2004 Impreza STi WR1 - no.092 - kev

[kev]

heres some i took at the wkend hope you like.

[Megaman]

nice pics there mate - looking good... did you clean it up yourself?

if so mine could do with a good wash

[kev]

yes megaman i did clean it al by myself lol although its had quite a few coats of zymol vintage wax from previous owner glen in rescent months
this may be why it looks as good as it does.

[Megaman]

I got mine a few weeks back and gave it two coats of meguiars but its a hard colour to get looking nice. I find zymol better on flat paints and meguiars better on metalic... maybe i need some zymol

[WR 1mposter]

Definatly need Zymol Mega nothing better

[WR1 Bro]

Any chance of enlarging the pics Kev to show it off in all its glory. Obviously we know it is a clean car from the history but it is always nice to see pictures.

Hopefully Clark will add some experience to this discussion when he details his own car.

I personally like Zymol. A few coats of Concours and you get a really nice natural looking glass effect on the paint. The protection it offers over the less natural sealant products is superb in my opinion. Mind, you do need to build a few coats of the zymol up and you will find nothing sticks to the paint that will not simply wash off.

I've tried Zymol Destiny of which I have another pot on its way to me. This is lovely stuff and seems to need less coats than the Concours. Some say it it is harder to apply but I disagree and found it easier.

I think within reason the more you spend the better the result. If I was a "armchair" car cleaner, like our beloved Glen, I would be demanding the Vintage too... Since I like to apply the wax myself I can't quite justify the outlay... Maybe next time!

This is after one coat of Destiny... on top of the concours.

[kev]

Hi mr bro, just double click on individual photos, blows up large.

[bbigman2000]

The cars looking fantastic Kev, I cannot tell you what a good example it is, there was a tear in my eye the day I sold that car, I wish I hadnt.

And Bro, LOL, will have some pics up soon, my man is coming round to do the srt 8 next week, and we have new secret weapon polish to apply

[WR1 Bro]

And Bro, LOL, will have some pics up soon, my man is coming round to do the srt 8 next week, and we have new secret weapon polish to apply

Did you mean Polish or Wax?

[Clark]

Car looks great!

I have the luxury of being able to choose from a varied range of products at work including Zymol Vintage (£1800 per pot!) but on the likes of the WR1 it is wasted in my opinion as it mutes the flake a bit.

You're far better going for the likes of an Acrylic Sealant on a colour with such mental metalic flake in it as the Ice Blue has, and you'll get extremely high reflectivity and clarity from it instead of the slightly "fuzzy" glow that a wax will give

Just my opinion of course and many others will prefer the waxed look, i cant wait to get my 1 properly detailed, especially the engine as its covered in dust!

[WR1 Bro]

i cant wait to get my 1 properly detailed, especially the engine as its covered in dust!

We can't wait either...

Make sure your camera is charged!

[The Swede]

Anyone knows which number this WR1 is ?



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[Ant]

No 92 Its my old one!!

[The Swede]

No 92 Its my old one!!

Thanks, Ant !!

Long time we've seen you around here, how're you doing ?

[Ant]

On here on and off every few days dont post very often, been busy lately as I became a father two and a half weeks ago to little Alfie @ 9lb 1oz "OUCH" he's so cute!