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Title: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: Greenouse on 26 April 2008, 21:45
I wasn't really happy with the paint on my car when I picked it up from the stealers, so I needed a pro. The plan was to get some tips, see how the pro's do it and look after my baby from then on. These are the results today, a few pics of mine and a link to the thread on Detailing World with much better pics:

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=67736

(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0426Image0020.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0426Image0006.jpg)
These are actual clouds, not swirls  :laugh:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0426Image0022.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0426Image0021.jpg)

Gotta say thanks to Shaun (182_Blue) for the reassurance that Gaz would look after my car. Apparently im fussy?  :grin:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: Makaveli on 26 April 2008, 21:54
Wow that is a seriously good job - can I ask how much costs?  I think mine could do with a pro's touch  :wink:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: Rob-MK5 on 26 April 2008, 22:04
 :shocked: very very nice,

Looks great with the Black Monzas,

Rob

Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: 182_blue on 26 April 2008, 22:05
its looking good mate  :cool:, lol at the Fussy, i said you was like me !
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: Detail My Ride on 26 April 2008, 22:11
Worse than you Shaun!!

Thanks for today Nathan, was a pleasure. Glad you are pleased with the results.

Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: Greenouse on 26 April 2008, 22:11
Wow that is a seriously good job - can I ask how much costs?  I think mine could do with a pro's touch  :wink:

Lets just say we did a deal as he wants to feature my car on his web-site  :wink:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: Bolle on 26 April 2008, 22:14
Never been a big fan of the black Detroit (continental speak for the Monza's...), but I actually quite like the black on black combination!!
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: Bolle on 26 April 2008, 22:17
BTW, where did you get the blacj VW badge for the front?
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: Greenouse on 26 April 2008, 22:19
BTW, where did you get the blacj VW badge for the front?

Bought a new badge from VW and had it painted by a friend who happens to own a bodyshop.
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: Greenouse on 26 April 2008, 22:21
:shocked: very very nice,

Looks great with the Black Monzas,

Rob



Cheers Rob  :smiley:

its looking good mate  :cool:, lol at the Fussy, i said you was like me !

LOL, yeh Gaz said you'd said I was fussy! Ha Ha Ha  :grin: Say no more  :laugh:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: Hurdy on 26 April 2008, 22:29
OMG :shocked:

Those reflection shots are seriously  :cool: beautiful finish.

It maybe wash day tomorrow for the ED30.

I've got a machine polisher and I'm not afraid to use it :grin:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: Horney on 26 April 2008, 22:29
I want to see the MKII done next, looks wicked though.

nick
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: Greenouse on 26 April 2008, 22:33
I want to see the MKII done next, looks wicked though.

nick

We have spoken about it, so you never know. Im losing the garage where I store it in the next few weeks, so It'll need some protection from the British summer  :cry:

Keep looking out the window (ready for the rain to start!!!)
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: T88OMM on 27 April 2008, 02:38
WOW!! That is a very good job, I want to get mine done now!!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics)
Post by: john_o on 27 April 2008, 08:56
stunning shots  :cool:
and the milltek tips on a black car look sooo much better :laugh:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED NEW PICS)
Post by: Greenouse on 27 April 2008, 12:09
Amazed at the sun being out this morning, thought I'd give her a blast and find some nice spots for some photography!!  :grin:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0427Image0032.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0427Image0001.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0427Image0016.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0427Image0045.jpg)
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0427Image0047.jpg)
was losing the light, but one last try!
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/2008_0427Image0034-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: 182_blue on 27 April 2008, 12:15
looking very nice mate  :cool:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: NewGolf on 27 April 2008, 12:20
Great reflections off that bonnet, its been well polished  :smiley:

Good looking car.
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: Greenouse on 27 April 2008, 12:58
Thanks guys, Im well chuffed with the way it's turned out. Just gotta keep it that way  :grin:

Oh, and not forgetting  :tongue:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/sticker1.jpg)

 :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: R32UK on 27 April 2008, 13:26
That looks super shinny!! Mine was very disappointing when it rolled out of the stealers too... loads of swirls, them boys just dont have a clue :sad:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: NewGolf on 27 April 2008, 14:08
Thanks guys, Im well chuffed with the way it's turned out. Just gotta keep it that way  :grin:

Oh, and not forgetting  :tongue:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/sticker1.jpg)

 :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

Oh I'd like one of those!

