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jkp
 


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D3 Clean and Problem

I had a cancellation this weekend so decided to spruce up the D3 with a clean, polish and wax.

I usually dont use the expensive stuff on my own cars but I though I would this time.

Car was washed, clayed, polished and two coats or swissvax best of show spit shined onto it.

A couple of reflection shots.

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After these were taken I was going to take the D3 out my garage and get a couple of full shots, but I cannot get the drive mechanism to disengage to allow the door to open fully. So cheesed off with it I closed it down and it's a job for tomorrow......D3 RESCUE

Here's a pic of the problem Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter


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Post #2209114th Nov 2007 6:07 pm
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davesimmons
 


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very shinny Thumbs Up  
Post #2209134th Nov 2007 6:16 pm
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DSL
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jkp, thought you had missed a few spots but realised it was dirt on my screen surface! Sad Very nice job, do you do house calls??? Mr. Green Mr. Green   
Post #2209174th Nov 2007 6:24 pm
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Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Bow down Bow down That is a classic pic matey Thumbs Up

Good luck tomorrow getting her out.  
Post #2209364th Nov 2007 7:00 pm
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jkp
 


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DSL wrote:
Very nice job, do you do house calls??? Mr. Green Mr. Green


Certainly do mate.  
Post #2209734th Nov 2007 8:54 pm
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jkp
 


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simon wrote:
Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Bow down Bow down That is a classic pic matey Thumbs Up

Good luck tomorrow getting her out.


I've been back out and tried to get the mechanism to 'unlatch' off the drive chain.....NO JOY

Oh' well. Hopefully with fresh eyes tomorrow I'll see whats going on with it, failing that, air out the tyres Whistle Rolling with laughter  
Post #2209764th Nov 2007 8:56 pm
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...you should at least get an insurance rebate JKP Laughing

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Post #2211415th Nov 2007 11:10 am
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Looks like you built th garage around the D3 Rolling with laughter  
Post #2211705th Nov 2007 12:16 pm
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jkp
 


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Managed to get the door mechanism to release this morning. Must admit it had me worried for a bit. Gingerly reversing out with a bit of brake squeal. The wife commented that it looked like the garage was giving birth Rolling Eyes Rolling with laughter  
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I have seen a lot on 'claying' the car. Just what is this ? I always use Autoglym or megs and am kee to have a go at claying..... D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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AndrewS
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I use this stuff
http://www.thepolishingcompany.com/sonusdetailingca.html

Then polish the paint after with the disposable Obaketsu Pussy Wipes

  
Post #2212535th Nov 2007 5:05 pm
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jkp
 


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n1cktdv6 wrote:
I have seen a lot on 'claying' the car. Just what is this ? I always use Autoglym or megs and am kee to have a go at claying.....


I use the Sonus Green and Grey bars. There is a fair bit info on here about claying.

The megs kit you get rom halfrauds is very good as a starter, and you get a 'lube' spray as well Rolling Eyes  
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jkp wrote:
you get a 'lube' spray as well Rolling Eyes



I Could get to like this "Claying" Dr. Evil


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......JKP

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