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22nd August 2011, 14:40
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Car(s): black mk2 vtr
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just gave the car quick wash&polish
just gave the car a wash&polish not the greatest but only just started to polish it myself never really actual done it myself before always had my mate do it for me lol
so what yous think for first time??
no laughing now...
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22nd August 2011, 16:34
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset
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Car(s): 2001 Saxo 1.1
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Looks very smart mate
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22nd August 2011, 17:09
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Saxperience Forum Bum
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Abermule, Mid Wales.
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Car(s): Corsa Rally Car & Fiesta ST
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looks good mate
ive got some piloshes and wax and shit at home but i have never used it haha. loads of autoglym stuff.
but im currently removing scratches, everytime i wash i pick a panel and have a go so when ive got rid of all the scratches and swirls i might actualy use my polish haha.
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22nd August 2011, 17:45
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yeah looks good fella! You're lucky black is the best colour for getting a really good shine, like a mirror.
Put your hand in your pockets and buy some Chemical Guys wet mirror finish, works wonders on black cars and lasts for ages, plus its a good all-round polish
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22nd August 2011, 22:23
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thanks lads  thought id give it a bash and thankfully turned out not bad lol
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23rd August 2011, 10:21
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yeah man looks shiny!
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24th August 2011, 00:00
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cheers  was thinking of buying wax to wax it got told it protect it or something? what would be the best to buy and how to apply it?
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24th August 2011, 10:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chrissycampbell1
cheers  was thinking of buying wax to wax it got told it protect it or something? what would be the best to buy and how to apply it?
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thats the million dollar detailing question! Everyone has a preference of wax, I like dodo juice, but others dont.
You want to use a decent polish, then sealant and wax. For example, I use Chem Guys wet-mirror finish or Autoglym SRP. then seal its with some extra gloss protection, or similar, use a quick detailer and then Zaino polish to bring out the shine, then the wax as a final coat, and keep it topped up with a decent QD.
You can use the search as everyone has a different method that they like to use, based on different car colours. Detailingworld is a good website too if you're not on it.
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24th August 2011, 12:03
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thanks mate much apreciated
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24th August 2011, 18:20
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icelandic grey vts 2oo2
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dont forget claybar next time
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24th August 2011, 22:12
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is claybar easy to use was gawna buy some but didnt wanna case i fu**ed it up lol
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25th August 2011, 09:53
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nah clay bar is dead easy to use. Sonus do a good one on the CYC website. Use plenty of lube, I use Autoglym rapid detailer for lube as its about the cheapest, smells great and lasts ages.
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25th August 2011, 11:57
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cheers mate gointo invest in some try it out
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25th August 2011, 14:13
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yeah go for it, make sure you give it a good wash before and after. Use some tar remover of the panels too before a first wash, makes lifting heavy grime easier
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25th August 2011, 23:38
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do i haveto dry the car before i claybar it?
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26th August 2011, 01:30
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its not essential. but the lube works better without any water, so i always tend to dry it first
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26th August 2011, 01:40
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L-plater
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: South east
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Car(s): saxo desire 1.1 2002
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very nice man
how much have you lowered your car by?
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26th August 2011, 02:16
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was lowered when i got it but put it on hear and most think about 50mm mate
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26th August 2011, 02:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by saxo_gray
its not essential. but the lube works better without any water, so i always tend to dry it first
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thanks  always dry after wash any way just wondered if ye didnt haveto to claybar
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26th August 2011, 10:01
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always best IMO. water isnt a great lube, and you dont want it mixing with the lube you are going to use. Let me know how you get on  Hopefully doing a full clay bar detail on my over the weekend if the weather holds
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