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#172
5th May 2018, 10:54 AM
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Thanks all
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Mine is wearing Pete's 53 Black Pearl wax which Vera's will also be getting shortly once I've finished with the clay bar 
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#173
5th May 2018, 12:04 PM
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Well done from me too. Great thread. Great workmanship.
I can imagine how Vera will be feeling driving her car today  But with Vera's car departing from the workshop you're going to be left wanting and in need of another car to tinker with. If you get stuck on whose car to choose next, then I've a red one that would love to make a journey down to Devon in the near future for a little once over 
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#174
5th May 2018, 12:04 PM
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Great work MJ as always
but I’m also sad it’s finished as it’s a great read  What’s next? I know yours is lowered and it sits lovely, but the blue one looks slightly lower as well. has it been?
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#175
5th May 2018, 12:48 PM
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Vera's is lowered yes. They're about the same height measured by how tight it is to fit the arms of the lift under them both
The concrete is a bit uneven in the face-to-face pic so Vera's looks a little lower.Quote:
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#176
5th May 2018, 01:25 PM
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I wonder what D2 will appear in the next gripping episode, and who the lucky owner is?
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold!  2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II HeadlightsMy DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds
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#177
5th May 2018, 11:14 PM
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Last pics after a good coat of wax:
My potato-phone isn't able to capture the incredible gloss this wax gives. The car practically sparkles under street lights. Soooo shiny  148 hours all in, and Vera is on her way home
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#178
5th May 2018, 11:33 PM
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I dare say Vera drove home with a beaming smile on her face.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II HeadlightsMy DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds
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#179
6th May 2018, 07:57 AM
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I hope so
Next one is my Dolphin Grey which is getting a few nice upgrades before the annual meet
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#180
6th May 2018, 10:42 AM
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having seen the price of replacements I look with envy at the chrome trims on the bumpers and sides of vera's car
did she find some magic treatment or bite the bullet and get replacements ?
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