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23-08-16, 08:23 PM | #1 | |
jogi
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Car detailing
I do try and keep my car in good condition.She gets washed regularly and a quick Maguiar's Detail Wax wipe over.
However, twice a year she gets a more thorough going over using my old trusted method as follows: Rinse with pressure washer Devil's Snow Foam (easily obtainable) Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner - two bucket method using woolen mit Maguiar's Water Magnet Klasse All-in-One Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze Colinite 915 Paste I was wondering if somebody might suggest some newer products that might get me a better finish. Two further bits of advice I am interested in: 1) best product for eliminating swirl marks 2) should I get an orbital polisher to make the job easier (getting old)
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23-08-16, 08:31 PM | #2 |
4 ring whore!
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Your car looked well nice to me
And i don't remember you looking old But i would be interested too |
23-08-16, 09:36 PM | #3 |
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To get rid of your swirl marks there's a professional product that will do just that carefully.It's 3M Perfect-it III Ultrafina SE.
I use it and it's brilliant! Yes i'm 50 now and and can't abuse my shoulder and arm like i used to so a polishing mop is essential.If you buy one and learn to use it sensibly (quite easy actually) you will wish you bought one earlier than you did. |
23-08-16, 09:42 PM | #4 |
jogi
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Thanks for that info.
Any suggestions on which one (polisher)?
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23-08-16, 09:46 PM | #5 |
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I was only talking to a professional Detailer a couple weeks ago at a local classic car event to me and forget when we started talking about polishers what he recommended. Tell you what, i will try to get hold of him tomorrow and relay the info on here. Let's hope he's at work.
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23-08-16, 09:55 PM | #6 |
jogi
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Many thanks.
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08-09-16, 01:45 AM | #7 |
jogi
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Ordered one of these today on advice from a friend
http://www.qpaints.co.uk/valeting/to...850w-14mm.html
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08-09-16, 03:40 PM | #8 |
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Apologies for not getting back. Advice i was given was a flex or a rubix.
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08-09-16, 04:26 PM | #9 |
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You could also use Farecla G10 to remove swirl marks, in fact thats what its for.
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08-09-16, 07:39 PM | #10 | |
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