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    A TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Hello Folks,

    As you can probably tell, meet title is Andy's idea. Object of the day is to share detailing
    tips and have a go with new potions and some detailing tools. The meet will be in
    Lowestoft, with the Fighting Cocks PH being our focal point. Start time will be 11am.
    I'll arrange for the pub to provide us with some ploughman's lunches.

    NOTE: This might become a bit of a moveable feast in that we will need a fine day!
    If the forecasts indicate indifferent weather, the meet could be put back a week.

    Some demos will be carried out in the pub car park. From there we'll move to my own
    premises where we'll have access to leccy driven tools. In the limited space available
    we'll only have space for two "mules" at a time. The purpose of putting up this thread
    early is not only to guage interest, but to find out what types of cleaning you want to
    achieve.

    Certainly, I've heard mention of seat cleaning, so there'll be a steam cleaner on hand.
    If this applies to you, then please bring some scotch-gard spray with you.

    I have one or two other plans up my sleeve, but I need to talk to some people first.

    I will need to limit the number of attendees to 10. This is mostly for safety reasons due
    to the restricted amount of space. If my additional plans come to fruition, then I'll review
    that maximum number.

    If any of this interests you, please copy and paste this list with your name added...
    If you're bringing your car for some attention, put this icon beside your name

    01) LowiePete
    02) TNT_Andy
    03)
    04)
    05)
    06)
    07)
    08)
    09)
    10)

    I'm looking forward to welcoming you along.

    Regards,
    Steve

    P.S. If there's sufficient interest in this meet, I could be talked into arranging another
    group meet at a professional detailers studio - based in NW Suffolk and within reach of
    the Cambridge massive too...

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    Last edited by Lowiepete; 17-01-2014 at 16:24.

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 5 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Romil, this sounds right up your street mate




    Great idea guys. Certainly a new one on me

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 5 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Great idea for a meet.

    I just finished my own session of intense turd polishing this afternoon. The Mrs' Focus being said turd. Still, came out great since I spent all summer working at the paint and then building wax layers.

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Quote Originally Posted by Lowiepete View Post
    I have one or two other plans up my sleeve, but I need to talk to some people first.
    OK, so this will now be a full "hands on" day. I've spoken to Karl, who is doing my resto
    work, and his mate Jason, who does bodywork at the same premises, about the day
    and they are keen to get involved. This means that the upper attendance limit can rise
    to 20.

    With Karl being an indie Renault specialist, he's known my R5 since I first bought it,
    here's an opportunity to not just talk the talk. With access to an airline, it means that
    some specialist cleaning with a tornador (google it) can also be done. The only
    stipulation being that you equip yourself with some decent goggles and maybe some
    industrial rubber gloves, if you want to clean small parts. It's absolutely safety first,
    especially as we are guests!

    Both my garage and Karl & Jason's workshop are within easy walking distance of the
    pub. Being that we'll be using their car park, please play fair and patronise it by buying
    a ploughman's lunch. If there is support for this kind of meet, we will want to return.

    Over to you guys...

    Regards,
    Steve
    Last edited by Lowiepete; 17-01-2014 at 16:24.

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 5 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Brilliant

    Steve I feel my hand being forced here bud, and I'm happy with that So I'll get that date in the diary and spread the TNT word. If you want to kick off with Fluffy on the day that's fine, but stay away from the near side unless I've managed to spray it in the mean time - otherwise it may be over to Carl and his partner in crime to sort out LOL.

    Nice one on the event - it's a great direction.

    Andy

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 5 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Scratch that - I'm in Cyprus that week . Any chance of moving it fella any of the 4 weeks before are ok ATM.

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Quote Originally Posted by TNT ANDY View Post
    Scratch that - I'm in Cyprus that week . Any chance of moving it fella any of the 4 weeks before are ok ATM.
    I can move it back to the 12th - but not forward - 1st April is when I'm planning to put
    my R5 back on the road.

    Regards,
    Steve
    Last edited by Lowiepete; 17-01-2014 at 16:25.

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 5 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Quote Originally Posted by Lowiepete View Post
    I can move it back to the 12th - but not forward - 1st April is when I'm planning to put
    my R5 back on the road.

    Regards,
    Steve
    This could work.

    I'll drop my car off with you just before going on holiday, pick it up whenI get back, all nice clean and shiny lol.

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Quote Originally Posted by TNT ANDY View Post
    This could work.

    I'll drop my car off with you just before going on holiday, pick it up whenI get back, all nice clean and shiny lol.
    Ummmmmmmm, nope. The idea is that you, and everyone else, get some hands on
    experience. Finding out how incredibly easy some of the techniques are, brings with them
    an inner satisfaction of a job well done. Much the same as when you start a rebuilt engine
    for the first time, only much quicker, cheaper and with fewer chewed fingers.

    So, any Mods reading this. Can you please change the date in the thread title to
    12th April. (Beyond the 19th - the fallback date if weather is bad - I'm not able to host
    until end of May)

    Regards,
    Steve

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Changed for you, great idea, just shame after the clean will get very dirty on trip back

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Quote Originally Posted by Bigfoot View Post
    Changed for you, great idea, just shame after the clean will get very dirty on trip back
    Do one in Essex then

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Quote Originally Posted by TopCat View Post
    Do one in Essex then


    In yo face you great Galaaaarrrr

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Quote Originally Posted by Lowiepete View Post
    Ummmmmmmm, nope. The idea is that you, and everyone else, get some hands on
    experience. Finding out how incredibly easy some of the techniques are, brings with them
    an inner satisfaction of a job well done. Much the same as when you start a rebuilt engine
    for the first time, only much quicker, cheaper and with fewer chewed fingers.

