Colin
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I think its all a bit overkill all that cleaning - its certainly not for me!!
I also laughed at the post when he picked it up - told the dealership to not touch it remove factory transit protection / PDI / wash it etc incase it marked the paint, then say he should have knocked it back because it had a slight blemish in the paintwork but which wasnt very visable to the eye - bit of OCD perhaps?  Each to their own though!! 
[Edited on 06-01-2009 by Colin]
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Phil W
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Registered: 1st Jul 05
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Is it just me that think that his Numberplates totally ruin the look of the car?
Just looks like he's pressed the "Random Style" button on fancyplates.com
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Charlton
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil W
Is it just me that think that his Numberplates totally ruin the look of the car?
Just looks like he's pressed the "Random Style" button on fancyplates.com
Agreed, plain numberplates wold look so much better
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Charlton
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im liking the colour he done the wheels, breaks all the white down
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Ben G
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looks stunning. clearly theres some people on here who are jealous of him.
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Phil W
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Originally posted by Ben G
looks stunning. clearly theres some people on here who are jealous of him.
Who?
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Graham88
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I think the pics are great. Heavily photoshopped though so I'd like to see the originals, but certainly chooses some great backgrounds and positioning etc.
I really need to have a go at getting those in car shots.
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Ojc
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Yeah I hate the numberplates as well.
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R1CH
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I see this car driving about quite a bit!
Wonder what he thinks of the paint on mine
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daymoon
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i know lot of people think that the astra owner is mad etc with cleaning it like he does, but to be honest, i would do the same if only i had the skills. car looks absolutely stunning!
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gavin18787
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If he enjoys it its up to him really
Car looks stunning though 
Those interior shots are wicked. How are they done? long exposure?
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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Graham88
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Originally posted by gavin18787
Those interior shots are wicked. How are they done? long exposure?
Rig the camera up so it stays still inside, long exposure, captures the inside perfeectly and the outside is moving, I keep meaning to attempt it but not sure how to mount the camera
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Gavin
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Each to their own tbh. Some of us like to try and get 300bhp out of a standard 1.2 corsa whilst others want to be heard from 8 miles away. Detailing is just after area of car modifications and like other areas it can be taken right to the edge!
Its a shame that he bought a white car as the results would have been  if he had focus all his attention on a dark colour like blue or black... then again, I guess its a test to get the best out of a difficult colour such as white.
Each to their own 
pew pew pew pewwwww
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gavin18787
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quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
quote:
Originally posted by gavin18787
Those interior shots are wicked. How are they done? long exposure?
Rig the camera up so it stays still inside, long exposure, captures the inside perfeectly and the outside is moving, I keep meaning to attempt it but not sure how to mount the camera
Ive got an in car mount that should work if attached to the back screen
Although it might not be stable enough a brace between the rear pannels would be the best I would assume
Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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Graham88
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quote:
Originally posted by Gavin
Each to their own tbh. Some of us like to try and get 300bhp out of a standard 1.2 corsa whilst others want to be heard from 8 miles away. Detailing is just after area of car modifications and like other areas it can be taken right to the edge!
Its a shame that he bought a white car as the results would have been if he had focus all his attention on a dark colour like blue or black... then again, I guess its a test to get the best out of a difficult colour such as white.
Each to their own
I agree, even my Corsa after a simple bucket and sponge wash would look clean, so I think his efforts are wasted on a white car, IMO
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R1CH
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quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
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Originally posted by gavin18787
Those interior shots are wicked. How are they done? long exposure?
Rig the camera up so it stays still inside, long exposure, captures the inside perfeectly and the outside is moving, I keep meaning to attempt it but not sure how to mount the camera
In a hatchback you can get someone to sit in the boot and hold the tripod
you only need to do about 10mph to get the effect. you need a mega wide angle lens to make the most of it, probably about 12mm focal length
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Graham88
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Hmm good idea
I'll give it a go with my lens anyway
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joes_1.4_16v_sport
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Originally posted by m17tty
ill tell you something else too......
This is a public forum and we live in a so called democracy, if i wish to express an opinion then i am free to do so and i dont care who reads it or takes exception as its merely an opinion based on the facts i have seen/read.As stated we live in a democracy and if you dont like my opinion then fine as thats your right but nevertheless i am allowed to have it!
Leave. Now.
Take your politics with you 
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Daimo B
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Originally posted by R1CH
I see this car driving about quite a bit!
Is he in Kent??? I see a Nurburg edition every so often on the way to work, usually going to the vx dealer on the a228. Mind you, I see dirty sodding Monaros and VXR8's quite often too
Wonder if its him?
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Daimo B
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quote:
Originally posted by Gavin
Its a shame that he bought a white car as the results would have been if he had focus all his attention on a dark colour like blue or black... then again, I guess its a test to get the best out of a difficult colour such as white.
Each to their own
He had an arden blue astra vxr that he done a mega detailing session on. It'll be on that forum under his username somewhere. Good read up if you appreciate the effort. The results are superb, even on a brand new car
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Fad
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Got to give the guy credit causing such a stir on forums left right and centre.
He is clearly good at what he does hence why he works on some of the most amazing cars out there.
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BluKoo
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
I also laughed at the post when he picked it up - told the dealership to not touch it remove factory transit protection / PDI / wash it etc incase it marked the paint, then say he should have knocked it back because it had a slight blemish in the paintwork but which wasnt very visable to the eye - bit of OCD perhaps? Each to their own though!!
[Edited on 06-01-2009 by Colin]
Thats not too obcessive at all.
Arnold clark have been informed that Polished Bliss (ie. My brother and Rich) will be coming to inspect the Focus RS when it gets delivered. They are also under strict instruction to leave all transportation material and body wraps on the car. They will be checking the depth of the paint with the micrometer and checking for any overspray.
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Chris F
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Some of them shots are tecnialy wank tho
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MatthewR
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I hate the mirrors and the fact there unpainted annoys me lol
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antnee
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
I think its all a bit overkill all that cleaning - its certainly not for me!!
I also laughed at the post when he picked it up - told the dealership to not touch it remove factory transit protection / PDI / wash it etc incase it marked the paint, then say he should have knocked it back because it had a slight blemish in the paintwork but which wasnt very visable to the eye - bit of OCD perhaps? Each to their own though!!
[Edited on 06-01-2009 by Colin]
I agree with you, I think he does have a OCD to car cleaning.
I don't like the pics, too photoshopped for my liking. To me it looks like the car has been cut out and pasted onto a lot of the backdrops I also think what hes done with the wheels looks rubbish!
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