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Old 18-02-2006, 04:23 PM   #1
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Default AFD preparation.. what you all doing?

hey all...

my prep so far:

1. remove seat covers and mats
2.vacuum interior and boot & throw out/put aside random crap
3.wash car
4.chamois car
5. remove front wheels to polish (really bad due to brake dust)
6. polish back wheels

and now im having a break

after break i plan to:

7.scratch-x
8.tech wax
9.armor all interior
10. wash windows
11. black trims...

....

thats about it!

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Old 18-02-2006, 04:32 PM   #2
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same here with mr mark td! i did his engine bay and vac, while he did the rest of the car
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Old 18-02-2006, 04:58 PM   #3
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my boot will be closed, as will bonnet.
so concentrating on just ensuring interior is clean, and exterior is clean.
still need to clean my wheels
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Old 18-02-2006, 05:10 PM   #4
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I drove my car through the carwash before.

That should do it
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Old 18-02-2006, 05:15 PM   #5
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actually i tried to hand was engine bay... doesnt engine bay need to be open for judging? we are bringing up bags to spend the night.. so looks like boot will be closed :(
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Old 18-02-2006, 05:21 PM   #6
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Are you entering your car santo?

If so, you might be able to leave your stuff in someone elses boot during the judging period. Take their keys as insurance tho ;)
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Old 18-02-2006, 05:59 PM   #7
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Washed it, vacuumed interior, applied meguiars trim detailer to pink side strips. said side strips are now red . cleaned wheels etc.

now sleeping in the garage
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Old 18-02-2006, 06:08 PM   #8
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unfortunetly i didnt get my door trims done, but luckly got my rear bumper painted and lookin nice, so it will be lookin good

interiors a mess, but i dont care, been a mess for a while, im gonna finish off paintin all my interior plastics and EVLELF is gonna come over n give me a hand wit trimming some stuff

basicly, car will look decent but not running for any awards
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Old 18-02-2006, 06:11 PM   #9
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Wash
Chamios
Cut and polish
Interior clean
Vacuum
System tune

Im all set just put her in the shed she is sleeping ill 5.45am
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Old 18-02-2006, 10:12 PM   #10
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I worked :(

But I did finish my new mod at work and cleaned the car when I got home.
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Old 18-02-2006, 10:17 PM   #11
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LTD Grille, painted side moulds, added new chrome in front bar, tyre shine

wash and polish tomorrow morning and clean the wheels..
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just shoved my rear bar on, looks MINT!
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Old 18-02-2006, 10:19 PM   #13
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LTD Grille, painted side moulds, added new chrome in front bar, tyre shine, wash tomorrow morning and polish.
lucky NNNN for living so close :P :1syellow1
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Old 18-02-2006, 10:26 PM   #14
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All finished (vacuum, wash, chamois, full polish, engine bay wash, armor all bits and pieces) now she's sleeping in the garage.
FN wrecked now.
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Old 18-02-2006, 10:49 PM   #15
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1. Pulled engine out, stared at said engine.
2. Kicked the engine.
3. Cleaned the Garage.
4. Admired the 3 months worth of dust on the car.
5. Kicked the engine again.
6. Stubbed my two, re:5.
7. Got some new short shocks.
8. Didn't install short shock but put them on the back seat.
9. Ate some Fajitas.
10. Drank some beer.
11. Drank some more beer.
12. Beer!!!
13. Realised i'm not going to all ford day but actually working on my car.
14. More Beer.
15. Posted in this thread.

Have fun guys and Gals!
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Old 18-02-2006, 10:52 PM   #16
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as you can see i've been a busy boy. :P
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Old 18-02-2006, 11:03 PM   #17
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hahahahah damo.. ahhh i just finished then.. and im stuffed. Its been washed, and vacuumed, but not waxed, im gona try and do that there..

I have holes in my bootlid still from where my rear spoiler was :(
My front bar is smashed up... otherwise i think i might of had a chance at winning something
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Old 18-02-2006, 11:06 PM   #18
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LOL damian i love your post. Enjoy the "working on your car instead of AFD" day. I did last year hahaha
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Old 18-02-2006, 11:17 PM   #19
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I washed my car on Friday night, some bird crapped on it this morning. Finally have clear repeaters on both sides.
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Your a crack up damo lol!!!!!
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