Lincoln Mini Meet

[matt]

If anyone from the Lincoln and surrounding areas fancy a mini meet one weekend can you add your names below so we can get an idea of how many would be interested

cheers

Matt and Ali (AR-coolC)

[AR-CoolC]

1. Matt
2. AR-CoolC

[Gaz W]

Why Not :D

1. Matt
2. AR-CoolC
3. 13yearoldetailer

[Andy_Green]

how'd you getting to Lincoln Gaz? You can chuck my name on the list, if we wanted a car to practice on then my Golf is in desperate need of a PC, its swirlo heaven at the moment and seeing as spring is fast approaching nows an ideal time!

1. Matt
2. AR-CoolC
3. 13yearoldetailer
4. AndyGreen

[Gaz W]

how'd you getting to Lincoln Gaz?

Dads have there uses ;) :D

[matt]

Andy im sure we can sort something out with your poorly swirled up motor!!
Just let me know when your free mate. Sundays are best for me. :wave: :thumb:

[AR-CoolC]

Am I the only one with a drive? if so it'll need to be at mine really.

Lets find a Sunday we can all do and take it from there.

My drive is small (one car only) and there's no cover, but plenty of power sockets, a hose, and a kettle :thumb:

[Mr Shiny]

put me and my dad down Ali :thumb:

[matt]

Am I the only one with a drive? if so it'll need to be at mine really.

Lets find a Sunday we can all do and take it from there.

My drive is small (one car only) and there's no cover, but plenty of power sockets, a hose, and a kettle :thumb:

I dont have a driveway :(

Come to think of it i hardly have any road to park on!! :o

[Mr Shiny]

Mr Shiny, and Father :)

[AR-CoolC]

Right then, how about the 11th? that day is fast turning into DW mini meet day, with the Midlands meet and the south coast meet on the same day.

Get Andy's car on the drive, and Matt can give us all some PC tuition :thumb:

*as long as the weather holds out*

[Andy_Green]

that'll be awesome fella's if we can tackle my motor, it was on the to do list this spring ready for summer so getting it done asap would make my day/month/year etc.

It being solid black im sure the results will be pretty impressive.

Sundays are good for me also apart from the 11th tho as im in Austria, looking at my calendar pretty much any other day apart from that one (typical that is) is free....

[AR-CoolC]

How about the 25th then? we can celibrate the first day of British Summer Time :D

[Andy_Green]

How about the 25th then? we can celibrate the first day of British Summer Time :D

25th is all good for me, was thinking that might have clashed with mothers day but thats the 18th.

Do we loose an 1hr in bed then that sunday when BST starts?

[matt]

unfortunately im working on the 25th, i have to work one sunday in the month and thats the one, darn it!!

Andy do you have any pics of your car you can email me, any that show defects would be handy too.

Do you or have you any pc experience?

Pm me for my email addy mate :thumb:

[AR-CoolC]

Andy's not going to be on here until Monday now. But I do know he has no PC experiance, as we have been meaning to get together for ages now and give his Golf a once over.

So if the 25th is out, the 18th is a no go (Mothers day, the wife really would kill me:o ) it looks like it's goning to have to be on April fools day :thumb:

[cupra-matt]

Another trial car here, just let me know when and where.
I have a small drive possibly get 3 cars and still be able to get round them.
Water on a meter but willing to swap for a full detailing. :thumb:
Will break out my menz and pc if required. No experience yet.

[matt]

April 1st is fine with me Ali :thumb:

I thought you had a :buffer: too mate?

[Andy_Green]

unfortunately im working on the 25th, i have to work one sunday in the month and thats the one, darn it!!

Andy do you have any pics of your car you can email me, any that show defects would be handy too.

Do you or have you any pc experience?

Pm me for my email addy mate :thumb:


Matt, dont really have many pictures of the cars swirls but think along the lines of this post by cav LINK (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15751&highlight=golf) but only about 50% of that really, certainly not as bad.

Aye like Ali said havent got any experience with PC.

Ali does have a PC also Matt. :thumb:

[AR-CoolC]

Yeah I have a PC bit it's seen very little use:o

I had mine parked up in direct sun on Saturday and OMG the marring is a lot worse than I though it was, so mine will need some work aswell.

Is 1st of April ok with everyone?

Cupra-Matt, where are you based? If you can get three cars on your drive it might be a better location than mine, as I can realisticly only get one car on my drive whilst working on it, and there is only room for 2 possibly 3 on the road outside.

