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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: mk1GiT on 16 September 2007, 15:10

Title: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: mk1GiT on 16 September 2007, 15:10
OK, so I'm the laziest polisher and a complete novice at this, my routine was;


Comments and suggestions welcomed :)

I didn't do my plastics or rubbers.....what is the best way to do them ?


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Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: Stronz on 16 September 2007, 15:57
Looks good dude!  :cool:

I think most people on here would recommend the kiwi shoe polish route for black plastics - not tried it myself but I've heard good things.

For the tyres - I use Meguiars tyre dressing - works a treat and get a deep black / wet look that lasts. Just needs to be sprayed on.

Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: RiCHiE360 on 16 September 2007, 18:53
Looks gorgeous mate.. Its what the weekends are for!
Iv started usin the shoe polish and its actually un-believable.. Rub it on usin the sponge bit on the end then wipe the excess off.. WOW!
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: mk1GiT on 16 September 2007, 19:35
kewl thanks for the suggestions :)

I must say I'm very impressed with the Dodo Juice, very easy to apply and buff off by hand...wasn't cheap tho, but seems worth it at £2-ish per application.
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: Mew on 16 September 2007, 21:08
I hope that my Mars red comes up as good as that.  :cool:

I also have a set of the same wheels to go on after a refurb.
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: ...joe on 16 September 2007, 21:21
that looks lovely! i use dodo juice and thought it was pretty cheap... comparatively. if i was you, bin the brush and buy a good washmit! look in the car cleaning section of this err section and there is some good washing tips there.
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: mk1GiT on 16 September 2007, 23:07
thanks, I've read lambs/sheeps wool mits are the best
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: Thewaxman on 24 October 2007, 12:02
 I've now got a number of offers on some very good products, check out the special  offers page @

www.waxpoetic.co.uk

If you would like anything drop me a line :icon_biggrin:

We also stock Meguiars, AutoGlym and Dodo Juice!!!

Cheers
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: Guy on 24 October 2007, 14:37
Quote from: Thewaxman on 24 October 2007, 12:02
I've now got a number of offers on some very good products, check out the special  offers page @

www.waxpoetic.co.uk

If you would like anything drop me a line :icon_biggrin:

We also stock Meguiars, AutoGlym and Dodo Juice!!!

Cheers

do you give discount to forum members?
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: AirCoolFool on 31 October 2007, 22:07
Best thing for your plastics and rubber is Black Boot Polish. Reasons for this are ...

1 - Most Back to Black / Tyre Shine products are silicon based, They leave a residue (the shine) which attracts dust.

2 - Boot polish had dye in it, so it will cover up any 'fade' in your plastics.

3 - Boot polish is wax based, so even if you do get some dust settling on it the next time you drive in the rain or hose the car down the dust will run off with the water.

Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: mk2mark on 01 November 2007, 14:02
Tried boot polish, and the stuff in the bottle, also tried a blowtorch. Nothing gets a good a result IMO as masking off the bumpers and using acryllic bumper paint. It's nice and matt and it lasts forever. It's also a very good match to original stuff - bought some genuine g60 arches and where they meet the painted sills you can barely tell the difference.

(http://iol.ie/~locoblade/mystuff/cars/golfsilvergrille.jpg)
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: Guy on 01 November 2007, 23:53
bumper paint??  never heard of that... is it expensive?
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: Guy on 01 November 2007, 23:54
Quote from: mk1GiT on 16 September 2007, 23:07
thanks, I've read lambs/sheeps wool mits are the best

deffo... they hold contaminates within and not on the surface reducing the possibility of swirl/scratches

also two bucket method is a must
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: mk2mark on 02 November 2007, 00:32
Quote from: GTi Guy on 01 November 2007, 23:53
bumper paint??  never heard of that... is it expensive?
Nah, found it by the cans of spray paint in the motor factors.
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: Mimo_uk on 06 November 2007, 01:17
I notice you have the german number plates... awsome! have ou even been pulled over for them of fined?
i soo want them but apparently they are illegal, car looks good btw...
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: mk2mark on 06 November 2007, 10:19
Never once been pulled or fined. But that's probably cause they're irish plates and I'm in Ireland.
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: Mimo_uk on 06 November 2007, 10:45
Quote from: mk2mark on 06 November 2007, 10:19
Never once been pulled or fined. But that's probably cause they're irish plates and I'm in Ireland.

No, i was talking about the first guy who started the topic, with the red MK1. but your looks pretty cool aswell..
Title: Re: my sunday afternoon efforts
Post by: mk2mark on 06 November 2007, 14:30
haha! feel pretty stupid now! Not really bothered about german plates as you can probably tell.