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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:03 AM
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So,
I submitted these two photos in an online contest for "best shine":





According to the email I just got:
Jan and I wish to thank the nearly 300 enthusiasts that submitted photographs for judging. We printed every photograph, assigned each a number and posted it on our office wall. There was no name on any photograph nor was there any information of the products used on the car. Our staff conducted a preliminary judging to select 18 finalists. From these final contestants, our judges selected the first, second and third prize winners. This year's contest was particularly hard to judge because we had so many absolutely fantastic photos submitted. While we congratulate the three winners above, we felt that every photo sent displayed a stunning shine. Thank you for taking part of our contest.

Special Merit

The following people deserve special mention. Their photographs made the first cut and all displayed a winning shine:
Enthusiast
Chris W.
Jason K.
Dave S.
Gary T.
H. Horn
Vernon V.
Ryan T.
Calvin S.
Drew C.
Jim T.
Charles L.
Frank L.
Yang L.
Steven M.
Paul G.<---me
So, I was top 18 out of more than 300 people. Pretty cool. These are the winning photos:

3rd:


2nd:


1st:

^This pic is just incredible, if in fact is isn't doctored via photoshop.

I think if I had a higher mp camera (mine is 3.1) and a better overall shot things would have worked out better. Maybe next year.

Paul G.
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:46 AM
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wow that element is amazing!! good job on being in the top 18
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:49 AM
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congrats! detailing is such a joy
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 01:49 AM
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this really belongs in the Maintenance and Car Care forum, so i'm gonna move it there. btw, the thread reminded me of this photo from July, 05:
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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klasse all in one is awesome. i like to layer waxes/polishes.
in this order
klasse all in one
nxt tech wax
turtle wax ice
meg's carnuba

this pic of me still cracks me up for some reason
Old Jun 8, 2006 | 02:45 AM
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how did number 3 even make it in the finals.... His chrome pieces don't even look like a metal polish has touched them.

put those products ona towel next time!
Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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Thanks guys. And wow to those last two pictures. Very impressive.

Paul G.
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