D.K's LCR, #Projectcarbon. Still alive

[D.K]

Haven't seen a better silver LCR personally! The paint looks the dogs up close.

Thanks Tom

 

[D.K]

I can make it much better for sure. Probably see the car around Jan Feb time for some more intensive correction And refinement.

Deffo mate we need to book her in for her yearly detail

 

[RDS]

I think mines Artic grey,
What products do you use on it ?

From looking at the pics I thought it would be different, I think yours looks a crisper colour then mine.

Cars been clayed recently but is in need of a machine polish, I'm hoping on getting it done (funds permitting) sometime before the next AMD meet (I dont want mine looking scruffy next to yours)

On mine I normally use Snow Foam, Megs Gold Class, Bilberry wheel cleaner and Auto Glym HD wax.

Why wouldnt you use Auto Glym HD wax and DoDo Juice red Mist together?

Payday tomorrow, I'm planing on ordering some new stuff.

 

[D.K]

Red mist is solvent based we think it softens the wax.
Personally for silver I'd stick to sealents, this is a good kit
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000001.pl?PRODREF=MasterZWSAK000&NOLOGIN=1
It's expensive but it works

You do know that snow foam will strip any wax or sealent on the paint dont you ?

 

[RDS]

The links not working mate.

I didnt know snow foam would strip the wax away so much to learn and so little time.

 

[D.K]

Depending how often you wash the car, you should only need to do it twice a year.

Go on Polished Bliss and search for Werkstat, there a kit with the Prime, Jett and Gloss
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/werkstat-acrylic-kit-cat1.html#aMasterZWSAK000

 

[RDS]

It only gets foamed when its really hacky. Looks like a decent kit, I think it'll be getting added to the list. Cheers mate

 

[jonjay]

Snowfoam will not strip wax as they are typically Ph neutral depending on manufacturer. If you use to much snowfoam i.e. over an inch you will see the wax layer degrade quicker. WAX longevity and sealant longevity depends on various factors such as how well treated the surface it was applied on, thickness of the layer, curing time etc...

After a few years you will learn how to get best from the products.

 

[cupragav]

Good to see your still going on her dk. How you been? Car is still looking awesome. You should see what I'm playin about with now. The grandad car has long gone. Give ya a clue it's running about 260bhp at the mo and it's a 2.5 turbo

 

[D.K]

If you use to much snowfoam i.e. over an inch you will see the wax layer degrade quicker.

Err yeah thats what I ment

Good to see your still going on her dk. How you been? Car is still looking awesome. You should see what I'm playin about with now. The grandad car has long gone. Give ya a clue it's running about 260bhp at the mo and it's a 2.5 turbo

RS ?

 

[cupragav]

Close I got a st. Couldn't afford an rs

got the silver stripes up the side now. How u been mate?

 

[EmDee]

The grandad car has long gone.

:thanks:

Nice focus Gav, glad you've found something you're happy with.

What's next for the Leon Daz?

 

[D.K]

Close I got a st. Couldn't afford an rs

got the silver stripes up the side now. How u been mate?

My neighbours got an ST, not my cup of tea but that looks quite nice, I do like the RS though

:thanks:

Nice focus Gav, glad you've found something you're happy with.

What's next for the Leon Daz?

Not sure mate, all depends on finances, I'm hoping to get the spliter repainted over the winter, thats about it for now

 

[EmDee]

Not sure mate, all depends on finances, I'm hoping to get the spliter repainted over the winter, thats about it for now

I'll have to come see you at some point and get your lazy ass motivated.

You sorted your new workshop yet?

I've just shelled out on a new lump for the Polo and could use a bit of your shiny expertise pm me if you like, i dont wanna hijack your build thread.

 

[D.K]

Come round any time mate

I had a small change of plan with the workshop, the new shed/summer house is too nice to do the type of work I'm doing so I've decided to sort out the old shed and carry on working in there, I'm hoping to get a new roof on it this weekend.

 

[t0m]

Need to do a winter photoshoot soon mate!!!

 

[D.K]

Need to do a winter photoshoot soon mate!!!

I'm waiting to do a shoot of Dan's LCR then we'll sort something out mate

 

[t0m]

Cool mate

 

[sambryant]

hello darren, quick question did you fit the s3 washer bottle?

 

[D.K]

I did but when I finally got it in I found the pump and hoses were in a different place, I could'nt be bothered with taking it out extending the cables and then trying to get it back in again, it's a very tight fit due the upper IC hoses.
If you want one let me know.