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Offline VWhitehawk

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Weekend clean before GTI International
« on: 29 June 2014, 22:21 »
 

Well, that's it, I'm ready for GTI International next weekend, She is clean and tucked away in the garage until Saturday, thank goodness for a company car!!

The bonnet bra will be on for the journey there and back but I'm not overly keen on them, maybe just use it when on long runs for protection.

Opinions guys & girls.

Who else is heading down to the show as well?

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Re: Weekend clean before GTI International
« Reply #1 on: 29 June 2014, 23:00 »
Looks really great and I do like the yellow fogs  :cool: 

Very relieved to hear the bonnet bra isn't a permanent fixture, not a fan of them at any time  :wink:  Aren't you concerned that it might cause damage to the paintwork.  A protective film might be a better option.  Someone on here fitted a 3M one and it was barely noticeable in the pics.
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Offline VWhitehawk

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Re: Weekend clean before GTI International
« Reply #2 on: 29 June 2014, 23:09 »
Yea that was the first mod I made, such a simple thing that most people notice.

the joys of having a mate who is a sign writer to fit the wrap for me.

So I will be calling in the favor again once I get a price off him and get the minor paint defect sorted, then the bra will be gone!

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Re: Weekend clean before GTI International
« Reply #3 on: 30 June 2014, 07:59 »
Your shadow sneaked into the photo when you weren't looking.  :wink:

Are you showing and shining? I've all I have to do is wash, wax and trim dress the Mk2, so I'll get that done on Saturday. I'm also taking the Passat as a kids, kit and chair lugger and will have that on the TDI Sport stand. I don't think I'll have time to clean that properly, so it will have to go as it is.
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Re: Weekend clean before GTI International
« Reply #4 on: 30 June 2014, 08:51 »
Your shadow sneaked into the photo when you weren't looking.  :wink:

Are you showing and shining? I've all I have to do is wash, wax and trim dress the Mk2, so I'll get that done on Saturday. I'm also taking the Passat as a kids, kit and chair lugger and will have that on the TDI Sport stand. I don't think I'll have time to clean that properly, so it will have to go as it is.

I know can't believe it manages to sneak in!

I'm not. Never thought about to be honest just can't go with a dirty car in my opinion. Ha.

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Re: Weekend clean before GTI International
« Reply #5 on: 30 June 2014, 09:03 »
I'm pretty sure that you can enter the SNS on the day. It doesn't matter if you aren't in with a chance of a prize (I'm certainly not) but you'll get a great parking spot and get to feel part of the show. Much better that having your shiny car parked in a field where no one will give it a second look.
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Re: Weekend clean before GTI International
« Reply #6 on: 30 June 2014, 14:28 »
A beautiful car but you've got too loose that bonnet bra. They ruin any car for me.


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Re: Weekend clean before GTI International
« Reply #7 on: 30 June 2014, 16:48 »
I'm pretty sure that you can enter the SNS on the day. It doesn't matter if you aren't in with a chance of a prize (I'm certainly not) but you'll get a great parking spot and get to feel part of the show. Much better that having your shiny car parked in a field where no one will give it a second look.

You have a very good point, got to have it somewhere where it can be seen.

The bra will be coming off and I think I will get the front clear wrapped, can't stand stone chips!


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Re: Weekend clean before GTI International
« Reply #8 on: 30 June 2014, 18:49 »
Wtf is that bonnet bra all about?! I'd rather have a few stone chips!
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Re: Weekend clean before GTI International
« Reply #9 on: 30 June 2014, 19:22 »
If you put a couple of air scoops on your bonnet like an impreza with a bonnet bra it turns in to a wonder bra!
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