    So, any Mods reading this. Can you please change the date in the thread title to
    12th April. (Beyond the 19th - the fallback date if weather is bad - I'm not able to host
    until end of May)

    Regards,
    Steve
    LOL - The sarcasm didn't get as far as Suffolk I see, I'd love to do this, if only to see how easy it really is. The choice of both techniques, methods and products is enough to put anybody off before you've even begun.
    This is a great place to start.

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Will have to see what the calendar of doom holds for that weekend, but pub lunch & beer is really all the motivation I need

    Probably won't have anything to clean unless I bring the family wagon, the most attention that gets is one bucket. I have been toying with the idea of a de tar, clay and polish but can't be arsed

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    What is this talk of "detailing"?!?!
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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Quote Originally Posted by TNT ANDY View Post
    LOL - The sarcasm didn't get as far as Suffolk I see
    LMNO, not too many indicators of either sarcasm or irony. Anyway, consider yourself told!

    Just get your names down guys - I'm intending for a day of "Wows!"

    I wonder how many of you will admit to _not_ browsing every single page of this really
    inspirational thread. Similar era car, I believe...

    Regards,
    Steve

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Hello Folks,

    As you can probably tell, meet title is Andy's idea. Object of the day is to share detailing
    tips and have a go with new potions and some detailing tools. The meet will be in
    Lowestoft, with the Fighting Cocks PH being our focal point. Start time will be 11am.
    I'll arrange for the pub to provide us with some ploughman's lunches.

    NOTE: This might become a bit of a moveable feast in that we will need a fine day!
    If the forecasts indicate indifferent weather, the meet could be put back a week.

    Some demos will be carried out in the pub car park. From there we'll move to my own
    premises where we'll have access to leccy driven tools. In the limited space available
    we'll only have space for two "mules" at a time. The purpose of putting up this thread
    early is not only to guage interest, but to find out what types of cleaning you want to
    achieve.

    Certainly, I've heard mention of seat cleaning, so there'll be a steam cleaner on hand.
    If this applies to you, then please bring some scotch-gard spray with you.

    I have one or two other plans up my sleeve, but I need to talk to some people first.

    I will need to limit the number of attendees to 10. This is mostly for safety reasons due
    to the restricted amount of space. If my additional plans come to fruition, then I'll review
    that maximum number.

    If any of this interests you, please copy and paste this list with your name added...
    If you're bringing your car for some attention, put this icon beside your name

    01) LowiePete
    02) TNT_Andy
    03) Mr Raider
    04)
    05)
    06)
    07)
    08)
    09)
    10)

    I'm looking forward to welcoming you along.

    Regards,
    Steve

    P.S. If there's sufficient interest in this meet, I could be talked into arranging another
    group meet at a professional detailers studio - based in NW Suffolk and within reach of
    the Cambridge massive too...

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Count me in, my poor 5 is looking really sorry for itself and could with the touch of a pro

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Lol not just you Ols, not sure whether to bring the 5 or the 11, or both!

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Looks like there's going to be some competition over who achieves the best finish.
    That's healthy - but we need a few more names...

    If this interests you, please copy and paste this list with your name added...
    If you're bringing your car for some attention, put this icon beside your name.


    01) LowiePete
    02) TNT_Andy
    03) Mr Raider
    04) Os8472
    05)
    06)
    07)
    08)
    09)
    10)

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    Regards,
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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Raider View Post
    Lol not just you Ols, not sure whether to bring the 5 or the 11, or both!
    The 11 defo, so rare to see one, let alone one that's made to look like new.

    I did for a laugh consider bringing the 9 would be more of a challenge for them but they need a month or two to make that look good lol.

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    I could be interested in this too might bring the little one to start him off early lol he can ckean the car while we are in the pub he he

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Quote Originally Posted by JP Racing View Post
    I could be interested in this too might bring the little one to start him off early lol he can ckean the car while we are in the pub he he
    Sounds like a plan batman

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    Re: TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    Guys, we need a few more names... at least 3 more or it won't be worthwhile.

    If this interests you, please copy and paste this list with your name added...
    If you're bringing your car for some attention, put this icon beside your name.


    01) LowiePete
    02) JP Racing
    03) Mr Raider
    04) Os8472
    05)
    06)
    07)
    08)
    09)
    10)

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    Regards,
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    Re: A TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    With a bit of luck, get a couple of small jobs done on the 11 then maybe ask my mate to drive it down

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    Meet Postponed

    Meet Postponed

    Hello Folks,

    Sadly, with so little take-up, I've no choice but to postpone this meet until later in
    the year. I am a little disappointed though, because I was involving at least 4
    other people to provide various bits of guidance. With only 3 potential attendees,
    that amount of work by others outside of RTOC just makes this not viable.

    Sorry

    Regards,
    Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lowiepete View Post
    Meet Postponed

    Hello Folks,

    Sadly, with so little take-up, I've no choice but to postpone this meet until later in
    the year. I am a little disappointed though, because I was involving at least 4
    other people to provide various bits of guidance. With only 3 potential attendees,
    that amount of work by others outside of RTOC just makes this not viable.

    Sorry

    Regards,
    Steve

    That's a shame Steve when you have gone to all that trouble. Probably be better off in the summer though?
    Seems like a pretty good thing to do as lot people into making car looking as good as possible!

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    Re: A TNT Turd Polishing Sat 12 April 2014 (Weather Dependent!)

    This is a great idea for a meet, but.... RTOC never has and probably never will be detail-friendly
    Saying that, I'd still be interested in coming along. After doing it for around 4 years and more cars than you can shake a shakey thing at, I think I could help out a little

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