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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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The car on arrival:

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As you can see, a very clean and well looked after car to begin with! Not too many pics to begin with as there is always alot to get through in a day. The highlights though:

Iron X removing iron contamination from the wheels:

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Iron contamination being removed from the body work:

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Snow foam in action, softening and loosening any dirt so that it runs off before the proper wash (probably a pointless step on this car!):

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The clay after the whole car had been clayed. As you can see, very little contamination (it's usually brown anfter half a car!):

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The car after a full thorough wash and decontamination:

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Not looking too bad, a bit flat on the paintwork but soon to be rectified!

Taped up ready for polishing:

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The paintwork after a single stage polish with Menzerna 203S on yellow 3M pad

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And some afters:

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Well I had the same guy come back and do the interior today. He's done a great job, cleaned and treated all the leather etc, it looks great. I just need to change the stereo now for something more aesthetically pleasing,

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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Looks great !!!
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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Mallard is mint when its mint.
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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Looking good

Wish mine was looking like that
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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Very nice! Good results too.
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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Beauty!
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 07:48 PM
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How much did that cost you if you don't mind. I need to get Focus st done really.
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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lovely car
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Old Aug 31, 2013 | 11:41 PM
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Looks immaculate, I wish I had that sitting on my drive way.
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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Thats stunning matey top work.

What discs and calipers are you using on the front.Is the car still 4x4.
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 09:58 PM
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Bet you don't want to take it out now!

Really nice
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Beautifull car, very very clean car.
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Looks stunning


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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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Cheers for all the nice comment's


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How much did that cost you if you don't mind. I need to get Focus st done really.
PM me mate and ill send you the guys details.

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Thats stunning matey top work.

What discs and calipers are you using on the front.Is the car still 4x4.

Yes mate still 4x4, AP 362x32 rotars, evo 9 brembo calipers with my brackets and braided lines, rears are also one of my own kits, 300mm discs with standard 4x4 calipers, longer lines, brackets etc.
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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looks smart love the RS steering wheel where did you get that done?
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jessie_rs
looks smart love the RS steering wheel where did you get that done?

A guy local to me, he advertises on the net under "Royalsteeringwheels"
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Thats gorgeous! I would love that, look after it!
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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I can see dirty pedal rubbers
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Retro Al
I can see dirty pedal rubbers

Funny you should say that as he done those after the pics were taken
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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Nice that me old mate, i want some Rons for the Saff
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Old Sep 2, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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Looks lovely m8.
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Old Sep 3, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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Nice to see your keeping it nice and clean till I grow some balls, and tell her we're having it
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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VERY nice

Its always hard to detail a car that is THAT clean to start with...... he done good though and gave the paint alot more of a deep shine.

What wax/sealant did he use???
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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Lovely that mate !
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Minty fresh love it
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Old Sep 4, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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Stunning mate
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