Cheers
Ali

[Gaz W]

April 1st Is Cool With Me :thumb:

Where is it going to be held guys? :)

Gaz :cool:

[matt]

Matt, dont really have many pictures of the cars swirls but think along the lines of this post by cav LINK (http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=15751&highlight=golf) but only about 50% of that really, certainly not as bad.

Aye like Ali said havent got any experience with PC.

Ali does have a PC also Matt. :thumb:

Ok mate, i'll need to meet up with you before the 1st as i'll need to do a PDI which will include full PTG readings. Can you make sure the vehicle is properly clayed too fella?

Matt

[Andy_Green]

Ok mate, i'll need to meet up with you before the 1st as i'll need to do a PDI which will include full PTG readings. Can you make sure the vehicle is properly clayed too fella?

Matt

Ok all sounds fine to me matt, whereabouts are you in Lincoln (im sure you've told me before but I've forgotten)? I live off carholme rd. (west end), do you ever pass that area?

Yeah car can be clayed before 1st to no probs. :thumb:

[Gaz W]

Ok mate, i'll need to meet up with you before the 1st as i'll need to do a PDI which will include full PTG readings. Can you make sure the vehicle is properly clayed too fella?

Matt

If you want any help i can bring my PC along :thumb: :D

[matt]

If you want any help i can bring my PC along :thumb: :D

Its a local LINCOLN meet Gaz. Not a national like Leeds mate, just a couple of guys being shown the ropes for a couple of hrs.

[Gaz W]

Its a local LINCOLN meet Gaz. Not a national like Leeds mate, just a couple of guys being shown the ropes for a couple of hrs.

So i can't come? :(

Ah well never mind :)

Gaz

[matt]

Not so much that Gaz but it just wouldnt be worth you travelling 2.5 hrs each way just to watch a couple of guys getting to grips with the pc for an hour.

[Gaz W]

Not so much that Gaz but it just wouldnt be worth you travelling 2.5 hrs each way just to watch a couple of guys getting to grips with the pc for an hour.

Yeah i see your point :)

Ah well.

:)

Gaz

[cupra-matt]

Yeah I have a PC bit it's seen very little use:o

I had mine parked up in direct sun on Saturday and OMG the marring is a lot worse than I though it was, so mine will need some work aswell.

Is 1st of April ok with everyone?

Cupra-Matt, where are you based? If you can get three cars on your drive it might be a better location than mine, as I can realisticly only get one car on my drive whilst working on it, and there is only room for 2 possibly 3 on the road outside.

Cheers
Ali

Coddington near newark NG24 2... have water, have power and a pc, menz and collinite. (not much experience but willing to learn)

:speechles why not meet up before the day and discuss the situation. Name a place.

[AR-CoolC]

why not meet up before the day and discuss the situation. Name a place.

Do you all know the Pywipe Inn, it's always quiet now at this time of year, or there's Woodcocks (both Off the A57)

[matt]

^^Yep^^

[Andy_Green]

^ ^ me also ^ ^ (drive past them everyday on the way to work)

* if we are going to arrange a meet then remember im away from 9th - 14th so cant attend then....

[Andy_Green]

Coddington near newark NG24 2... have water, have power and a pc, menz and collinite. (not much experience but willing to learn)

:speechles why not meet up before the day and discuss the situation. Name a place.

I used to have a mate who lived in Coddington, now moved to Witham St. Hughs tho.

What car you drive matt? You on SeatCupra.net?

[AR-CoolC]

* if we are going to arrange a meet then remember im away from 9th - 14th so cant attend then....

If it's OK with everyone else, then shall we say Thursday night at Woodcocks? That means we all get a chance to have a chat before Andy goes away.

Cheers
Ali

[andycole]

Are we making the meet/mini detail a regular thing?

As i'm in the Gulf i cant make this next one but been to plenty of Jap car meets at the Woodcock and fancy getting to grips with detailing with the assistance of some local boys!!!

Cheers
AC

[cupra-matt]

know where the ass wipe inn is, but woodcocks? where? burton waters poss. towards saxilby im guessing.

I am easy..... no comments.

[cupra-matt]

I used to have a mate who lived in Coddington, now moved to Witham St. Hughs tho.

What car you drive matt? You on SeatCupra.net?

Azalea Red Leon cupra. Apparently it is a 3 stage paint system:(
On cupra.net as cupra-matt. Not on much anymore, but if you know anyone who can help me replace my door seals let me know.;)

[matt]

If it's OK with everyone else, then shall we say Thursday night at Woodcocks? That means we all get a chance to have a chat before Andy goes away.

