First polish and wax done
Finally managed to get time (a day and a half lol) to give the car a proper seeing too (ooh err)
Snow foam. Washed and rinsed with 2bm and new mitt Clayed (iron x hadn't arrived and I wanted to get it done so will use that anther time now) Washed and dried Paint prep with meguires 2.0 compound Polished using Blackfire gloss enhancing polish Sealed with blackfire paint protection. Not done the windows, wheels or inside as I ran out of time! Anyone who says you can properly polish a black car in a day hasn't done it! A few pics tonight in the garage. I'll get some of the whole car but it was raining this afternoon and there was no way it was coming out in that! Sunday before the rain http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...pskej3asrh.jpg yes, I know the bumper still has polish on it! http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...psk8scdvmy.jpg Tonight in the garage so a bit limited http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...pswdgjhllx.jpg http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps0u2gndsg.jpg http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...pswdg2p1gv.jpg http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...ps9jvylpne.jpg |
:10: now that looks the nuts Steve, excellent job mat:yeah:
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looks great....you have been 'lucky' with the weather as its been pissing down here all day:angst:
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Very nice mate.....
Look at you with your can of 3-in-1 on the shelf. Your really get into this mechanics lark now......... |
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Very nice job, you had Mr. Pieman round ???? |
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I think even the rain would avoid the bodywork with that shine, looks awesome! You may not rate yourself mechanically but you can certainly get the detailing right!
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Nope, this was all by hand which I have to be honest is starting to hurt now so I Really must invest in a machine soon. |
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I've also found over the years that using the right products helps massively. Blackfire for instance is pretty easy to get off once it's hazed and it doesn't go all powdery/chalky which again with a black car is a nuisance. |
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I certainly agree with the correct product ethos, I currently only use Auto Glym stuff and most of it I love and have got used too however the 'darker colour' polish I have tried of theirs recently is really hard work to get off once it has hazed, even after a clay, so wont be buying it again. I am all ears for polish and wax recommendations if you have some! |
Gorgeous! This is why I love black cars!
Been trying to figure out if I wanna put the lettering back on the back of mine. Looks pretty sweet with it on. Might just go for the WRX Impreza bit. Kinda to match the massive over done key hole thing. |
Very very good job mr luck
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NONE http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...psj9y0mqnm.jpg WRX AND STI http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...psd1cf885d.jpg ALL ABOARD! http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a2...psv7r7r3vl.jpg |
Ha! Thanks! :doubleup::doubleup:
I think the inbetween looks good!! |
You're right though. Just wrx on the left will balance it out with the lock
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That looks brilliant Steve, really shiny stuff!, I would also agree you cant do a proper job in a day ;)
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Nice job.
I have two to do before winter, one of which is black... takes so much longer, which is a pain as it's not even mine!! I'm yet to brave a machine, so I know the pains of doing all that by hand! :) |
Looking good Steve, what make is the rear box on the car now (in the 3rd picture)?
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It's a TSL. The same as is on the wagon :doubleup:
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Cracking job and super pics :10:
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Looks very shiny indeed :ok:
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