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Old 09-28-2009, 08:46 PM   #1
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Black 03 Jetta PERFECT REFLECTION!

2003 VW Jetta Wolfsburg 1.8T

Exterior:
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OEM Jetta Euro Front Rubstrip
Emphase E46 M3 Sideskirts
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VDO Boost Gauge
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Blitzsafe iPod Input
OEM European Light Switch
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Revo Technik Stage 1 Software
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Eurosport Cool Flo Short Ram Intake
Forge 007 Diverter Valve
Lime Green Valve Cover

Suspension, Wheel & Tire:
Universal Air Front Airbags over B&G Coilovers
Firestone Rear Airbags
Twin 400cc VIAIR Compressors
Easystreet Autopilot Management
w/ 5 gallon tank, 8 3/8th" SMC valves, 1/4" lines
18x8.5 (Front) & 18x10 (Rear) CCW K57 wheels
w/ Mirror Polished 2.5" and 3.5" Lips
215/40/18 Falken Ziex 512 Tires (Front)
225/40/18 Falken Ziex 512 Tires (Rear)

The Detail:

Optimum Compound
Optimum Polish
1Z Einszett Wax as a bottom coat - applied by hand
Lusso Oro Wax as a top coat - applied by hand

Take a look at the sick, really deep & wet reflection off the paint!

peek-a-boo! i-see-you!




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Old 09-28-2009, 08:50 PM   #2
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Old 09-28-2009, 09:00 PM   #3
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That paint looks miles deep

nice job
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Old 09-28-2009, 09:46 PM   #4
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hahah that's aaron! his car looks great, the paint wasn't nearly this good when i shot his car last time

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Old 09-28-2009, 09:51 PM   #5
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Old 10-02-2009, 10:30 PM   #6
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hahah that's aaron! his car looks great, the paint wasn't nearly this good when i shot his car last time
thats because it wasnt fresh off one of my details =)
this is the second time ive had his car in my shop for a detail. i wish he would come more often. he really loves his car.
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nice job
Thanks. All my cars some out with a really deep, wet reflection.
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thats sexy
very sexy
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Old 10-03-2009, 12:42 PM   #7
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Nice work bringing a vibrant shine back to the paint.

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Old 10-03-2009, 09:03 PM   #9
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