New Again Workshop Videos

Gary has been cleaning convertible roofs for 30+ years. His verdict on recolouring products: in almost every case, it is the wrong product for the job.

A compilation of ceramic coating results from the New Again workshop -- from a Mazda MX-5 to a Morgan, a Porsche Boxster to an Aston Martin DB9. Includes a two-year resale value check on a coated car and the neighbour who came back after two years for a top-up.

April 2020 -- Gary uses lockdown time to apply Matrix Black to his own VW Golf, one month after buying it. First application, first wash, and the hydrophobic result. Updated with a two-and-a-half-year review.

Full water leak case study: 28-point check, blocked sunroof drain pipes, door membrane removal and resealing, antimicrobial fogging, suction extraction and overnight hot-air blower drying. Two cars shown; rain-arch test before collection.

Gary explains why mould in a car is a genuine health risk, how it spreads, how to find the hidden water causing it, and what to do about it. Includes the steep-slope trick for finding water you cannot see, the air conditioning in winter tip, and why parking the car and leaving it makes things worse.

Gary's step-by-step advice on drying a car yourself once the leak is fixed -- seat removal, electronics to check, mould safety, fan heater vs industrial blower. Includes live footage under a Vauxhall carpet showing 10 litres of water on one side alone.

Gary explains the three-hour leak detection service: 28-point check, car-specific database, video of the leak sent to your phone, rain arch test, antimicrobial blast, detailed estimate, and a free 6-week follow-up. Nine out of ten cars fixed first visit.

Porsche Boxster soft-top: machine clean, reproof and two-year nano-coating. Fold-line wear explained; why cleaning prevents premature hood replacement. Exterior valet carried out at the same time.

A BMW 3 Series convertible at 52,000 miles -- moss growing, lichen breaking down the fabric at the fold lines. Gary shows the chemical soak and power brush process, explains why the roof can still be saved, and what a new aftermarket roof would cost if it had been left any longer.

An overview of smart repair -- what it covers, where it stops, and when you need a midi repair or a body shop instead. Gary explains the football-sized area rule, why smart repair rarely works on a bonnet, and the lease return mistake most people make.

Midi repair explained: sits between smart repair and insurance territory, typically under £1,000. Gate post catch, trolley damage, larger dents and misaligned panels. Claim or pay? The tipping point explained with a real example.

Key scratch vandalism: almost always through the paint, cannot be polished or rattle-canned. Needs a body shop with a proper booth -- door handles off, strips off, full respray. Light lacquer scratches from hedges may polish out. Insurance claim worth considering.

Interior smart repair guide: cigarette burns and carpet holes done in-house; bolster wear and fabric tears need a trimmer; dashboard and switch areas are no-go zones; worn leather may suit recolouring. Lease return: get the whole car checked first.

Paintless dent repair overview: dents up to 50p-piece size, lever-out technique, mobile service at your driveway or workplace. Lease return advice: get the car inspected first. Larger dents go to Midi repair.

Gary explains the three levels of leather care: clean and condition, connollising and recolouring, and trimmer replacement. Where each level starts and stops -- and how to tell which one your car actually needs.

Alloy wheel refurbishment guide: four wheel types (split-rim, standard silver, diamond-cut, coloured), mobile vs static repair methods, when each is appropriate, and the lease-return recharge reality (£60-80). Get the car inspected before spending on wheels.

Gary covers all spillage types -- paint, milk, diesel -- and honest advice on when to claim on insurance and when losing your no-claims is not worth it.

You bought a car and it smells -- from a dealer, a trader, or a private seller. Gary explains your options, why letting the dealer call us is better than going direct, and how to handle it when the job turns out bigger than expected.

Neighbour painted their fence, building site nearby, industrial fallout -- whatever landed on your car, the first rule is the same: don't rub it. Gary explains what each type of contamination needs and how to handle the insurance or building company side.

Gary covers the three types of interior accident clean: spillages (milk, food, paint), bodily fluids, and smoke or fire damage. Includes the motorhomes in a burning building, the £200k car driven out of a house fire, and the swan through the windscreen at 70mph.