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PolishedBliss
4th September 2006, 14:37
This was going to be an Edition38 and TRAX write up, but it lashed with rain all day on Saturday at Edition38, so I didn't bother getting the camera out. Some belting motors though, and the Jon44 guys (Andy Ollie, Lisa, Roger, Gravy Chip, et al) put on a good show as usual, plus handing out a dose of best irish abuse, so cheers folks! Have to say that Dino's car from Detailing World was mint, and a credit to the lad - nice work fella.

After a quiet night out on the Magners, Clark and I headed to TRAX with the Seat Car Club on Sunday morning at the crack of dawn. As we did so, the clouds parted, and the sun came out, albeit with a fair bit of wind, although we couldn't help this due to the combination of pudding and Magners the night before. First things first, we wet washed and quick detailed WX51 TXR inside and out, and then set up the flags...

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Then, after a wee bit of socialising on the stand, Clark, Iain and myself shortlisted the show n shine for the club. Then Clark and I nipped off for a quick look around the paddock, and snapped away at some nice work...

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We then swung by the Sax-P stand for an hour or so to judge their show n shine (forgot to take my camera, really sorry Sax-P folk :sad: ), and then a quick bite to eat and onto the SIDC stand. The SIDC stand had by far the largest number of well detailed cars on show on the day. Our pick of the bunch, and of the whole show for that matter, was Pete Sargent's 1997 Type R with 66k on the clock...

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We then had another look around, watched a bit of 0-60mph and drifting action, before heading back to the Seat stand for the show n shine results. The best car on the day went to Robbie Donald, whose Cupra was presented perfectly as usual. Well done mate! Here's a few shots which show why Rob was a deserving winner...

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And yes, in this one the two Leon's are the same colour, with Rob's to the rear... just goes to show what good prep and lsp's can do.

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Finally, we went for a final look around the paddock (no boobs by this stage, getting very desperate indeed) and were rewarded sort of (but we still missed the damn wet T-Shirt contest - grrr)...

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The drive home was set to be a long one that would last well into the early hours, but we couldn't resist a bit of banter to end the day on a high note... anyone know this girl? She was a good laugh!

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:)
hesslevtr
4th September 2006, 14:41
thst looks like 1 of the scotish birds whos room we trashed on sat night but she had an astra

i was your leon and was really impressed though your wheels were dirty :D: just not as dirty as mine ;)

that subaru looks amazing that is some very nice work

thanks again for your input
PolishedBliss
4th September 2006, 14:49
Wheels were dirty my arse! They were wet washed inside and out along with the rest of the car, then quick detailed and the tyre dressing applied. Cheeky whippersnapper! :P
Simo
4th September 2006, 14:57
Thanks for your advice and input at the weekend Rich, it was good to meet each other. :A:

There were certainly a lot of nicely detailed cars knocking about and your Seat was immaculate.

I'm sure quite a few more sax-p members will develop the detailing bug before next years antics kick off :P
hesslevtr
4th September 2006, 14:59
Wheels were dirty my arse! They were wet washed inside and out along with the rest of the car, then quick detailed and the tyre dressing applied. Cheeky whippersnapper! :P


i know they want mate after what you said about my wheels i went looking at your car for faults and i couldnt find any really nice example mate

my excuse for not doing my wheels propley was lack of sleep
PolishedBliss
4th September 2006, 15:09
Get some Poorboy's Wheel Sealant on them sometime soon, and top up every 2-3 months. This will make keeping them mint a lot easier, and on a car with a look as fresh as yours, mint wheels will really make the difference and make people look twice. :thumbup:
hesslevtr
4th September 2006, 15:11
i need to paint them again so i will do after that

thanks again
PolishedBliss
4th September 2006, 15:11
Thanks for your advice and input at the weekend Rich, it was good to meet each other. :A:

There were certainly a lot of nicely detailed cars knocking about and your Seat was immaculate.

I'm sure quite a few more sax-p members will develop the detailing bug before next years antics kick off :P

Cheers Simo, it was a great (but hectic) day! Good to see everyone, some very nice cars on the stand. I need some sleep now... that's only 9 hours in four days and I'm suffering! :wacko:
saxx
4th September 2006, 16:00
nice pics!!

was ed38 good? apart from rain?
barrett
4th September 2006, 16:39
It was good to meet yourself and clark on sunday and have a chat.

Hessle, you better learn for next year to clean your wheels!!

I was very impressed with that scooby when we saw it!! The car was really really clean, inc all the wheels, suspension and everything else!

Mike
SaxOmniaC
4th September 2006, 16:42
i went to edition38 on the sunday and was a good day, sun comin out was a bonus as my mates had been there 3 days and were miserable as fook til it came out . i'll get some pics up if im allowed to on a saxo website:)
vtrkieran
4th September 2006, 17:39
i seen ur leon mate very nice!
Connor_scotland
4th September 2006, 18:10
Real nic epics there mate
JamieB
4th September 2006, 19:06
some very clean cars there mate!! the difference between those 2 leons is amazing! what do you mean by lsp's??? that subaru is very impressive! must of taken ages for him to get it that clean!!

out of interest and slightly off topic, where did you get your number plate from as i have been looking for somewhere that sells them and cant find anywhere!! pm me if you want mate! cheers
djjoney
4th September 2006, 19:08
looks like you had a busy weekend :)

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thats some hardcore whoring
PolishedBliss
4th September 2006, 19:32
some very clean cars there mate!! the difference between those 2 leons is amazing! what do you mean by lsp's??? that subaru is very impressive! must of taken ages for him to get it that clean!!

out of interest and slightly off topic, where did you get your number plate from as i have been looking for somewhere that sells them and cant find anywhere!! pm me if you want mate! cheers

lsp's refers to last step products - i.e. products that simply protect the finish, so all waxes and sealants. I got my plates from Dubmeister at Edition38 on the Sat. Try a google on dubmeister or dubweiser, they do them online too. :)
Dan
4th September 2006, 20:21
Cars looking great as ever Rich, I didnt get a chance to say hello.

That Impreza is unreal, some very hardcore work there, love the wheels on it too!