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NoDo$h
Joined: 02 May 2006
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Now I understand why you got all shiny at the thought of the chrome lettering 
Perhaps you could post this pic over there?
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Or this one
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 wd40 has lubrication properties similar to spit. And what's good enough for the girls...... 
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DG
Joined: 12 Dec 2005
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bigcarpchaser on detailing site wrote:using weak DG solution for lube
Your not having any of my solution chap 
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yawlboy
Joined: 23 Feb 2007
Location: Cork/Waterford border
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That to me seems that biggest waste of time known to mankind.
I wash my D3 every few months (whether it needs it or not) and a couple of days later its all dusty and dirty again. So why in gods name would you spend a day getting it so that it dazzles people ...... 
Sorry - I just don't get it.  The Double D's
Bluey a 2007 TDV6 LE Rimini Red (with a lot of extras!!!)
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CY
Joined: 16 Aug 2005
Location: The Bonnie Banks of the Forth
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NoDo$h wrote: | | Click image to enlarge |
Who's the odd one out with no Mantec or MT/Rs? 
Top job there bigcarpchaser, it looks stunning. Nice wheels DISCO3's Student Correspondent...
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tanters
Joined: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Waterford
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One for the calendar 2009 
Excellent shot
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CY
Joined: 16 Aug 2005
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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. DISCO3's Student Correspondent...
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bigcarpchaser
Joined: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Reading, Berks
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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  Keeping it Claret and Blue
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Bodsy
Joined: 06 Nov 2006
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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  TDV6 HSE Black, Black Wheels /MTR's, Black RRS front/rear LR badge (tbf) Black Leather, Black Glass, Black TowB, Shiny Tasmods, Dull Mantec, White (& Orange) Reflective D3 Sticker, Black steering wheel badge, black air intake. Optima & Traxide dual battery setup.
Need black RRS wheel centre caps.
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ronp
Joined: 29 Nov 2006
Location: Over the Edge!!
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Never seen such a shine on any vehicle!
Looks great!
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tanters
Joined: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Waterford
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bigcarpchaser wrote:Some peeps like spening dosh on expedition racks so you can't get your car in a multistory
SHHHHHHH, I havent told the missus yet 
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NoDo$h
Joined: 02 May 2006
Location: Decapod 10
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CY wrote:Who's the odd one out with no Mantec or MT/Rs?
 Me
I'd only had the car about 4 weeks when that pic was taken. wd40 has lubrication properties similar to spit. And what's good enough for the girls......
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shiny moose
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Location: Capital of Mercia
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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. Silver TDV6 S with sat nav, PTI and Moosed up a bit
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John C
Joined: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
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Wow! TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue
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