Members of the G220 GB - please read

drpellypo · 11-06-2008, 03:03 PM

Hi Chaps,

Firstly - apologies for the delay. It's partly my fault, I'll happily admit.

The order has now been fulfilled, and Megs are sending the speed glaze with an additional G220 I had to order as my courier company cleverly lost two! The G220 is coming in in two weeks, so I will update the forum with instructions for getting your speed glaze then.

p

CactusGreen · 12-06-2008, 07:31 AM

Thanks for the update.

Can I ask a few questions/get users comments as related....

I've had a quick try with my 220...not as hard to use as expected but I suspect I may have been using too much pressure on the pads....as they have started to tear away following the line of the felt pad...so guess may not last that long....my bad??

It was on VAG paint, that just was not shifring the swirls...and there were'nt many to start with...so thought I must be using it too lightly. Probably me not using enough polish/not letting it work in etc., and the megs UK board suggest ( I now read) that as the UK one weighs more than the US one - self weight is all that's needed...in most cases.

Had a look over at detailingworld, and as I can't yet post there....but that's what it sounds like.....

Second - and most worrying - there are lots of reports of failed 220's almost a 50% fail!!! some of them on machine 3 already....has anyone here had issues?

drpellypo · 17-06-2008, 10:20 PM

sorry for the delay in getting back to you chap; have been mad busy and don't get much of a chance to check on here.

You don't need to put much pressure, and indeed, if you're not getting correction then you need to step up your pad/polish combo. Did you use the cutting pad? If not, try that. Bare in mind a DA isn't going to always give you 100% correction vs a rotary which is a lot more of a powerful machine.

Re failures, a relatively small number have failed, nowhere near 50%. Megs will just replace it though - no questions asked. Part of the reason there is such a stock shortage at the mo.

drpellypo · 17-06-2008, 10:29 PM

sorry for the delay in getting back to you chap; have been mad busy and don't get much of a chance to check on here.

You don't need to put much pressure, and indeed, if you're not getting correction then you need to step up your pad/polish combo. Did you use the cutting pad? If not, try that. Bare in mind a DA isn't going to always give you 100% correction vs a rotary which is a lot more of a powerful machine.

Re failures, a relatively small number have failed, nowhere near 50%. Megs will just replace it though - no questions asked. Part of the reason there is such a stock shortage at the mo.

techieboy · 01-07-2008, 05:50 AM

bumpety bump

deanos3 · 03-07-2008, 07:17 AM

DrP,

Is there any news on the missing, now re-ordered G220? It's been a fair old while now and I'm starting to loose faith

paul_tdi · 14-07-2008, 02:08 PM

Any news on the speed glaze as yet? The 2 weeks have passed that Megs promised you?

I have tried sending you a pm but had no response.

Look forward to hearing from you.

CactusGreen · 21-07-2008, 11:39 AM

almost at 4 weeks past due now.....is there a shortage of the glaze...but only if you have it supplied by Megs direct?????????

dazr32 · 25-07-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CactusGreen

almost at 4 weeks past due now.....is there a shortage of the glaze...but only if you have it supplied by Megs direct?????????

am i being unreasonable in being a bit peeved at the fact it is now over 5 months since we first paid for these units and polishes, has anyone heard from drpellyo i have tried to contact him but it seems to be falling on deaf ears, just wondering what is going on.

Botang · 25-07-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazr32

am i being unreasonable in being a bit peeved at the fact it is now over 5 months since we first paid for these units and polishes, has anyone heard from drpellyo i have tried to contact him but it seems to be falling on deaf ears, just wondering what is going on.

From an outsiders point of view, I think you have been more than reasonable, I would be seriously pissed off by now had I been involved. I hope everything gets sorted for you.

