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DFB said:
Now that I'm getting older, I tend to agree with that sentiment on lip spoilers. Although, it's very much dependent on the overall design of the car. For example, I would have a GT3 Touring simply because it doesn't have the tacky spoiler and aero stuff...........even if it is functional.





A WRX STi on the other hand, the spoiler is part of the DNA.



It's funny how a rear spoiler was considered extremely desirable, think late 90's to mid 2000's. Having a spoiler on your Commodore or Falcon was just the done thing or signified you bought the higher end models. For that reason, the Monaro ended up with an optional spoiler because the marketing department demanded it, thinking customers would desperately want one. The styling department hated it, and so do I because it ruins the best asset of the Monaro, that plump rear end. On the sedan, it worked. On the Monaro Coupe, it didn't. Some people did indeed order it though.







They even started putting them on Utes, which was probably a step too far.....................





Mitsubishi even slapped on a Magna....................



Of course, most were purely for aesthetic purposes. From memory, the T3 T-Series and BA/BF FPV GT's actually provided some measurable downforce, but who was driving their GT at 200 kpm to find out.





And if one spoiler wasn't enough, Ford had a Bi-Plane spoiler as part of the Tickford Body Styling Kit between 1998 and 2000.................

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Here's my "attention to detail" (some call it OCD) but those 2 Porsches would be better if they swapped wheels, the window trim would tie into the silver rims and satin black with all the CF aero bits

I agree with the GT3 Touring

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Klasse Act said:
Here's my "attention to detail" (some call it OCD) but those 2 Porsches would be better if they swapped wheels, the window trim would tie into the silver rims and satin black with all the CF aero bits

I agree with the GT3 Touring

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Agreed!

I do realize the contradictory nature of the GT3/GT3 RS and GT3 Touring. Taking the race-track ready model and removing all the wings to make it less race focuses doesn't really make sense. The same applies to the plain clothes Mustang GT compared to the aggressiveness of the GT350 or GT500, I prefer that blank canvas look that lets the lines do the talking.

For me though, the allure of the GT3 lays purely in the engine. I'm a naturally aspirated sort of guy, the induction note and crispness of the exhaust is where its at. So deleting the wings, toning down the aero stuff and leaving the killer engine is right up my alley. Now that the 911 is now otherwise fully turbocharged, the GT3's role in the line has taken on a new meaning. I think I would then lean into that sleeper look by going with British Racing Green instead of Guards Red, and yes, silver wheels. It would then be a tough choice between a tan or red interior.............probably red as its something I have always wanted.









 
DFB said:
Agreed!

I do realize the contradictory nature of the GT3/GT3 RS and GT3 Touring. Taking the race-track ready model and removing all the wings to make it less race focuses doesn't really make sense. The same applies to the plain clothes Mustang GT compared to the aggressiveness of the GT350 or GT500, I prefer that blank canvas look that lets the lines do the talking.

For me though, the allure of the GT3 lays purely in the engine. I'm a naturally aspirated sort of guy, the induction note and crispness of the exhaust is where its at. So deleting the wings, toning down the aero stuff and leaving the killer engine is right up my alley. Now that the 911 is now otherwise fully turbocharged, the GT3's role in the line has taken on a new meaning. I think I would then lean into that sleeper look by going with British Racing Green instead of Guards Red, and yes, silver wheels. It would then be a tough choice between a tan or red interior.............probably red as its something I have always wanted.









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Thank you for showing my spec GT3 Touring, either interior but I'd lean towards the red️

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Big Dave said:
I'd have to go with the red as well, I wouldn't fit in the tan ones. I had the same issue when I tried to sit in a Golf R.

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I'm short, so I fit into any car, my shoulders are broad but even so, I'd figure it out, certainly sit in one first if I were so lucky to be able to one...or should I say "picked" for one

I know some say BRG & red don't go together, well, unless it's British but I'd have that combo...my favorite ext color combined with favorite interior color

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I'm short, so I fit into any car, my shoulders are broad but even so, I'd figure it out, certainly sit in one first if I were so lucky to be able to one...or should I say "picked" for one

I know some say BRG & red don't go together, well, unless it's British but I'd have that combo...my favorite ext color combined with favorite interior color

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You're right about BRG and red not usually working, but that's a muted red, which is fine, bright red would be garish though.

