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PICTURES & VIDEOS => MEMBERS i30s => Topic started by: Kimba on November 06, 2010, 07:05:58
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Spent a bit of quality time with Heidi today :)
(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i451/kimba5/IMGP0672.jpg)
(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i451/kimba5/IMGP0669.jpg)
(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i451/kimba5/IMGP0665.jpg)
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looks awesome kimba!!
soo clean, soo shiney!! good job!!!!!!!
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Looks gr8 kimba :mrgreen:
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Thanks :) I used the chemicals from the chem guys and they worked amazingly
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ahh! are they cheaper than the stuff you get from the shops?
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Beautiful job!
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:razz: :razz: :cool:
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Nice legs..... :lol: :-[
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ahh! are they cheaper than the stuff you get from the shops?
not quite sure but somebody on this site recommended them and they really are great.. pretty sure it is www.chemguys.com.au (http://www.chemguys.com.au) .. I can't really tell the difference but I think all the microfibre towels, mitts and waffleweave towel helped a bunch :)
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Nice legs..... :lol: :-[
bahahah you got me, that is just proof of how hard I worked on my car, it was like a mirror.. not a very good one tho :lol:
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my white cars wont mirror up like that. :'( you've done a great job. :D
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Heidi's looking fantastic :D
Now all you need are some front foglights fitting...
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Lovely, both Heidi and the legs :wink: :lol: :lol:
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Well done.
Now. Will your bf appreciate the work you put in?
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any sane man would!!!
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Looks great :wink:
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Thanks everyone for the compliments about the car....and my legs :-[ :P
Hopefully my bf will enjoy them both this afternoon :lol:
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Thanks everyone for the compliments about ... my legs :-[ :P
Hopefully my bf will enjoy them both this afternoon :lol:
:eek: he should treat both left and right equally :D
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Thanks everyone for the compliments about the car....and my legs :-[ :P
Hopefully my bf will enjoy them both this afternoon :lol:
a legs man! :wink:
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Thanks everyone for the compliments about the car....and my legs :-[ :P
Hopefully my bf will enjoy them both this afternoon :lol:
Cheeky.. :wink: (Lucky BF :mrgreen:)
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I hadn't seen that clip for the ZZ top song before :eek:
Some great pins there (I love long legs) except on spiders... :mrgreen:
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lol poor kimba!
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LOL this thread has definitely derailed..... :lol:
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toot toot. :lol: all aboard. :lol:
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10-4 good buddy!!!
(http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/0903/derailed-train-derailed-thread-demotivational-poster-1237346157.jpg)
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:lol: :lol:
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hey Kim,have you only chromed up the door handles so far? :cool:
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hey Kim,have you only chromed up the door handles so far? :cool:
OFF TOPIC!!! :wink: :lol:
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off the derailed topic. :lol:
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you could say this thread is "all washed up"
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hey Kim,have you only chromed up the door handles so far? :cool:
Yeah they aren't so bad, they don't quite stick down but they aren't coming off anytime soon and for $25 it was a steal. I'm waiting for the mirror covers and also am supposed to be getting the chrome tail light outlines which should make it look super schmick :wink:
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hey Kim,have you only chromed up the door handles so far? :cool:
Yeah they aren't so bad, they don't quite stick down but they aren't coming off anytime soon and for $25 it was a steal. I'm waiting for the mirror covers and also am supposed to be getting the chrome tail light outlines which should make it look super schmick :wink:
Sounds good Kimba ... Nice to see someone else use the schmick word.. First time I used it I had our UK members bamboozled :lol:
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Hey Kimba,
Nice back but have you ever thought of de badging her ??
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....... And also a full set of tints?
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....... And also a full set of tints?
I don't think I'd debadge her but yes I'm getting there with the tints gotta get my act together and book an appointment.
Sounds good Kimba ... Nice to see someone else use the schmick word.. First time I used it I had our UK members bamboozled :lol:
:lol: I've been wanting to say it for a little while now but have been stopping myself :lol:
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lol take the badges off!!!
*agent sneaks up behind your car with fishing line*
"hrmm she wont even miss these ugly, non matching font badges"
*removes badges*
WINNNNN!
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*agent sneaks up behind your car with fishing line*
I used Dental Floss in case it did any damage. Of course, it didn't and a good coating of polish/wax and its now the business. Must post a photo once I've washed her again.
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lol take the badges off!!!
*agent sneaks up behind your car with fishing line*
"hrmm she wont even miss these ugly, non matching font badges"
*removes badges*
WINNNNN!
bahaha so is debadging the done thing?
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LOL only if your "as cool as agentr31"
i dont belive any of the cars ive owned have had badges on them!
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bahaha so is debadging the done thing?
Well, I'll post a couple of "Before" and "After" snaps and you can decide for yourself. I'm sure you'll melt though :lol:
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there you go! at least two of us have done it!!!
badges FAIL...
