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ST170 Tidy Up *UPDATED 09/04/10*

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Old 09-04-2010, 05:53 PM
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Sooo much better mate, well done
You have got to be pleased with that result.
Old 25-04-2010, 12:26 AM
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Its looking good.You have put some work into that.
Old 26-04-2010, 12:35 PM
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Now that is the ticket. Looks spot on. So much depth in the paintwork now. You should notice the blue flake pop in the pait allot more now.
Old 26-04-2010, 02:23 PM
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You've done really well with that mate, the dedication and willing to learn has paid off and the car looks better than new!
Old 26-04-2010, 08:14 PM
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Thanks for your comments guys!

For my future valets I've got my eye on this set for the summer:

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...ial-offer.html

Looks a good deal

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Old 26-04-2010, 09:36 PM
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Awesome finish mate. I really need to give mine a good going over with a Rotary.
Old 27-04-2010, 11:38 AM
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Good piece of kit there, i have poorboys black hole and nattys paste blue, its smells so good so dont be tempted to eat it.
The black hole i use before my wax stage it is a joy to use. I bought nattys paste as my first wax and thought it was great, i have used loads of different waxes since that were more than twice the cost and i still think nattys is the best wax for its price. I use Supernatural by Dodo juice now but only because the other dodo juice waxes in the range grease up on panther black and ruin your perfect finish
Old 27-04-2010, 03:05 PM
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I think the Blackfire polish I've bought is too greasy for hand use.

I made the mistake of using too much and ended up with holograms when the sun caught the panels. I therefore stripped it all off and made sure I applied just a thin, even coat and it looks much better, but i'd still prefer something a bit less greasy. I've not heard a bad thing about poorboys stuff so look forward to trying that next.
Old 28-04-2010, 08:01 AM
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Looks good, might have to get my wheels done as mines are in same kind of state as yours were! how much they charge at that place?
Old 28-04-2010, 09:52 AM
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They were Ł55 + VAT per wheel. New centre caps were around Ł55 as well.
Old 28-04-2010, 02:42 PM
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Not bad price for the wheels as mine do need sorting lol for the caps, luckyly i work for Ford so get them for a good price anyway
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Well done from Bulgaria!


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