trying out my DA had a go on my car today 05/06/2010 pics heavy

[saxovtsmad]

just been to pick a bonnet up from saxospares so i can practice with my da im quite impressed with the machine and polishes here are some pics from when i picked it up

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp184/saxovtsmad/1stattempt013-1.jpg
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[Wayne]

Looking good bud:y: very good machine for a beginner:)

[Raz]

Menz Polishes are awesome. I think I will forever be using them!

[Wayne]

Menz Polishes are awesome. I think I will forever be using them!

Agreed! seem to give so much depth and shine, something extra which meguiars polishes lack i think.

[saxovtsmad]

i used menz power gloss po s 100 first
then power finish po 85 rd3.02
then final finish po 85 rd

[Raz]

Agreed! seem to give so much depth and shine, something extra which meguiars polishes lack i think.
TBH bud, I think alot of Polishes lack the qualities of the Menz range

saxovtsmad - get a detail done on the VTS!

[saxovtsmad]

TBH bud, I think alot of Polishes lack the qualities of the Menz range

saxovtsmad - get a detail done on the VTS!

i will in time mate just need a bit more practice and guidance i think

[Raz]

i will in time mate just need a bit more practice and guidance i think
Cant really go wrong with a DA on a car...if you do, then you should sell it ;) (thats the general rule anyway for DA's).

Take your time and you will be fine...no need ro rush perfection :y:

[Wayne]

TBH bud, I think alot of Polishes lack the qualities of the Menz range

saxovtsmad - get a detail done on the VTS!

Agreed bud:) saxovtsmad you ain't going to damage your paint with a DA, just make sure it's perfection and your fine;)

[Raz]

i will in time mate just need a bit more practice and guidance i think
Aslong as you do all the stages correctly, you cant go wrong.

Im sure you know the stages for cleaning a car right?

[saxovtsmad]

Aslong as you do all the stages correctly, you cant go wrong.

Im sure you know the stages for cleaning a car right?

yes mate i do

[Raz]

yes mate i do
Then you'll be fine :y:

How much did the kit cost you? I got the same kit last year...just curious to see a price change at all within a year?

[saxovtsmad]

about £145 delivered

[P90PTS]

Have you got 3m masking tape rather than decorating tape at all?

Other than that looks good Lad.

[Raz]

about £145 delivered
Same as what I paid for mine...thought prices may have changed.

agreed with what Paul has said, get 3M tape when doing the car, normal masking tape is fine for tester panels like you have done though :y:

[saxovtsmad]

Have you got 3m masking tape rather than decorating tape at all?

Other than that looks good Lad.

what do you actually use M3 tape for

[saxovtsmad]

the 3rd and 4th pics are actual scratches and the last 2 pics are where the scratches were

[thenice]

:y:Aboslutely bootifull! love it!:y:

[Raz]

what do you actually use M3 tape for
Taping up plastic trim, windows, sunroof, ariel, rear washer jet, bonnet washer jets, lights, fogs etc.

[saxovtsmad]

mine is colour coded so i wont need to tape that up should i

[Raz]

mine is colour coded so i wont need to tape that up should i
What about sunroof? Ariel? Windows? jet washers? lights? fogs? etc

[saxovtsmad]

Have you got 3m masking tape rather than decorating tape at all?

Other than that looks good Lad.

thanks mate just ordered some m3 tape

[dannyhall]

Mick is that a Clean Your Car DA? If so I got the same one after speaking to James, with the Menz stuff all panels come up mint! Proper mirror shine!

[saxovtsmad]

Mick is that a Clean Your Car DA? If so I got the same one after speaking to James, with the Menz stuff all panels come up mint! Proper mirror shine!

yes it is mate

[adamm]

mine is colour coded so i wont need to tape that up should i

so is mine mate but best to cover the gaps between the plastic trim still because polish gets in the gaps and dont come out very easily. any awkward gaps eg the rubber seals going up the front 2 pillars and so on :y:

[saxovtsmad]

cheers adamm might have a go on my car over the weekend

[adamm]

yes mate you should give it a go like i said cant really go rong with a da my first try with it was on my car and it came out great just take your time and youl get the hang of it within half hour.
but yeah dont make the same mistake as me and not cover the trim as i thought like you and didnt think it would matter being colour coded but ended up with polish in the gaps which i had to spend a good while trying to get out without being harsh atall and it would be more noticable on a blue car

[saxovtsmad]

just gave the area i practiced on with my da a coat of wet mirror finish and a coat of collinite no 476wax

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp184/saxovtsmad/1stattempt028.jpg

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp184/saxovtsmad/1stattempt029.jpg

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp184/saxovtsmad/1stattempt030.jpg

[adamm]

looks bloody awesome mate the chemical guys wmf really does make it look wet dont it

[saxovtsmad]

i like the stuff mate ty for the comment mate

[scotty_04]

thats awsome mate cant wait for you to do mine :)

[saxovtsmad]

thanks scotty

[auds]

Impressive Mick :D I'll let you do mine sometime :D she needs it hehe :P

[saxovtsmad]

thanks auds i will if you want me to

[P90PTS]

Wee tip whilst you're doing your bonnet, put some old MF's under the lid where the locking mechanism goes, gives you a bit of cushion as you are applying pressure, also saves you having to tape the wings :y:

[saxovtsmad]

Wee tip whilst you're doing your bonnet, put some old MF's under the lid where the locking mechanism goes, gives you a bit of cushion as you are applying pressure, also saves you having to tape the wings :y:

its not off my car mate it one i fetched today to practice on and it was on my work bench mate

[P90PTS]

Na I know that wasn't your car mate, but a tip for when you do your's or any other peeps'

[saxovtsmad]

oh right i see cheers

[saxovtsmad]

a pic of the beading as it rained last night

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp184/saxovtsmad/gazebo001.jpg

[tease1986]

very good

[saxovtsmad]

the 1st pic is where that scratch was then other random shots

http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp184/saxovtsmad/mynewpolisher001.jpg

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[CraigLovelock]

I need one in my life :(

Looks smexy though. Good job.

[saxovtsmad]

I need one in my life :(

Looks smexy though. Good job.

it was just to get used to it mate i will do it better next time

[saxokid100]

mine is colour coded so i wont need to tape that up should i

nice bit of work there mick................:y:

[Yellow_Saxo_Paul]

Looks good dude

cant wait till you detail mine friday :)

will make my car look very nice come Sunday :)