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VWCSA Membership Applications, Renewals & Queries (2018)

Last post by oomvic74 « Sun Apr 08, 2018 4:45 pm
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by Mbuzi » Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:52 am » in Club and Forum Queries

Hi All,

Membership fees for 2018 are as follows:

New Memberships: R300
Renewals: R250 (please note: If your membership has expired for more than 2...

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The Cherry Bomber.. Detailed - FIXED

Last post by Uvy « Fri Mar 03, 2017 4:02 pm
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by LostEnigma » Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:44 pm

Hey guys.. It has been a while since I have done one of these posts and I see that before pictures don't really show the transformation it should.....

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Last post by Uvy
Fri Mar 03, 2017 4:02 pm
Rupes Bigfoot Detailing Centre Coming to SA

Last post by Zubair « Fri Mar 03, 2017 10:04 am
Replies: 16
by Pristine Detailing » Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:29 pm

Hey guys

Its has been ages since posting on the forum. I am proud to announce that Pristine Detailing will be opening South Africa's first Rupes...

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Last post by Zubair
Fri Mar 03, 2017 10:04 am
Water Restrictions and Car washing

Last post by killerpunk « Thu Mar 02, 2017 11:26 am
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by Uvy » Thu Sep 22, 2016 1:14 pm
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Hey guys

So up here in JHB we have been restricted from using a hose pipe etc as there are water restrictions.
The normal 2 bucket method can happen...
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Last post by killerpunk
Thu Mar 02, 2017 11:26 am
1960 Auto Union DKW - by SeventyFourFour

Last post by LostEnigma « Wed Mar 01, 2017 2:32 pm
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by GaVeN » Wed Mar 01, 2017 8:23 am

After doing a substantial amount of work on his VeloCiti, which included a full detail, Dewald (Dotdubb) saw the benefits of having a car detailed....

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Last post by LostEnigma
Wed Mar 01, 2017 2:32 pm
(s) Meguiars G220 EU

Last post by Kyle « Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:20 pm
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by Kyle » Tue Feb 21, 2017 8:36 am

Hi All,

Decided to sell the G220, which doesn't get used much anymore. Thought someone could benefit from it.

It's a few years old, brushes...

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Last post by Kyle
Wed Mar 01, 2017 12:20 pm
Polo 9n seats in a Polo 6n help

Last post by Jasondj « Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:35 pm
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by Jasondj » Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:39 pm

Hi all

Ive seen some guys who have done it but those i asked about it does not want to elaborate, maybe trade secret.

My driver seat broke, cant...

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Last post by Jasondj
Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:35 pm
Advice needed on hand waxing / polishing

Last post by Jacques1397 « Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:04 pm
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by Jacques1397 » Wed Feb 22, 2017 3:21 pm

Hi Guys

I recently bought over a United Grey G5 with awesome condition on the paint

Need to keep it that way

i dont own a DA machine yet - planned...

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Last post by Jacques1397
Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:04 pm
Mars Red 1984 VW Golf MK1 GTS - Detailed by Lawrence

Last post by GaVeN « Fri Feb 17, 2017 12:20 pm
Replies: 74
by lawrence » Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:39 pm
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I had been looking forward to this detail ever since it was booked in the better part of 6 months ago, not only because the car is still wearing it's...
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Last post by GaVeN
Fri Feb 17, 2017 12:20 pm
My A3, finally sorted

Last post by LoW n SloW « Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:23 pm
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by Kyle » Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:21 am

Finally got a chance to give the ol fatty some love, the paint was in a REALLY poor condition, the goal for this detail was to get rid of...

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Last post by LoW n SloW
Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:23 pm
Reflections Detailing : Mk6 Golf GTI

Last post by mikhail117 « Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:17 pm
Replies: 7
by Lambchop » Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:52 pm

Hi Guys,

Been a while since I have documented a detail. So here it is .. Neelesh asked me if I could help him out late last year with his car as he...

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Last post by mikhail117
Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:17 pm
Reflections Detailing : 911 (997) Turbo

Last post by mikhail117 « Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:13 pm
Replies: 7
by Lambchop » Tue Feb 14, 2017 8:50 pm

Hi Guys,

So I finally had the opportunity to detail one of my favorite 911's. This is one heck of a car and to say its 10 years old it really hasn't...

