What's New

July/August 2003

	Smarter battery set-up Okay, so dual battery set-ups, particularly for four-wheel-drives, are hardly news any more. But according to Exide, combining two battery technologies can result in a better dual set-up. A combination of Exide Extreme and Exide Select Orbital products allows four-wheel-drive (and boat) owners to make the most of the latest performance and back-up characteristics. By matching one Extreme to one Orbital battery, Exide says you can wind up with a system that provides optimum starting and winching power, along with the ability to handle the slow-discharge needs of gear such as portable fridges. The advice from Exide is to replace the vehicle's standard battery with the Extreme unit, fit a second Extreme as back-up under the bonnet and fit the Orbital battery to power fridges and interior fittings. The Orbital unit is suitable for interior fitting because it's a totally sealed, leak-proof battery. And it's good for fridges and such because it has maximum structural integrity for long life and the best deep-cycling ability in the business. It can also achieve a 100 per cent charge in less time than a standard battery. Want to know more about the recommended set-up? Talk to Exide on (03) 9270 010.
	The end of the daily grind Permatex Australia has released what it claims is the first fair dinkum chemical solution for removing silicone gasket residue. Developed in conjunction with several automotive OEMs, Permatex Silicone Stripper Chemical Gasket Remover goes to work on the residue that often remains after disassembly of parts gasketed with a silicone or elastomeric rubber gasket residue. Previously, in an attempt to remove residue by hand, you were stuck with grinding, chiselling or scraping using a variety of tools often resulting in a damaged or blemished surface. That damaged surface could then potentially lead to a compromised seal when the parts were reassembled. By using Silicone Stripper, residue is quickly (according to Permatex, in about a quarter of the time) and effectively removed resulting in smooth surfaces for 100 per cent re-sealing. Talk to Permatex for the full story.
	First with the latest Ryco has released a supplement to its AC5 `Protection for Your Engine' catalogue. The supplement includes 98 new application listings for current part numbers and 14 new part numbers covering 33 applications. Notable additions include the VY Commodore, BA Falcon, Ford Focus, Mazda 2 and 6, Mitsubishi Outlander, Toyota Camry, 3.4-lire Hi-Lux and the new Toyota Prado. To grab a copy of the supplement, you need to talk to Ryco customer service on 1800 804 851.
	Quick shine, anyone? CRC has landed a new product on to the car care market. So Ezy Shine Quick Wax is designed to leave cars with a showroom shine that lasts. It's simply sprayed on and wiped off, and the formulation cleans, shines and protects clearcoat, lacquer, acrylic and enamel finishes. It also contains non-abrasive cleaners which are aimed at lifting insects, road grime, exhaust film and even rain spotting. The product is applied after the vehicle is washed and a soft, clean cloth used to apply the wax. It's then left to dry and buffed off. A bonus is the fact that Quick Wax can also be used between washes, since it's non-abrasive. For more information, talk to CRC.
	Cutting through the bull (bar) Kind of makes you wonder why nobody has marketed something like this before... Narva's latest addition is this clever program of indicator lights designed specifically with bull-bars in mind. They're ADR complaint and ready to go right now. There are three part numbers, covering all indicator functions with a choice of an amber lens, a clear lens with amber globe and an amber/clear lens unit. The lamps are easily flush-mounted from the rear of the bull-bar and suit most bars. Check it out at your nearest Narva distributor, or call (03) 9730 6000.
	Old tech about to be wiped out It's new and manufacturer Trico is calling it one of the biggest advances in the history of wiper blades. And like most advances in the 21st Century, it relies on the application of cutting-edge technology. Trico has teamed up with DuPont to arrive at the Trico Teflon blade. Trico claims the new blade works better and lasts longer while wiping more smoothly into the bargain. It also claims to eliminate smearing, squeaking and chattering on the glass. The new line represents Trico's premium program and as well as the DuPont technology, the line-up also incorporates a new, more aerodynamic design for reduced lift at speed, stronger metal super-structure and top-line packaging in a clamshell pack. The new blades should be available about the time you read this, so talk to Trico on (03) 9271 3288 for more details.

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