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jdthompson
10-29-2006, 01:06 PM
Right first go at this so be kind :)



This is my MY07 Boxster 2.7, had it a month now and I still make the neighbours think I`m a madman by going outside and looking at it.



No particular order. It`s a new car so all I`ve done since getting it is to use the 2 bucket method with Gold Class, nice plush mitts and a couple of buckets both with grit guards.



The paint was swirl-free so was cleaned with Carlack AIO and topped with Collinite 476.



I`m not big on shiny tyres so they were simply cleaned with Aldi`s finest 59p Powerforce APC diluted roughly 1:4.



Now the images (assuming this works), no before photos as it was pretty clean before really.



http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/6182/p1000190ch4.jpg



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http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/3184/p1000182eg7.jpg
jdthompson
10-29-2006, 01:07 PM
http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/6074/p1000180pi3.jpg



http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/4889/p1000179ew3.jpg



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justin30513
10-29-2006, 01:13 PM
I love what 476 did for your car`s paint! Looks very wet and tons of depth.



Swimming pool depth!





Maybe try some Meg`s Hyper Dressing cut 2:1 for a matte look on you tires. It will protect them too.
lemans23
10-29-2006, 01:22 PM
Which do you think handles better, the MX-5 or the Boxter? I LOVED slinging my sister`s miata around twisty roads. One of the best I`ve ever driven.
jdthompson
10-29-2006, 01:33 PM
Which do you think handles better, the MX-5 or the Boxter? I LOVED slinging my sister`s miata around twisty roads. One of the best I`ve ever driven.



Tough call :)



The Mazda is a blast to drive and is really chuckable, but feels underpowered and the engine sounds a bit "buzzy" (it`s a 1.8L), plus I`m not sure I`d want to spend long on a Motorway or A-Road commuting in it.



The Boxster just seems to do everything right IMHO, I was a little apprehensive how good a daily driver it would be, but it`s just great in every single regard.
harvey
10-29-2006, 01:43 PM
I do not think that you can compare a Mazda to a Boxer. Great looking car, best of luck with it.

Careful not to get any speeding violations.
justin30513
10-29-2006, 02:09 PM
I do not think that you can compare a Mazda to a Boxer. Great looking car, best of luck with it.

Careful not to get any speeding violations.





Why not?

Power to weight is close to the same. RWD. Naturally aspirated. I don`t think they are talking about confort comparisons.......just performance.
imported_DieselMDX
10-29-2006, 04:05 PM
looks awesome!
imported_Lightman
10-29-2006, 04:57 PM
Looks awesome, great gloss.
EdLancer
10-29-2006, 07:16 PM
yay for 476S, that is going to be one tough Porsche - The flakes are impressive, just pops out at you !
dezigns
10-29-2006, 07:25 PM
Nice work! Beautiful color- what code is that? Mine is quite simply the best car I`ve ever driven, super balanced, great power, unmatched handling. I autocross mine about 5-10 times a year, and it is a real contender. The new 987 and 987S are definitely no joke, just all the best of what a Porsche is. Best of luck mate.
GlossyTundra
10-29-2006, 08:02 PM
Looks good, great depth from Collinite.





Dress them tires.
Scottwax
10-30-2006, 12:59 AM
:eek: Incredible wet gloss!