Just got the hardtop back from the sprayers. Car now parked up and ready for winter. Cannot believe I have only washed this car once since buying it 6 months ago. Still looking nice!
Hardtop On And Ready For Winter....bring It On!
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Rickwoo118
, Nov 10 2012 02:32 PM
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 02:32 PM
Just got the hardtop back from the sprayers. Car now parked up and ready for winter. Cannot believe I have only washed this car once since buying it 6 months ago. Still looking nice!
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 02:34 PM
looks good in black..... but the front number plate is VERY dirty 
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 02:34 PM
Why is it parked on the little ramp/chock things?
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 02:42 PM
Why is it parked on the little ramp/chock things?
Because I won't be driving it it is on the ramp to prevent flat spots on the tyres.
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 02:43 PM
looks good in black..... but the front number plate is VERY dirty
It's not the number plate. Just photo editing/ blurring.
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 02:48 PM
I wish you luck. That cold winter murdered my car 3 years ago.
I really don't know what to recommend in terms of covers, I think my breathable one did help a bit, but its tough to say.
My fingers are crossed for a mild one!!
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 02:50 PM
I wish you luck. That cold winter murdered my car 3 years ago.
I really don't know what to recommend in terms of covers, I think my breathable one did help a bit, but its tough to say.
My fingers are crossed for a mild one!!
I have a breathable cover which has been on for 6 months. Now purchased a car carcoon.
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 02:50 PM
If you're not going to SORN it why not drive it on those nice cold (dry) winter days 
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 03:00 PM
Carcoon might be a good shout
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 03:03 PM
If you're not going to SORN it why not drive it on those nice cold (dry) winter days
I have a range rover sport for that.
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 03:36 PM
If you're not going to SORN it why not drive it on those nice cold (dry) winter days
I have a range rover sport for that.
Slightly different drive to the VX though! Fair enough
Edited by rob999, 10 November 2012 - 03:37 PM.
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 03:39 PM
If you're not going to SORN it why not drive it on those nice cold (dry) winter days
I have a range rover sport for that.
Oooh , ark at you boasting!
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 03:45 PM
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 03:48 PM
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Bloody hell. I wouldn't like parking that!!
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 03:55 PM
Looks awesome bud 
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 04:18 PM
Another one.
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 04:24 PM
It's that a painted or anodised petrol cap and surround?
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 04:53 PM
It's that a painted or anodised petrol cap and surround?
It's a painted one.
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 05:50 PM
That does look 
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 05:58 PM
wheels need to be gloss for me not loving the matt look.
Its really hard to maintain the definition of individual elememts of the car with black. Air intakes, aren't so well defined, wheels arches, tyres and wheels blend easily etc etc. Therefore you have to rely on texture of each element and body and wheels have to be very reflectived to maintain the difference. maybe this picture illustrates it a little:
its also one of the reasons i'm fighting the urge to go to a black screen surround though again, with matt textures you can make it stand out from other elements of the car. i wouldn't touch the V though, or the insides of the lights for that reason
Its a very subjective thing though
not loving the matt look.Its really hard to maintain the definition of individual elememts of the car with black. Air intakes, aren't so well defined, wheels arches, tyres and wheels blend easily etc etc. Therefore you have to rely on texture of each element and body and wheels have to be very reflectived to maintain the difference. maybe this picture illustrates it a little:
its also one of the reasons i'm fighting the urge to go to a black screen surround though again, with matt textures you can make it stand out from other elements of the car. i wouldn't touch the V though, or the insides of the lights for that reason
Its a very subjective thing though
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