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Old 12th January 2016, 07:43 AM
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During a recent holiday I walked past a garage that had a four bay cleaning station which was very busy indeed. The Lamborghini caught my eye for obvious reasons but I watched in ever increasing horror as the "chamois operators" circled the car continuously, wiping down the bodywork, wheels and interior with the same cloths

The owner was stood watching and didn't seem too concerned, and judging by the kerb rash on the wheels it was no surprise really.

Then it was followed in by a Maserati that got the exact same treatment. I'm sure many of the "OCD Club" members on here can appreciate how painful it was to watch
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Old 12th January 2016, 08:08 AM
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What a machine. Not sure about that interior though!
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Old 12th January 2016, 11:36 AM
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What a machine. Not sure about that interior though!
I agree wholeheartedly, big money doesn't guarantee good taste
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Old 12th January 2016, 11:56 AM
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Yikes I think Ive just gone blind, a BT yellow interior ewwww
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Old 12th January 2016, 12:04 PM
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Looks more like Easyjet orange on my screen. I like that interior.
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Old 12th January 2016, 12:38 PM
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Yeah, it was more "vibrant orange" than yellow, still doesn't make it right though

The matching calipers had discoloured to a more yellowish hue due to the heat I guess.
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Old 12th January 2016, 12:48 PM
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It's a super car so it should be outrageous IMO
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Old 12th January 2016, 12:52 PM
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It's a super car so it should be outrageous IMO
Agreed... I quite like it too in a garish kind of way
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Old 12th January 2016, 01:46 PM
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Don't get me wrong, it was only jealousy that prevented me drooling over it. I thought it was stunning, the matt paintwork looked amazing, but I was somewhat distracted by the methods being used to "clean" it

I'll never have one, so I can hardly bring someone else's taste into question. At least he wasn't driving it through a flooded street, now that was ridiculous
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Old 12th January 2016, 09:12 PM
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Its ironic, rich people don't have time to care for their expensive cars.
I'm sure I have seen a few expensive cars too at hand washes around London.
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