The Garage Forecourt Challenge

[Jimbob76]

Inspired by a couple of quality posts on another thread, this can be a place where we post pictures of our pride and joys under the flattering light of garage forecourt/multi-storey car park LED lighting to really show-off how amazing our cars look after they’ve been properly detailed. A few to start us off. Enjoy...

My modest Daytona Grey Pearl S3 Sportback after a 6 hour detailing session...

@Tashfeen ‘s Scuba Blue A3 TFSI (machine polished perfection)...

@jassyo06 ’s Voodoo Blue (exclusive paint) S3 Saloon. Flex DA Heaven. Sublime...

Gauntlet laid down...

 

[V6_Man]

Inspired by a couple of quality posts on another thread, this can be a place where we post pictures of our pride and joys under the flattering light of garage forecourts/multi-storey car parks under LED lighting to really show-off how amazing our cars look after they’ve been properly detailed. A few to start us off...Enjoy.

My modest Daytona Grey Pearl S3 Sportback after a 6 hour detailing session...

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@Tashfeen ‘s Scuba blue A3 TFSI (machine polished perfection)...

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@jassyo06 ’s Voodoo Blue (exclusive paint) S3 Saloon. Flex DA Heaven. Sublime...

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Gauntlet laid down...

I am flattered mate and my poor man's A3 feels privileged being surrounded by two beautiful S3s, which have been detailed to perfection


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[Jimbob76]

I am flattered mate and my poor man's A3 feels privileged being surrounded by two beautiful S3s, which have been detailed to perfection

Nowt poor about the finish on that A3 mate. This thread is intended for all - A1 to R8, the finish is the judged factor, not the model. Yours is high class.

 

[Jassyo06]

Would be good to see folks having the big Cahunas to take on the challenge

 

[Jimbob76]

Would be good to see folks having the big Cahunas to take on the challenge

Lol - wonder if we’ll see a certain
Defender make an appearance Come on @MattSedg - you know you want to

 

[Jassyo06]

Lol - wonder if we’ll see a certain
Defender make an appearance Come on @MattSedg - you know you want to

Or a certain @q5man or a certain well groomed @A4A4

 

[MattSedg]

Lol - wonder if we’ll see a certain
Defender make an appearance Come on @MattSedg - you know you want to

in dire need of a polish, but once thats taken care of, it might make an appearance!

if/when I do get round to polishing im gonna need some form of mini polisher...rupes ibrid sort of thing

 

[Jassyo06]

in dire need of a polish, but once thats taken care of, it might make an appearance!

if/when I do get round to polishing im gonna need some form of mini polisher...rupes ibrid sort of thing

Just go for the in2detailing mini dual actiom polisher with the 8mm throw or the shine mate mini rotary polishing kit, don't waste £500 on the Rupes it's really meant for the those who'll get their money back using it and not the hobbyist mate

 

[MattSedg]

Just go for the in2detailing mini dual actiom polisher with the 8mm throw or the shine mate mini rotary polishing kit, don't waste £500 on the Rupes it's really meant for the those who'll get their money back using it and not the hobbyist mate

i thought you'd come in with the recommendation! will definately keep it in mind as yeah the ibrid is seriously steep.
will also try and find someone local with a paint depth gauge, dont want to ram on polishing and regret it

 

[Jassyo06]

i thought you'd come in with the recommendation! will definately keep it in mind as yeah the ibrid is seriously steep.
will also try and find someone local with a paint depth gauge, dont want to ram on polishing and regret it

Just get the paint brushes oot and a tin of clear coat .... Rough the Galway paint up a bit lol

 

[Jimbob76]

Or a certain @q5man or a certain well groomed @A4A4

Or @Scotty75, and come on @Lisa - you guys have some nicely looked after examples to share as well.

My next challenge to myself is to get a great night-time, inside an empty multi-story shot (all within the sensible confines of not getting car-jacked late at night though, lol)

 

[MattSedg]

Or @Scotty75, and come on @Lisa - you guys have some nicely looked after examples to share as well.

My next challenge to myself is to get a great night-time, inside an empty multi-story shot (all within the sensible confines of not getting car-jacked late at night though, lol)

If there's any qpark car parks nearby you try them!

