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Pandy
Posted 27/5/2011 2:57 AM (#611259 - in reply to #462542)
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So you wash the wheels and the car with the same sponge/mitt? AND use chamois?
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Posted 27/5/2011 3:01 AM (#611263 - in reply to #611259)
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Pandy - 27/5/2011 2:57 AM

So you wash the wheels and the car with the same sponge/mitt? AND use chamois?


no i have a sponge for the wheels and a soft mitt for the car Fancy helpin me clean and moppin the new GTi number 2 when i pick it up?

Edited by Turley_vvc 27/5/2011 3:04 AM
111Sli
Posted 3/7/2013 5:46 PM (#699533 - in reply to #462542)
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I cannot recommend highly enough the Meguiars clay 'kit' as it makes a great difference to the final finish of the car and it's great having glass smooth paint work.

I now cringe at seeing people using traditional ways like sponges, and polishing without claying, and leaving the sponge on the floor! On current reg cars!

What is best for the removal of swirls for a beginner detailer? DA polisher?
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Posted 4/7/2013 8:46 AM (#699556 - in reply to #699533)
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111Sli - 3/7/2013 5:46 PM

I cannot recommend highly enough the Meguiars clay 'kit' as it makes a great difference to the final finish of the car and it's great having glass smooth paint work.

I now cringe at seeing people using traditional ways like sponges, and polishing without claying, and leaving the sponge on the floor! On current reg cars!

What is best for the removal of swirls for a beginner detailer? DA polisher?


Claying a car is an experience! Makes a big difference.

For swirl removal, search Junkman2000 on youtube, he has a novice guide to machine polishing (5 parts) thats really good. All of his videos are good, they could be about half as long and still contain the relevant info but its entertaining either way.

Basically he says...Using a DA (which will take a while) use Megs 105 followed by Megs 205 to remove swirls. If the are bad a quick wet sand with 1500 or 2000 grit before the 105 will do the trick
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Posted 4/7/2013 10:45 AM (#699561 - in reply to #462542)
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Is that the guy with the Corvette in America? He is hilarious and well worth a watch.

I swear by Menzerna polishes and Chemical Guys Hex Logic pads on a DA
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Posted 4/7/2013 12:32 PM (#699565 - in reply to #699561)
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Pandy - 4/7/2013 10:45 AM

Is that the guy with the Corvette in America? He is hilarious and well worth a watch.

I swear by Menzerna polishes and Chemical Guys Hex Logic pads on a DA


Yeah that's the guy, I can see myself spending a lot of money on detailing stuff soon, make my car nice and 'shinny'
111Sli
Posted 4/7/2013 1:58 PM (#699576 - in reply to #462542)
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cleanyourcar.co.uk and polishedbliss.co.uk I find very good and can recommend. Good prices and good customer service from both.

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Posted 22/7/2013 1:37 PM (#700584 - in reply to #462542)
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Pandy
Posted 23/7/2013 12:49 PM (#700633 - in reply to #462542)
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They were my old rattle canned ones, the new ones are on now though
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Posted 26/7/2013 4:40 PM (#700847 - in reply to #699533)
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111Sli - 3/7/2013 5:46 PM

I cannot recommend highly enough the Meguiars clay 'kit' as it makes a great difference to the final finish of the car and it's great having glass smooth paint work.



Bilt Hamber auto clay is great stuff and only needs water rather than anything specific to lubricate the clay, only £10 on cleanyourcar for a box that you can split into 4 pieces which will last ages
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