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Postby Bernard » Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:05 pm

I spent a good bit of yesterday cleaning the car.
I have to say it was very rewarding, despite the back ache.
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Even my daughter was impressed :lol:
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Postby Sebastian » Tue Sep 04, 2007 6:13 pm

nice pics man
no1. manual GR 96 l no2. tip GR 95 l no3. manual Gpx 95 l no.4 manual Gpx 95 l no.5 manual Gpx 96 l no.6 tip GR 95 - in 2011 took a break from the FTO scene
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Postby Myfeckin FTO » Tue Sep 04, 2007 7:16 pm

Ouch - thats a fine example of an FTO.
Looking forward to seeing it at the meet.
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Postby CJ » Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:11 pm

Looks class, black always looks the biz after a proper polish.

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Postby Dragonheart » Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:41 pm

Dear God thats some shine!!!! Have Glym but only used it for removing stuborn scuff marks, think I'll replacing the turtle now though!
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Postby colm_mcm » Tue Sep 04, 2007 9:18 pm

We use pretty much the entire range at work. very good quality, obviously there is better out there if you want to pay huge money.
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Postby miss-enzo » Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:34 pm

SAVAGE!!!! i wish my red would get that shiny!!!


what one did u use super resin was it???
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Postby Bernard » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:42 am

miss-enzo wrote:SAVAGE!!!! i wish my red would get that shiny!!!


what one did u use super resin was it???


That's the one.
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Postby CJ » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:49 am

For anyone whos putting this much effort in polishing their car, make sure you spend the extra 30 mins 'sealing' the polish with a wax (pref. carnuba based) or a synthetic sealant (i.e Autoglym Extra Gloss protection). The finish will last a good bit longer in comparison to polish alone.

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Postby Muad_dib77 » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:52 am

:shock: There's a girl living in your paintwork!! :shock:

Seriously though NICE job! Looking forward to seeing this car in the flesh - looks like a proper minter!
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Postby d_andrews78 » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:12 am

Nice job, you better raise her pocket money, seeing as she did such good work :)
Lots to think about, nothing to worry about!
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Postby belfastman » Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:32 pm

how do you see the pics.?ive right clicked on the x but pics dont come up? any ideas what im doing wrong folks?. c ya.
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Postby Wildhound » Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:37 pm

The Auto Glym wheel cleaner is absolutely incredible stuff (white wheels are otherwise impossible to keep clean!), but it's also a bit scary. If you breathe anywhere near it it will burn your nostrils and don't let it get near an open cut!

It's so powerful I'm worried it might be slowly wearing the white off the wheels. :shock:

Still, Auto Glym Shampoo and Polish are my staple!
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Postby CJ » Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:00 pm

Heres a tip - after cleaning them down, polish the surface of the wheel, brake dust won't adhere as easily and the wheel can be cleaned easier next time around.

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Postby stevec » Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:22 pm

Smashing job - looks superb.

Did a similar job on mine recently and just got upset about the amount of small chips and dents I found :(

BTW did you remove the fog lamps?
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Postby ftolam13 » Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:29 pm

Looks class
if you still had control, you haven't been fast enough 8)
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Postby gabico » Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:29 pm

Looks very nice indeed.
One of the disadvantages of silver cars like mine is that you can never get them as shiny as that no mater how hard you try.
On the other hand you don't notice if theyre too dirty either.
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Postby Bernard » Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:31 pm

stevec wrote:BTW did you remove the fog lamps?


No, in fact I'm waiting for them to arrive.
The previous owner removed them but is meant to be posting them to me.
I think it'd look much better with them fitted.
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Postby Myfeckin FTO » Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:09 pm

Bernard wrote:
stevec wrote:BTW did you remove the fog lamps?


No, in fact I'm waiting for them to arrive.
The previous owner removed them but is meant to be posting them to me.
I think it'd look much better with them fitted.


Nah - Leave them off and fit a cold air induction into the left hand side fog lamp space. The previous owner removed them with good reason. I think it looks more purposeful without.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Powertec-Cold-Air ... 0156249163

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COLD-AIR-FEED-FOR ... 0156473080
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Postby Bernard » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:24 am

Myfeckin FTO wrote:Nah - Leave them off and fit a cold air induction into the left hand side fog lamp space.
The previous owner removed them with good reason. I think it looks more purposeful without.


That's what was in there, fitted by the first UK owner, removed by the second.
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