Off to Millau next month and might bump into other UK drivers or the Top Gear team, you never know!
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: Phil mcavity on 27 April 2008, 15:39
She looks great, but too much black going on with those wheels imo.

It reminds me of Kit from Night-rider!. just need the red LED's in the grille and a hairstyle with sunglasses of david Hasslehoff and your on a winner.
Can i have your autograph please!  :wink:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: maxamus on 27 April 2008, 18:17
Man these threads make me sad  :cry:
I havent been able to properly clean mine since like the last time we had a sunny day (along long time ago).
I've got a £150 worth of gear here waiting to be used but i have to wait till the car comes out the repair centre and then i have to pray we get some sunny weather  :embarassed:

Motor is looking good there  :smiley:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: Greenouse on 27 April 2008, 19:18
She looks great, but too much black going on with those wheels imo.

It reminds me of Kit from Night-rider!. just need the red LED's in the grille and a hairstyle with sunglasses of david Hasslehoff and your on a winner.
Can i have your autograph please!  :wink:

Youv'e hit the nail on the head Phil  :wink: I was partial to a bit of Knight Rider as a boy (preferred Kitt though not the Hoff!), suddenly all becomes clear  :grin:

'TURBO BOOST KIT!'  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: Phil mcavity on 27 April 2008, 19:29
 
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: neg on 28 April 2008, 09:38
That looks great, looking to get mine done soon ready for the summer.
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: markymark on 28 April 2008, 09:45
Thanks guys, Im well chuffed with the way it's turned out. Just gotta keep it that way  :grin:

Oh, and not forgetting  :tongue:
(http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk284/Greenouse/sticker1.jpg)

 :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
I put my stickers in the windows this weekend in exactly the same place.
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: joesgti on 28 April 2008, 11:27
i have my stickers like that, only one sided thow  :cool: not both.

car could do well with some coilovers  :drool:  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: Greenouse on 28 April 2008, 11:55
i have my stickers like that, only one sided thow  :cool: not both.

car could do well with some coilovers  :drool:  :rolleyes:

I agree Joe, it's on the list of things to do but there's the usual thing holding it back - DOSH  :sad: and lack of it............

Only got the sticker on the drivers side  :wink:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: markymark on 28 April 2008, 11:58
i have my stickers like that, only one sided thow  :cool: not both.

car could do well with some coilovers  :drool:  :rolleyes:

Only got the sticker on the drivers side  :wink:
You really need the sticker on the passenger side too as thats probably the only place people will get a glance of it when you dust them! :tongue:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: Greenouse on 28 April 2008, 13:25
i have my stickers like that, only one sided thow  :cool: not both.

car could do well with some coilovers  :drool:  :rolleyes:

Only got the sticker on the drivers side  :wink:
You really need the sticker on the passenger side too as thats probably the only place people will get a glance of it when you dust them! :tongue:

Good point Mark!

I have another sticker so may change it at the weekend  :wink:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: markymark on 28 April 2008, 13:28
i have my stickers like that, only one sided thow  :cool: not both.

car could do well with some coilovers  :drool:  :rolleyes:

Only got the sticker on the drivers side  :wink:
You really need the sticker on the passenger side too as thats probably the only place people will get a glance of it when you dust them! :tongue:

Good point Mark!

I have another sticker so may change it at the weekend  :wink:
I put all 3 of my stickers in the car, 1 on each side rear window and 1 in the rear window for all those who will be behind me!
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: Greenouse on 28 April 2008, 14:11
Still got the  ''other''  :wink: sticker on there??
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: markymark on 28 April 2008, 14:14
Still got the  ''other''  :wink: sticker on there??
But of course, I like it too much to take it out now.
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: Greenouse on 28 April 2008, 14:27
Good Man!! Same here, but let's keep between ourselves  :smug: Whoops!!

We still on for Stanford on Sunday? Was anyone else interested in going up in convoy from the Midlands??
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: markymark on 28 April 2008, 14:43

We still on for Stanford on Sunday? Was anyone else interested in going up in convoy from the Midlands??
Yeah, im looking forward to it, i love looking at all VW's old and new! I think we have a convoy of you and me!
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: mr magoo on 28 April 2008, 16:48
All these photos just remind me that my car will be in the garage for FIVE WEEKS. I miss her  :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: Had my car detailed today (with pics) (UPDATED new pics Page 2)
Post by: R32UK on 28 April 2008, 17:16
All these photos just remind me that my car will be in the garage for FIVE WEEKS. I miss her  :cry: :cry:

No courtesy car magoo???