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That to me seems that biggest waste of time known to mankind.
I wash my D3 every few months (whether it needs it or not) and a couple of days later its all dusty and dirty again. So why in gods name would you spend a day getting it so that it dazzles people ......
Sorry - I just don't get it. 1993 Defender 110 300tdi - many mods
14th May 2008 11:06 am
CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
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NoDo$h wrote:
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Who's the odd one out with no Mantec or MT/Rs?
Top job there bigcarpchaser, it looks stunning. Nice wheels 2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
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14th May 2008 11:06 am
tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
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NoDo$h wrote:
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One for the calendar 2009
Excellent shot
14th May 2008 11:07 am
CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
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yawlboy wrote:
That to me seems that biggest waste of time known to mankind.
I wash my D3 every few months (whether it needs it or not) and a couple of days later its all dusty and dirty again. So why in gods name would you spend a day getting it so that it dazzles people ......
Sorry - I just don't get it.
It's a step beyond valeting, yawlboy. 'Detailing' tends to go into the condition of the paintwork, removing contamination, defects and damage and adding protection to prevent future build-ups of damage and dirt. The shinyness is often just an 'extra' to the maintenance. Washing may well remove dirt but as you say it will soon build up if there is not sufficient repelling protection on the paint. I'm no expert but washing is a very basic process whilst detailing is a few stages further.2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
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14th May 2008 11:09 am
bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Camberley
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All a matter of opinion yawlboy, each to thier own eh? Some peeps like spening dosh on expedition racks so you can't get your car in a multistory. but I'd defend thier right to spend thier hard earned on whatever they saw fit. Be a dull old world if we all liked the same thing IMHO. Nothing wrong with looking after the most expensive car I'm ever likely to purchase
Personally, I was extremely pleased with the results.
It's not until you see the results in the flesh that you can appreciate just how bad paintwork can get.
Like CY says, next wash should be a tad easier
Sending the chrome lettering back ND...just not bling enough Welcome "Lola"
14th May 2008 11:55 am
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the pics look Awesome BCC. Don't mind what they say, Black does look soo f g gorgeous when it's cleaned up
As the other site said, the reflection shot is 8) 8) 8)Bodsys Brake Bible
I'd only had the car about 4 weeks when that pic was taken.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
I like the detailed D3, but a bit of an effort every week if you want to keep it like that and do 500 plus mile in between.
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14th May 2008 1:32 pm
John C
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Wow!2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
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