Cheers
Ali

Sounds good Ali. 7.30 ish sound ok to everyone?

Andy, i think it may turn out to be regularish especially as the summers on its way wahoo!!
Your not the Andy cole from Doddy road, sister called Catherine are you?

Cupra-matt yeah woodcocks is just off the mini roundabout at burton waters iirc.

[cupra-matt]

this thursday as in the 8th day of this fine month of March the year of our lord 2007

[matt]

^^reckon so mate lol^^

[AR-CoolC]

Yep Thursday night at Woodcocks then :thumb: I'll not be there until 8 though.

Andy will be on in the morning to hopefully confirm.

Oh and Matt, I can help with door seals, we'll have a chat on Thursday :thumb:

[Andy_Green]

yeah i should be able to make it thursday providing i can get all my packing done and dusted (i always leave it till the last minute, shouldnt take long tho, normally just chuck everything in, lol), i'd say between is good 7.30-8.00 for me also.

Matt: we can discuss a suitable time for taking the PTG readings thursday evening also tho afterwork on fridays is good. One question tho, does the car have to be clean before taking readings?

[cupra-matt]

where we meeting in the pub? do we have to wear a red rose in our left lapel like some dodgy blind date scenario. Or we gonna just holla 'detailing mad' every time the door opens just to let us know who we are as I have never met any of you.

[matt]

where we meeting in the pub? do we have to wear a red rose in our left lapel like some dodgy blind date scenario. Or we gonna just holla 'detailing mad' every time the door opens just to let us know who we are as I have never met any of you.

Yeah that kinda puts a big GAY slant on it doesnt it?!

I'll be in my 51 plate 307 as in my avatar, Ali will be in a new shape black 55 plate leon.

Im assuming Andy will be in mk3? black golf

[AR-CoolC]

LOL I'll be the one with a copy of the times tucked under my arm :wave:

There is actually another local car club meet there on Thursday at 8 which could make things a little confusing. But that's a local modding type club so all the cars are jap stuff with body kits etc.

Matt is in his Blue 307
Andy has a black Mk4 Golf (standard as far as I know)
I have a black new shape Leon
And then your Cupra

[matt]

The Times???

[AR-CoolC]

The Times???

First thing that came into my head:confused:

You know me anyway, but for Andy and 'tother Matt I'll have a green jumper on.

[Andy_Green]

ok i should still be able to make it despite the eye ache im getting from the missus about things that need doing before we go on holiday and the lack of time to do them now. Wont be able to stop long tho, i'll get there about 7.30 and will have to leave soon after 8.00 so Ali you'll have to be on time ;) . I'll be driving a standard mk4 golf, just hope we can figure who's who cos drinking alone in a bar just feels weird

[Reevie]

sorry Guys only Caught this post today (away on buisness) other wise i would have attended :( :(

[AR-CoolC]

sorry Guys only Caught this post today (away on buisness) other wise i would have attended :( :(

No Problem Reevie, hopefully it will become a regular thing (first Thursday of the month or whatever) :thumb:

[andycole]

No Problem Reevie, hopefully it will become a regular thing (first Thursday of the month or whatever) :thumb:


Hope so
AC:thumb:

[Andy_Green]

did i miss much after i left, nice you finally meet you Ali & Matt (plus Curpa-Matt very briefly in the carpark) shame i couldnt have stayed a little longer...

[AR-CoolC]

did i miss much after i left, nice you finally meet you Ali & Matt (plus Curpa-Matt very briefly in the carpark) shame i couldnt have stayed a little longer...

Not much chap, just chewing the fat really.


We should start organising the 1st soon, to get your motor de-swirled.

I have some halogens coming my way soon (freebee :thumb: )

[Andy_Green]

yeah 1st is fast approaching, going to hopefully clay my car on saturday ready for some PTG readings by Matt sometime in the week.

I just hope the weather is kind to us...

[matt]

Ali, you lucky sod, i just bought a couple of halogens from wickes. got a single 500 watt on a tripod and a small one too. used the tripod one on my updated mondeo defect correction thread.

Im quite impressed with the lights although i would of liked the twin head one.

Andy, Im going to be available on sat 24th. :wave:

[Mr Shiny]

Chaps, when is the next meet at the woodcocks?

