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6th May 2010, 11:27
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Car(s): Citroen Saxo VTR 1.6 8v (51 Plate)
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ordering these today. anything wrong????
just about to order these but as i've never used a machine polisher before i thought i'd better ask on here if anyone see's anything wrong with what i'm buying.
its to clean my silver vtr (not icelandic) so if theres anything that would be better for silver then feel free to recommend.
Washing
Meguiars lambswool wash mit
Dodo Juice born to be mild shampoo
Swirl Removal / Polishing
1 x Menzerna PO 85 RD3.02 - 250ml
1 x Menzerna PO 203 S - 250ml
1 x Menzerna PO 85 RE 5 - 250ml
1 x Menzerna 135mm compounding pad
1 x Menzerna 135mm polishing pad
1 x Menzerna 135mm finishing pad
Finishing
Dodo Juice lime prime lite
Chemical Guys wet mirror finish
Collinite 476s wax
Wheels (for when i've finished stripping paint and polishing alloy)
Poorboys wheel sealant
Thanks for looking
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6th May 2010, 11:38
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There is no real need for PB Wheel Sealant if you're going to be buying Colly 476, colly is much more durable.
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6th May 2010, 11:41
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Location: Birmingham
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Car(s): R32 GTR Skyline
Metro GTi
Lancia Delta
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Yeah what Paul said not point in buying PB sealent, also have you got a decent clay? if not get the Sonus green clay i can really recommend it.
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6th May 2010, 11:45
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I would use this sealant for everything......wheels, body and even under the engine bay as its a high temp sealant.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealan.../prod_589.html
And also i very much doubt you will need the compounding pad as the polishing pads with either final finish or intensive polish give excellent levels of correction.
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6th May 2010, 11:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J222JRA
I would use this sealant for everything......wheels, body and even under the engine bay as its a high temp sealant.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealan.../prod_589.html
And also i very much doubt you will need the compounding pad as the polishing pads with either final finish or intensive polish give excellent levels of correction.
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you think i should get an extra polishing pad or finishing pad instead of the compound one?
also, will that sealant give the same wet look shine as chemical guys one?
appreciate the advice.
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6th May 2010, 11:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brainbug
you think i should get an extra polishing pad or finishing pad instead of the compound one?
also, will that sealant give the same wet look shine as chemical guys one?
appreciate the advice.
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Personally i would get another polishing pad instead yes.....thats just my opionion though buddy.
Sealant wise.......they both give a wet look shine......(the chemical guys may be slightly better) but the finishkare is more durable (lasts longer)
Chemical guys isnt that good at higher temps though so shouldnt be used on wheels.......dont get me wrong the bonnet gets hot and its fine for that but wheels get hotter and have little bits of brake pad hitting them which can be very hot as im sure you would agree.
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6th May 2010, 12:02
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if im using collinite on top of the chemical guys won't that help it last longer as the collinite supposedly lasts around 12 months.
will use the collinite on the wheels aswell instead of poorboys
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6th May 2010, 12:05
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also are the flexipad backing pads any good?
not 100% sure what polisher my dad has, just know its a makita one.
he's never used it, think he bought it second hand a while back.
will the flexipads fit the makita rotary?
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6th May 2010, 12:08
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You need a rotary backing plate buddy
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6th May 2010, 12:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brainbug
if im using collinite on top of the chemical guys won't that help it last longer as the collinite supposedly lasts around 12 months.
will use the collinite on the wheels aswell instead of poorboys
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Yes it will last longer then as you have two forms of protection.
Quote:
Originally Posted by brainbug
also are the flexipad backing pads any good?
not 100% sure what polisher my dad has, just know its a makita one.
he's never used it, think he bought it second hand a while back.
will the flexipads fit the makita rotary?
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All rotary machine has the same thread so all m16 backing plates will fit.
Flexipads are good but i find these far superior...
http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...tes-cat10.html
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6th May 2010, 12:13
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so i should get the 125mm backing plates for 135mm pads?
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6th May 2010, 12:16
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Yes, you want the pad to be bigger than the plate.
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