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DSK328i 
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thats some result from teh state it was in before, nice to see its gleaming again .......
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Andrew Rolland
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Posted: 16-July-2008 at 17:57 |
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Good job well done. Andrew |
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Posted: 15-July-2008 at 18:54 |
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As Polished Bliss say, wrap up all electrical components in the engine bay with something water resistant, they use tin foil on most cases if I remember correctly, and don't spray directly onto these delicate areas. And as Rich says, if it's Japanese French or Italian don't pressure wash the engine bay, so you should be fine.  |
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Posted: 15-July-2008 at 17:53 |
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Can this commision be paid in lager notes ? |
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stephenperry
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Posted: 15-July-2008 at 16:55 |
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thanks, one more question, can i use TFR and pressure washer on low setting to clean the engine bay? |
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vpricey
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Posted: 15-July-2008 at 14:54 |
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Cheers John, I could have spent 2days on it to tell the truth as it's still not perfect, but for the size of the car, toughness of the paint and time scale allowed it's a pretty damn good go at it!!  The side trims just popped off Stephen, Stevie done them. |
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Posted: 15-July-2008 at 14:41 |
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Cheers Paul, can vouch for the Aerospace 303 just finished using it for detailing the coupe's engine bay. |
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stephenperry
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Posted: 15-July-2008 at 14:23 |
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do the side trims just pop off or are they stuck on as well? |
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Posted: 15-July-2008 at 13:36 |
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Great work Paul, i can personally vouch for how hard a job it is to detail a BMW to that standard but in 14 hours! WOW!!! Hat's off to you mate.
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Cheers for all of the kind comments guys!!  Stevie, get the Diary out!!lol. 
Right..........lol.  Wash... -Autosmart G101 to clean the door sills -Chemical degreaser to remove oily residue on the edges of the doors also. -washed with the Two Bucket Method and Maguiars Shampoo Plus and a Meguiars Microfiber wash mitt. -De-Tared with Autosmart Tardis -Clayed with Sonus Grey Clay and Meguiars Last touch as a Lubricant - Cutting Polished via Makita Rotary with 3M Fast Cut Plus and a 3M Black Polishing pad at 1500-1800rpms. -Final Polished via Makita Rotary with 3M Ultrafina and a 3M Blue Polishing pad at 1200-1500rpms working down to 600rpms to burnish and finish off. For the Bonnet a 3M Compounding pad was used for a couple of passes before using the above method to further improve the finish(It was like a Rock!!  )-Blackfire Midnight Sun Wax was used and applied with a Meguiars applicator pad -Meguiars Hot Shine Tyre spray for the tyres -Autosol and Meguiars Fine cut metal polish for the exhausts -Autoglym glass polish -A very small amount of Ian's Black Wow for the Black trims of which I've still to replenish with the bottle I've just bought!!lol. I think thats most of it. I advised Stevie to use Aerospace 303 for the under bonnet area and to get some Poorboys Wheel Sealent for the wheels since it's very good.  |
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Posted: 14-July-2008 at 22:58 |
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Nice one Paul looks good, my car was detailled just before I got it, so I'll be seeking some advice on sunday as to how to maintain it!
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Posted: 14-July-2008 at 22:21 |
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The car's looking spot on Stevie I'm well impressed with the results. Just out of interest Paul, what products did you use? |
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Posted: 14-July-2008 at 22:10 |
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Paul, I think you'll need an agent at this rate to represent you and to sort out your bookings.
I'll reluctantly accept 10% commission 
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Posted: 14-July-2008 at 21:39 |
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m nt bothered about th queue, this guys obviously a magician, incredible. job well done, hmmmm wheres my polish.
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Posted: 14-July-2008 at 21:35 |
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Great job!!14 hours thats a long shift...I ask again ,can i be the next one..in a queue ? |
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Posted: 14-July-2008 at 19:49 |
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i agree, one for the detailing section i think for prosterity
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Posted: 14-July-2008 at 19:46 |
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Stevie's original pics of the finished job were impressive
 However, I'm really more impressed seeing Paul's before and after pics, what a fantastic job you've done |
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Cheers Stevie, it's the end result that makes it all worth while!!
Here's a couple of befores just to let you see the bigger picture.... When Stevie arrived....  a few before and afters.....               And Cheers to Stevie for giving me that wee shot at the end of the night, I think I'll be grinning for the next month or so!!!!    Cheers Folks. |
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Posted: 14-July-2008 at 17:21 |
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That looks bloo*y fantastic...
Paul it seems you are a magician with the way you get the cars to come out looking a million dollars... Like Graham says "go to middle east, you'd never be short of work". Stevie your car looks spectacular....mate put that drinking arm to more use now!!! Wax on, wax off steviesan lol |
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Posted: 14-July-2008 at 16:19 |
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Looking good Stevie , now to keep it clean
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