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moist_gibbon

28th August 2006, 19:19

hi peeps

i am in uber need of some tips from you cleaning gods !

ok i have a silver 02 desire .. pics added

(ps i know it needs modding ... just saving up in my paypal account for that)

.... and i want to make it look super shiney and mint !

so far i have an auto glym pack containing

car glass polish,
bumper care,
super resin polish
body work shampoo and conditioner
tar remover
paint renovator
and clean wheels (unused as yet)

i also have turtle wax it wet spray (for when im feeling lazy and just want a quick shine)
and turtle zip wax

BUT !

i dont think im getting the best out of the car ... i have just purchased a cheap 19.99 polisher from argos -> link ->http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7506693.htm

and i plan on buying a clay bar to use .... but im curious as to what polish or gloss or whatever you all think would work best with my metalic paint ...

then all i need is the weather to stay nice for long enough for me to clean it (dont wana clean it and then have i rain the next day) ....

so please help ... and let me know what you think i should use ...

thanks in advance :D

Trev H

moist_gibbon

28th August 2006, 19:21

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g38/moist_gibbon/DSCF0044.jpg

sorry forgot to add the pic !

kcsaxo

28th August 2006, 20:02

already posted but try this list for starters:

bucket x 2
sponge / wash mitt
paint brush for inside vents
chamois leather / waffle weave towel
100% cotton terry towels for low budget / MF towels
wax applicator pad
alloy wheel brush

shampoo
wheel cleaner
wheel wax
glass cleaner
meg's 3-step paint kit
tyre shine
bumper black
metal polish
quick detailer
clay bar kit

moist_gibbon

28th August 2006, 20:04

ya ive seen that its whicked really appreciate it

megs 3 step paint kit ? what are the 3 products in it coz i cant find a 3 step pack

James

28th August 2006, 20:07

1. Megs paint cleaner
2. Megs deep shine
3. Megs canubra wax

I would ask Polished Bliss to be honest if your looking for brilliant results, silver cars are a pain in the arse to get a nice deep shine on. Check this this thread and read what polishedbliss used. It's a silver landrover so basiclly the same colour as your car.

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40641

moist_gibbon

28th August 2006, 20:09

great cheers .... o and the only reason i started getting back on the cleaning job is from looking at your cleaning thread cloud .... those pics are an inspiration ... and me me uber jellous ! haha

rep given

moist_gibbon

28th August 2006, 20:13

right thats it ... im off to halfrauds tomorrow to get sum megs .... then i can try it with my new polisher .... just want it to be dry for a week ... dont wana clean it and then it'll rain the next day !

kcsaxo

28th August 2006, 20:17

moist_gibbon

28th August 2006, 20:21

well my plan was to use the one step first ... and then do the rest by hand ... but just buff it with the polisher ... that be ok ?

James

28th August 2006, 20:22

best off using the polisher with the step 1 as the other two can be done by hand and it will save you on product. only reason why i keep on saying Meg's is that it is now widely available for people to buy but they are still top dogs.

It has it's dis-advantages, Like when you apply it and buff it off on a dark colour like mine, It dosent show the patches you have missed to buff. So a week later it shows up on your paint work and it's a pain in the arse to get off, Also if you get it on the black seal around your doors etc it's very hard to get off.

The actual product is good though dont get me wrong, gives it a nice shine but if your going to use it mask around your windows etc so it dosent get on them.

James

28th August 2006, 20:22

moist_gibbon

28th August 2006, 20:28

but if it rains tomorrow will it not just ruin all your work cloud?

James

28th August 2006, 20:30

It's in a garage matey, and even if it did rain it wouldent do anything. You will find if you wax your car propelly rain will form beads and just drip of your car.

moist_gibbon

28th August 2006, 20:31

suppose you can always jsut give it a quick wipe down if it needs it .... sadly my car dosent stay in the garage ... so when i do it i run the risk of hours of work down the pan !

James

28th August 2006, 20:37

If you give it the 3 step by Megs (what iv'e used before) rain wont effect it honestlly, it will just fall of the car.. shouldent leave streak marks etc. The only thing what will do something is mud etc coming up of the roads but theres nothing you can do about that.

PolishedBliss

29th August 2006, 12:31

For me, on metallic silver, the only way to go is the Jeffs Werkstatt Acrylic range - Prime, then lots of coats of Trigger. This is what mine will be wearing at TRAX. :)

moist_gibbon

29th August 2006, 20:15

fab

right guys just been out n baught the 3 step megs, new wash mit, new applicatior ...as i plan on using my lecky polisher just for buffing...

going to wash her on fri night ... will do sum b4 and after pics

thanks again peeps :D

moist_gibbon

30th August 2006, 16:10

right peeps .... im going to start my cleanign toniight. ... ill do some before and during shots for you ... so you can tell me what you think !

moist_gibbon

30th August 2006, 18:36

well the cars been washed ...... washed, clay bar'd and washed again ... looks not bad ... going to wash again in the morning then do the 3 step megs ! applying with pad and buffing off with rac buffer !

kcsaxo

30th August 2006, 18:37

just give it a wipe down with a sponge and water since its already clean mate.

moist_gibbon

30th August 2006, 19:30

yea a think it mite rain tonight .... if it rains ill give it a quick rinse and wash down ...