First Drive: Mazda CX-5 2.0
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Mazda gives the CX-5 a subtle upgrade writes Suzanne Keane What is it? The CX-5 is Mazda’s bestselling car in Europe and has been revamped for 2015 with a few subtle exterior changes but the most obvious developments have been made inside the cabin. This has been completely redesigned with better quality materials, a wider centre console and vastly improved connectivity. First impressions...
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...
Gearing up for Spring: What’s on, when and where…
From vintage rallying to modified car shows, there’s plenty of events for motoring enthusiasts around the country – so make some vroom in your diary, writes Suzanne Keane Irish Motorbike and Scooter Show Feb 27 – March 1, RDS Now in its ninth year, The Carole Nash Irish Motorbike and Scooter will be held from February 27 to March 1 and is the largest gathering of every marque of motorbike and scooter for sale in Ireland. The latest...
Dog on board
Is your car pet-ready? These are our must haves for travelling with your dog writes Suzanne Keane Wheelsforwomen.ie will be welcoming a new team member in a few weeks – this four legged furry reviewer is mostly interested in how the boot carpet smells and how chewable the plastics are. In anticipation of this new arrival we’ve been researching how exactly to “puppy proof” a car! Boot Liner As someone who is quite car...
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