 

[Pook]

Crystal Serum Ultra + EXO. Gloss levels are insane. Shame about the pants photographer (and the condensation on me Pano)

 

[V6_Man]

View attachment 167911 View attachment 167912 View attachment 167913 Enter Crystal Serum Ultra + EXO. Gloss levels are insane. Shame about the pants photographer (and the condensation on me Pano)

Stunning mate, really impressive depth and gloss


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[NevMan]

Inspired by a couple of quality posts on another thread, this can be a place where we post pictures of our pride and joys under the flattering light of garage forecourt/multi-storey car park LED lighting to really show-off how amazing our cars look after they’ve been properly detailed. A few to start us off. Enjoy...

My modest Daytona Grey Pearl S3 Sportback after a 6 hour detailing session...

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@Tashfeen ‘s Scuba Blue A3 TFSI (machine polished perfection)...

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@jassyo06 ’s Voodoo Blue (exclusive paint) S3 Saloon. Flex DA Heaven. Sublime...

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Gauntlet laid down...

Nice one @Jimbob76, this thread could take off. Now I need a clearing in the weather to do mine and get down the pumps

 

[NevMan]

Or a certain @q5man or a certain well groomed @A4A4

I’m in chaos, as just mentioned just need the weather to cleaner and I am onit like a bonnet

 

[NevMan]

I’m in chaos, as just mentioned just need the weather to cleaner and I am onit like a bonnet

No idea how the word chaos is in above post lol

 

[Pook]

Now the question is, do ALL cars look nice and glossy under garage lighting.... serious question.

 

[V6_Man]

I’m in chaos, as just mentioned just need the weather to cleaner and I am onit like a bonnet

It's same here @q5man. Expecting the weather to be slightly better this weekend, fingers crossed.


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[Jimbob76]

View attachment 167911 View attachment 167912 View attachment 167913 Enter Crystal Serum Ultra + EXO. Gloss levels are insane. Shame about the pants photographer (and the condensation on me Pano)

Very nice @Pook ! A worthy contender. You've put some elbow grease into that finish for sure. Kudos for having the 'Cahunas' (as Jassy puts it) to take part in The Forecourt Challenge!

 

[Pook]

Very nice @Pook ! A worthy contender. You've put some elbow grease into that finish for sure. Kudos for having the 'Cahunas' (as Jassy puts it) to take part in The Forecourt Challenge!

Thanks! Cahunas is one word ha, I felt like a right numpty striding round me car snapping it from different angles. But screw it eh, like you say, a good few hours graft went into that today so happy to show it off I must say though, Crystal Serum Ultra makes it so so easy to keep looking immaculate. Genuinely was a dodle.

 

[Jassyo06]

No idea how the word chaos is in above post lol

Must be that Sherry yer on. ... Lol

 

[NevMan]

Must be that Sherry yer on. ... Lol

Still can’t f’kin work out what I was trying to say...***

C5 probably going on alloys this weekend if I can get tyres fitted to them 1st

 

[Jassyo06]

Now the question is, do ALL cars look nice and glossy under garage lighting.... serious question.

You could ask a similar question to women do all men's tackle look the same? and the answer would be lol

 

[V6_Man]

You could ask a similar question to women do all men's tackle look the same? and the answer would be lol

PMSL


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[Jimbob76]

Now the question is, do ALL cars look nice and glossy under garage lighting.... serious question.

No. No they don’t.

Lol.

I do get the question - but the depth of gloss and attention to ‘detail’ under forecourt LED lighting is VERY accentuated - you can spot a very well looked after motor under these conditions. Just a fun thread for us to enjoy

 

[Pook]

No. No they don’t.

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Lol.

I do get the question - but the depth of gloss and attention to ‘detail’ under forecourt LED lighting is VERY accentuated - you can spot a very well looked after motor under these conditions. Just a fun thread for us to enjoy

Indeed I do think you can tell the diff for sure, but didn’t know whether it was just my bias. Look forward to some more pics from folk.

