Stew Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 This is the chat thread for all competition comments. Envy Professional Valeting 350Z Show and Shine Competition Envy Professional Valeting have kindly donated the prize in a competition where we aim to find the best DIY detailing job carrried out on a 350Z by a 350z-uk member. All club members (registered users on the forum) are welcome to join in and enter the competition. All you have to do is document a detail you carry out and post it up in a professional way. This would involve listing the items used, the techniques used and the method and write it up with loads of pictures!. Not to mention plenty of 'after' shots to show off your 350Z to take the crown of http://www.350z-uk.com show and shine winner! The Rules [*:3q2h0k2f]The car that the detail has been carried out on must belong to the competition entrant[*:3q2h0k2f]Only one entry per member[*:3q2h0k2f]No Professional Detailing work will be judged. We have spies to check up![*:3q2h0k2f]The competition will remain open for 4 weeks closing on 30th August at midnight.[*:3q2h0k2f]Any entry deemed unsuitable (not within the rules) will be removed by the Admin/Mod Team[*:3q2h0k2f]The judging panel are not permitted to enter [*:3q2h0k2f]The judges will be the 350z-uk Team and Tim from Envy Professional Valeting[*:3q2h0k2f]The judges decision is final! Method for Entry [*:3q2h0k2f]Compose a post listing the items used, the method and techniques used and the time taken[*:3q2h0k2f]Add in plenty of pictures in order and don't forget the afters[*:3q2h0k2f]Add a sentence or two explaining why you enjoyed or didn't enjoy carrying it out[*:3q2h0k2f]Add a sentence with your top tip![*:3q2h0k2f] Sit back and hope you win the prize! The Prize! Envy Professional Valeting have offered £50 worth of detailing products which will be tailored to your needs by yourself and Tim as the prize for the winning entry! I think we can all agree it's a great prize and we all look forward to seeing the pictures of the winner using the products on the winning car! Thanks to Envy Professional Valeting for supplying the prize for this great competition. Tim will be helping with the judging so ordering lots of supplies as a bribe might well help! All bribes to the 350z-uk team can be made via the Donate button! Best of luck everyone and don't be afraid to enter, you have until the 23rd of August to do so. Remember it's not the prize that counts, it's the glory of being the winner! To enter see this thread - viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25492 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Great idea guys, well done! Also great prize for the lucky winner, i will defo be entering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Awesome idea guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 So that's two entries I can rely on! Would be good to see entries coming through sooner rather than later folks. It'll be a great learning experience for us all two as we exchange tips and tricks to really make our shows and meets look impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Time to get the old Karcher fired up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I guess I'm banned then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsheepshagga_turbo Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 ermm ill be doing one... my cars not dirty tho so it doesnt need a propa clean.. ive clayed like 3 times in a month aswell and its had 2 layers of DD-SN and a layer of EGP this week...... i will do my best to get it filth -ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Should be able to enter something later if the weather holds.Car is pretty filthy at present so should get some decent before and after shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I guess I'm banned then You've got the honorary crown mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 great idea guys, everyones got a chance in this. would love to enter but iv had mine machine polished- does that disqualify me? plz say no, the rest of the work has been my own elbow grease lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Oh, if people want advice or anything then you can use this thread for that. There are plenty of keen detailers on here that are willing to share hints and tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Great first entry Wayne. The car was looking good before but amazing afterwards. Just shows, the car doesn't have to have had a winter of abuse before you start! Lets see your top tip though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 i'm going to enter but it will have to be towards the end of the month as i'm away for a bit. this looks like good fun, kind of give me the proper motivation to go all out. just need to find the original competition thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I think that would have to be using the last touch as a drying aid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 It's here viewtopic.php?f=22&t=25492 The link is in the first post! The whole point of this is to get the motivation going and let everyone learn a little more about detailing. There is nothing like friendly competition to make you try harder and raise your game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 i'm going to enter but it will have to be towards the end of the month as i'm away for a bit. this looks like good fun, kind of give me the proper motivation to go all out. just need to find the original competition thread Link at top of this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I wonder if anybody is gonna go off-road, just to get the car dirty, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Can I enter my Vectra? It hasn't been washed in over a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Can I enter my Vectra? It hasn't been washed in over a year Has it had a 'heavy rainshower' detail recently then Ian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Can I enter my Vectra? It hasn't been washed in over a year Has it had a 'heavy rainshower' detail recently then Ian? Rain is the only thing its ever been cleaned with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsheepshagga_turbo Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 god dayum... i detailed my bros car today thinking i wasnt allowed to enter it... hhahaha no piccies.. took about 6 hours aswell!!! or is it purely zed based? ps: cleaning black cars is SOOOO much more satisfying than cleaning a white car!! -ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Zeds only please! The Evo and C63 are only in there to provide guidlines for doing a write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Oh bugger i detailed my car today but i forgot to take pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilsheepshagga_turbo Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 well could i ask the nooby detailers out there like me which machine polish is everyone using and why.. it seems to boil down to 2 choices.. kestrel or megs g220?? or you guys being a man and using the porter cable?? obviously i know its easier using D.A polishers etc.. -ho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I have just got a G220 Ho,not used it on the paint yet though.Have used it to good effect on my polished engine bits though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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