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better, and cheaper, than Solvol Autosol
« on: January 31, 2016, 04:54:41 PM »

I saw AKO metal polish in Lidl today and thought I'd give it a try, the stuff is brilliant (pun intended).
 A bit smoother and whiter than Solvol with really good results.

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Re: better, and cheaper, than Solvol Autosol
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2016, 08:16:01 PM »

I saw AKO metal polish in Lidl today and thought I'd give it a try, the stuff is brilliant (pun intended).
 A bit smoother and whiter than Solvol with really good results.

All depends how much you pay for Autosol   ;D I get it trade price @ £1.65 for 100g tubes  ;) How much was the Lidl AKO ?

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Re: better, and cheaper, than Solvol Autosol
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2016, 12:37:37 PM »
Lidl AKO polish Euro 1.99, Solvol from Halfords Euro 6.79, I rest my case m'lud.
Halford don't seem to have their 3 for 2 sale on cleaning products for a long time either.

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Re: better, and cheaper, than Solvol Autosol
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2016, 12:57:03 PM »
Well, I wouldn't be going to Halfords for it  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: better, and cheaper, than Solvol Autosol
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2016, 09:25:40 PM »
I use Brasso wadding. When it goes dry in the container I add a squirt of WD40 & it's just like the fresh stuff. Once the polished part is dry it buffs up nicely  8)
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Re: better, and cheaper, than Solvol Autosol
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2016, 09:30:35 PM »
Well, I wouldn't be going to Halfords for it  ;D ;D ;D


 only use Halfords in a dire emergency,

 use local factorers  ,

around here we have TM factors,
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http://beta.eurocarparts.com/


 various parts,oils ,etc at nearly trade prices
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Re: better, and cheaper, than Solvol Autosol
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2016, 06:25:06 PM »
Halfords now charging Euro 7.69 for 75 gramme tube today, AKO is 100ml tube, I'll stock up next time I see more than one tube left  on the shelf. Also the Lidl dashboard wipes are very good for any plastics on your bikes

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Re: better, and cheaper, than Solvol Autosol
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2016, 12:11:34 PM »
Took myself off to my local Lidl today, couldn't see any sign of AKO polish though.
Was this a "When it's gone, it's gone" promotion? Or maybe ROI only?
Do Lidl offers come around every so often, like Aldi?
No trade prices for some of us so have to buy stuff when it is cheap.

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Re: better, and cheaper, than Solvol Autosol
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2016, 01:57:55 PM »
I think Lidl & Aldi specials are definitely ' when it's gone, it's gone'. Avoid the garden special days, OAPs will be there on the dot to clear the shelves of all plants and shrubs like locusts.
I was in again this morning for their 'O' ring set, 420 items, 3-50mm sizing,acid,petrol and oil resistant, bargain at Euro7/£6. I won't use them all but I do get through them for various jobs.

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Re: better, and cheaper, than Solvol Autosol
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2016, 02:51:38 PM »
Hey!! I object to That.I have never bought gardening stuff!
The tools yes!
They do seem good value

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