 

[Jassyo06]

View attachment 167911 View attachment 167912 View attachment 167913 Crystal Serum Ultra + EXO. Gloss levels are insane. Shame about the pants photographer (and the condensation on me Pano)

Well worth the money mate cars looking spectacular

 

[Pook]

Well worth the money mate cars looking spectacular

Thanks mate, I’m glad the money has made a difference, makes me feel better about spending it lol. I just wouldn’t have the time to learn how to machine polish properly etc like yourself so this is the best happy medium for me.

 

[Jassyo06]

Thanks mate, I’m glad the money has made a difference, makes me feel better about spending it lol. I just wouldn’t have the time to learn how to machine polish properly etc like yourself so this is the best happy medium for me.

Yeah it's time/physically/money consuming hobby mate it knocks the stuffing out of me especially as l have a physically heavy job Monday to Friday and like last week l worked Saturday then done the car on the Sunday but at least that'll do it for awhile, l guess your using C2v3 at the moment when it's time to buy it again don't, buy some Gyeon Cure instead l feel cure gives you more gloss than C2v3 actually l tried using some C2v3 at the weekend it didn't take to the wax at all.. Need to get myself some more cure or some done and dusted ASAP

 

[NevMan]

Yeah it's time/physically/money consuming hobby mate it knocks the stuffing out of me especially as l have a physically heavy job Monday to Friday and like last week l worked Saturday then done the car on the Sunday but at least that'll do it for awhile, l guess your using C2v3 at the moment when it's time to buy it again don't, buy some Gyeon Cure instead l feel cure gives you more gloss than C2v3 actually l tried using some C2v3 at the weekend it didn't take to the wax at all.. Need to get myself some more cure or some done and dusted ASAP

As part of my growing store of QD’s I have done and dusted and haven’t used it yet

 

[Jassyo06]

As part of my growing store of QD’s I have done and dusted and haven’t used it yet

You should mate its one of the best, it leaves a stunning finish

 

[V6_Man]

You should mate its one of the best, it leaves a stunning finish

Mix 'em all - Done and Dusted, Cure, BSD and CG V7


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[NevMan]

You should mate its one of the best, it leaves a stunning finish

Hmm, may use for my forecourt challenge. But going to struggle to get that done in the next few days, as missus in for surgery today.

 

[NevMan]

Mix 'em all - Done and Dusted, Cure, BSD and CG V7


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Haha, I don’t have cure...yet. Figured no point getting whilst I have V07, BSD, done and dusted, THQuattro’s QD, reload, and probably others I am forgetting

 

[Jassyo06]

Mix 'em all - Done and Dusted, Cure, BSD and CG V7


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That's so Amateurish lol

 

[Pook]

Yeah it's time/physically/money consuming hobby mate it knocks the stuffing out of me especially as l have a physically heavy job Monday to Friday and like last week l worked Saturday then done the car on the Sunday but at least that'll do it for awhile, l guess your using C2v3 at the moment when it's time to buy it again don't, buy some Gyeon Cure instead l feel cure gives you more gloss than C2v3 actually l tried using some C2v3 at the weekend it didn't take to the wax at all.. Need to get myself some more cure or some done and dusted ASAP

Yea exactly, as much as I like making the car look great, it takes a few hours as it is which is enough, after a hard week at work your commitment is commendable! I only use C2V3 in so much as I dilute it to make a QD which is what I spray after the initial dry to then lightly buff to a sparkly finish. As it has the EXO4 it doesn’t really need much topping up. My last car had CSL + C2V3, and on the I applied a proper coat of c2 twice a year.

 

[A4A4]

Got my wrist slapped for taking photos this evening.

You are not supposed to use your mobiles in the forecourt.

So here is some in the unforgiving light.

 

[Jassyo06]

Got my wrist slapped for taking photos this evening.

You are not supposed to use your mobiles in the forecourt.

So here is some in the unforgiving light.

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Awesome finish l knew you couldn't resist lol

 

[V6_Man]

Got my wrist slapped for taking photos this evening.

You are not supposed to use your mobiles in the forecourt.

So here is some in the unforgiving light.

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This is getting serious now. Some ****** good depth and gloss levels. @A4A4 tis ****** impressive mate.


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