Don't you just hate it.

[Groundsman Willie]

Originally Posted by Teflon

Most of you probably know my car by now, but for those that don't, a few pics:







She's polished half to death, and maintained regardless of cost.

Here's another pic:



Loaded up with rubbish to take to the local tip .

I take a great pride in my Baby, but I agree with all the comments here. Cars should be driven and used as intended. Where's the satisfaction in having a show car that's never driven? Anyone can do that provided they have the funds. Besides, if she never got dirty I'd have no excuse to play with the pressure washer and snow foam.

I've seen from his posts how much work Lordy has put into his Probe (that just sounds wrong, by the way) and yes, maybe it will get damaged at some point driving it on open roads, but I'll bet my house he gets more enjoyment from it than the bloke who keeps his in the garage for 3 years.

I know not everyone is into detailing their cars, but for those of us that are, we need to remember why the car was built in the first place .

Cliff

The amount of time and effort needed to maintain this standard is amazing
Just out of interest, what have you done to the door wiring rubber protection tubing thingy to get that look? Is it a polish or painted? It looks almost metallic

[Teflon]

Originally Posted by Groundsman Willie

The amount of time and effort needed to maintain this standard is amazing

Probably not as much as you'd imagine in all honesty. Yes, it took me a good long while to get her there (I've owned her for 12 years now), but once she's protected with waxes, sealants etc, maintenance is not too bad, just has to be fairly regular. I will concede though, it does help if you actually enjoy all the cleaning and polishing.

Originally Posted by Groundsman Willie

Just out of interest, what have you done to the door wiring rubber protection tubing thingy to get that look? Is it a polish or painted? It looks almost metallic

Just a dab or 2 of tyre shine .

Cliff

[stevestrat]

Originally Posted by Teflon

Just a dab or 2 of tyre shine .

Cliff

Need to be careful with that stuff. I used to drive a taxi and the owner had a brainwave to use it on the rubber floor mats. Looked lovely but heels kept slipping on the mat, couldn't drive the thing! Had to throw the mat in the boot.

[suzublu]

Well I've just bought a 16000 mile 1.8 to go with my 94,000 mile 1.8

[Teflon]

Originally Posted by stevestrat

Need to be careful with that stuff. I used to drive a taxi and the owner had a brainwave to use it on the rubber floor mats. Looked lovely but heels kept slipping on the mat, couldn't drive the thing! Had to throw the mat in the boot.

Is it bad that I would have quite liked to have seen that?

Cliff

[paul d]

Originally Posted by Teflon

Is it bad that I would have quite liked to have seen that?

Cliff

No Cliff

To be expected

Don't Know if you can still get it but Dual polish used to be good for being shiny but not slippy.

Back in the day the Army lads used to use it to stop the layers of polish(bull) cracking & on the soles of their "best" boots for inspections & parades

Regards

Paul

[Mike Trident]

I am embarrassed to say my 75 has only covered 350 ish miles since it's last MOT.

Oh, I forgot to mention, it was only MOTed 2 weeks ago lol.

It's a car and meant to be driven. If I wanted an investment I would have bought an oil painting. Much easier to keep, takes very little room etc etc

[stevestrat]

Originally Posted by Teflon

Is it bad that I would have quite liked to have seen that?

Cliff

Happened twice, thankfully before I had any passengers, easing the clutch up and my heel slipped - WHOA!

[paul d]

Originally Posted by stevestrat

Happened twice, thankfully before I had any passengers, easing the clutch up and my heel slipped - WHOA!

Slip Sliding Away then Steve

Regards

Paul