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Robbo

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:01

Looking good

Was confused what you said about it beign a true 200bhp considering most push out 205bhp as std lol but then saw the mods, tasty

Lowered a bit as well?

Im interested in how much this would cost as well, just out of interest really! Also, thos machine buffers... goof for the 'amateur' or can you do some damage if you dont know exactly what you are dloing?

Fad

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:04

Robbo, this is 200 bhp @ the wheels

Robbo

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:04

yada yada yada

Fad

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:05

Hows it going with the Golf?

Have you been iniciated by the excitable VAG bragade yet? If not be prepared for some rimming

VegasPhil

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:07

quote:
Originally posted by Rob R
10 hours of 2 days, you'll get some geeks who'll sit play computer games for 20 hours over 2 days, whatever floats your boat really

Tbf I expect some people were on here for the whole time that was spent cleaning

Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold

Rob R

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:09

Cost- depends on how long it takes, some may require 2 stages of polishing where as some can be done in one, all depends on the condition of the paint.

Robbo

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:10

And the machine buffer?

Robbo

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:10

quote:
Originally posted by Fad
Hows it going with the Golf?

Have you been iniciated by the excitable VAG bragade yet? If not be prepared for some rimming

LOVE it matey, gets sooooo many looks!!!!!! Its so clean!! Ive already removed the GOLF badge to tidy uo the rear lol, got a few more little bit son their way

Fad

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:13

You will be hailed as you actually have the proper wheels on your car.....

Robbo

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:14

lol, i parked up next to a balck anni had a vw dealer yesterday and it had the chromed wheels, i was jealous

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:20

quote:
Originally posted by John G

quote:
Originally posted by kz
and then three days later...

Yes but if he was to take a hose pipe and the 2 bucket method to the car as shown in the pic you've provided it would go straight back to how it was once detailed.

Im sure people arent listening, hes not sayin you spend 2 days on your car everyweek, its put the paintwork back to showroom condition and it will take close to a year to get back to the state it was in when he 1st started the detail.

I used to think the same but since reading into detailing i can understand the theory behind it and its definetly worth doin once a year.

[Edited on 02-03-2008 by John G]

yeah i know mate was only jokin! im sure it does the world of good

i always mean to do mine really well, but i just get bored half way through. plus, no where in fucking essex sells clay bar

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:24

I've gone over my corsa, not to that level of correction, but pretty detailed. It last for ages the results. and so easy to clean off. If its rained over night all the cars on the street are dry by about 11-12, mine has beaded water on it still at 4-5 o'clock,

protection.

Ben G

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:27

kz - try cleanyourcar.co.uk loads of clay bars to choose from on there and next day delivery, a very good service

halfords do clay bars too but only meguairs ones

little_duke

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:28

time to get it dirty

Warren G

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:33

personaly if your me, then the car gets a polish once or twice a year

and a wash every few months

its only going to get dirty again! apart from white cars which dont look good dirty at all

John G

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:40

ebay, demon tweeks. plenty of online places

Rob R

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2nd Mar 08 at 19:56

quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
And the machine buffer?

£150 for a Meguiars G220 orbital, kits start from around £180 i think for a few pads and different types of polish.

Gareth

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2nd Mar 08 at 21:00

Nice car nice work looking good

Robbo

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2nd Mar 08 at 21:02

quote:
Originally posted by Rob R

quote:
Originally posted by Robbo
And the machine buffer?

£150 for a Meguiars G220 orbital, kits start from around £180 i think for a few pads and different types of polish.

Sorry matey was more meaning is this suitable for a non-'professional' or is trhe risk of damage too high?

Rob R

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2nd Mar 08 at 21:20

i had never used anything like this before, got it in the post, cracked it out and whacked it on my bonnet lol

pretty idiot proof really, low low risk of causing more harm than good as it's not as powerful as a rotary and doesn't spin on the same axis so no risk of burning through paint.

there are lots of tutorials on using them, just practice and patience. start slowly with low abrasives and work your way up

Robbo

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2nd Mar 08 at 21:22

Spunds good matey, may invest in one in future, chars

Joe

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2nd Mar 08 at 21:26

I may look into one of these also, my S3 is quite swirly. May go halves with a mate or something so we both get the use.

You have done a good job anyway, nice one.

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2nd Mar 08 at 21:35

Where did u get this attachment from and wots in it? Also which mitt is that?

I guess u rinse car, cover in suds using that attachment, rinse car, then wash car with soap and mitt then dry car

Rob R

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2nd Mar 08 at 21:39

hose end sprayer- http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-amp-drying/super-spray-hose-end-sprayer/prod_335.html

contents of sprayer- http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-amp-drying/super-snow-foam-5-litre/prod_370.html

not as good as using a lance attachment in a pressure washer- this is proper snow

wash mitt- http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-amp-drying/wash-shmitt-white/yellow/prod_302.html

when doing full paint correction i'll-

pre-wash with alot of suds and leave to dwell
wash using 2 bucket method
dry with quick detailer
clay
wash again....

ready for polish after that

[Edited on 02-03-2008 by Rob R]

Robbo

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2nd Mar 08 at 21:40

quote:
Originally posted by joe6886
I may look into one of these also, my S3 is quite swirly. May go halves with a mate or something so we both get the use.

You have done a good job anyway, nice one.

Thats a damned fine idea Joespehine

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