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Old 20th June 2012, 07:18 PM
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Default Detailing - the lazy way...

....gave it to a pro for a couple of days .

Here's what is looks like afterwards. Not bad considering I've added 90k in miles over 4 years with little TLC, and after I've let numerous £5 car washes get their hands on it over the last two years

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Old 20th June 2012, 07:29 PM
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looks fantastic!

Heres the link to the other pics for others -
http://www.finerdetails.co.uk/photo-gallery/audi/s8_sd/

What you'll really notice from now on is -
a) How many people notice the car
b) How much easier it is to keep it clean
c) How much more smiley you are when you're driving it!
d) How much more you glance outside to see it shining!

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Old 20th June 2012, 07:40 PM
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Looks amazing and just shows what's possible with a little elbow grease the correct products and a little knowledge
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Old 20th June 2012, 07:55 PM
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When the S8 stops being my daily driver one of the first things I'll be doing is booking it in for a paint correction detail near me - will have to go back to working for a living first though.....
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looks great
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Old 1st July 2012, 09:12 PM
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Some follow ups on my post-detailed FE S8, now that I've had a chance to wash it myself and take some photos. (Been a bit busy with all sorts of stuff, so it took a while...).

Most of these are of the S8, tho' I couldn't resist including a couple of my Fiat Coupe as well - I know there's at least one other forum member with a soft spot for this car as well.
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