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PICTURES & VIDEOS => MEMBERS i30s => Topic started by: Opa_1 on August 21, 2010, 07:03:10

Title: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shiniest of all
Post by: Opa_1 on August 21, 2010, 07:03:10: Well a good few hours work and my goal was achieved.
Smokey is looking pretty happy with a shiny coat :cool:

Before
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4912422384_aef8e03491_b.jpg)

After
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4911819459_b738ef3f3e_b.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4911818843_1ebb1efc81.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4911811523_57c0e82388.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4912427250_ba48a98dd6_z.jpg)

Upfront and very Cool
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4912419042_960b2594aa.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4912426732_d76a4bb09a.jpg)
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: 2i30s on August 21, 2010, 07:54:35: wow,sparkly clean. :razz: that reminds me,my cars need a good wash. :-[
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: Opa_1 on August 21, 2010, 08:14:48: Quote from: 2i30s on August 21, 2010, 07:54:35
wow,sparkly clean. :razz: that reminds me,my cars need a good wash. :-[

Thanks.

I'd give you a hand, but I am all cleaned out for today .. :lol:
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: Nesher on August 21, 2010, 10:04:39: too bad you out for today, my I30 needs a good wash too :)
good job
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: Shambles on August 21, 2010, 10:35:31: Looks fantastic.

Now our hosepipe ban has been lifted I'll be showering Fergie like there's no tomorrow.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: eye30 on August 21, 2010, 11:31:04: Have I started a craze with all washing their cars :idea:

ps looks brill but how long will it stay clean and shinny.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: bumpkin on August 21, 2010, 12:44:30: Super job, I still wash mine every week and she gets waxed every 3 months.

Did the interior this week including leather cleaner and moisture care, 'tis all nice and smooth in there :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: eye30 on August 21, 2010, 13:22:01: Quote from: bumpkin on August 21, 2010, 12:44:30
I still wash mine every week

I class as "My Time"
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: Myowni30 on August 21, 2010, 13:35:37: Think you have polished too much:

Your Before (light blue) and After (light silver) :lol:
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: agentr31 on August 21, 2010, 15:03:46: looking good! what polish did you use?
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: Shambles on August 21, 2010, 15:11:10: I would have been happy enough with the "before" to be honest :-[
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: chris48 on August 21, 2010, 22:05:53: Wow puts mine to shame. Never knew the silver could shine like that.A few hours washing and polishing mine I think, if it stops raining. By the way been using Grease lightning showroom polish, has anyone else been using it. I've got no access to water at the garage.
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: Dazzler on August 21, 2010, 22:11:04: Looks gr8 Opa.. :-[

We are having really dirty weather in Tassie at the moment.. I better get the "Hybrid" cleaned up big time before you come to Tassie for your visit :wink: :D
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: Opa_1 on August 21, 2010, 22:44:07: Quote from: eye30 on August 21, 2010, 11:31:04

ps looks brill but how long will it stay clean and shinny.

Much easier to keep it that way now with a regular wash. :razz:
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: Opa_1 on August 21, 2010, 22:47:16: Quote from: agentr31 on August 21, 2010, 15:03:46
looking good! what polish did you use?

Used Turtle Wax.
A brand I have used for many years now. Tried others but seem to always come back to it. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shinest of all
Post by: Opa_1 on August 21, 2010, 22:54:11: Quote from: Dazzler on August 21, 2010, 22:11:04
Looks gr8 Opa.. :-[

We are having really dirty weather in Tassie at the moment.. I better get the "Hybrid" cleaned up big time before you come to Tassie for your visit :wink: :D

Not sure how clean we will be by the time we get into Tassie!
Hope the weather improves but well take it all as it comes. Looking forward to it.. :D :D
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shiniest of all
Post by: SRT Metro on August 22, 2010, 06:09:27: Looks great! (http://i858.photobucket.com/albums/ab144/SRT_Metro/wow.gif)
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shiniest of all
Post by: Argus on August 22, 2010, 12:23:23: Looks fantastic!!! I use Turtle Wax too (or Nigrin), but Turtle Wax is better (especialiy Platinium series).
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shiniest of all
Post by: Opa_1 on August 22, 2010, 21:16:06: OH NOOOO!!

Its raining this morning... :'( :'(
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shiniest of all
Post by: babis_xo on August 23, 2010, 11:35:36: Quote from: Opa_1 on August 21, 2010, 07:03:10
Well a good few hours work and my goal was achieved.
Smokey is looking pretty happy with a shiny coat :cool:

Nice job! (Although you missed a couple of dust-jots around the badge :P)
Title: Re: Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the shiniest of all
Post by: paul on October 06, 2010, 22:32:04: dont have many turtles in uk so i will have to use bee'swax LOL