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Old 22nd August 2011, 14:40   #1
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Default 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
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Old 22nd August 2011, 16:34   #2
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Looks very smart mate
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Old 22nd August 2011, 17:09   #3
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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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Old 22nd August 2011, 17:45   #4
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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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Old 22nd August 2011, 22:23   #5
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thanks lads thought id give it a bash and thankfully turned out not bad lol
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Old 23rd August 2011, 10:21   #6
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yeah man looks shiny!
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Old 24th August 2011, 00:00   #7
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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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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?
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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thanks mate much apreciated
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dont forget claybar next time
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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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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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Old 25th August 2011, 11:57   #13
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cheers mate gointo invest in some try it out
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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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do i haveto dry the car before i claybar it?
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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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very nice man
how much have you lowered your car by?
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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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Old 26th August 2011, 02:22   #19
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its not essential. but the lube works better without any water, so i always tend to dry it first
thanks always dry after wash any way just wondered if ye didnt haveto to claybar
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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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