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Last post by mikhail117
Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:13 pm
Software/chiptuning on Boraiv,1.8TR

Last post by ZiF_k « Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:42 pm
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by Lovemani » Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:52 pm

:deadhorse: :deadhorse:
Hi guys. Iam new on this forum and it looks pretty nice and informative. Iam driving 2005,Jetta4,1.8TR with 145000km on the...

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Last post by ZiF_k
Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:42 pm
What products to protect your car against UV damage

Last post by GaVeN « Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:19 pm
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by SemiColon » Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:09 am

Good day Detailer guize.

Are there any products I can use to protect my paint and plastic/rubbers against the Sun?
Poor car is exposes to the...

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Last post by GaVeN
Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:19 pm
Where did you start?

Last post by Rsi huntered « Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:29 pm
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by GaVeN » Fri Feb 03, 2017 7:57 am

Where did you start detailing? Or, how did it come about?

I see all too many guys doing detailing , but have very limited knowledge on paint,...

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Last post by Rsi huntered
Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:29 pm
Do you like/dislike?

Last post by Zubair « Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:46 am
Replies: 6
by GaVeN » Thu Feb 09, 2017 12:34 pm

This is a question for the detailers, as well as clients out there

Detailers: Do you stripe or pattern the carpets when cleaning? Why?

Clients: Do...

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Last post by Zubair
Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:46 am
Oryx White VW Golf 7 R detailed

Last post by mikhail117 « Thu Feb 09, 2017 12:14 pm
Replies: 13
by mikhail117 » Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:22 pm

Hello All
Next lady in for some love was this beauty. I’ve always been a fan of this R, and I was seriously looking at buying one but that’s another...

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Last post by mikhail117
Thu Feb 09, 2017 12:14 pm
(3rd) Pure White Golf 7Gti - Detailed by Lawrence

Last post by lawrence « Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:19 am
Replies: 7
by lawrence » Wed Feb 01, 2017 12:02 pm

This detail was actually carried out in early December last year. The objective for this car was not outright perfection but instead just a decent...

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Last post by lawrence
Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:19 am
Lazy or Revolutionary

Last post by GaVeN « Thu Feb 02, 2017 12:52 pm
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by MaX » Thu Feb 02, 2017 12:03 pm

Undecided about how I feel about his thinking... I personally feel that the condition of paint tells you as much about the owner of the car as the...

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Last post by GaVeN
Thu Feb 02, 2017 12:52 pm
VW GOLF 7R detailed

Last post by N3mo « Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:06 pm
Replies: 12
by N3mo » Tue Jan 17, 2017 12:50 pm

A thorough wash was given followed by a 3 stage decontamination. Paint was given a 2 stage paint correction to remove all paint defects and leave a...

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Last post by N3mo
Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:06 pm
Space Grey BMW 320d - Detailed by Lawrence

Last post by lawrence « Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:18 am
Replies: 17
by lawrence » Wed Jan 25, 2017 12:21 pm

I detailed this car back in the beginning of December for an existing client of mine who was unfortunately subjected to some ongoing road maintenance...

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Last post by lawrence
Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:18 am
Decent 'entry level' polish?

Last post by lawrence « Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:25 am
Replies: 4
by Spoilt01 » Fri Jan 27, 2017 2:52 pm

Hi,

I would like to ask the detailing guys about a decent entry level polish which is reasonably priced?

I have used the Autoglym product range...

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Last post by lawrence
Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:25 am
Removing rust on a car

Last post by mueneni12 « Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:22 pm
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by mueneni12 » Wed Jan 25, 2017 6:30 pm

Hi Guys

So I have been on the market for an old hilux bakkie and finally found one that looks like it has been looked after well enough but it has...

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Last post by mueneni12
Thu Jan 26, 2017 5:22 pm
Rupes Bigfoot Detailing Centre SA on a Global Platform

Last post by Kyle « Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:23 pm
Replies: 7
by Pristine Detailing » Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:00 pm

Hi guys

Its been an amazing journey since embarking on the Bigfoot Centre project. We almost there and ready to launch in Feb.
Some may call it...

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Last post by Kyle
Thu Jan 26, 2017 12:23 pm
Dent Removal

Last post by Kiran « Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:51 am

by Kiran » Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:51 am

Guys who would you recommend to remove this dent from the front right hand side fender. The paint is not cracked and the fender is not creased...

