2015 Geneva Motor Show
As the first European Motor Show of the year, you can always depend on the Geneva Motor Show to launch some spectacular new models writes Geraldine Herbert Dogged by recession and falling car sales this year’s Geneva Motor Show marked a new optimism as European Car makers finally turned a corner. Over 90 world premieres were unveiled at the show and everything from family-oriented cars, sports cars and SUVs battled for attention....
First drive: Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Sport
We check out the new Honda Civic range for 2015 writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? Honda’s Civic has been given a nip and tuck and for 2015 there is a new grille, bumper and lights design, a new rear spoiler and more equipment has been added to the range. A new model also joins the line up, the Civic Si, which is intended to bridge the gap to the turbocharged Type-R range-topper. First impressions of the new Honda Civic? The New...
Suzanne Dowdall of Tallaght Powdercoating
Suzanne Keane catches up with Suzanne Dowdall of Tallaght Powercoating Can you explain the powdercoating process? Yes, the process involves soaking wheels in a Benzene alcohol bath, before shot blasting to provide the perfect coating base. Top quality powder, OE colour and acrylic laquers are then applied in various stages to produce the exceptional finish standard. How long does it take? Turnaround on a full set of alloy wheels is...
Powder Coating – The Ultimate Wheel Rejuvenation
Are your wheels looking tired and in need of some TLC? Painting is an option but for a longer lasting and smoother finish you should consider Powder Coating writes Suzanne Keane Powder Coating is applied as a dry powder and then cured under heat to form a thick skin. It’s used to create a hard finish that is tougher than paint. When it comes to powdercoating in Ireland Tallaght Powdercoating, is the first name that comes...
