Black gold

[Darren S]

Black gold, as all owners know....

1. Scratches simply looking at it
2. Shows up every bit of dirt that floats in the earth's atmosphere
3. Is a b**ch to PC (at times)
4. ...and generally looks good, about 2% of the time.

I gave the 182 a quick wash before setting off for work yesterday, and even with a crappy iPhone image - this was definitely one of those 2% of times.

It almost makes the heart-ache, struggle and general annoyance for the remainder 98% of the time seem worth it!

D.

 

[Leeshez]

Makes me want to shine mine. Oh very nice BTW.

 

[Darren S]

Makes me want to shine mine. Oh very nice BTW.

I've not PC'd it in nearly a year either, m8! Once the weather gets a little better, the 'ol girl will get a good going over.

D.

 

[Leeshez]

I've not PC'd it in nearly a year either, m8! Once the weather gets a little better, the 'ol girl will get a good going over.

D.

You need a doner car to practice on . You would be swearing after it lol.

 

[Kane.]

:approve: looks really wet and glossy.

 

[domsclio182]

It is a pita to keep them clean,but it is by far the best colour,when its clean that is

 

[Goodj]

I need to wash my car now.

 

[Juude]

Me too...

Looks perfect though Wanna do mine Darren? haha.

 

[Goodj]

I need to wash my car now.

Just remembered that if I do, I'll only see the keying-incident even clearer.

And that would just p1ss me off

 

[Kris86]

love that when the gold stands out, although i dont miss cleaning mine every 2-3 days with 2 buckets,2 washmitts etc etc etc... lol

 

[Marc.]

Black gold, as all owners know....

1. Scratches simply looking at it
2. Shows up every bit of dirt that floats in the earth's atmosphere
3. Is a b**ch to PC (at times)
4. ...and generally looks good, about 2% of the time.

I gave the 182 a quick wash before setting off for work yesterday, and even with a crappy iPhone image - this was definitely one of those 2% of times.

It almost makes the haeart-ache, struggle and general annoyance for the remainder 98% of the time seem worth it!

D.

I feel your pain I hate how quickly my car seems to attract dirt after it's been cleaned

 

[badgerbite]

yeah!! fap, fap lol

 

[nick.]

I also feel this pain, going to treat mine when it hits 50k to a proper detail. Looks shiney though

 

[Goodj]

I also feel this pain, going to treat mine when it hits 50k to a proper detail. Looks shiney though

The only problem with spending an entire month cleaning a car like a really anal OCD sufferer is that, within 500 yards, all but the first 2 hours are a complete waste of time

 

[nick.]

The only problem with spending an entire month cleaning a car like a really anal OCD sufferer is that, within 500 yards, all but the first 2 hours are a complete waste of time

Agreed plus where I live in go up a durt track, not good lol. My paint work is looking rather tired though so will tie it in with the front bumper that needs respraying. However is the worst colour to keep clean should have learnt the first time :s

 

[VIICarCare]

lovely

 

[amnesia]

I washed mine when I got home tonight... ten minutes later we had a mental shower with what must have been a million tonnes of sand in it. Looks sh*t now :banghead:

 

[Goodj]

I washed mine when I got home tonight... ten minutes later we had a mental shower with what must have been a million tonnes of sand in it. Looks sh*t now :banghead:

Yeah, we had that rain this afernoon, except now my car is cleaner than it was this morning!

 

[182_sport]

Awsome colour

 

[Gandi69]

Tidy colour, didnt realise there was that much particles in it! Wheres your centre caps?

 

[Wick]

Very nice... It's a massive pain though! Hours of work can feel wasted in a 5 minute drive!

 

[Darren S]

Tidy colour, didnt realise there was that much particles in it! Wheres your centre caps?

On the shelf in the attic, unpainted and collecting dust for the past 3 years!

Much prefer the look with them off tbh. Makes the alloy/wheel area look more 'mechanical' if that's the right phrase - less form, more function, if you get what I mean.

D.

 

[NickOliver182]

I feel your pain lads all I seem to do is try and keep mine clean

 

[p@blo]

So true Darren, lol. Looks awesome when its slick with a bit of sun on it

On the shelf in the attic, unpainted and collecting dust for the past 3 years!

Much prefer the look with them off tbh. Makes the alloy/wheel area look more 'mechanical' if that's the right phrase - less form, more function, if you get what I mean.

D.

*cough* 2118s... *cough, cough*