as above, after some inspiration of the last esex meet, i got to work Claying then machine polishing Blacky, the pictures dont do it justice the finish is extremly fresh smooth and deep in shine.
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So that's why you took ages to reply earlier ;) As I said on Sunday looking very smart.
It does look smart Gav, will be a credit to you at Haynes mate.
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;599832]It does look smart Gav, will be a credit to you at Haynes mate.[/QUOTE] Thanks bud, She's looking very smart, Good old £495 car lol
Looks beautiful Gav. When I upgrade my camera, I'm gonna sell you my old one for sod-all so we can get some better quality pictures outa ya lol ;)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;599842]Looks beautiful Gav. When I upgrade my camera, I'm gonna sell you my old one for sod-all so we can get some better quality pictures outa ya lol ;)[/QUOTE] tis true lol, poxy phone lol
here's mine All yours for not a lot when I get round to finding a replacement.
Looking good :)
Was the machine polisher you used tonight the one you bought from Aldi's by any chance?
[QUOTE=AndysR;599857]Was the machine polisher you used tonight the one you bought from Aldi's by any chance?[/QUOTE] Yes buddy, im really impressed with it, there is no swirls in the finish anymore its like glass, just need to wax her now but that will be tomoz evening, then the wife is using her ! yep citroen back to the Main dealer to hopefully get some answears lol
What did u use for swirls mate,that is looking great.Black in that state can only be appreciated in flesh.
looks really nice Gav as usual lol keep up the good work matey
[QUOTE=merc85;599862]Yes buddy, im really impressed with it, there is no swirls in the finish anymore its like glass, just need to wax her now but that will be tomoz evening, then the wife is using her ! yep citroen back to the Main dealer to hopefully get some answears lol[/QUOTE] Haha, another would-be sufferer of VWF (vibration white finger) lol
Looks stunning im getting a new polisher hopefully by the weekend so if myne looks half as good ill be happy
[QUOTE=M-R-P;599871]Haha, another would-be sufferer of VWF (vibration white finger) lol[/QUOTE] yeah it does vibe a little but tbh its not that bad. lol
Looking really nice bud...makes me sad for my old R...:( On a side note I'd love to go to Haynes but the new R's no where near ready for showing yet, ah well....maybe next year.
[QUOTE=Tomcat;599879]Looking really nice bud...makes me sad for my old R...:( On a side note I'd love to go to Haynes but the new R's no where near ready for showing yet, ah well....maybe next year.[/QUOTE] Seriously mate, that R of yours looks the nutts, and certainly wouldnt be out of place. Blacky will be looking very dirty i reckon be the time she gets down there, i may take some water etc in a drum and give her wash before driving her to the meet. Sad.... yep lol
[QUOTE=merc85;599880]Seriously mate, that R of yours looks the nutts, and certainly wouldnt be out of place. Blacky will be looking very dirty i reckon be the time she gets down there, i may take some water etc in a drum and give her wash before driving her to the meet. Sad.... yep lol[/QUOTE] Do u think anything will stick to that shine?U left no grip for a dirt mate
You'd be surpised how much dirt the clay bare takes off even on a clean polished car after you wash it down. trouble is on black the brighter the black and shine becomes the more stone chips and defects you notice lol, the bonnet and roof are very bad on blacky :(
[QUOTE=merc85;599894]You'd be surpised how much dirt the clay bare takes off even on a clean polished car after you wash it down. trouble is on black the brighter the black and shine becomes the more stone chips and defects you notice lol, the bonnet and roof are very bad on blacky :([/QUOTE] But looks nice tho.Good man Steve will sort yr bonnet out.Hope his family getting better.
now that is black mate looks very nice well done
[QUOTE=WOODY T5;599899]now that is black mate looks very nice well done[/QUOTE] Thanks buddy, be nice to get her rollin roaded, if she has more than 238 whp i will be happy lol, let alone your 311whp pmsl yours is a total inspiration to many on here. Performance wise and looks. i think the well done goes to you ;) but ta :)
[QUOTE=merc85;599880]Seriously mate, that R of yours looks the nutts, and certainly wouldnt be out of place. Blacky will be looking very dirty i reckon be the time she gets down there, i may take some water etc in a drum and give her wash before driving her to the meet. Sad.... yep lol[/QUOTE] Lol, you're only saying that because you've not seen it in the flesh, it's a frikkin mess. The wheels really need shot blasting and re painting they're that bad.
[QUOTE=Tomcat;599911]Lol, you're only saying that because you've not seen it in the flesh, it's a frikkin mess. The wheels really need shot blasting and re painting they're that bad.[/QUOTE] and I am sure none of it is beyond your skill set Craig, anyway the idea of going to these car shows is for the people interaction not how clean your car is ;)
[QUOTE=AndysR;599917]and I am sure none of it is beyond your skill set Craig, anyway the idea of going to these car shows is for the people interaction not how clean your car is ;)[/QUOTE] I second that, also the drive hell yeah what a drive ;)
[QUOTE=AndysR;599917]and I am sure none of it is beyond your skill set Craig, anyway the idea of going to these car shows is for the people interaction not how clean your car is ;)[/QUOTE] You're only saying that because yours is bleein spotless,lol.. I'd love to go but it's too soon and the car needs way too much work yet. I've trusted it on one 200mile trip because I had to, I'm not doing it again until I know it's in great condition and I can trust it.
The car's looking awesome Gav and I look forward to seeing her in the flesh on Saturday.
Nice work Gav, if you're going to Haynes I'll have a look at it then. Unfortunatley, my T5 will be arriving with flaking wheels and a rusty wing but at the moment it's the least of my worries. ;)
[QUOTE=JamesT5;600133]Nice work Gav, if you're going to Haynes I'll have a look at it then. Unfortunatley, my T5 will be arriving with flaking wheels and a rusty wing but at the moment it's the least of my worries. ;)[/QUOTE] It will be far from clean by the time it drives 300 miles lol, may give it a wash when im down there. Hows the gearbox coming on?
[QUOTE=foammanmark;600116]The car's looking awesome Gav and I look forward to seeing her in the flesh on Saturday.[/QUOTE] If i get chance i will bring the Gul to mine friday and machine polish her in the Garage. (time dependent) Blacky will be dirty as the wife will be using her from tomorrow onwards whilst citroen try and fix her car. :(
[QUOTE=merc85;600135]It will be far from clean by the time it drives 300 miles lol, may give it a wash when im down there. Hows the gearbox coming on?[/QUOTE] It's in on the 10th May all day for a new clutch and gearbox. Had fun and games with the clutch (see the thread).
You are fast becoming the King of polishing Gav, that looks fantastic mate well done :smile:
[QUOTE=merc85;600136]If i get chance i will bring the Gul to mine friday and machine polish her in the Garage. (time dependent) Blacky will be dirty as the wife will be using her from tomorrow onwards whilst citroen try and fix her car. :([/QUOTE] No worries Gav, as I've got a 260-270 mile journey Home, so unless it's a dry day, she's going to get dirty anyway. I was looking at a buffer/mop thing yesterday at Costco for 20 odd quid, and I may give one a try, but on the Alfa before it's used on a Volvo.
Nothing to do with "how shiney is your car" on MBCuk? Tony.
very nice, looks like its come up well pal