how shiny does it need to be before i become one of them detailing "weirdos" ?

redbaron · 21-05-2008, 23:24

just wondering ?

Bigw2069 · 21-05-2008, 23:40

Your still on the "normal" side with that finish

Yet Weird enough to take a pic of it and post it on the internet, Thats not the closet I thought you were in but hey ho

redbaron · 21-05-2008, 23:41

good.

Mr Grumpy · 21-05-2008, 23:54

That's a new car though isn't it?
it should be relatively blemish free.
Must try harder I'm afraid...

devonutopia · 21-05-2008, 23:54

You're not a "weirdo" until you've got a halogen light shining on to the paintwork whilst photoing it.

redbaron · 21-05-2008, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by devonutopia

You're not a "weirdo" until you've got a halogen light shining on to the paintwork whilst photoing it.

using the halogen light to provide heat for school girls locked in the celler... duh!

anonymouse · 22-05-2008, 00:01

Good polish and wax once, twice a year.
Regular wash with wax additive.

The rest is for the 'wierdos'

Life is for living

Johnny50 · 22-05-2008, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by anonymouse

The rest is for the 'wierdos'

:

That's me in that catagory then

Basil · 22-05-2008, 09:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by anonymouse

Good polish and wax once, twice a year.
Regular wash with wax additive.

The rest is for the 'wierdos'

Life is for living

I've polished my car only once in 3 years - really needs a pro now to buff out all the sand-induced haze/swirls, etc.

Keep meaning to, but more interested in function tbh....

Nice job

Bas

gillywibble · 22-05-2008, 09:21

Only one pic. Seriously normal.

Johnny50 · 22-05-2008, 09:21

Bas,
Dont think you'll be short of offers to come over and help you

Basil · 22-05-2008, 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny50

Bas,
Dont think you'll be short of offers to come over and help you

Thanks mate - bit far to come tho'

faboka vrs · 22-05-2008, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbaron

using the halogen light to provide heat for school girls locked in the celler... duh!

I almost spat my drink out.

skudmissile · 22-05-2008, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basil

Thanks mate - bit far to come tho'

Ill bring my UDM over and give your car the once over, when i eventually get sorted

Johnny50 · 22-05-2008, 10:27

You couldn't bring it to Edinburgh first could you ?

Fluffy Bunny · 22-05-2008, 10:39

The wheel is dirty so you are normal (ish)

**TaviaRS** · 22-05-2008, 10:45

And you told me you'd cleaned it

redbaron · 22-05-2008, 11:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffy Bunny

The wheel is dirty so you are normal (ish)

***ncarring*** · 22-05-2008, 11:42

To be a wierdo you need to list at great length the equipment and products you used, the time it took, post both before AND after pics, thank all your friends for their help whether they were there or not, post pics of the car looking as if it's just been on fire and put out by an airfield fire tender .....

Still very normal, sorry

Johnny50 · 22-05-2008, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncarring

To be a wierdo you need to list at great length the equipment and products you used, the time it took, post both before AND after pics, thank all your friends for their help whether they were there or not, post pics of the car looking as if it's just been on fire and put out by an airfield fire tender .....

Still very normal, sorry

You have all the makings of a "weirdo" though...

You know us well.

21-05-2008, 23:24	#1
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Bigw2069 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth,Scotland Posts: 5,410 Thanks: 201 Thanked 204 Times in 168 Posts	Re: how shiny does it need to be before i become one of them detailing "weirdos" ? Your still on the "normal" side with that finish Yet Weird enough to take a pic of it and post it on the internet, Thats not the closet I thought you were in but hey ho __________________

21-05-2008, 23:41	#3
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,454 Thanks: 13 Thanked 65 Times in 57 Posts	Re: how shiny does it need to be before i become one of them detailing "weirdos" ? good. __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

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Mr Grumpy Ho Hum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Not here Posts: 4,483 Thanks: 7 Thanked 155 Times in 91 Posts	Re: how shiny does it need to be before i become one of them detailing "weirdos" ? That's a new car though isn't it? it should be relatively blemish free. Must try harder I'm afraid... __________________ I turned the light off.............

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devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Re: how shiny does it need to be before i become one of them detailing "weirdos" ? You're not a "weirdo" until you've got a halogen light shining on to the paintwork whilst photoing it. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,388 Thanks: 147 Thanked 249 Times in 183 Posts	Re: how shiny does it need to be before i become one of them detailing "weirdos" ? Good polish and wax once, twice a year. Regular wash with wax additive. The rest is for the 'wierdos' Life is for living __________________ "Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting." - Heinlein

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gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 6,269 Thanks: 222 Thanked 212 Times in 175 Posts	Re: how shiny does it need to be before i become one of them detailing "weirdos" ? Only one pic. Seriously normal. __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

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Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,047 Thanks: 192 Thanked 139 Times in 135 Posts	Re: how shiny does it need to be before i become one of them detailing "weirdos" ? Bas, Dont think you'll be short of offers to come over and help you

22-05-2008, 10:27	#15
Johnny50 Here's Johnny ! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,047 Thanks: 192 Thanked 139 Times in 135 Posts	Re: how shiny does it need to be before i become one of them detailing "weirdos" ? You couldn't bring it to Edinburgh first could you ?

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Fluffy Bunny Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London/Aberdeen Posts: 498 Thanks: 7 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: how shiny does it need to be before i become one of them detailing "weirdos" ? The wheel is dirty so you are normal (ish) __________________ Heather

22-05-2008, 10:45	#17
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: how shiny does it need to be before i become one of them detailing "weirdos" ? And you told me you'd cleaned it __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

22-05-2008, 11:42	#19
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,908 Thanks: 15 Thanked 87 Times in 75 Posts	Re: how shiny does it need to be before i become one of them detailing "weirdos" ? To be a wierdo you need to list at great length the equipment and products you used, the time it took, post both before AND after pics, thank all your friends for their help whether they were there or not, post pics of the car looking as if it's just been on fire and put out by an airfield fire tender ..... Still very normal, sorry __________________ Nick

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