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Offline Watts

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Re: What detailing have you done today?
« Reply #940 on: 21 March 2017, 17:15 »
Great job Watts, look fantastic.  Love TR when it's all glossied up with a good wax/sealant.  :cool:

If solvent or IPA/panel wipe won't shift that mark, sounds like the mark is into the clearcoat so try some finishing polish on it.  Something like Meguiars #205 Ultra Finishing Polish is a good one and suitable for hand of machine use. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/car-polish-compounds/meguiars-205-ultra-finishing-polish-8oz/prod_823.html   It has only a slight cut so should be fine.  If doing it by hand apply it on a foam applicator pad (clean car obviously) and work it back and forth across the area until the polish starts to break down.  You might need to do several passes as hand polishing can take a bit of effort.  Then remove polish residue and inspect with an LED light to see progress, if necessary go over it again until it's gone.  Good luck, let us know how you fare.

Excellent, 5 minutes polishing and the marks are gone! Thanks for the advice :smiley:
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Re: What detailing have you done today?
« Reply #941 on: 21 March 2017, 21:35 »
Great job Watts, look fantastic.  Love TR when it's all glossied up with a good wax/sealant.  :cool:

If solvent or IPA/panel wipe won't shift that mark, sounds like the mark is into the clearcoat so try some finishing polish on it.  Something like Meguiars #205 Ultra Finishing Polish is a good one and suitable for hand of machine use. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/car-polish-compounds/meguiars-205-ultra-finishing-polish-8oz/prod_823.html   It has only a slight cut so should be fine.  If doing it by hand apply it on a foam applicator pad (clean car obviously) and work it back and forth across the area until the polish starts to break down.  You might need to do several passes as hand polishing can take a bit of effort.  Then remove polish residue and inspect with an LED light to see progress, if necessary go over it again until it's gone.  Good luck, let us know how you fare.

Excellent, 5 minutes polishing and the marks are gone! Thanks for the advice :smiley:

Ah, that's great that you've sorted it Watts.  :cool:
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Offline Peter W

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Re: What detailing have you done today?
« Reply #942 on: 26 March 2017, 23:03 »
A quick wash, dry and detail before heading away for the weekend.



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Re: What detailing have you done today?
« Reply #943 on: 26 March 2017, 23:11 »
Looking good Peter!  :cool:
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Re: What detailing have you done today?
« Reply #944 on: 26 March 2017, 23:19 »
+1 Excellent work Peter.  :cool:
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Re: What detailing have you done today?
« Reply #945 on: 26 March 2017, 23:35 »
Mine had a bath too today even though it was Mother's Day.  :evil:





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Re: What detailing have you done today?
« Reply #946 on: 27 March 2017, 12:28 »
Thought I'd get the Wo-Wo gear out at the weekend and give Mrs LRWmotorsports CS a wash before racing kicks off and I dont have time for a shower let alone washing the car.....





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Re: What detailing have you done today?
« Reply #947 on: 27 March 2017, 12:30 »
Both Peter and Mr GTD, two cracking jobs there, both look fantastic especially the reflections in your first shot Peter!

And a very lucky Mrs LRWmotorsports - getting an excellent wash done for her and a CS!
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Re: What detailing have you done today?
« Reply #948 on: 27 March 2017, 12:34 »
Spent about 4 hours getting the santis ready to go back on the Gti now the good weather is on its way..
Washed polished waxed and 2 coats poorboys wheel sealant  :whistle: hubs to be painted black nxt weekend then the Santis go back yippeeeeeeee lol

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Re: What detailing have you done today?
« Reply #949 on: 27 March 2017, 13:06 »
And a very lucky Mrs LRWmotorsports - getting an excellent wash done for her and a CS!

Thanks, you were more grateful than she was....
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