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General => Detailing => Topic started by: Stokie Mac on 22 January 2010, 01:27
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I washed my car for the first time since ive had it earlier!!..
Im New to all this Detailing/Correct way to wash your car so i want to take care of this car..
After it was clean i noticed i have got quite a few Stone Chips & Scratches..
:embarassed:
Some Scratches you can feel with your nail & some you cant..
Neil has recommended that i use Autoglym Super Resin Polish on it as it contains fillers that will help mask the scratching..
Then apply a good wax over the top i have already got Autoglym HD Wax so could i use that??..
What/How am i best applying the Wax & Polish by hand with a cloth or with a Electric Buffer??..
Im going to go to a Local Bodyshop to get a price for the Paintwork but ive seen a few of you on here mention Chips Away are they any good as ive heard Bad Stories about them..
Cheers..
:cool:
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Apply polish and wax with a foam pad (by hand) then use a fluffy microfibre cloth to remove. This will minimise further damage.
Using a machine before the polish and wax stages will help remove some of the scratches.
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Apply polish and wax with a foam pad (by hand) then use a fluffy microfibre cloth to remove. This will minimise further damage.
Using a machine before the polish and wax stages will help remove some of the scratches.
Cheers for that mate..
:cool:
Do i use the Fluffy Microfibre Cloth by hand too??..
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Apply polish and wax with a foam pad (by hand) then use a fluffy microfibre cloth to remove. This will minimise further damage.
Using a machine before the polish and wax stages will help remove some of the scratches.
Cheers for that mate..
:cool:
Do i use the Fluffy Microfibre Cloth by hand too??..
as opposed to... with your head?
btw... you are award that there is a BIG difference between an 'electric buffer' and a 'polishing machine'?
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Apply polish and wax with a foam pad (by hand) then use a fluffy microfibre cloth to remove. This will minimise further damage.
Using a machine before the polish and wax stages will help remove some of the scratches.
Cheers for that mate..
:cool:
Do i use the Fluffy Microfibre Cloth by hand too??..
as opposed to... with your head?
No i will be using yours mate..
:wink:
btw... you are award that there is a BIG difference between an 'electric buffer' and a 'polishing machine'?
Award what award do i get??..
Do you mean AWARE??..
:rolleyes:
No im not aware as i said im New to all this Detailing Business..
:wink:
Thats why im asking for Help & Advice..
Instead of Sarcasm..
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Polishing machine can come in kit form - so you get the compounds and finishers to get you started. Prices are from £110.
Although detailing can be labour intensive there are rewards to be had admiring the finish at the end.
There are various sites to visit that will help with your purchasing of materials including one in the top advertising banner.
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Apply polish and wax with a foam pad (by hand) then use a fluffy microfibre cloth to remove. This will minimise further damage.
Using a machine before the polish and wax stages will help remove some of the scratches.
Cheers for that mate..
:cool:
Do i use the Fluffy Microfibre Cloth by hand too??..
as opposed to... with your head?
No i will be using yours mate..
:wink:
btw... you are award that there is a BIG difference between an 'electric buffer' and a 'polishing machine'?
Award what award do i get??..
Do you mean AWARE??..
:rolleyes:
No im not aware as i said im New to all this Detailing Business..
:wink:
Thats why im asking for Help & Advice..
Instead of Sarcasm..
Go out get yourself some Auto Glym SRP, some micro-fibres, a claying kit (Bilt Hamber I use) but the Megs one is good for starters.
Get a wax such as AG HD.
Clean your wheels first with a brush & some wheel cleaner, Bilberry is the stuff if you can get it local otherwise mail order, Wonder wheels is always a good start though & usually in supermarkets a bit cheaper.
Once your wheels are nice & shiny, wash the whole car, if it hasn't been done in a while or is really dirty, wash it twice. (some may recommend a two bucket method.....There's a sticky on here explaining it)
Once you've washed it, get claying, follow the instructions on the pack, again there is a sticky on here, basically don't apply pressure & keep the paint work lubed. Turn the clay frequently/or as it gets dirty.
Once clayed, give the car a quick wash & chamois/microfibre................Then apply the AG SRP, if the paint is bad, do this twice.
Once polished apply a coat of AG HD wax.
Black the tyres with Megs Endurance as its easily available & does a good job.
Then dress all the black plastic with AG plastic conditioner (Bumper dressing).
After all of that, it should look pretty good :cool:
Then see how you go, if you want to get more involved then maybe start building up a kit but for a basic detail, this method won't disappoint.
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Cheers Schuey i will give that a go..
:cool:
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Cheers Schuey i will give that a go..
:cool:
No worries, if you're still not happy with the results, give it a really good clean (to save time & money) then go to a valet place or mobile van & ask for just them to mop it, should be about £50.
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Apply polish and wax with a foam pad (by hand) then use a fluffy microfibre cloth to remove. This will minimise further damage.
Using a machine before the polish and wax stages will help remove some of the scratches.
Cheers for that mate..
:cool:
Do i use the Fluffy Microfibre Cloth by hand too??..
as opposed to... with your head?
No i will be using yours mate..
:wink:
btw... you are award that there is a BIG difference between an 'electric buffer' and a 'polishing machine'?
Award what award do i get??..
Do you mean AWARE??..