Not fitting in the seat isn't a height issue, I'm only average height, 177cm or 5'9" and a bit. But I am wide, to help visualise, I wear 4XL or 5XL shirts. A lot of sports seats are uncomfortable and even painful, I did like the SS seats in two of my Holden's. The seats in the FJ are quite flat, and not exactly comfortable, but weirdly I can drive long distances without being sore or achy when I get out, and they are excellent off-road, they don't beat you up when you're getting bounced around.

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Of the countless products and brands that I cycle through, the biggest compliment I can give a brand or product is if I go to buy it again...................



I know Armour Detail Supply is the current buzz brand, but there is genuine reason for that hype. There is not a dud in line, but there are products I'm using more than others. Pilot won me over the second I opened the bottle, and Amplify is simply brilliant, no if's, buts or maybes!

The wheel coating is for the new Mustang. I'm still wondering if I go wax or a coating with the S650, but I've now crossed out Gyeon Mohs EVO and have ADS Quartz in my sights.

Also included in this order were three MTM weighted filters for the PF22.2 foam cannons. These were introduced on the updated PF22.2 and are now available for retrofitting existing foam cannons. I have been running one of my PF22.2's with a Kwazar weighted filter and it has really improved the functionality of the foam cannon, especially when approaching the last 100ml of liquid. No reason why these MTM filters couldn't be adapted to other brand foam cannons. For $6.00, its a now brainer.



 
DFB said:
Also included in this order were three MTM weighted filters for the PF22.2 foam cannons. These were introduced on the updated PF22.2 and are now available for retrofitting existing foam cannons. I have been running one of my PF22.2's with a Kwazar weighted filter and it has really improved the functionality of the foam cannon, especially when approaching the last 100ml of liquid. No reason why these MTM filters couldn't be adapted to other brand foam cannons. For $6.00, its a now brainer.
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Thanks, im going to have to look for one of these

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Kylie Minogue + Red Dress + Red Mustang.................the things dreams are made of..................



With thanks to the wonderful Kylie for posing in front of my Red Blooded Woman!

Just a teaser to something I'm working on at the moment. With special thanks to KB from Mustang6g, a true gentleman. Check out his beautiful GT500 here -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT3mC-fVyJg&t=4s
 
When I was cleaning the glass of the FJ in the garage the other day, I had YT on the TV playing the Kyle channel, it took me longer than expected, I kept getting distracted.

In one of the clips she gets into some random guy's car, looks straight at him, and says "Drive", and I thought, yes, I would, but then I thought, I know someone for whom that would be a dream come true. I bet you can even name the song.

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Big Dave said:
When I was cleaning the glass of the FJ in the garage the other day, I had YT on the TV playing the Kyle channel, it took me longer than expected, I kept getting distracted.

In one of the clips she gets into some random guy's car, looks straight at him, and says "Drive", and I thought, yes, I would, but then I thought, I know someone for whom that would be a dream come true. I bet you can even name the song.

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I already knew what that song was at "In one of the clips she gets into some random guy's car......" :laughing:

Time Bomb, released as a stand-alone single on the 25th of May, 2012



From the Kiss Me Once Tour........................


Not one of my favorite tracks, but it has spunk!
 
Wow, two weeks without a detailing update.............probably indicative of my headspace at the moment. It's head down, bum up with work in the lead up to spring. Grass is growing again, and the bare root stock is being potted as customer flow increases. So, more hours and more tasks that put strain on the body.







So, it's safe to say I earnt a couple of days off..............and a sleep in. :xyxthumbs: I try to plan days off that mean I don't have to be anywhere other than home. Today was one of those. :D

First up, fitting weighted filters to my foam cannons. These filters come as standard on all new MTM PF22.2's, however they are now available to retrofit existing foam cannons. I decided to also swap out the original filler tubes which had become hard over time. The benefit of these is not really for filtration, rather they allow the foam cannon to continue syphoning soap right down to empty.