11-06-2008, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
drpellypo Carpal\Tunnel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North East Posts: 6,395	Members of the G220 GB - please read Hi Chaps, Firstly - apologies for the delay. It's partly my fault, I'll happily admit. The order has now been fulfilled, and Megs are sending the speed glaze with an additional G220 I had to order as my courier company cleverly lost two! The G220 is coming in in two weeks, so I will update the forum with instructions for getting your speed glaze then. p __________________ Wonder Detail, detailing services in the North. Buy Detailing Stuff HERE

12-06-2008, 07:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
CactusGreen enthusiast Join Date: May 2003 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 235	Thanks for the update. Can I ask a few questions/get users comments as related.... I've had a quick try with my 220...not as hard to use as expected but I suspect I may have been using too much pressure on the pads....as they have started to tear away following the line of the felt pad...so guess may not last that long....my bad?? It was on VAG paint, that just was not shifring the swirls...and there were'nt many to start with...so thought I must be using it too lightly. Probably me not using enough polish/not letting it work in etc., and the megs UK board suggest ( I now read) that as the UK one weighs more than the US one - self weight is all that's needed...in most cases. Had a look over at detailingworld, and as I can't yet post there....but that's what it sounds like..... Second - and most worrying - there are lots of reports of failed 220's almost a 50% fail!!! some of them on machine 3 already....has anyone here had issues? __________________ 01.5 B5 A4 2.4SE Tip - Votex body kit, Hidden Microwave PDC, Pirelli X-Pressure TPMS, Hardwired Bel RX65e, Lamp Guards...and the exclusive Red Logo Audi Sport Valve Stem Caps! and now an 80 cabriolet 2.6e auto too.... Last edited by CactusGreen; 12-06-2008 at 09:54 AM.

17-06-2008, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
drpellypo Carpal\Tunnel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North East Posts: 6,395	sorry for the delay in getting back to you chap; have been mad busy and don't get much of a chance to check on here. You don't need to put much pressure, and indeed, if you're not getting correction then you need to step up your pad/polish combo. Did you use the cutting pad? If not, try that. Bare in mind a DA isn't going to always give you 100% correction vs a rotary which is a lot more of a powerful machine. Re failures, a relatively small number have failed, nowhere near 50%. Megs will just replace it though - no questions asked. Part of the reason there is such a stock shortage at the mo. __________________ Wonder Detail, detailing services in the North. Buy Detailing Stuff HERE

17-06-2008, 10:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
drpellypo Carpal\Tunnel Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North East Posts: 6,395	sorry for the delay in getting back to you chap; have been mad busy and don't get much of a chance to check on here. You don't need to put much pressure, and indeed, if you're not getting correction then you need to step up your pad/polish combo. Did you use the cutting pad? If not, try that. Bare in mind a DA isn't going to always give you 100% correction vs a rotary which is a lot more of a powerful machine. Re failures, a relatively small number have failed, nowhere near 50%. Megs will just replace it though - no questions asked. Part of the reason there is such a stock shortage at the mo. __________________ Wonder Detail, detailing services in the North. Buy Detailing Stuff HERE

01-07-2008, 05:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
techieboy Pooh-Bah Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bedford, UK Posts: 2,088	bumpety bump __________________ A4 2.0T FSI S-line Quattro SpecEd, Full Milltek system, APS custom remap, RS4 ARB VX220 2.2l - Thorney Motorsport Stage II+, Milltek 100 cell cat and ITG induction

03-07-2008, 07:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
deanos3 enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 'Ampshire Posts: 273	DrP, Is there any news on the missing, now re-ordered G220? It's been a fair old while now and I'm starting to loose faith __________________ A white one, with 4 wheels My Flickr //Deanphoto

14-07-2008, 02:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
paul_tdi old hand Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hilperton, Wiltshire Posts: 744	Any news on the speed glaze as yet? The 2 weeks have passed that Megs promised you? I have tried sending you a pm but had no response. Look forward to hearing from you. __________________ AUDI A4 AVANT 2.5 TDI QUATTRO SPORT (2002) Now Gone AUDI A2 1.4 TDI (2002) Gone! A3 Sportback on order

21-07-2008, 11:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
CactusGreen enthusiast Join Date: May 2003 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 235	almost at 4 weeks past due now.....is there a shortage of the glaze...but only if you have it supplied by Megs direct????????? __________________ 01.5 B5 A4 2.4SE Tip - Votex body kit, Hidden Microwave PDC, Pirelli X-Pressure TPMS, Hardwired Bel RX65e, Lamp Guards...and the exclusive Red Logo Audi Sport Valve Stem Caps! and now an 80 cabriolet 2.6e auto too....