 My little brother wanted to polish my car.., .. So I let him. |
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 Aug 18, 2012 - 11:33 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
So shiny.
   Mind you, this is all original 18 year old paint (!).. Just requires hard work (done by your little brother  ) and some proper tools. Really happy with the outcome!
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Aug 18, 2012 - 12:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 2, '07 From Berlin, WI Currently Offline Reputation: 18 (100%) |
that's how you do a black car!
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Aug 18, 2012 - 12:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '06 From Fresno CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
nice he did a awesome job.what did he use?
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Aug 18, 2012 - 1:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Some stuff by an Italian company called Monello. I never heard of it before he did my car but it's supposed to be really good. He made me a believer.
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Aug 21, 2012 - 7:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 5, '05 From Clemson, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Sooo nice. How much has it been in a covered garage over those last 18 years? It has been well maintained.
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Aug 22, 2012 - 4:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have no idea actually. I bought it without knowing the history, but I did found out that it stood still on a farm (either inside or outside, not sure) from 2007 'til 2011.. So I find it extraordinary that the paint still holds up so well.
The front bumper and lip have fresh paint, but tbh the rest of the car shines just as much! |
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Aug 22, 2012 - 6:05 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 29, '10 From Lake Havasu City, AZ Currently Offline Reputation: 31 (100%) |
/drool
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Aug 22, 2012 - 7:12 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 5, '05 From Clemson, SC Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
The paint on these Celicas seem to hold up really well if they are maintained, especially the metal. I've found that bumpers, door handles, and side mirrors need some TLC after a while though.
Have you ever buffed it? |
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Aug 22, 2012 - 11:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Sooo, does your little brother want to cross the Atlantic and polish my car?
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Aug 22, 2012 - 12:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (bhawk94 @ Aug 22, 2012 - 7:12 AM)  The paint on these Celicas seem to hold up really well if they are maintained, especially the metal. I've found that bumpers, door handles, and side mirrors need some TLC after a while though. Have you ever buffed it? Yeah, he used a buffer to polish the car. Box~ I'm sure he does, if you pay for it.
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Aug 22, 2012 - 1:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That sad moment when it'd be cheaper to respray your car, then to have someone polish it.
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Aug 22, 2012 - 4:20 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 2, '11 From Lancaster, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
What size wheel's and tires do you have? It sits just right!
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Aug 22, 2012 - 6:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 23, '11 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The wheels are 18x9 ET 28 front and 18x9 ET 23 in the rear. 225/40 all around, lowered on BC Racing coilovers.
As you can see though, the rears are slightly tucked:   This post has been edited by Ehrgeiz: Aug 22, 2012 - 6:17 PM |
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