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Title: New Bug.
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 30 August 2014, 20:29
Hope you like it, Beetle Sport.

Heading to ABT on Monday, so will update it then.

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/9614AE3C-73D1-4247-9629-C1EBA3766230_zpsyhmokbfi.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/Ginge35Edition/media/cars/9614AE3C-73D1-4247-9629-C1EBA3766230_zpsyhmokbfi.jpg.html)

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/AFC84014-EB50-44C8-A118-C5AD7E6CE74D_zpsef7twdof.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/Ginge35Edition/media/cars/AFC84014-EB50-44C8-A118-C5AD7E6CE74D_zpsef7twdof.jpg.html)

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/9431D9DF-73AB-47B0-9541-A1AC3B2D44EB_zps1ovuimer.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/Ginge35Edition/media/cars/9431D9DF-73AB-47B0-9541-A1AC3B2D44EB_zps1ovuimer.jpg.html)

Car has been sealed, and layer waxed with swisswax best in show. Can't wait to get exhaust fitted and calipers painted red.
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: Booth11 on 30 August 2014, 21:13
Now I confess I'm not really a beetle fan, but that looks great  :cool:  especially with the black roof, can't beat a bit of monochrome.  Red calipers should set it off nicely.  Look forward to seeing more pics when other bits are done.

Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: seabrook132 on 30 August 2014, 21:26
In the same boat as Rebecca regards Beetles, but always good to see a well detailed and protected car :). What is it going to ABT for? The remap?
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 30 August 2014, 21:34
Thanks Bec, Bevs really pleased with it and that's the main thing. Easy car to detail etc, I'm not sure if I could've given it any more initial protection.

Glass = Auto Finesse Crystal Glaze, Rain X windscreen
Wheels = Poorboys Wheel Sealant, then Zymol sealant over the top
Body = Dodo Juice Diamond White Wax, Gthechniq Liquid Crystal Sealant, Swisswax Best in Show cured for two hours, another layer tomorrow
Tyres = Quarts Tyre Dressing (caravan & motorhome, best I've ever used!!!

Cloths used were a new brand, WO-WO, great MF cloths and they do a twin layer drying towel which I haven't used yet. They're wash mits look pretty good too.

There's a couple of bits that need dealing with the DA but that'll have to wait.
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 30 August 2014, 21:35
In the same boat as Rebecca regards Beetles, but always good to see a well detailed and protected car :). What is it going to ABT for? The remap?

Stainless exhaust and rear diffuser, had a quote for the remap from Nick at carbon tuning so were talking that one over. Had a chat with the dealer today and think that might have out Bev off, but it's definitely not done with - yet!
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: seabrook132 on 30 August 2014, 21:38
Haha nice! Look forward to the pics :)
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: Booth11 on 30 August 2014, 22:26
My money's on it being remapped before Xmas  :wink:  Glad Bev is pleased with her new toy  :smiley:

Haha Neil,  I don't think you could have done much more on the protection front.  Tell me more about the Quarts Tyre Dressing?  I've just bought some Zaino Z-16 but haven't had a chance to use it yet. 

Cloths and towels sound promising, but they'll have to be good to beat Purple Monster Edgeless XL or Dodo Juice Soft Touch Premium Drying towel   :tongue:

Got a couple of days leave coming up so hoping to test the WO-WO clay cloth and sponge on Tues or Weds. Will email you with feedback.  Wash mitt still going strong and still looks like new.  Superb product.  :smiley:
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: KyleB on 31 August 2014, 14:33
I've never been a Beetle fan but these look lovely. Your example looks very clean too.
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: Peter W on 31 August 2014, 16:56
Black on white looks very nice, I love the line from roof down past the rear window... All you need now is a 53 on the doors and bonnet !!!
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 02 September 2014, 20:34
With exhaust:-

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/F01B2A58-B960-4AAC-AC3E-0A3F9C067D05_zpszf4vc5h2.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/Ginge35Edition/media/cars/F01B2A58-B960-4AAC-AC3E-0A3F9C067D05_zpszf4vc5h2.jpg.html)

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/B4C8E7A4-D65C-4FAE-BC89-904B87019CC1_zpsxyqt8wzb.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/Ginge35Edition/media/cars/B4C8E7A4-D65C-4FAE-BC89-904B87019CC1_zpsxyqt8wzb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: Booth11 on 02 September 2014, 21:52
Looks very purposeful  :cool:

In the second pic, is the mrs pointing out that you've missed a bit  :grin:
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: Mrs Stretts on 02 September 2014, 22:01
Very nice, Tim said that you had Bevs new baby delivered on Sunday.  Looking good mate  :cool:
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 03 September 2014, 05:49
Looks very purposeful  :cool:

In the second pic, is the mrs pointing out that you've missed a bit  :grin:

Yeah, can you believe it!
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 03 September 2014, 05:50
Very nice, Tim said that you had Bevs new baby delivered on Sunday.  Looking good mate  :cool:

Cheers. Yeah as usual he did a great job.

They sold the cab by Sunday too!
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: dubber36 on 03 September 2014, 13:00
I can't help thinking that the rear bumper insert should be gloss back.

I like the wheels. I'd fancy a set of those for my Passat if they came in 18"
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 03 September 2014, 17:19
I can't help thinking that the rear bumper insert should be gloss back.

I like the wheels. I'd fancy a set of those for my Passat if they came in 18"

I know what you mean. I might do the 'vertical bars' in black gloss wrap to break it up a bit.
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: JBirchy on 03 September 2014, 21:02
That looks brilliant Neil! I think the new shape Bug is a million times better than the previous model, looks great!
Title: Re: New Bug.
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 03 September 2014, 21:25
That looks brilliant Neil! I think the new shape Bug is a million times better than the previous model, looks great!

Thanks Jon. Bevs really happy with. Ya mrs 1 series looks great too!