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Title: Old MK4 Needs TLC!
Post by: braderz on 02 October 2009, 09:50
Well, i havent posted any pics of me Vdub yet, but my T reg is in deperate needs of some love lol.
If you could see it, you would notice its smothered in swirl marks and the paint isnt as good as it could be.
It doesnt look like its ever been polished.
I'm looking to bring it back to a decent shine and tidy it up.
I work for halfords so im gonna get discount on a few wax/polish stuff, but, whats the best i could use?
I'm thinking autoglym, but theres alot to choose from?
What could you guys suggest?  Dont wanna go mad on spending as student loan wont cover it  :grin:
Title: Re: Old MK4 Needs TLC!
Post by: Guy on 02 October 2009, 09:53
from halfords - megs is your best bet

clay it before you do anything else... it will provide the biggest ROI

you won't beat the swirls unless you get it machine polished  :smiley:
Title: Re: Old MK4 Needs TLC!
Post by: braderz on 02 October 2009, 10:01
hmm i may be buying a mini polisher as well lol
thanks tho i will have a look at the megs stuff, forgot about that!
Dunno why i decided to do this today its soo cold!
Title: Re: Old MK4 Needs TLC!
Post by: percymon on 02 October 2009, 12:43
The buffers/polishers in Halfords are a waste of time - save your £20

Clay bar / detailer / lube kit - £15 ?

then you'd best with some polish, then seal with a good wax (not polish and wax are NOT the same )

In Meguiars you could go for the three stage system, the names are a bit loose here but paint cleaner, polish then wax.

Or alternatively in Megs   SCratchX (hard work for a whole car) , then NXT Wax.

Get plenty of applicator pads, microfibre cloths and towels.

Title: Re: Old MK4 Needs TLC!
Post by: Guy on 02 October 2009, 22:26
if you're gonna polish then you could try AG super resin polish... that is ok... you could also try the AG HD Wax... I am hearing good things about that too

i don't know of a sealant available from halfords

Quote from: braderz on 02 October 2009, 10:01
Dunno why i decided to do this today its soo cold!

do what?  :huh: I was running about for most of the day in shorts and t-shirt AND had the top down in car!
Title: Re: Old MK4 Needs TLC!
Post by: braderz on 03 October 2009, 10:14
i live by the sea and its not so warm haha

i got a few bits from halfords so once ive finished ill photo it
Title: Re: Old MK4 Needs TLC!
Post by: Guy on 03 October 2009, 10:34
Quote from: braderz on 03 October 2009, 10:14
i live by the sea and its not so warm haha

i got a few bits from halfords so once ive finished ill photo it

where? nova scotia?
Title: Re: Old MK4 Needs TLC!
Post by: braderz on 03 October 2009, 12:57
yh, if you like  :laugh:
Title: Re: Old MK4 Needs TLC!
Post by: Guy on 03 October 2009, 17:50
Quote from: braderz on 03 October 2009, 12:57
yh, if you like  :laugh:

i was just wondering as I have never given a thought to the temperature when cleaning my car.. unless the water is freezing as you apply it...
Title: Re: Old MK4 Needs TLC!
Post by: braderz on 04 October 2009, 10:02
im a bit fussy lol
Title: Re: Old MK4 Needs TLC!
Post by: Guy on 04 October 2009, 10:31
Quote from: braderz on 04 October 2009, 10:02
im a bit fussy lol

is fussy the right word?
Title: Re: Old MK4 Needs TLC!
Post by: braderz on 04 October 2009, 17:41
Got some pics up http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=131152.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=131152.0)