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Clean froggy #1168177
08/02/2011 17:25
08/02/2011 17:25
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ikon Offline OP
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Well today as the weather was nice i decided to give the frog a clean. (nickname from my girlfriend of course)

I only washed and polished the outside but im always surprised how well Scotts Green comes up. So being as boring as i am smile ive uploaded some pictures.

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Now im no patch at cleaning but i at least deserve a pat on the back smile


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Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168180
08/02/2011 17:29
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Looking very nice thumb
Kermit would be proud laugh (and possibly turned on)

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Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168183
08/02/2011 17:33
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Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168184
08/02/2011 17:36
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WOW!

That looks stunning.

Wish I could get mine to reflect even half the ammount of the surrounding area laugh

Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168189
08/02/2011 17:47
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Im sorry but you have complelty missed out cleaning of the exhaust backbox c- must try harder laugh

Joking aside, good effort mate, the weather of late really takes its toll on bodywork

Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168190
08/02/2011 17:47
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Mate, that is a sterling effort! Looks fantastic thumb

Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168192
08/02/2011 17:48
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cheers guys. hopefully Kermit doesnt live near me then laugh

hmmmmm and looking at the pictures i forgot to clean the exhaust Doh! oh and the engine may picture i put in was by mistake laugh dirty!


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Re: Clean froggy [Re: ] #1168193
08/02/2011 17:49
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Originally Posted by patch234
Mate, that is a sterling effort! Looks fantastic thumb


You can't get much better praise than that!

Quick, lock the thread!

Re: Clean froggy [Re: ] #1168194
08/02/2011 17:49
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Originally Posted by samsite999
Im sorry but you have complelty missed out cleaning of the exhaust backbox c- must try harder laugh

Joking aside, good effort mate, the weather of late really takes its toll on bodywork


I knew as soon as i saw this in the picture someone would beat me to it laugh

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Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168203
08/02/2011 18:06
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great results there matey, lovely looking car. i never quite understand these people who claim not to like the scotties, when cleaned like that they are a beautiful sight, and in the sun unbeatable reflections. makes me miss mine love

Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168204
08/02/2011 18:06
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I Think I have a cleaning problem after buying phils detailing stuff. I found my self taking bits of the stilo so I could clean them better laugh

I hope you didnt miss your door shuts laugh and dont forget the area under the boot lid!

Re: Clean froggy [Re: ] #1168206
08/02/2011 18:14
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Originally Posted by proccy
great results there matey, lovely looking car. i never quite understand these people who claim not to like the scotties, when cleaned like that they are a beautiful sight, and in the sun unbeatable reflections. makes me miss mine love


Well to be fair i was one of those people. But i know what you mean. Its one of those colors you have to see to appreciate it. And once polished the scotties look love


Originally Posted by samsite999
I Think I have a cleaning problem after buying phils detailing stuff. I found my self taking bits of the stilo so I could clean them better laugh

I hope you didnt miss your door shuts laugh and dont forget the area under the boot lid!


Yes sir. All done........... honest box
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Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168294
08/02/2011 20:14
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Looking fresh and clean. cool

Now get it lowered and LE skirts and lips added on. laugh

Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168303
08/02/2011 20:21
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Looks very nice mate.

Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168371
08/02/2011 21:44
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Lovely Scotty ikon, looks very fresh, don't know how anyone could 'ribb-it' smile

Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168435
08/02/2011 23:43
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LOL @ moosey.

I am starting to like the Scotts Green colour. These pictures are how i want mine!
Just a shame i have 2 shades of green on the car and lacqour peel on my roof frown frown
She needs a "patch"

Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168442
09/02/2011 00:00
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She looks great - a lot of care and attention to get any car looking that good in this weather thumb .

Great colour too..... laugh . When she comes to a meet don't park next to mine!! I'll be ashamed frown

Re: Clean froggy [Re: ikon] #1168456
09/02/2011 00:41
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Looks sparkling!


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Re: Clean froggy [Re: ] #1168522
09/02/2011 09:36
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Originally Posted by Moosey
Lovely Scotty ikon, looks very fresh, don't know how anyone could 'ribb-it' smile


biglaugh

Originally Posted by tim42
She looks great - a lot of care and attention to get any car looking that good in this weather thumb .

Great colour too..... laugh . When she comes to a meet don't park next to mine!! I'll be ashamed frown


You wouldnt be too ashamed matey. There are a couple of stone chips and light scratches on the body work. cry


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