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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: aaronjb on April 7, 2007, 17:27

Title: An afternoon with Poorboys and two cars...
Post by: aaronjb on April 7, 2007, 17:27
I was going to put this in appearance, but since there's a non-2 in here as well, this seemed more appropriate somehow  s:) :) s:)

So, here's the results of an afternoon spent with:

Poorboys Shampoo
Poorboys Polish (just plain polish, not SSR)
Poorboys EX-P Sealant
Nattys Blue Paste pure Carnuba Wax

Applied with:

Lambswool wash mitt
Microfibre cloths (3)
Foam applicator pads (2)
Halfords Random Orbital polisher with a lambswool boot

As always, click for large:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/215/449546692_26488ca559.jpg) (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/215/449546692_bfb3e03d9b_o.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/248/449553415_c8b486d662.jpg) (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/248/449553415_0d4141409f_o.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/195/449546824_19a2eb2dae.jpg) (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/195/449546824_2b1efa9cb7_o.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/240/449554031_f2a6b804b9.jpg) (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/240/449554031_b8f58d8f1f_o.jpg)

And this came up very nicely considering it's age, and the fact that it's been through umpteen carwashes and sat on the upper deck (outside) of a North Sea ferry:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/253/449554571_b5396b1131.jpg) (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/253/449554571_711f410c70_o.jpg)
(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/449554809_d496ea18c3.jpg) (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/194/449554809_cef47e89d5_o.jpg)

And this is very random, a back garden visitor:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/449548004_1ba9f9c3ce.jpg) (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/187/449548004_1ba9f9c3ce.jpg?v=0)

(Yeah, I'm justifying my new camera by taking pictures of everything I can find  s;) ;) s;) )
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Post by: kanujunkie on April 7, 2007, 17:32
bet the squirrels thinking, oooohhh shiney, where can i bury it? oh wait no thats magpies right  s:? :? s:?
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Post by: Anonymous on April 7, 2007, 17:45
Bloody hell mate, you have been busy! Actually, that's the first time I think I've ever seen your car clean...  s;) ;) s;)

Nice job, how long did it take? Is that Halfrauds polisher any good?
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Post by: Anonymous on April 7, 2007, 17:48
That Squidger is thinking he better move before he gets polished!
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Post by: aaronjb on April 7, 2007, 17:48
Quote from: "Ekona"Bloody hell mate, you have been busy! Actually, that's the first time I think I've ever seen your car clean...  s;) ;) s;)

Cheeky sod  s:P :P s:P

QuoteNice job, how long did it take? Is that Halfrauds polisher any good?

Well that all took from.. about 9am right through till about 4pm - still that's not too bad for washing, polishing, sealing and waxing two cars - oh and a bit of claybaring in there too  s:) :) s:)

Quote from: "kanujunkie"oh wait no thats magpies right  s:? :? s:?

Oh we've got those here too - I just haven't managed to get a shot of one yet  s:) :) s:)
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Post by: aaronjb on April 7, 2007, 17:53
Here we go - at the behest of my Dad, here's a picture of the aftermath of a day spent in the sun:

(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/245/449595229_83ce0b151d_o.jpg)

Notice the neat go-faster stripe on the left side of my head there?

Must buy sunglasses with thinner arms  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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Post by: aaronjb on April 7, 2007, 18:04
Quote from: "Ekona"Is that Halfrauds polisher any good?

Forgot to reply to this bit  s:) :) s:)

It's OK - it does the job of putting polish on, but it's not a patch on a Porter Cable, it just can't put enough energy in to take any kind of scratches out unfortunately.

2x Porter Cable's will be the next thing I get I think - one for me, one for the folks  s;) ;) s;)
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Post by: Anonymous on April 7, 2007, 19:05
Well done m8, cleanest squirrel i have ever seen!  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  Cars look good too  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: Liz on April 7, 2007, 19:41
Very nice and shiny indeed, and the cars as well as your head!  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: Anonymous on April 7, 2007, 19:58
I must admit when i first saw the title of this thread i thought,

"Another sad porn poster"   s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
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Post by: aaronjb on April 7, 2007, 20:10
Quote from: "Liz"Very nice and shiny indeed, and the cars as well as your head!  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

 s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  Don't love you anymore, Liz  s:P :P s:P   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   s;) ;) s;)
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Post by: Ernie Ball on April 7, 2007, 20:31
What happened to your nose badge, Aaron?
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Post by: aaronjb on April 7, 2007, 20:39
Quote from: "Ernie Ball"What happened to your nose badge, Aaron?

Some scrotes decided it'd be nice on their battered Corsa, or something similar.. Screwdrivered it off, gouging the bumper in the process   s:evil: :evil: s:evil:
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Post by: Ernie Ball on April 7, 2007, 20:43
Quote from: "aaronjb"
Quote from: "Ernie Ball"What happened to your nose badge, Aaron?

Some scrotes decided it'd be nice on their battered Corsa, or something similar.. Screwdrivered it off, gouging the bumper in the process   s:evil: :evil: s:evil:

Harsh!  Car looks great regardless...
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Post by: heathstimpson on April 7, 2007, 21:12
It looks like you had a good work out today matey; very impressive shine  s8) 8) s8)
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Post by: kanujunkie on April 8, 2007, 10:57
must resist urge to slap Aarons head




****SLAP!****
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Post by: aaronjb on April 8, 2007, 11:16
Quote from: "kanujunkie"must resist urge to slap Aarons head




****SLAP!****

Careful, or I'll be bringing my clippers to JAE and you'll be joining the slaphead club  s:P :P s:P
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Post by: heathstimpson on April 8, 2007, 15:01
Quote from: "aaronjb"
Quote from: "kanujunkie"must resist urge to slap Aarons head




****SLAP!****

Careful, or I'll be bringing my clippers to JAE and you'll be joining the slaphead club  s:P :P s:P
Good idea Aaron we'll all help to hold the mighty Stu down  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  We could do it for a charity event in memory of Perry for his charities. A bald Stu I say  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: rtbiscuit on April 8, 2007, 15:11
Shave him, Shave Him

Slave him,   s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  don't know where that came from.  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  

i say join the ranks of the shaven headed brotherhood!   s8) 8) s8)
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Post by: northernalex on April 8, 2007, 15:56
You cant shave squirels... its just not on!
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Post by: Chris on April 8, 2007, 18:09
LOL!! I think the chocolate is getting to some people!!   s:lol: :lol: s:lol: