Pics of your 3200, 4200, or GranSport

[highlander]

gorgeous trio..........

 

[philw696]

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Great pictures Peter.

 

[CatmanV2]

Here ya go

Larry, I know things are different across the pond, but surely you're meant to be on the black bit, bit the narrow concrete bit?

C

 

[safrane]

Manual GS?????

 

[dickygrace]

Pics look great Pete, manual GS, no, it has a 4200 interior so I expect it's a 4200 with GS bumpers and skirts and a 50/50 tech cloth interior in GS seats. Well modified to be fair to Lorenz.

 

[2b1ask1]

Today at Woburn Abbey...

 

[philw696]

It does exist Newton.
Lovely setting mate joys of maturing eh?

 

[Moz1000]

Here ya go

So what's wrong with that steering wheel Lorenz? Looks great!
What do you want mine for?
Moz

 

[2b1ask1]

Few have seen it Phil as it never moves slowly enough to be spotted! Yes it is great to be enjoying the awesome howl of that motor again... Just been working way too hard to get out much.

 

[philw696]

Yeah I know Newton joys of self employment.
Glad your enjoying her though.
Phil.

 

[CliveP1]

looks good Newton.

 

[Felonious Crud]

Looking good, Newton! Really good. Must feel great to have her back on the road after the lost summer last year.

Hope you're having a good weekend away.

 

[Tinman]

Here's mine after very quick detailing session using Autobrite Magifoam, Purple Velvet and Project 32.

 

[Chrisbassett]

Still think the 1st blue 4200 looks the most elegant.

At BIAMF you mentioned that you did three coats of wax on your car. What's the process for that, do you wash in between or just wax & allow to set for a period then repeat?

 

[safrane]

Using Swisvax Wax sparingly.

1) Wax on then out in the sun for a while to bake it in and alow any excess to become soft and turn clear.
2) Back into the garage to cool a little then wipe any dust off that may have settled with quick detail.
3) Second thin coat applied then repeat stage 1-2

Wax will always leave a deeper shine than polymer coating but only last a month or so before it needs topping up.

But as with everything its about the prep beforehand which was....
2 washes
2 runs with a clay
tar remover for the cills and stubbon bits round the wheels and bottom if the surf boards
Swisvax cleaner fluid
then waxing

 

[Chrisbassett]

Using Swisvax Wax sparingly.

1) Wax on then out in the sun for a while to bake it in and alow any excess to become soft and turn clear.

The wax I used (Autoglym HD) says to only leave on for max 10 minutes then wipe down & polish. Maybe different compounds though. It turns very hard and the excess comes off like a dust. So should I polish that off first then try a second coat? I'm going to have plenty of time to experiment next week.

 

[Andyk]

The wax I used (Autoglym HD) says to only leave on for max 10 minutes then wipe down & polish. Maybe different compounds though. It turns very hard and the excess comes off like a dust. So should I polish that off first then try a second coat? I'm going to have plenty of time to experiment next week.

Most wax will tell you to do that Chris.....Swisvax may different but never used it as its bloody expensive...Good though..

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Swizöl-1015...=UTF8&qid=1398579628&sr=8-2&keywords=swissvax

Liz would pass out if I told her I spend over £100 on a pot of wax....

 

[conaero]

I used AG HD wax yesterday on the Alfa. The paint is badly swirled up as its my day runabout and I have never waxed it.

The HD wax went on and off easy and has made a world of difference to the knackered paintwork. The HD is more of a sealer than a wax and is just the job for tired paint as it masks a multitude of sins.

I still use Harley's which is a Carnuaba based wax on my 'precious' cars you just can't beat it on price and permformance.

Dem gave me 3 tubs when I first met him some 5 years ago and I am 3/4 of the way through the first tin!

 

[Andyk]

I loved Harleys but have moved to Dodo juice and find its better.....But then its £30 plus against £19 for Harleys.....

 

[safrane]

The wax I used (Autoglym HD) says to only leave on for max 10 minutes then wipe down & polish. Maybe different compounds though. It turns very hard and the excess comes off like a dust. So should I polish that off first then try a second coat? I'm going to have plenty of time to experiment next week.

You don't get residue with swisvax as long as you don't overdo the application. ..it also dries clear.