Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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I was initially contacted by the client to give this TVR a bit of TLC ahead of sale, however upon arrival the client had decided he loved it too much and was going to be putting it into storage. Therefore the brief changed a little and became a Stage 3 Valet to ensure it had some long lasting protection applied.
The car is a daily driver and racks up thousands of miles a year - a rarity in the TVR world!
So here it is upon arrival:
A bit grubby, but not horrendous - I later learnt it'd received a wash when it went in for a service a few weeks back - it was black previously 
I didn't get any before photos of the interior purely because in photos there wasn't a great deal of difference even though some 2 hours was spent tidying it:
A thorough hoover was first, followed by shampooing the mats with Autosmart Brisk Low Foam and George:
Next the leather (inc. dash, door cards etc) was cleaned thoroughly with Gliptone, Dr Leather wipes and conditioned with Zaino Z10. The seats were starting to wear, but I think the 2 photos do show a fair bit of difference:
to:
Fiddly bits were cleaned using ValetPro APC and cotton buds:
With the interior done, it was time to turn my attention to the exterior. Door shuts were cleaned with Autosmart G101 and rinsed at low pressure:
Wheels were quite pitted and an initial attempt with Espuma Revolution didn't have enough bite, so I opted for Meguiars Wheel Brightner:
The car was then presoaked with Autosmart Hazsafe and left to dwell whilst I prepped the wash buckets:
Hazsafe rinsed, the paintwork was then washed with ValetPro concentrated car shampoo via the 2 bucket method:
Rinsed, and dried with Autosmart waffle weave towels:
De-tarred with Autosmart Tardis, re-rinsed and dried.
Engine bay was next:
Taking note of:
The engine bay was cleaned by hand using Autosmart G101, followed by Autosmart Tango and given a final wipe down with ValetPro Citrus Bling:
There were various patches of primer overspray etc which didn't shift - a lot more time and with the bonnet removed, I think the engine bay would have come up spotless!
Paintwork was polished with Poorboys Polish with Carnauba blue, and sealed with FinishKare FK1000P before being given a final wipedown with Zaino Z6.
Exhausts were polished with 00 gauge wire wool and Autosol. Windows cleaned with Espuma Crystal Blue, tyres dressed with Nielsens Brilliance (and excess buffed off), wheels sealed with Carlack NSC. Leaving the following:
Thanks for looking,
Rich @ Refined Detail
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chrisritch
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Registered: 2nd Sep 08
Location: Northants Drives: V40
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stunning work as always mate 
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Ash_EP3
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Registered: 15th May 07
Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
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Very nice, wtf is the point in having those rear seats
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Ben J
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Registered: 31st Jan 05
Location: Cheshire
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These look so dated now. Still lovely tho.
[Edited on 18-02-2011 by Ben J]
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Russ
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Registered: 14th Mar 04
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Dated? It's a thing of beauty
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John G
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Registered: 18th Jul 05
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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Trevor sure knew how to build a car 
great work rich
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
Location: Ilkeston
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chips!
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Nath
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Location: MK
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quote:
Originally posted by Russ
Dated? It's a thing of beauty
Yep, gorgeous car. The interior is a work of art.
Good job.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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TVR as a daily driver. Flash sod.
Nice work as always Rich.
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
Location: Gerrards Cross Drives: Porsche 911
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The shape of this car is still perfect today. Love it
good work son
wanted one since I was 17 lol
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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redtom
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Registered: 6th Oct 07
Location: Kent
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amazing car.
green is not my choice of colour but still looks lovely
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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Danke!
No the green probably isn't my number 1 choice either, but kind of works.
I don't think it is that dated tbh 
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Bobber123
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Registered: 18th Aug 08
Location: E Riding of Yorkshire
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a guy who used to come into the garage i worked at had one of these, had a tvr racing exhaust fitted.. it was bloody amazing, he bought his missus a bright yellow griffith too... lucky sods
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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beautiful car
clearly a man who loves cars more than houses respect to him for that.
a bloke in work has a dark purple cerbera with black alloys which he uses as a daily in all weather. they are stunning.
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Rich H
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Registered: 26th Oct 05
Location: West Sussex Drives: E46 M3
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He doesn't live in the UK most the time, but this ones due to get an overhaul soon apparently lol.
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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Ben you just descibed the one I want
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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redtom
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben Ga bloke in work has a dark purple cerbera with black alloys which he uses as a daily in all weather. they are stunning.
purple
the old mans got a blue/purple griffith 500, lovely when the suns out.
his mate used to have a gun metal matt grey speed six cerbera with gun metal wheels, red leather and red details. seriously mean looking car.
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Tomnova16
Ben you just descibed the one I want
it has the morette headlight things aswell which suit it better i think.
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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Fap fap
use to drive past one everyday when I had my vx.
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Jamie-C
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Registered: 3rd Jun 08
Location: Ballycastle
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The interior in that is amazing
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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Love Cerbs.Looks nice,but not keen on the wheels.They look like Team Dynamics Phantoms.
This is the GF's friends 4.2 Cerbera.....
Fast isnt the word for these things.Feels like it would take off if it had wings.Front window is tiny too,can hardly see fuk all out it.
Had de-cats fitted and the noise it makes is unreal.
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Ben J
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quote:
Originally posted by redtom
amazing car.
green is not my choice of colour but still looks lovely
omg copied my avatar!!!!!!
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Tomnova16
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Registered: 21st Jan 06
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I thought it was you posting at first ben
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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DansCorsaSXi
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Registered: 13th Jan 10
Location: Worksop
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Nice work as always Rich
Star silver C20XE SXi Project thread
Smoke Grey Corsa GSi Project thread
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Bullet Proof SRi
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Registered: 11th Jul 05
Location: UK - Clacton on sea - Essex
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nice one, wasd this a day job rich??
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