Quote from: Stokie Mac on 22 January 2010, 13:47Quote from: Guy on 22 January 2010, 13:02Quote from: Stokie Mac on 22 January 2010, 12:51Quote from: dragonfly on 22 January 2010, 09:53Apply 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.. Do i use the Fluffy Microfibre Cloth by hand too??..as opposed to... with your head?No i will be using yours mate.. 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??.. No im not aware as i said im New to all this Detailing Business.. 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 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 as for the polishers... there are three main types of polishing machines on the marketa '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 thesea '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 offersa '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.. Quote from: Schuey on 23 January 2010, 12:26Clean 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 experienceQuote from: Schuey on 24 January 2010, 23:12Quote from: Stokie Mac on 24 January 2010, 22:10Cheers Schuey i will give that a go.. 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
Quote from: Guy on 22 January 2010, 13:02Quote from: Stokie Mac on 22 January 2010, 12:51Quote from: dragonfly on 22 January 2010, 09:53Apply 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.. Do i use the Fluffy Microfibre Cloth by hand too??..as opposed to... with your head?No i will be using yours mate.. 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??.. No im not aware as i said im New to all this Detailing Business.. Thats why im asking for Help & Advice..Instead of Sarcasm..
Quote from: Stokie Mac on 22 January 2010, 12:51Quote from: dragonfly on 22 January 2010, 09:53Apply 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.. Do i use the Fluffy Microfibre Cloth by hand too??..as opposed to... with your head?No i will be using yours mate.. btw... you are award that there is a BIG difference between an 'electric buffer' and a 'polishing machine'?
Quote from: dragonfly on 22 January 2010, 09:53Apply 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.. Do i use the Fluffy Microfibre Cloth by hand too??..
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.
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.
Quote from: Stokie Mac on 24 January 2010, 22:10Cheers Schuey i will give that a go.. 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.
Cheers Schuey i will give that a go..