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a372/sykomonkeeeee/DSC01535.jpg)
BAM... no badges! EPIC WINNN!!
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a372/sykomonkeeeee/SANY1291.jpg)
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there you go! at least two of us have done it!!!
badges FAIL...
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a372/sykomonkeeeee/DSC01535.jpg)
BAM... no badges! EPIC WINNN!!
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a372/sykomonkeeeee/SANY1291.jpg)
mine is badgeless,think of it as an automotive Brazilian. :lol:
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Nice bit of photoshopping :P :lol:
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LOL yer dazzler im good aye!
2i30's is a spoiler considered the "automotive g-string" then????
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Nice bit of photoshopping
Well, when I show yer mine, you'll know it's not just a bit of photoshopping - It'll be the real thing
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LOL mines real man!
sif keep the badges, like ive said before, they aren't even the same fonts...
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Nice bit of photoshopping
Well, when I show yer mine, you'll know it's not just a bit of photoshopping - It'll be the real thing
Yeah it's true "We" just like stirring him up a bit :mrgreen:
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HAHAHAHA
*watches water roll off my back*
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It looks rather bland without badges.....can't you "photoshop" them back on?
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I'd like one of the bigger CRDi badges for the back of mine, so if anyone takes one off and doesn't want it let me know :exclaim:
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:lol:
maybe you can use them as a pendant :idea: the "i" would fit my keys...
Nice car and so is everything is appearing on it :wink:
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thank you thank you thank you :)
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I must say it does look a lot nicer without the extra badges, I've just done the same to my Hyper-silver tail gate door on my 2010 cw trophy. Too many badges are just a trap for wax polish build up.
I suppose most Hyundai owners know but I'll write it anyway for those that don't ..... The tilted big H on the front and back of our cars doesn't just stand for Hyundai the symbol is really two people meeting and shaking hands the friendly hand of the Hyundai company on the left meeting their customers on the right.
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two people meeting and shaking hands the friendly hand of the Hyundai company on the left meeting their customers on the right.
no way? That is pretty smart thinking on their behalf if that is the story behind it
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two people meeting and shaking hands the friendly hand of the Hyundai company on the left meeting their customers on the right.
no way? That is pretty smart thinking on their behalf if that is the story behind it
This is true Kimba I'm not playing a joke or pulling anyone's leg, this was told to me by Ben Hershman who is one of Hyundai Australia senior PR managers a few years ago now 8)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Motor_Company (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Motor_Company)
i knew i had seen it before!! (even though anyone can make stuff up and put it on wiki)
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It makes sense
(http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad338/babis_xo/i30/Hyundai_logo_1.jpg)
or better
(http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad338/babis_xo/i30/Hyundai_logo_2.jpg)
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seeing the before and after pic of badge/debadge directly - definitely don't like it. nup.
hey the car looks great waxed up kimba :D
those chrome strip? things...look better than i expected to. love to see the works
my only suggestion i'd make (besides alloys :lol:) is maybe get a slimline plate on the front of the car. that one with the dealer frame as well seems odd looking. i took my dealer frames off straight away, and i've got slimline on the front to, i think it improves the look myself. a thought anyway :)
my Snow comes home clean tomorrow (hopefully anyway)
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ahh! are they cheaper than the stuff you get from the shops?
not quite sure but somebody on this site recommended them and they really are great.. pretty sure it is www.chemguys.com.au (http://www.chemguys.com.au) .. I can't really tell the difference but I think all the microfibre towels, mitts and waffleweave towel helped a bunch :)
+1 on the quality of Chemguys car care products.
Being a bit of a car polishing buff, i have tried many different products. Two in particular that are superb -
Citrus Wash and Gloss for washing the car. Regular use will leave your car with an excellent shine after washing. The best i have ever used.
Also their paint sealant - Jetseal 109. A couple of layers will give your paint excellent protection and leave it with a terrific gloss, and also makes it easier to wash your car.
Rocket.
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Citrus Wash and Gloss
Yep that is what I have, I was thinking of getting the Jetseal but ended up getting the Butterwet Wax, still works great... love how everything smells as well ;)
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Kimba, during a wax test that i did several years ago on the detail paradise forum, found the butter wet wax to be an excellent performer. Leaves an super shine, although probably needs to be reapplied once a month to give ongoing protection.
Whilst conducting the test, came across what i consider to be the absolute best value for money wax that you can buy. It is called DP Max Wax. Costs about $40.
If anybody is interested in reading about this wax test - here is a link -
http://www.detailparadise.com.au/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4223&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0 (http://www.detailparadise.com.au/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=4223&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0)
I have since become a big fan of sealants for paint protection.
Rocket.
