mwg
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Washed it, put some sealant on and waxed it. The wheels take longer to wash than the bodywork
4 pots, very nice
There's a few more in my garage too. I want to get a video of it at some point, it sounds awesome, even more so with the Sport button pressed
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JadeM
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Looks awsome !!!
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Rich H
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Can I have your brakes please?!
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andys sxi
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looks nice how are you finding it ?
April 08 feature car
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SeanXE
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Awesome, wish the weather would hold out down here so i could polish mine
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Ben G
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love it.
it's so gay yet so straight.
perfect combination of manly turbo power and girly styling touches.
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Ben G
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also, LOL at the FUD plate and you being so close to scotland.
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Matt H
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Still not sure on that colour scheme, get the red bits wrapped
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mwg
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quote: Originally posted by Ben G
also, LOL at the FUD plate and you being so close to scotland.
I was dealing with a Scottish salesman and he rang me up when he was about to register it and was laughing and said do you want a plate that says FUD because that's one of the available registrations So yeah I went for it
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mwg
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quote: Originally posted by Ben G
love it.
it's so gay yet so straight.
perfect combination of manly turbo power and girly styling touches.
That just about sums it up really, girls love it because its a Mini and blokes usually tend to come round to liking it once they've heard it and seen how quick it is
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Matt H
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Oh yeah & what's the difference between sealant & wax?
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3CorsaMeal
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awesome mate
your my favourite.
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dannymccann
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The red roof looks a bit random but I guess it goes with the garish styling on these Mini's.
Ive seen your avatar for the last couple of weeks but thought you had an A3 TDi, you get chop it in for this? I never saw a New Car thread, its the law round these parts I think
Looks tasty though and bet it goes like something else compared to the tractor??
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mwg
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quote: Originally posted by Matt H
Oh yeah & what's the difference between sealant & wax?
Cant remember I bought this kit ages ago for my Audi and it lasts for ages so put it on this too. The sealant I use actually cleans the paint up a little bit, almost like a clay bar. The pad was a bit dirty after I had put it on.
There was a thread Danny, you just must of missed it. It goes well yeah, the Audi was no tractor though. I liked that car a lot!
[Edited on 22-01-2011 by mwg]
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Matt H
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Is that even worth doing on a brand new car??
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SeanXE
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quote: Originally posted by Matt H
Is that even worth doing on a brand new car??
One way of keeping it clean and the paint work all good
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mwg
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quote: Originally posted by Matt H
Is that even worth doing on a brand new car??
Yeah purely because it makes a lot easier to wash when it's been waxed. That's the main reason for doing it.
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Ben G
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quote: Originally posted by Matt H
Is that even worth doing on a brand new car??
definitely.
you wouldn't believe the amount of shit that comes off a new car
ford usually have little rust spots on their paintwork from the trains that transport them. need a clay bar to get off.
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Matt H
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I meant the clay part, not the wax..
^Ah. There we go then
[Edited on 22-01-2011 by Matt H]
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Tomnova16
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Saw one with the same colour combo today.
Thought it was a countryman at first as it looked massive
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
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IvIarkgraham
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very homosexual
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Liam
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Like it, although not sure on the body colour... as said in the other thread, it looks green in some pics
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Matt H
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Just had a look on a local valeting companies website for new paint enhancement/sealing
Paint Enhancement detail – Ideal for New or well cared for vehicles
This service offers an "enhancement' to your paints finish, depth and protection levels. This requires us to measure your paint depth so we can accurately enhance your paints finish. This services offers machine polishing removing small paint imperfections and light swirling on the paints surface.
Below are the main steps involved in this service:
* Full jet wash Inc arches and inner wheels
* PH Neutral snow foam bath
* Non acidic wheel cleaner
* Full paint clay bar (excluding wheels)
* PH natural 2 bucket method paint shampoo
* Machine polishing
* Wheels Sealed
* Hand Application of carnauba wax
* Glass machine polished
* Full interior vacuumed
* Full plastics dressed and dusted
* Full interior de-odorise
* Leather feed & condition
* Premium carnauba wax application
Prices...
from £149.99
That's a lot of Turtle Wax!
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mwg
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That's why I do it myself for a lot less. Which of these photo's does it look green in? It looks grey in all of them to me.
[Edited on 23-01-2011 by mwg]
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Liam
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Maybe its my eyes, but some angles it has a slight green look to it
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