After some general tinkering, a joyous thing to do when time is on your side, I got stuck into washing the Ranger. Soap of choice today was Opti-Coat M-Wash, which I used on the wheels and paint. Drying Aid the delightful ADS Amplify. Glass was via P&S Tru Vue, interior wiped down with Ethos Interior Detailer, scent via Angelwax Bliss. I then wiped the wheels down with Amplify and dressed the tyres with Swissvax Pneu.



After getting rained on while I was working on the Ranger, I then directed attention to the Jaaaaaaaag! To start, I rinsed with the pressure washer before moving into the garage and put the door down, the wind has been crazy over the last week, especially last night with 100+ kph gusts. I decided to give Gyeon Eco Wash another try, which I initially found a little wanting.

From my initial review -

I found Eco Wash needed a little more towel work to fully dry than the ONR I used last week, which could have been the Gyeon Ceramic Detailer, a product I have struggled with in the past. The chilly winter morning didn't help either.
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In today's conditions, while not especially pleasant, the warmer temps helped in regard to how Eco Wash dried at the end of the wash. I also did not use a drying aid, instead I added more 256:1 bucket solution into my iK to dampen a large Gauntlet drying towel, I also sprayed more onto areas that had already started to dry. Dampening the towel helped it to better absorb the residue, which I followed with a secondary dry towel to finish off. While I still prefer ADS Hero, Eco Wash found redemption today.



After a quick interior wipe down with ADS Pilot, I dressed the tyres with NV Onyx and called it good.
 
We've been getting the high winds as well, no rain, but really low humidity, and the FJ needs a proper foam and 2B wash, which isn't going to happen with these conditions. According to the BOM our highest gust was 83km/h, I could see the garage door bending in and out. The Jaaaaag is looking good, perfect colour for it, classy.

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Big Dave said:
We've been getting the high winds as well, no rain, but really low humidity, and the FJ needs a proper foam and 2B wash, which isn't going to happen with these conditions. According to the BOM our highest gust was 83km/h, I could see the garage door bending in and out. The Jaaaaag is looking good, perfect colour for it, classy.

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I originally wanted Firenze Red, but this Odyssey Red example was in stock and heavily discounted. In the end, it sort of worked out for the best, it's such a majestic color.





 
I'm glad you had a better experience with Gyeon ECO wash Deyon! At this point I'm not sure which one I like better between Hero & ECO wash

Our summer is ending so cooler temps are coming in the next couple weeks and sometime next month I'll see how they perform in true fall temps

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Wow, I can't begin to communicate how lost I have been without Autogeek. My evenings spend here are about unwinding and chatting with "friends", so its been sad not to have that outlet. And yes, I have a bit of catching up to do.

Here's hoping that things will return to normal.
 
DFB said:
Wow, I can't begin to communicate how lost I have been without Autogeek. My evenings spend here are about unwinding and chatting with "friends", so its been sad not to have that outlet. And yes, I have a bit of catching up to do.

Here's hoping that things will return to normal.
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Good to be back, I was saying to Chilly the other day, how I seemed to lose some motivation without you guys, maybe without someone to communicate what I've been up to. Anyway, it was only a small speed bump, it seems to be nice and fast now.
 
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Ok, this was from last weekend -

I'm a list maker and set routine type of guy, but sometimes there are exceptions. I typically work on Sundays, it's just easier to work through and take Monday or Tuesday off. But my sister came home today, which I actually accounted for last week to allow me to take a rare Sunday off.

After an overpriced and disappointing brunch, the only redeeming factor being the coffee, it was down to business.................





This poor thing hadn't been washed since I last touched it back in March. My sisters reckoning being that no one should touch it but me, which I sort of agree with.

The XC60 just had its first service this past Monday, and I've got to say, I don't know why I complain about a $500 oil change on the Mustang. The first service cost them over $900, they also wanted to put on new wiper blades. They called to talk about "something extremely important on her car" and that the wipers needed to be replaced because apparently "they were causing smears". My sister might be blond, but she is no pushover. Her reckoning? Well, she insisted they DO NOT wash the car, and because it was so dirty, of bloody course the wipers smeared! They then wanted to talk her into a service plan. And dealers wonder where their sketchy reputations come from. I'm so proud she stood up to them, in fact, they probably didn't know what they were in for. Don't mess with Miss. HLB! :ROFLMAO:

Anyway, the task at hand. When she told me it was pretty bad, I didn't expect it to be THIS bad. But hey, that's why I have cabinets full of detailing products, right?

