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Castrol Super Clean in the UK


Focus2000
07-26-2002, 10:37 AM
Does anyone know if Castrol Super Clean is available in the UK? Do the major auto stores like Halfords stock it, or am I going to have to try the smaller local shops?

The reason for this? Using cheap enamel sprays on my Tamiya 350Z. :(:(:( Just when I thought I'd found the perfect colour...

Definitely a lesson learnt! :o

flyonthewall
07-26-2002, 10:48 AM
Ive never seen it in the UK, i dont think its available here??? If its enamel paint u need to strip try using brake fluid or see if they stock a product called 'Modelstrip' at your local model shop.

Whereabout's are u?

Focus2000
07-26-2002, 11:01 AM
Thanks flyonthewall! If I use brake fluid, should I be wary of damaging the plastic? And will it strip the primer OK? :confused:

BTW - I'm near Nottingham.

flyonthewall
07-26-2002, 05:29 PM
It should be fine and if u used enamel primer too it will remove that as well...

Nottingham is very nice, stayed there for a weekend very recently - do u go to Gee Dee models? Its a good shop.

Focus2000
07-29-2002, 03:39 AM
I hadn't heard of Gee Dee models. Whereabouts is it?

I tend to get my equipment from a little model shop just around the corner from work, although I've switched to getting my kits over the internet. Got the Tamiya 350Z and S2000 VTec for 27 quid, delivered in about 3 weeks from HLJ. Would have cost at least 36 quid from shops over here.

flyonthewall
07-29-2002, 05:07 AM
I forget the name of the road but its always advertised in the back of models mags, check yellow pages too. Its a good shop with loads of stock.

Focus2000
07-29-2002, 05:39 AM
Thanks, I'll be sure to give them a try! :D

fatboyslim
07-30-2002, 12:36 AM
Have you found the address for Gee Dee if so can you let me have it as I am not a million miles from Nottingham (37 to be precise) and my local shop (Hobbins in Lincoln) frankly are a pile of shite!! He's okay for major things but anything else like forget it!

Focus2000
07-30-2002, 03:36 AM
I got the following from Yell.Com:

Gee Dee Models Ltd
19-21, Heathcoat St
Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG1 3AF

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/370735GeeDeeMap.jpg

I have the same problem with my local shop, alright for everyday stuff but rubbish for anything else. That's why I switched to HLJ for my kits, at least you get a good choice from there.

Focus2000
07-30-2002, 03:38 AM
Whoops, that was only supposed to appear once. I've nearly got the hang of uploading images! ;)

Focus2000
07-30-2002, 09:09 AM
Also found a website for the shop - try www.gee-dee.co.uk.

fatboyslim
07-31-2002, 02:04 AM
Cheers for that Focus! gonna have a surf on their site see what they got and maybe take a trip to Not***ham (sorry can't bear to type THAT word on my puter! I'm a LEICESTER CITY supporter so I hope you understand why!!) :D :D

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