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hey guys..

count me in for this one..

01- Donnan 32 GTR

02- Kat 32 GTR

03- Troy 33 GTS-T

04- Shell R34 GTT

05- Reece 32 GTS-T

06- Bob??????

07- Cejay 32 GTS4

08- A20089 R33 GTR

09- ZCR R32 GTS-T

10- Dave R33 GTS-T

11 - Melly R33 GTS-T

12 - Mag86 (Andrew) MR30 Ti (pending mobility /painkillers on the day)

13 - Luke R33 GTS-t

14 - R33_ACT (Rob) R33 GTST

15 - Michael R33 GTS-T

16 - Nathan R32 GTS-T

17 - David R33 GTST

18 - Dale R33 GTST

hey guys..

count me in for this one..

01- Donnan 32 GTR

02- Kat 32 GTR

03- Troy 33 GTS-T

04- Shell R34 GTT

05- Reece 32 GTS-T

06- Bob??????

07- Cejay 32 GTS4

08- A20089 R33 GTR

09- ZCR R32 GTS-T

10- Dave R33 GTS-T

11 - Melly R33 GTS-T

12 - Mag86 (Andrew) MR30 Ti (pending mobility /painkillers on the day)

13 - Luke R33 GTS-t

14 - R33_ACT (Rob) R33 GTST

15 - Michael R33 GTS-T

16 - Nathan R32 GTS-T

17 - David R33 GTST

18 - Dale R33 GTST

19 - Lee DR-30 rsx skyline If new engine is running

I don't know whats more scary.. the fact that he asked or the fact that you know

Used to detail cars, NEVER wanted to know what I was cleaning but carpet shampoo Usually gets MOST things out and if that doesn't degreaser works on most other things.

Did you guys actually plan anything for the cleanage of the cars?

I might be up for something provided I actually get my car back in time.

Would also appreciate any tips on good products for cleaning the engine bay. Not sure if I'm that motivated but just in case :blush:

Would also appreciate any tips on good products for cleaning the engine bay. Not sure if I'm that motivated but just in case :blush:

Just use degreaser on everything (might want to put plastic bags over sensitive bits and clean with degreaser and a rag) and rinse it off. Don't do it while the engine is hot, but about 10-15 minutes after it's been off. Won't deform anything and the warm engine will dry water if it's gotten anywhere it shouldn't. Start the car once your done to ensure it dries out. After having it run for 5 minutes let it cool down a bit again and use a plastics cleaner (armorall sell a pretty cheap one) to spray everything with and start your car (again) to make sure it dries.

I don't like using water in the engine bay, do it at your own risk. I've had one car run a bit funny after doing it, I dried all the connections and after a while I got it back to normal, but I'm sure if you don't do this all while the car is warm worse could happen. I've detailed about 20 engine bays and only had one small and easy to fix problem. Not sure what other peoples experiences are. Just don't spray water on your engine while it's still at normal running temps. It will deform the metal. When I do mine and Shell's I'll be sealing the valley and doing that bit with a rag - Don't want water sinking down there.

Well I'm not going away this weekend anymore so

01- Donnan 32 GTR

02- Kat 32 GTR

03- Troy 33 GTS-T

04- Shell R34 GTT

05- Reece 32 GTS-T

06- Bob??????

07- Cejay 32 GTS4

08- A20089 R33 GTR

09- ZCR R32 GTS-T

10- Dave R33 GTS-T

11 - Melly R33 GTS-T

12 - Mag86 (Andrew) MR30 Ti (pending mobility /painkillers on the day)

13 - Luke R33 GTS-t

14 - R33_ACT (Rob) R33 GTST

15 - Michael R33 GTS-T

16 - Nathan R32 GTS-T

17 - David R33 GTST

18 - Dale R33 GTST

19 - Lee DR-30 rsx skyline If new engine is running

20 - Pat R34 GT-T

still meeting at the usual spot on saturday morning?

The event is on Sunday the 21st I think this is the 3rd time I have pointed it out in this thread!!

ITS ON SUNDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Deep Breath :bunny:

I'll be there, but car will most likely be covered with bugs and other associated stuff as I'll be at the coast the day before. Unless I can be bothered giving it a good wash the night before.

Kat, we're using Damo's driveway in Melba... there's enough room for 2 cars in front of the double garage... but if you wanted to join us you could probably fit behind as the driveway is long enough :bunny:

Thanks chick, at this stage count me in. With any luck I'll get my car back in time :S

Edited by GTRKat
Thanks chick, at this stage count me in. With any luck I'll get my car back in time :S

I'm going to be buying some stuff for me and Shell to clean our cars with, did you want me to pick up some stuff for you too? If so, just tell me what your planning on cleaning (e.g. Just exterior and engine bay, plastics, carpet). I've already got a bit of stuff left over from the last time I did this so I might not even have to buy much.

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