Colin Lindsay Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 21 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: GT6 is outside under its' new cover while I'm undersealing the TR7.... and it's absolutely BUCKETING down! This will be the acid test for the new cover... And the verdict on the outdoor waterproof covers is: RUBBISH. The GT6 is soaking. 24 hours out, heavy rain last night, and it's just gone straight through. Use them as an indoor dust cover only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Ive got one from a few years back dont use it much and only used outside once same result as colin... very wet Good for dust covers ..little else Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 I have to say i only bought mine for indoor use, I did'nt think it would have been that bad outside Colin Why not take it back for a refund? Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Colin - Take it back!! THREAD DRIFT For those with an eye for a bargain, fleabay have 10% off sitewide until tomorrow (28/9/19 23:59) Code - PLEASED min spend 50.00 max discount 75.00. Code can be used up to 3 times. Great chance to stock up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 47 minutes ago, poppyman said: Why not take it back for a refund? It really is poor - water is all over the car and in large drops on the bonnet, where the cover was hanging free between roof and front edge, so it's obviously come right through. The roof and rear screen were stuck to the cover with moisture. I really intended them for light outdoor use ie wheel the car out while I'm blasting or undersealing one of the others, or need a bit more room temporarily, but that test period was only 24 hours at most and it would have been less bother to put the car outside uncovered. So: I may return one, but keep the other two as indoor dust covers on unused cars. They're good value for that, especially as all of my old sheets end up being used for other things like home diy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 I bought mine Colin so if if i open the garage doors usually the wind hits the sheets and blows it onto the floor on the side of the car i cant get to..... Sods law in action (again) Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Mine is well made with a decent elastic base line , was it Lidl or Aldi hmmmm. One of the two It feels good but certainly not rain or shower proof, more of a sieve Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 30, 2019 Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 On 23/09/2019 at 09:11, Badwolf said: Coming up from Thursday 26th September 2019 Lidl - Impact Driver 20volt £59.99 (the range of 20v tools I have bought has been of excellent quality) and corded £39.99, Battery Charger £13.99 (I have the Aldi version which is excellent and this one will probably be very similar) along with other car tools, cover, spanners, trolley jack, mini compressor, satnav and other things https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/online-leaflets/26-09-02-10-lidl-weekly-2/view/flyer/page/10?ar=7 None of the cordless versions in two of my local branches; that leaves me one final port of call for tomorrow. I like the look of the battery charger. I also like the look of the windscreen cleaner... mine's almost grey on the inside, just found that out this morning when the car was cold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Colin - I doubt you will get one now. If there's something I really want, I'm usually on the door step at opening time. You may just be lucky though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2019 Aldi Car stuff on this Sunday 6th October 2019 Covers, jacks, battery chargers, oil creeper plus other stuff. https://www.aldi.co.uk/c/specialbuys/dates/2019-10-06?sort=popular&q=%3Apopular%3AtransactionalStatus%3Atransactional%3AtransactionalStatus%3Anontransactional%3AEvent%3AMotor+Accessories&page=1 I have two of the battery chargers and can recommend them. I can't tell if the current ones on offer are exactly the same. Either get them on-line or 10:00am on Sunday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Slight thread drift... or maybe stagger On Lidl today 17/10/19 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon for £17.40 for 6. Also some other French white for £2.99 bottle. Probably not up to Doug's standard and might be good for removing waxoyl, but hey, the party season's coming up so might be a good time to stock up. Also both tesc* and arsda have 25% off 6 bottles at the moment. A1di have drills and other tools on Sunday 20/10/19 https://www.aldi.co.uk/c/specialbuys/dates/2019-10-20?sort=popular&q=%3Apopular%3AtransactionalStatus%3Atransactional%3AtransactionalStatus%3Anontransactional%3AEvent%3ADIY&page=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 BW, What on earth makes you think I have high standards?!! Does it have alcohol in it? Then it’s for me! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Hic. Actually the red does get quite reasonable write ups. The French, well its French, least said (can of worms now open for the purists) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 2 hours ago, Badwolf said: French white for £2.99 bottle. What sort of "French white". It is rather a vague discription. Is it a bottle with a screw cap or a cork? 🍸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Struth Chris, I just provide the info, whether its got a screw cap, cork or plastic stopper, decide for yourself https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/online-leaflets/17-10-23-10-lidl-weekly-1/view/flyer/page/24?ar=7 As for what it tastes like...!!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Can it be used to strip paint Badwolf?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Probably..., already suggested them for stripping waxoyl. Face it, the white is cheap French plonk in a bottle with some means (stopper) of keeping it in there. The bottle is green the lable is whitish and it purports to be some sort of Sauvignon blanc. Probably takes the ename off your teeth and unblocks drains... and yes, I am having a bad day!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 My local LIDL are selling rectangular magnetic parts trays for £2.99, very solid and two huge magnets. Definitely worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Badwolf said: Struth Chris, I just provide the info, whether its got a screw cap, cork or plastic stopper, decide for yourself https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/online-leaflets/17-10-23-10-lidl-weekly-1/view/flyer/page/24?ar=7 As for what it tastes like...!!?? Screw top. Which means bottled for the export market. We keep the best stuff here for us 😁 Anyway my doctor recommends I keep off some white wines, which is good as I prefer red. I 've never asked him about red wine and being a good doctor he hasn't raised the point either. If it isn't very good just drink more, after the second bottle it will taste great! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 Hi Anyone else noticed the way the Aldi 20V tools are being marketed?. EG; Sabre type saw = Circa, £22. BUT it needs a Battery £15?. and a charger £15+. Therefore it really costs somewhere in the region of £55 to £60!, before you can actually use it. I do accept that the same battery CAN be used on other tools in the range however. Having said that, I have the Air Saw, and that has seen a fair bit of use. along with the DA/Orbital sander. And the pillar drill @ just over £50 was a definite "Best Buy" of 2015!. Along with a similarly priced Petrol Chain Saw. Which is a boon when needing to cut feed for my log burner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 They are all going the same way Pete, even the like of Bosch and De Walt. On the plus side you only need one charger and a couple of batteries, not so long ago you would have a bench full of chargers and batteries. On the down side you are stuck to one make. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Clark Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 27/09/2019 at 14:05, Colin Lindsay said: And the verdict on the outdoor waterproof covers is: RUBBISH. The GT6 is soaking. 24 hours out, heavy rain last night, and it's just gone straight through. Use them as an indoor dust cover only. I had a Lidl motorcycle cover once. Bike got soaked. The bike now has a shed and the cover is over the lawn mower, the spare one that I don't use! Mower and cover need to go to the tip. Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted November 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 £10 off £40 Lidl spend in todays Daily Mail and tomorrows Mail on Sunday. Was also in yesterdays Metro if you have one in your recycling. Good investment if shopping in the next couple of days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 On car covers, there's a thread on this over on the TRR: https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/71025-car-cover/&tab=comments#comment-644856 Consensus is that loose car covers. however waterproof, trap moisture and water vapour on the body work and are worse than leaving the car in the open. On Lidl, happened on one near to No.1 Daughter's, had a look inside. None of the tools etc on ofer attracted me, but a pair of rigger's boots at £20 did! V.comfy, wore them that night to fireworks - and left the muddy things at her dorstep when I came home! Doh! Never mind they're visiting today, she won't forget. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted November 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Some drills and things on next week. To late for the vouchers but may be useful to someone. I have one of the removable chuck versions. Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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