First port of call, a pre-treatment with NV Purge onto dry wheels, shortly after these shots, I foamed Bilt Hamber Touch-less over the top of Purge and into the wheel arches. All four wheels were treated at the same time, the idea being to remove as much of the filth prior to contact.





After soaking, I thoroughly rinsed the wheels and went ahead with the contact washing using ADS Tire Cleaner and P&S Brake Buster from my foam cannon. After finishing each wheel, I applied Hydr02 Lite and some Atom Mac for the rotors.



The body had plenty of road grime, tar streaks, bugs and some unknown oily deposits. Bilt Hamber Touch-less to the rescue! Safe to say, this stuff is such a brilliant pre-cleaning solution for heavily soiled vehicles, in turn meaning you don't have to plough through so much during the contact wash. I'm fast running out of my supply of this stuff, and it's sold across the country prior to the release of the latest formulation. Get in quick because this stuff is hot property.

After a thorough rinse, which stripped away most of the contamination, I spot treated a couple of stubborn tar deposits, allowed them to soak briefly before rinsing, no agitation required! This is where coatings have an advantage. The contact wash followed using ADS Shampoo+. The coating also makes the rinse process so much quicker. (Hood open because I also rinsed it down)



During the wash, I noticed the glass sealant was toast, so I quickly went around with a clay mitt and some Megs Last Touch. This should help the fresh application bond properly.

Running tandem EGO blowers, we had the car mostly dry in no time. We then went around and applied a fresh coat of Carpro Reload. While my sister dried the door jambs with ADS Adapt (I hate doing door jambs), I wiped the glass down with ADS Panel Prep and then applied a new coating of Gyeon Quick View. Then while my sister vacuumed (I also hate vacuuming, so a win win for me ;)), I wiped off the Quick View residue with a damp towel, then followed with Invisible Glass for a streak free finish.



I then relented and gave my sister a hand with the interior, wiping down with Griot's Interior Cleaner, chosen for its lack of scent. Can someone explain why I can't use a scented interior product on this car, so that I don't ruin that new-car scent that it still has, but my sister is absolutely fine to enter the cabin wearing copious amounts of perfume? I don't get it. :unsure:

We then directed attention to the leather, which involved a light cleaning with ColourLock Mild Leather Cleaner on the front seats and steering wheel, and a quick wipe with the Griot's on the rear seats which don't get much use. I then applied another layer of ColourLock Leather Shield, which is a dye transfer and abrasion blocker used during the first three years of its life.



Finishing the interior, I wiped the screens with a damp towel, then pressure rinsed the rubber floor mats before an application of Koch Chemie Guf. Finishing off the exterior, I wiped down/dried the engine bay, wiped down the wheels with ADS Adapt, then applied ADS Tire+ to the Pirelli's.



One of my top tyre dressings at the moment, its just so nice to use and delivers such a nice consistent finish. Pictured above after a knock back wipe.



Refreshed and ready for another few months on the road.
 
Wheely good idea?

When I did the new wheels for the Mustang a few years ago, I got my hands on a wheel stand to make the process a little easier.








Allowing me to wheels-off wash, polish and ceramic coat, I've found this to a wise investment. My initial uses were from the back of my Ranger, a perfect height and an expansive surrounding work surface. But this was not always a practical solution as it takes more room the garage and doesn't really suit decon washing, ie making something clean (the wheels) while making something dirty (the tray). As such, I've been using a folding trestle table.





Problem with that has been the lack of stability, especially on the Swisstrax, to the point where I had to put old towels under each leg to prevent the whole thing from sliding around.................not ideal.

I've been looking for something ever since, today I finally pulled the pin on this....................





I've seen mobile detailers using tables like these, this is the Ryobi version of the near identical unit sold under the Keter brand.............for half the price!

The attraction here is the quick and easy way it opens out and folds away. Being plastic, it can also be used safely with a variety of cleaning chemicals.


This table will also come in handy for cleaning carpet mats.
 
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