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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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picked her up yesterday - 2013 3LT GS/A6/NPP/F55. traded my 2008 C6.
the first pics after a wash/clay/wash, today its Menzerna 4500 and then seal with Wolfgang DG. then, if the rain ever stops, some better pics







my trade in 2008

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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 09:17 AM
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Nice. my guess,you'll be washing silver less than blackMore time to drive.
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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Congrats on the GS
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Gorgeous car in a great color. Love the full width spoiler. Congrats.
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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Congratulations, looks good, enjoy it.
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Congratulations!!
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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Nice. my guess,you'll be washing silver less than blackMore time to drive.
Exactly!Went from the hardest color to the easiest.
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Nice job with the wash/clay. I'm afraid to use clay.
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 10:48 AM
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Great looking car....enjoy!
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Congrats! Car looks great. Love that Blade Silver. Enjoy.
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Congratulations, very pretty car. I just love chrome wheels.
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looks very good.
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Beautiful!
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Nice job with the wash/clay. I'm afraid to use clay.
No fear man. It's super easy. Just make sure to spray plenty of quick detailer and let it glide over the paint. Excellent tutorial videos at autogeek.
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perfect!!! Nothing like silver!!
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Congrats you got a beauty
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Congrats on the new ride!!!

Once you Clay, it'll make your day!
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