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Last post by Kiran
Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:51 am
how to remove roof lining glue mk1

Last post by Kiran « Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:01 am
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by dubdude » Wed Jan 25, 2017 10:21 am

Hi there could some1 please suggest a product? I dont want to damage the paint. Thanx

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Last post by Kiran
Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:01 am
Waterless car wash options

Last post by Zubair « Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:54 pm
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by zane.mk1 » Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:43 am

Hi Gents,

Have any of you started looking at any waterless car wash options, with the water restrictions and water crisis?

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Last post by Zubair
Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:54 pm
Shine Mate Pads

Last post by GaVeN « Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:01 am
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by Rsi huntered » Thu Jan 12, 2017 3:11 pm

Compliments of the season guys and hope you all had a restful and lekker holiday.

can anyone comment on these pads?

comparison to Menzerna and Lake...

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Last post by GaVeN
Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:01 am
AUDI S3 Detailed

Last post by Rsi huntered « Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:10 am
Replies: 13
by N3mo » Fri Oct 21, 2016 1:25 pm

A couple of months ago we detailed this car and 3 days later it was involved in a small prang. While it went for some touch ups the panel beater did...

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Last post by Rsi huntered
Wed Jan 18, 2017 10:10 am
Learning how to spraypaint/restore

Last post by rodga « Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:41 pm
Replies: 4
by mueneni12 » Tue Jan 10, 2017 9:11 pm

Hi Guys

Is there anyone here that does spray painting who is willing to let me stand around their workshop and watch over the weekend? More than...

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Last post by rodga
Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:41 pm
Car shampoo

Last post by LoW n SloW « Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:41 am
Replies: 33
by Pieta » Sat Dec 17, 2016 11:51 pm
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Too lazy to use the search function. What car wash shampoo will you guys recommend that wont break the bank? Been using Meguiars Soft Wash...
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Last post by LoW n SloW
Sun Jan 01, 2017 9:41 am
Hadida sh*t destroying my paint!!

Last post by UzziB « Sat Dec 24, 2016 3:46 pm
Replies: 23
by Wolf Mk2 16V » Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:29 am

Hi Guys,

Due to a very prolonged building project, Sieben is sleeping outside. I had to choose between leaving the mk2 gti or mk7 outside and I feel...

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Last post by UzziB
Sat Dec 24, 2016 3:46 pm
Best size Karcher pressure washer for foam cannon?

Last post by jippo « Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:03 pm
Replies: 12
by KJN » Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:48 pm

What is the best size/pressure Karcher to get to use for washing cars with a foam cannon?

Game is advertising the 1400W model for R999 on sale on 30...

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Last post by jippo
Thu Dec 22, 2016 12:03 pm
Detailing Courses

Last post by PeanutsGTI « Tue Dec 06, 2016 4:51 pm
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by PeanutsGTI » Tue Dec 06, 2016 12:17 pm

Good day Gents,

I am looking for some place i can go for detailing courses? Any one know of such a place or that can assist?

Looking forward...

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Last post by PeanutsGTI
Tue Dec 06, 2016 4:51 pm
KARCHER 1l Ultra Foam Cleaner

Last post by LoW n SloW « Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:24 pm
Replies: 5
by NHB_R » Thu Dec 01, 2016 2:10 pm

I just want to find out,
Is the KARCHER 1l Ultra Foam Cleaner as sold at Makro etc safe to use on your cars paint?
As in it wont strip the wax etc?...

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Last post by LoW n SloW
Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:24 pm
Educate me about paint quality

Last post by SayedMK1 « Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:43 am
Replies: 26
by mueneni12 » Fri Nov 18, 2016 9:55 am
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So I want to do a bit of touch up/respray for my car. I have a guy that I am quite happy with his workmanship but I am not sure he can get the right...
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Last post by SayedMK1
Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:43 am
Karcher foam cannon vs Crazy Detailer?

Last post by JasonCPT « Wed Nov 30, 2016 1:41 pm
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by JasonCPT » Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:50 pm

Which should I get? Is the Karcher one good enough or should I spend the extra R150 and get a crazy detailer one? And which snow foam to use from CD?

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Last post by JasonCPT
Wed Nov 30, 2016 1:41 pm
Please hold off on placing any orders!

Last post by JasonCPT « Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:58 am
Replies: 11
by Djin » Thu Nov 24, 2016 3:02 pm

Guys .. if you planning on pulling the trigger on any Crazydetailer orders. PLEASE wait just one more day. :popcorn:

We have put together some...