[AR-CoolC]

Hi Matt, I'm not sure what I'm geting yet, until they arrive. A supplier of mine has a set in his garage that he got in for a trade show, and has never used them sinse, said I could have them gratis (well we do spend about £50000 a year with him:thumb: )

I saw that Wikes also have a small 150W halogen lamps in at £9.99. They look quite handy as they are much smaller than the 500W items.


Tom. We'll kep you posted about the next Woodcocks meet :thumb:

[matt]

Yeah i saw them although i didnt realise they were physically smaller. Theyre dead handy tho mate!

[cupra-matt]

Good to pur the names to a face. Whats happening with the 1st.? times been arranged yet.

[matt]

Nothing yet Matt, although im hoping for an 8am start. The whole day really rests on the weather too.

[Jim W]

hi guys, newbie here...

Would it be possible for me to tag along on the 1st, to meet some faces and learn how to use the PC? I live in Newark, just down the road from Matt by the sounds of it.. I drive a dark blue Audi A3 (http://photos-913.ak.facebook.com/ip002/v67/106/111/531455234/n531455234_101913_7689.jpg), i love to keep her clean & shiney, however she suffers quite badly from swirling and halogens! I have a PC and some kit, but I'm struggling to get any decent results.

Could I pop along and join you guys for a brew and a lesson on how to operate the PC?

Many thanks.

Jim,

[Andy_Green]

Andy, Im going to be available on sat 24th. :wave:

Yeah Sat 24th is clear for me to so we can arrange for the PTG readings to suit you, tho dont make it too early as i'll probably be up early washing/claying the car in preparation (if i dont manage to get it done quickly on friday afternoon) seeing as the weather let me down this weekend. :(

Nothing yet Matt, although im hoping for an 8am start. The whole day really rests on the weather too.

8am suits me fine to, get started asap, i just hope we don't get rained off.

hi guys, newbie here...

Would it be possible for me to tag along on the 1st, to meet some faces and learn how to use the PC? I live in Newark, just down the road from Matt by the sounds of it.. I drive a dark blue Audi A3, i love to keep her clean & shiney, however she suffers quite badly from swirling and halogens! I have a PC and some kit, but I'm struggling to get any decent results.

Could I pop along and join you guys for a brew and a lesson on how to operate the PC?

Many thanks.

Jim,

Yeah im sure its fine for you to come along Jim, we aint confirmed any details as of yet except for it happening on the 1st April

[AR-CoolC]

Blimey an 8am start the misses won't be happy ;)

I looks like it will be out growing my drive now (only space for one car). But I do have a plan up my sleeve. Watch this space.

[Reevie]

Blimey an 8am start the misses won't be happy ;)

I looks like it will be out growing my drive now (only space for one car). But I do have a plan up my sleeve. Watch this space.
If you are struggling for space my drive will hold at least ten cars and if the weather is fine and the field has dried out i have a two acre field.

The missus is ace with the kettle as well
:lol: :lol:

[AR-CoolC]

If you are struggling for space my drive will hold at least ten cars and if the weather is fine and the field has dried out i have a two acre field.

The missus is ace with the kettle as well
:lol: :lol:


Thanks Reevie, that's a very kind offer. If my plan falls through I'll take you up on it.

[Andy_Green]

Blimey an 8am start the misses won't be happy ;)

I looks like it will be out growing my drive now (only space for one car). But I do have a plan up my sleeve. Watch this space.

mmmh sounds interesting Ali.

hopefully will have those CG's Gallons for you on the 1st if they come in from David @CWW, you heard anymore recently?

[AR-CoolC]

^^^ the Blitz gallon arrived with David damaged, just waiting for the next delivery^^^

[AR-CoolC]

Yey Halogen arrived today :D Just a single 500W on a tripod, but with a spare bulb. Can't complain for a freebee :thumb:


Right, a workshop is sorted. It's in the middle of Lincoln with power and water. space for about three cars.

As long as the weather holds out we will be fine, because if the weather is bad the workshop will be full of cars, with no space left for us.
This is a working area (that will be open for business on the 1st) and we will need to respect that, therefore we need to limit the number of people coming. I don't want to upset the branch manager with a load of people in and out of his workshop all day.

More details nearer the time.

[Mr Shiny]

Yey Halogen arrived today :D Just a single 500W on a tripod, but with a spare bulb. Can't complain for a freebee :thumb:


Right, a workshop is sorted. It's in the middle of Lincoln with power and water. space for about three cars.

As long as the weather holds out we will be fine, because if the weather is bad the workshop will be full of cars, with no space left for us.
This is a working area (that will be open for business on the 1st) and we will need to respect that, therefore we need to limit the number of people coming. I don't want to upset the branch manager with a load of people in and out of his workshop all day.