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Sorry, not a wax but a sealant that costs virtually nothing... Nu Finish. I know it doesn't shine as well as a wax but on my white car I figure it doesn't matter. If you want a mirror shine, get a black car. :wink:
I've mentioned it before but it's good. Just about to do my car for only the 3rd time to start its 3rd year... and it still beads and looks shiny to me!
Wax? Sure it's shiny but, really, once a year? not likely. :winker:
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I have since become a big fan of sealants for paint protection.
Rocket.
do you have a preferred sealant?
i just had wolfgang 3.0 sealant put on my car. gosh it feels nice!
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Hi Pip and snowcherry, I spend many hours reading the various car detailing forums - eg
USA Autopia.org
USA Autogeek Online Detailing Forum
UK Detailing World
Aus Detail Paradise
There appears to be 3 favourite Paint Sealants among the Detailing profession -
Jetseal109
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0
Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze
No doubt there are others.
Here is a bit of info from Autogeek about wax v sealant
http://www.autogeek.net/qude101.html (http://www.autogeek.net/qude101.html)
I chose Jetseal109 from Chemguys after reading many reviews online, and am very impressed with it.
This Mustang Fastback that i polished with Menzerna polishes last week was given a coat of jetseal109. The owner was very happy with the finished car.
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg34/rocket67/Mustangsnmore/020.jpg)
I am sure that any of the recognised Sealants will give a brilliant gloss to your car.
Rocket.
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I'd be happy with that. :goodjob: :goodjob:
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Sorry, not a wax but a sealant that costs virtually nothing... Nu Finish. I know it doesn't shine as well as a wax but on my white car I figure it doesn't matter. If you want a mirror shine, get a black car. :wink:
I've mentioned it before but it's good. Just about to do my car for only the 3rd time to start its 3rd year... and it still beads and looks shiny to me!
Wax? Sure it's shiny but, really, once a year? not likely. :winker:
pip,I'm the same as you. its a white car so your never going to see your reflection in it. :goodjob:
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That Mustang looks Gr8 Rocket :eek: :eek:
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There appears to be 3 favourite Paint Sealants among the Detailing profession -
Jetseal109
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0
Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze
I chose Jetseal109 from Chemguys after reading many reviews online, and am very impressed with it.
This Mustang Fastback that i polished with Menzerna polishes last week was given a coat of jetseal109. The owner was very happy with the finished car.
Rocket.
cheers
yeah it's the Wolfgang Deep Gloss i bought after reading similar reviews myself and deciding that wax was not a reasonable protectant up here in central qld.
i just posted a few pics here https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=7320.0 (https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=7320.0)
it's a white car to but actually did get a reflective gloss to it, not tremensously so but a nice little one all the same. and feels very slick and smooth.
the detailer who usually uses wax only, and has been in the industry for about 20 years he said, was suitably impressed with it to. i think he was initially a little dubious as he hadn't used it before but he said he goes on feel and it gave a very good finish for him.
i got the spritz detail stuff to match so i'll see how it all lasts etc.
it's not cheap though, and i bought this lot from US directly. might try the jetseal if can't afford another lot. i think i use the jetseal carwash actually ???
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Your car certainly has a nice gloss. Can i suggest you give it a total of about 3 coats of the Wolfgang Sealant, allowing at least 24 hours between coats. You may be nicely surprised at how deep that shine becomes. If you do buy the jetseal109 - it is $50 on the chemguys website.
We have just finished doing some repairs and painting on a BF Falcon which is white. Next week i will give it a 3 stage Menzerna polish and then give it a couple of coats of jetseal. Will see how much of a gloss is possible on a white car.
Rocket.
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That Mustang looks Gr8 Rocket :eek: :eek:
There is quite a story behind the polishing job on the Mustang.
We painted the car for Dave ( the owner - in the photo ) about 6 months ago. He then took it home to continue the Restoration. A couple of weeks ago he took it to a windscreen fitter to have front and rear screens resealed. They did a good job on the screens, but in the process they scratched the paint something chronic. They used cloths that had dried sealant embedded into them. Idiots.
Dave was absolutely devastated. Thought they had ruined the paint on the car.
He brought the car to work so that i could have a go at fixing it. Took 3 days, but got all the scratches out and the paint looks like new again, thankfully. He is now a happy fellow again.
Rocket.
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Rocket you are a true professinal in your trade ........... Good man :)
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thanks rocket, i'd probably have to clean it again before another coat. there's a thunderstorm every day and she's copped a few drips and drabs and lashings already from it.
the wolfgang is only another $10 on top of the jetseal plus postage unless picked up in brissy next time i'm there. i get it from waxit.com.au (or autogeek.com)
on a sidenote i can't access chemguys. down or something?
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Not that i am aware of. Just went to the site - here it is
http://www.chemguys.com.au/ (http://www.chemguys.com.au/)
Rocket.
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^oh no there we go.
tried a couple times over last few days and couldn't load the page either time, but worked just now.