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Last post by JasonCPT
Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:58 am
Updated list of detailers in JHB

Last post by Kuvi-VPS « Sun Nov 27, 2016 5:48 pm
Replies: 7
by OOBA » Fri Nov 25, 2016 5:58 am

Who can I use and is highly recommended in the JHB North area?

Want to send the car in next year.

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Last post by Kuvi-VPS
Sun Nov 27, 2016 5:48 pm
Help please DA Machines

Last post by Jacques1397 « Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:51 am
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by Jacques1397 » Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:38 am

Hi Guys.

I am looking at DA machines as hand polish car gives no results wanted and takes up a lot of time

Is there any good DA machines available...

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Last post by Jacques1397
Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:51 am
Catalunya Red Audi RS3 detailed (WITH VIDEO)

Last post by Lambchop « Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:18 pm
Replies: 15
by mikhail117 » Tue Sep 13, 2016 10:49 am

Hello again
SO, it’s been a while(again) since my last post and I’m quite a bit behind so I’ll try to keep my posts more regular these days, but...

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Last post by Lambchop
Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:18 pm
Karcher parts help

Last post by BADBOY « Wed Nov 16, 2016 1:51 pm
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by NHB_R » Sun Nov 13, 2016 6:10 am

Hi all,
Can someone direct me in where i can get parts for my karcher hi pressure washer in gauteng?
Can it be done online?

Need this part from a...

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Last post by BADBOY
Wed Nov 16, 2016 1:51 pm
Introducing the Crazydetailer Polisher!

Last post by crumbs « Wed Nov 16, 2016 12:58 pm
Replies: 7
by Djin » Thu Nov 03, 2016 11:45 am

Those who follow us on Facebook may have seen the announcement. We are proud to announce our very own polisher. It is now available for sale from our...

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Last post by crumbs
Wed Nov 16, 2016 12:58 pm
Black VW GOLF 7 GTI ClubSport Detailed

Last post by -DIESEL- « Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:39 pm
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by N3mo » Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:53 am

Owner had the car sent in for some film that was put in all the right places however the car was polished which left buffer trails and marring on the...

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Last post by -DIESEL-
Wed Nov 09, 2016 12:39 pm
Clay Bars/Lubriants...

Last post by lawrence « Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:08 pm
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by Neuk » Fri Jun 25, 2010 10:32 am
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I have been using Meguairs Clay Bars for a little while, but need to replace soon but there is so much out there are the moment from...
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Last post by lawrence
Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:08 pm
Candy White VW Golf 6 GTI stone chip repair and detail

Last post by Hoosier Daddy « Thu Oct 27, 2016 2:34 am
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by mikhail117 » Tue Oct 25, 2016 9:21 pm

Hello!

Next up, I had this CW GTI that was in need of some love. The owner approached me to find out whether I’d be able to touch up the chips he...

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Last post by Hoosier Daddy
Thu Oct 27, 2016 2:34 am
Detailing high

Last post by Abnormal « Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:20 pm
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by amstel18 » Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:24 am

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Last post by Abnormal
Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:20 pm
Spark Silver R33 Nissan Skyline GTR - Detailed by Lawrence

Last post by lawrence « Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:52 pm
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by lawrence » Thu Oct 13, 2016 6:58 pm
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A good client of mine recently purchased this vehicle and I was obviously excited to get the opportunity to get her looking better.... I had time on...
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Last post by lawrence
Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:52 pm
paint codes!!!!

Last post by Talksta « Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:22 am
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by Talksta » Sun Oct 09, 2016 5:46 pm

Hi all anybody know what the paint code is for a 2004 citi golf white Lba9 L9ba? as well as wtf is the silicone substance on the cradle busy doing...

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Last post by Talksta
Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:22 am
Red GOLF 7 GTI Detailed & Coated

Last post by Rsi huntered « Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:46 am
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by N3mo » Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:08 am

A good client from Rustenberg was coming down for EID and wanted to get hes new car done. It was previously done in JHB but he wanted me to detail...

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Last post by Rsi huntered
Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:46 am
(5th) Candy White Golf 6 Gti - Detailed by Lawrence

Last post by N3mo « Wed Oct 05, 2016 8:08 am
Replies: 19
by lawrence » Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:08 pm

I've done a few of these ....and for the most part, the paint defects looked just like your typical VW swirls... unfortunately, that's not how they...

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Last post by N3mo
Wed Oct 05, 2016 8:08 am

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