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    Garage & Shop Pictures

    Well... It's been a few months, and I finally got around to installing the lighting:

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    Note the pool noodle mods to stop the doors hitting the poles lol!

    Also cleared the side access...
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    Re: Garage & Shop Pictures

    Cheers! The headroom wasn't sufficient to legally add living space, but I'm happy with the parking/workshop space: can't have too many car spaces!


    No battle plan ever survives contact with the...
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    Re: Garage & Shop Pictures

    Floors are finished! Just have to wait a couple of weeks before I can park on them again...

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    Re: I just learned a valuable lesson

    So the new unit arrived, but I'm back at work...

    I'll finish the man cave floor off this weekend, then have a 4 day stretch of days off next week: I'll attempt my first proper detail then...

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    Re: Garage & Shop Pictures

    So over the past 10 years or so, I've renovated, landscaped etc, and about 2 years ago, I finally decided to utilize the significant space under my (quite small) house. Given that the headroom was...
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    I just learned a valuable lesson

    So... The replacement unit is on the way: the supplier was very apologetic, and had it posted within an hour of me calling/emailing pics.

    Being all revved up to to attempt an intensive detail on...
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    Re: I just learned a valuable lesson

    Sure will.


    No battle plan ever survives contact with the enemy
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    Re: I just learned a valuable lesson

    I could, but the freight costs are a killer (Australia).

    The supplier has already sent a replacement: we'll see how it goes... At the end of the day, I figured I'd start at the bottom of the...
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    Re: I just learned a valuable lesson

    Meh... It's principle.


    No battle plan ever survives contact with the enemy
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    I just learned a valuable lesson

    So... It was my birthday this week, and in anticipation of doing some basic detailing (prior to discovering these very impressive forums), I did a small amount of research on DA polishers, and had my...
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    Flipping Cars?

    ^^this! I don't know how it works for you guys, not knowing your local laws (LHD, proximity to other countries) but I made some good money importing cars (models that were Japan-only, and relatively...
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    Re: Advice needed for white rubber seals

    Ok... So here's some pics as it stands, before I even touch it: from the surrounding paint, you'll see just how neglected the car has been, and what I'm dealing with as far as my starting point with...
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    Re: Advice needed for white rubber seals

    It sounds odd enough that I'll try it! If nothing else, it will smell nice!

    I'll let you guys know if it worked: what do you recommend: Colgate, Macleans...? [emoji13]




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    Re: Advice needed for white rubber seals

    Will do: thanks... Wasn't sure how sensitive 10+ y.o. External Foam/rubber would be, but I'll give it a shot.


    No battle plan ever survives contact with the enemy
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    Re: Advice needed for white rubber seals

    Anybody??


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    Advice needed for white rubber seals

    Hi all,

    So... My equipment and products are all about to arrive, and I still have a week off! Can't wait to get started!

    I going to start on her daily driver, which is an imported JDM Toyota...
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    Re: My detailing plan of attack

    Ok: getting there now: I just bought some clay bars, another new wash mitt, some QD, and ordered a bottle of iron-x (managed to find a local supplier) and have a DA polisher on its merry way to me. ...
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    My detailing plan of attack

    Yeah: from my reading, it would appear that the Caldina is really suffering from metal contamination: before joining the forums I had no idea that metal particles could work their way into clear...
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    Re: Advice needed: exterior plastic body parts

    Duly noted!

    Here's a closeup of the parts in question: please excuse the fact that they're filthy: I just got back from holidays and haven't had an opportunity to give the car a clean!
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    My detailing plan of attack

    Hi all, as stated in previous threads, I'm new to the world of proper detailing, and keen to develop my skills and knowledge. Having done a lot of recent trading and research, I'm now ready to delve...
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    Advice needed: exterior plastic body parts

    Excellent: thanks for the prompt replies!

    I guess I've found my happy place on these forums: I've been bagged for years for being finicky and fussy over my cars- with the exception of the one in...
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    Advice needed: exterior plastic body parts

    Hi all,

    I have only recently joined these forums, having kept an eye on them for some time...

    I have a question relating to some aftermarket exterior black plastic parts I have fitted: namely...
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    Re: Introduction: rank amateur newbie

    Thanks to all for the warm welcome!

    For reference, here's a few pics of what I have in the stable:

    Caldina:

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    Re: Introduction: rank amateur newbie

    Cheers: I decided to join after lurking, as the sheer amount of knowledge and experience on here was amazing... Today was my first post, but I've been putting together a list of my detailing wants...
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    Re: Introduction: rank amateur newbie

    Yeah; it's beginning to look that way!


    No battle plan ever survives contact with the enemy
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