Bonding with my car
Bonding with my car
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goorwich

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6,438 posts

172 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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I thought I might share this experience with you .
Early this morning ,on a beautiful,sunny,crisp spring day I had some male bonding time with my Aston.
It's a black DB9 Volante with cream interior.
I have spent the last hour gently giving it a soapy wash.
I am not blessed with lots of mechanical knowledge so it is the only way,apart from driving,that my car and I can bond.
It's a time when I can fully appreciate the beautiful flowing lines of the car,as I gently move the soapy sponge along it's fluid bodylines.
It is somewhat fitting that on this Easter Sunday I can share with you thus quasi- religious experience .
Happy Easter to you all,
Steven

paddy328

2,930 posts

215 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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Now, I do this for a living, but after reading that, I felt dirty lol. Maybe Aston can bring a book out for like minded individuals called 50 shades of tungsten.

Glad you are loving your car though mate.

Wobbly

563 posts

203 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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Black DB9 with cream interior, I want to see pictures !!!

drofnavi

477 posts

169 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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You shouldn't be using a sponge, they scratch paint. Get a lambswool mit and keep the sponge for the wheels.

yeti

10,685 posts

305 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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Why not drive it instead? smile

When I clean my car (twice I think) I notice things that make me sad like stone chips and imperfections.

So I don't bother, it looks the same clean or dirty. Black is another matter though yes

AdamV8V

1,389 posts

186 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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paddy328 said:
Now, I do this for a living, but after reading that, I felt dirty lol. Maybe Aston can bring a book out for like minded individuals called 50 shades of tungsten.

Glad you are loving your car though mate.
Ha Ha!

I thought 50 Shades of Grey WAS the Aston range brochure. Wondered why I kept seeing women on the tube with it.

Glad you're enjoying the car and some dry weather OP.

goorwich

Original Poster:

6,438 posts

172 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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Here it is....

goorwich

Original Poster:

6,438 posts

172 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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Interior .......

yeti

10,685 posts

305 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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That's a stunner alright cloud9

goorwich

Original Poster:

6,438 posts

172 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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paddy328 said:
Now, I do this for a living, but after reading that, I felt dirty lol. Maybe Aston can bring a book out for like minded individuals called 50 shades of tungsten.

Glad you are loving your car though mate.
Thanks Paddy.
I always read your interesting posts. Great advise and helpful tips. Maybe it's the Viagra that heightens the experience.
If you need a mate I might be available .
I really enjoy washing and polishing the car and then standing back to admire. It offers an instant gratuitous experience that is hard to replicate in my humdrum ,six day working week.

Bincenzo

2,606 posts

209 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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Whilst I was slightly disturbed by the direction your post was taking.....verging on sexual (it is only a car FFS), there's really no denying, it's lovely thumbup

Now get out there and make it dirty again!

Jockman

18,414 posts

190 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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Phew !!!

Steve - I had visions of this being a James Bond thread hehe

I use the 2 Pole method for my car yes

paddy328

2,930 posts

215 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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The two pole method eh. Were you sore afterwards? Lol

Jockman

18,414 posts

190 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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paddy328 said:
The two pole method eh. Were you sore afterwards? Lol
How VERY dare you Francis yikes

Speculatore

2,003 posts

265 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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goorwich said:
Interior .......
Someone has stolen the gear lever!!!!!

yeti

10,685 posts

305 months

Sunday 31st March 2013
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Speculatore said:
goorwich said:
Interior .......
Someone has stolen the gear lever!!!!!
yes Something will always look amiss!

goorwich

Original Poster:

6,438 posts

172 months

Monday 1st April 2013
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Took your advise Yeti and went for a drive,albeit not very far ,it's so bloomin' cold that it's not worth going to the coast or countryside.
As the car is black I find that it needs a wash and polish as black always looks better shiny.
I don't understand Speculatore's comment on a gearstick, perhaps it is a joke that I'm missing.
As for Jockman,that's no way to treat a lady.smile

michael gould

5,698 posts

271 months

Monday 1st April 2013
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I once tried a little bondage ........I rather enjoyed it !

Speculatore

2,003 posts

265 months

Monday 1st April 2013
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Hi, It just that I waited almost 2 years to get a Manual DB9 with Sports Pack... I really wanted a manual car after 8 years with my XKR.

yeti

10,685 posts

305 months

Monday 1st April 2013
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Speculatore said:
Hi, It just that I waited almost 2 years to get a Manual DB9 with Sports Pack... I really wanted a manual car after 8 years with my XKR.
After XKR and DB7 automatics, it had to be manual for me too yes

Don't regret wating at all, was well worth it, and even harder to find a Volante that wasn't >insert exciting adjective< grey!