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Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year: (Winter wheel pics added)



Rob

Rob

ClioSport Moderator
So I'm currently doing heavy mileage for work, 150 a day, most of which are on the m25 (the road that makes your car more filthy than any other).

The car was so dirty I washed every panel twice, bumpers three times, a few recent down-pours had cleaned it up a bit, but it was hanging. 100% the most dirty this car has ever been in my ownership.

I'm without a computer entirely right now (pick up my New MBP later tonight) so I've done all this from a phone and photobucket)

Befores (hard to capture on a silver car):

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Afters:

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I've made a few very nice changes lately, as soon as I have my computer back I'll update the project thread, by to list a few:

Winter wheels are off at the powder coaters and proper winter tyres are here to be fitted Tuesday :)
Rare (but awesome) cup holders have been sourced (these were optional wtf)
New hand brake gaitor (which is an arm rest)
New trim bits for the inside (generally tidying it up)
Roof motor has been fully refurbed and the roof is now amazingly smooth and lovely.

Private plate should be bought after Christmas, all comments/suggestions welcome :)
 
DaveDreads

DaveDreads

aka Philomena Cunk aka Barry Shitpeas
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

I think my car's only been cleaned once this year before CSS and I didn't even do it,
the rain seems to do a good job of it anyway.

Then again you could probably buy a minimum of 5 dog kennels for the resale value of yours.
 
Gally

Gally

Formerly Mashed up egg in a cup
ClioSport Club Member
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Lovely Rob. I'm guessing it's staying for a bit then?
 
Rob

Rob

ClioSport Moderator
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

gally said:
Lovely Rob. I'm guessing it's staying for a bit then?
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I'm waiting to hear from the owner of the other car when his personal circumstances sort themselves.

Most of my upgrades are interchangeable so I can move things over, really I just like upgrading things so can't help myself :eek:

The miles seem to have done the car a favour, everything feels so lovely and smooth, it's like I've not been driving it enough and it was sulking, now it's proper happy! Lol!

If it stays, I'm fine with that, if it goes, I'm fine as the other car is a good GOOD buy and I'd be happy for mine to go in the condition it's in.
 
Jamie86

Jamie86

ClioSport Club Member
  RS175,595,205gti,172
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Lol at utterly filthy, that's clean!
 
Paul.M

Paul.M

ClioSport Club Member
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Looks lovely that, I would love to try and own a 2 seater like this for a while, sadly it just isn't practical enough :(
 
A

Alan

  ST
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Rob said:
Honestly, it's not.

Silver does hide it well. It was so dirty the wash mitt almost stuck to the paint as I tried to wash it.

Cheers though, benders.

Oh, and Alan , "wee guy"? We've clearly not met.
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No no.. It's just something we say.. Iirc you're 6 2'' with a rugger type build ?
 
A

Adamm.

ClioSport Club Member
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Car looks lovely mate.. For a girl! Haha.





Only kidding ;). Not long gave the Clio its last clean for the winter.
 
A

Alan

  ST
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Cub. said:
Lol. To me, he is 'wee guy' still ;)

I didn't know Mexico had a rugby team?

I will attest to how filthy it was. Good work El Boberto.
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lol.. You packing heat in the size dept too ?
 
Cub.

Cub.

ClioSport Moderator
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Lol at packing heat!

It's fair to say there was no shortage of shredded wheat in the Cub household when I was younger.
 
A

Alan

  ST
Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Cub. said:
Lol at packing heat!

It's fair to say there was no shortage of shredded wheat in the Cub household when I was younger.
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Lol ! More of a Weetabix guy.
 
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Scrooge

Scrooge

ClioSport Moderator
  E55 AMG
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Rob said:
Honestly, it's not.

Silver does hide it well. It was so dirty the wash mitt almost stuck to the paint as I tried to wash it.

Cheers though, benders.

Oh, and @Alan , "wee guy"? We've clearly not met.
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The wash mitt comment made me die a little inside. The zed deserves better.
 
Jamie86

Jamie86

ClioSport Club Member
  RS175,595,205gti,172
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Scrooge said:
The wash mitt comment made me die a little inside. The zed deserves better.
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I cant keep up with this whole car cleaning thing.. so now no sponges or wash mits?
 
Scrooge

Scrooge

ClioSport Moderator
  E55 AMG
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Haha, wash mitts are fine but dirt shouldn't be grabbing at the mitt, It needs pressure washing washing and a pre wash.
 
M

Munson

Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Still not a huge fan of these. I think the front looks tired and sheepish.

Otherwise awesome, and it's a BMW so you win at life anyway.
 
Rob

Rob

ClioSport Moderator
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

///Munson said:
Still not a huge fan of these. I think the front looks tired and sheepish.

Otherwise awesome, and it's a BMW so you win at life anyway.
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Nice to see you're back.

You missed it but I could well be buying a facelift in the new year, just need to see if the seller comes through.
 
Ian_182

Ian_182

  FN2 Type R +MK6 Golf
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

I am really thinking of a silver car next just for easy cleaning.Red is hard work.
 
Stu_350z

Stu_350z

  350z GT
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Just gave mine a desperately needed clean...

Zed of a different variety though ;)

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Scrooge

Scrooge

ClioSport Moderator
  E55 AMG
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

I like those, they look underwheeled and under spaced though.
 
Stu_350z

Stu_350z

  350z GT
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Ta, set of spacers and a drop should solve those and both are on the cards for the near future
 
Rob

Rob

ClioSport Moderator
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

ian 182 said:
I am really thinking of a silver car next just for easy cleaning.Red is hard work.
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It really is easy, it's hammering it down today but the car still looks a lovely bright silver!

Stu_350z said:
Just gave mine a desperately needed clean...

Zed of a different variety though ;)

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Very nice! Agree on the spacers comment, makes such a difference. I don't get why they ever came so narrow at the back?
 
M

Munson

Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Rob said:
Nice to see you're back.

You missed it but I could well be buying a facelift in the new year, just need to see if the seller comes through.
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Only went on holiday. Normal service is now resumed. ///M?
 
W

Wick

Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Rob said:
I didn't have unit facilities available, I did try to get hold of a pressure washer, but failed. :(
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I have one at mine. I live in a flat in Bristol. You can babysit it if you want?
 
Rob

Rob

ClioSport Moderator
Re: Utterly Filthy Zed.. Last clean of the year:

Well, they're on and looking lovely (IMO). Full set of vred winter tyres too.

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Again only shoddy phone photos, I'll get some proper ones on the camera as soon as I get a chance.
 
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