More details nearer the time.

just pm me and my Dad Ali nearer the time and we will come along and join you all :)

[Andy_Green]

sounds good that Ali, gotta keep the missus happy if an 8am wasn't going to go down well with her. Where abouts is this garage fella?

[cupra-matt]

mmmm workshop, wonder where that could be ;) sounds good to me. Look forward to it.

[AR-CoolC]

Right!

I had a propper chat with the manager of the workshop last night about what we want to do, and he has a few concerns about people coming in and out of the workshop all day. So to keep him happy I have agreed to keep the number of people down to the 4 of us who were originally going to be on my driveway.
Matt
Andy
Cupra-Matt
Myself

Sorry to put this condition in place, but to use the workshop I need to respect the managers wishes.

In the mean time, if we can all look out for a suitable venue for future meets that would be great.

Cheers
Ali

[Andy_Green]

thats fair enough Ali, if the manager is being kind enough to let us use his workshop then we gotta respect his wishes.

Aye finding another 'larger' location is a must, perhaps Reevie's place is a good bet, shame its all the way out in Mrk. Rasen but saying thats its a nice drive out there

[Reevie]

Ah well looks like i'm gonna be going across to Avon Park raceway on the Ist to play with the ST owners club down the drag strip ;)

Offer still stands for future meets though

Cheers

Chris

[AR-CoolC]

Ah well looks like i'm gonna be going across to Avon Park raceway on the Ist to play with the ST owners club down the drag strip ;)

Offer still stands for future meets though

Cheers

Chris

Sounds like fun. I did a RWYB there a few (more like 10) years ago in my Beetle (20.5 seconds @ 62mph IIRC) you should be able to beat that time :lol:

[cupra-matt]

Working on a fine weather location as we speak, lockable hardstanding area parking for at least 20 cars, with power :buffer: :buffer: (may need to make a small donation to the unit owner my in laws) and water supply. :thumb:

leave it with me, pretty certain it's a goer in the nice months coming up.

Will be in newark if thats not a problem for all.

[cupra-matt]

meet still on???

[matt]

Hi Matt, yeah its still on. I think sunday is gonna be held at the Lincoln workshop of Ali's glazing firm.

Im waiting for confirmation from Ali. Should be a good day, we've got Andy's black Golf TDI to sort, and we've certainly got our work cut out for us, with some serious defect removal! :wave: :thumb:

[cupra-matt]

any time to getmine done too? what you think.
4 peeps + 3 pc's = loads of fun.
Andy can make the teas and wash the pads, lmao :thumb:

[cupra-matt]

btw are we still meeting at 9am?

[matt]

Not sure on time although id like an 8 am start to get the car washed and dried.

I think we will be pushing it to get just Andy's car done in the time we have as its gonna be a long hard slog to sort out his paintwork!

We'll get round to yours soon though mate, dont worry! :thumb:

[Andy_Green]

any time to getmine done too? what you think.
4 peeps + 3 pc's = loads of fun.
Andy can make the teas and wash the pads, lmao :thumb:

Lol, yeah i'll just stand back and watch :thumb:, weather forecast looks promising so i might even get chance to catch some rays. Nah i'm super keen to get on with things also, plan is to give the car a wash on saturday so should only need a quick rinse on sunday morning then on with the correction.

Not sure on time although id like an 8 am start to get the car washed and dried.

I think we will be pushing it to get just Andy's car done in the time we have as its gonna be a long hard slog to sort out his paintwork!

We'll get round to yours soon though mate, dont worry! :thumb:

Ali is going to drop us all a PM later today apparently with details, im keen also for a 8am if poss so we get plenty of time to work but we'll see what the chief says...

[AR-CoolC]

PM's coming your way.:thumb:

[matt]

I take it the workshop has a hosepipe Ali?

[AR-CoolC]

:o Ah good question.

There is something there that the lads use for cleaning their vans, but I can't remember if it has any fittings on the end.

The tap is very close to the back door though, so probably best to bring along a hose, but only a short one will be needed.

[Andy_Green]

i'll probably chuck in my boot my hoselock setup, just going to bring everything i got to be honest so i dont go forgetting something we could use, i guess if everyone does the same we'll be more than sorted for products. Fingers crossed the delivery from CWW arrives today also.

[cupra-matt]

8am then. no le in for me this weekend then.Only joking I have a daughter so no chance of a lie in anyway.