of course .
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Great work so far - satisfying indeed
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They are also great for getting bird poo off the paintwork. I keep a packet in each car.
