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At the top of the slippery slope!

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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:34 pm

For 40 years I always washed cars like my Dad did!

Bucket of soapy water and a sponge, bucket of clean water to rinse then a chamois leather for drying - I can hear the gasps of horror from here! :lol:

Anyway when it finally stops raining my Z4 is now due for a treat as I have bought these:-
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Gone - Montego Blue
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Post by Smartbear » Tue Nov 22, 2016 12:25 am

Good lad, now sign up here http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/
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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue Nov 22, 2016 1:49 am

Smartbear wrote: Good lad, now sign up here http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/Rob
No, no, no - I'm trying to resist! :lol:
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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Post by Marlon » Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:14 pm

I have followed a similar path Mr. Tidy :thumbsup: I still have sponges, but they have been demoted to washing the alloys and inner wheel arches. Oh, you need a clay mitt next :poke:
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Post by Matt64 » Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:20 pm

Clay mitt... Clay mitt? What kind of new fangled devil spawn is this you speak of?
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Post by buzyg » Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:36 pm

I still have sponges. :wink: :D
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Post by Pastry » Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:41 pm

I'm a little further down the slope! I've now got a clay mit and even thinking of getting a da polisher!!! :headbang: somebody rescue me please :o
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Post by Marlon » Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:43 pm

buzyg wrote:I still have sponges. :wink: :D
A seedy basement somewhere:

"Hi, my name is buzyg and I still use sponges" (round of applause)
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Post by buzyg » Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:52 pm

Marlon wrote:
buzyg wrote:I still have sponges. :wink: :D
A seedy basement somewhere:

"Hi, my name is buzyg and I still use sponges" (round of applause)
And for interiors.. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you. The Johnson's baby wipe. :thumbsup:

Don't worry they are none Alcoholic. :wink:
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Post by Nanu » Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:59 pm

Pastry wrote:I'm a little further down the slope! I've now got a clay mit and even thinking of getting a da polisher!!! :headbang: somebody rescue me please :o
Your already beyond rescue, been there, done that and got the clay mitt and finishing waxes. :evil:
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Post by Smartbear » Tue Nov 22, 2016 10:00 pm

Pastry wrote:I'm a little further down the slope! I've now got a clay mit and even thinking of getting a da polisher!!! :headbang: somebody rescue me please :o
Here's what you're missing mate :poke:
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Post by Pastry » Tue Nov 22, 2016 10:15 pm

Smartbear wrote:
Pastry wrote:I'm a little further down the slope! I've now got a clay mit and even thinking of getting a da polisher!!! :headbang: somebody rescue me please :o
Here's what you're missing mate :poke:
Cheers rob! Here's what you're missing mate :poke:
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2006 Z4 3.0si sport Ruby Black
2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i

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Post by Smartbear » Tue Nov 22, 2016 10:35 pm

Pastry wrote:
Smartbear wrote:
Pastry wrote:I'm a little further down the slope! I've now got a clay mit and even thinking of getting a da polisher!!! :headbang: somebody rescue me please :o
Here's what you're missing mate :poke:
Cheers rob! Here's what you're missing mate :poke:
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We could trade, you code my zed and I polish a wing :poke:
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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Post by TR4man » Tue Nov 22, 2016 11:09 pm

buzyg wrote:I still have sponges. :wink: :D
Pah - I still have Romanians :lol:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue Nov 22, 2016 11:16 pm

Smartbear, I hope you have another bucket!!

Just wondering if I could adapt my angle grinder for polishing. :lol:
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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