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My 997 and I
- Thread starter KJD
- Start date
Thanks Guys.
Today has been a good day :grin:
The mot had expired a couple of weeks back and I've not been able to get it done without starting the detailing all over again.
Anyways my local mot man is an avid Porsche fan and owns a GT3 , he also knows his way around one so as this was the first mot under my ownership I told him to go through it with a fine tooth combe . While it was up on the ramp we had a good look at everything and his comments were " it's a good one"
With a new ticket issued I headed off to the nearest Shell for a fresh tank of V Power and then a good hour or so drive.
It's been a while since I've driven the car and soon realised just how special these cars are. :grin: I was just as excited today as I was picking it up nearly a year ago.
I'm also really pleased with how the cabin now feels since having the centre consol painted it's a big improvement.
About six I popped out again another 70mile round trip and as dusk fell started to head home grinning from ear to ear.
:thumb:
Today has been a good day :grin:
The mot had expired a couple of weeks back and I've not been able to get it done without starting the detailing all over again.
Anyways my local mot man is an avid Porsche fan and owns a GT3 , he also knows his way around one so as this was the first mot under my ownership I told him to go through it with a fine tooth combe . While it was up on the ramp we had a good look at everything and his comments were " it's a good one"
With a new ticket issued I headed off to the nearest Shell for a fresh tank of V Power and then a good hour or so drive.
It's been a while since I've driven the car and soon realised just how special these cars are. :grin: I was just as excited today as I was picking it up nearly a year ago.
I'm also really pleased with how the cabin now feels since having the centre consol painted it's a big improvement.
About six I popped out again another 70mile round trip and as dusk fell started to head home grinning from ear to ear.
:thumb:
Right as promised a little on process and product.
It was a multistage process.
Firstly a good snow foam & wash.
I then applied fall out remover to remove any metal contamination and followed this with Tardis tar remover.
With that done I clayed the body and ended up with smooth clean paintwork ready for the polishing.
Stage 1 was with Megs 83 using a Rupes yellow fine pad and stage 2 Swissvax untrafine polish with a white ultra fine Rupes pad.
After all that the nice final bit application of 2 coats of Swissvax Onyx wax to seal in and protect the shine.
It's a fair bit of work but I'm pleased with the results so for me worth the effort
:thumb:
It was a multistage process.
Firstly a good snow foam & wash.
I then applied fall out remover to remove any metal contamination and followed this with Tardis tar remover.
With that done I clayed the body and ended up with smooth clean paintwork ready for the polishing.
Stage 1 was with Megs 83 using a Rupes yellow fine pad and stage 2 Swissvax untrafine polish with a white ultra fine Rupes pad.
After all that the nice final bit application of 2 coats of Swissvax Onyx wax to seal in and protect the shine.
It's a fair bit of work but I'm pleased with the results so for me worth the effort
:thumb:
JonnyBaddeley
Monza
- Joined
- 7 Feb 2017
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- 199
Looks stunning.
An early start this morning to head south for the Total 911 meet at OPC Portsmouth. This is the second time the event has been held and it's well represented by the 911.uk south coast crew so banter was a plenty :grin:
A good day was had by all :thumb:
A good day was had by all :thumb:
Frenchmeister
Barcelona
- Joined
- 24 Feb 2014
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- 1,419
What leather treatment was used ?
Had a run up to Porsche Indy RSR Auto services in Bromsgrove today for an oil service, check over and to have a low temperature thermostat fitted (precautionary measure)
Richard is a top man inspires confidence and your guaranteed his personal service. The cars in good hands :grin:
All simple and straightforward the job was soon done. Inspection of the oil filter and cartridge housing was found to be completely debris free.
Richard had completed a major service 12 months and 2700 miles ago the car has always enjoyed regular servicing so I'll be keeping this going. I prefer annual oil changes to me it's just common sense.
On the way home it's was noticeable how much cooler the car is now running. Oil temperatures have dropped from 97/8 to 92/3 degrees according to the gauge.
Richard is a top man inspires confidence and your guaranteed his personal service. The cars in good hands :grin:
All simple and straightforward the job was soon done. Inspection of the oil filter and cartridge housing was found to be completely debris free.
Richard had completed a major service 12 months and 2700 miles ago the car has always enjoyed regular servicing so I'll be keeping this going. I prefer annual oil changes to me it's just common sense.
On the way home it's was noticeable how much cooler the car is now running. Oil temperatures have dropped from 97/8 to 92/3 degrees according to the gauge.
CarreraMonkey
Mugello
- Joined
- 2 Sep 2013
- Messages
- 2,188
Damn that looks good Kev. 10/10
Super impressive. 8)
Super impressive. 8)
Headed up to the Bicester heritage drive it day yesterday, an old WW2 airbase that still operates as an airfield and hosts a number of engineering, motorsport and car restoration businesses.
Some rusty hanger doors provided the back drop for a few pictures
Some rusty hanger doors provided the back drop for a few pictures
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