:rolleyes:
No im not aware as i said im New to all this Detailing Business..
:wink:
Thats why im asking for Help & Advice..
Instead of Sarcasm..
we all make mistakes... like putting quotes from me and then putting your response in the quote :tongue:
as for the sarcasm... check out the forum motto at the top of the page... I was awaiting your response so I could advise you...
you could try using my head... I wish you would use yours though before posting responses like that :wink:
as for the polishers...
there are three main types of polishing machines on the market
a 'rotary buffer' - either mains powered or by a cigarette lighter... usually has some kind of 'lambswool' pad... cost - about £30ish from halfords... benefit... NIL - will probably impart swirl marks... and you are better off applying and removing polishes and waxes by hand rather than using one of these
a 'Dual Action' or 'DA' polisher... has an elliptical action so won't burn paintwork/clearcoat... much better than the above and what I would recommend to anyone wanting to polish a car themselves... Various pads and machine polishes available... can achieve good results with time and patience... cost.. check out online detailing shops like waxamomo, elite car car, clean your car for their offers
a 'rotary polishing machine' - the most aggressive polishing machine with the quickest rewards if you get it right with the right pads and polish combo... get it wrong and you are in a world of pain with burnt, uneven paintwork... recommended only for 'pro's'.. cost... entry level machines start at £60 odd...
please make sure you read the stickies at the top for further advice..
Clean your wheels first with a brush & some wheel cleaner, Bilberry is the stuff if you can get it local otherwise mail order, Wonder wheels is always a good start though & usually in supermarkets a bit cheaper.
I would NOT be recommending Wonder Wheels at all... it is too acidic and repetitive use will damage your alloys over time - I speak from experience
Cheers Schuey i will give that a go..
:cool:
No worries, if you're still not happy with the results, give it a really good clean (to save time & money) then go to a valet place or mobile van & ask for just them to mop it, should be about £50.
get a recommendation from someone who has used them... for £50 they are likely not to care or do a very good job and you could end up with holograms... as with all things you get what you pay for
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Cheers Guy..
:smiley:
That was VERY Helpful..
:cool:
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Apply polish and wax with a foam pad (by hand) then use a fluffy microfibre cloth to remove. This will minimise further damage.
Using a machine before the polish and wax stages will help remove some of the scratches.
Cheers for that mate..
:cool:
Do i use the Fluffy Microfibre Cloth by hand too??..
as opposed to... with your head?
No i will be using yours mate..
:wink:
btw... you are award that there is a BIG difference between an 'electric buffer' and a 'polishing machine'?
Award what award do i get??..
Do you mean AWARE??..
:rolleyes:
No im not aware as i said im New to all this Detailing Business..
:wink:
Thats why im asking for Help & Advice..
Instead of Sarcasm..
we all make mistakes... like putting quotes from me and then putting your response in the quote :tongue:
as for the sarcasm... check out the forum motto at the top of the page... I was awaiting your response so I could advise you...
you could try using my head... I wish you would use yours though before posting responses like that :wink:
as for the polishers...
there are three main types of polishing machines on the market
a 'rotary buffer' - either mains powered or by a cigarette lighter... usually has some kind of 'lambswool' pad... cost - about £30ish from halfords... benefit... NIL - will probably impart swirl marks... and you are better off applying and removing polishes and waxes by hand rather than using one of these
a 'Dual Action' or 'DA' polisher... has an elliptical action so won't burn paintwork/clearcoat... much better than the above and what I would recommend to anyone wanting to polish a car themselves... Various pads and machine polishes available... can achieve good results with time and patience... cost.. check out online detailing shops like waxamomo, elite car car, clean your car for their offers
a 'rotary polishing machine' - the most aggressive polishing machine with the quickest rewards if you get it right with the right pads and polish combo... get it wrong and you are in a world of pain with burnt, uneven paintwork... recommended only for 'pro's'.. cost... entry level machines start at £60 odd...
please make sure you read the stickies at the top for further advice..
Clean your wheels first with a brush & some wheel cleaner, Bilberry is the stuff if you can get it local otherwise mail order, Wonder wheels is always a good start though & usually in supermarkets a bit cheaper.
I would NOT be recommending Wonder Wheels at all... it is too acidic and repetitive use will damage your alloys over time - I speak from experience
Cheers Schuey i will give that a go..
:cool:
No worries, if you're still not happy with the results, give it a really good clean (to save time & money) then go to a valet place or mobile van & ask for just them to mop it, should be about £50.
get a recommendation from someone who has used them... for £50 they are likely not to care or do a very good job and you could end up with holograms... as with all things you get what you pay for
Oi.....!! In my defence I would say wonder wheels is fine for those who don't have a lot of interest in detailing/valet, the good thing is it's readily available.
£50 will get you're car mopped but I did say that you would need to do all the prep work yourself.........Basically they just wash it when it arrives & put a mop over it.... Easy :smug:
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:smiley: you are entering a whole new world ther are a number of different ways to combat scratches if you Google 'Monza car care@ you won't go for wrong Eamon will help you out with any queries. Good luck you are now entering the weirdo club of keeping GTI clean
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More to the point Stokie...where can we see more of that girl????
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take a look in the stickys at my scratch repair thread :wink: should give you some food for thought :smiley: