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Old 2nd January 2018, 03:20   #1
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Default Obsessive detailing - what have you done?

I thought I'd start a thread to see some examples of what some may call obsessive or even pointless detailing, here's mine to kick it off.

When I recently took my rear bumper off to re-install one of the aftermarket parking sensors I had fitted that had come loose, I took the opportunity to thoroughly clean and polish the bumper's inside. It's something that will never be seen, I can't even use the excuse that it will prevent corrosion as its plastic, but at least I have the satisfaction of knowing that the whole of the bumper sparkles rather than just it's outside and looks as good as when it left the factory.

Looking forward to seeing your examples of what you've done to yours.

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Old 2nd January 2018, 07:28   #2
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Nothing wrong with that Jim I suppose you could ask the same about engine cleaning as 99% of the time no one else will see what's under the bonnet. I obsessively try to keep mine clean(ish), personal pride I suppose
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I take off my wheels, clean the inside of each one AND the tyre rubber on the inside.

And I'm running Crowns at the moment so it's not as if any of my effort is on show !

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All sounds very sensible to me .

I take all 4 wheels off every 4 weeks or so to clean the backs, as well as the arch liners, calipers etc. The battery box gets taken out twice a year so I can clean enderneath and around it.

What we do may seem obsessive to some, but that's why it's called detailing I suppose .

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You can tell a car that's been detailed over a car that's been valeted.

Your car and if it makes you happy (I find it very therapeutic) then its great plus keeping a modern classic in tip top condition
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Everything behind the front bumper



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Nothing wrong with that Jim I suppose you could ask the same about engine cleaning as 99% of the time no one else will see what's under the bonnet. I obsessively try to keep mine clean(ish), personal pride I suppose
my word ..i need to get my ducks in a row .

your a legend .
that's incredible, i am at the fun stage of my restoration tomorrow i install the torpedo badges and d pillar rover badges and sort out the clear coat scratches .
now i have a bench mark .


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Thanks for that!
I have ordered now off the Bay after having no luck at Asda, Tesco, Wilko and Home Bargains.
Don't forget about detailing the rear end guys and gals 😎😁😁

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Don't forget about detailing the rear end guys and gals 😎😁😁

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That really is showing off - love it.

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