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...
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...
When To Say Goodbye
Suzanne Keane offers some advice on when to know if the time has come to say goodbye to an old motor! Don’t get me wrong – I’m a HUGE fan of older cars. I have much more respect for someone who’s driving a well looked after, shiny vintage car than someone who just steps onto a forecourt with the help of a finance company…. but unfortunately at some point you may have to say “Au Revoir”...
Keeping It Low
Driving a modified car gives you a whole new perspective of the road ahead, Suzanne Keane offers some tips for driving a low car My daily commute is relatively simple….except for the torturous final 200 meters. I pity any other car who gets stuck behind me as I slowly weave over the new killer speed ramps that the council have decided to install. I’m not looking for sympathy – after all I chose my car and I...
