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Offline LowlifeDubber

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Re: Polishing a freshly painted car?
« Reply #10 on: 23 March 2011, 16:44 »
Any advice on the shampoo lads?

Offline Dan J

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Re: Polishing a freshly painted car?
« Reply #11 on: 23 March 2011, 17:27 »
zaino z7 is a nice shampoo,
Britemax cleanmax is another
dodojuice born to be mild is good for regular washing.
dodojuice sourpower
dodojuice basics of bling shampoo is good and performs very well.
durogloss 901 is another good one
valet pro poseidons carnauba wash is very goody for regular use.

take your pick mate they are all good, i have all of the listed above.
I EAT CARNAUBA FLAKES FOR BREAKFAST!!!

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Re: Polishing a freshly painted car?
« Reply #12 on: 23 March 2011, 17:39 »
Thanks very much for that.

Would i be right in thinking if i was to get a high foamy/thick type shampoo it would help protecting my new respray?
Im just frightened to death of scratching it! :embarassed:

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Re: Polishing a freshly painted car?
« Reply #13 on: 23 March 2011, 17:49 »
Not really, as long as you buy a good quality shampoo you will be fine. Any of the above Dan has mentioned are great. Dodo Juice Born to be Mild is my choice  :wink:

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Re: Polishing a freshly painted car?
« Reply #14 on: 23 March 2011, 18:06 »
Well if it gets yours and dans vote that will do for me!

Im currently picking a few other bits and bobs then you will have another order off me :grin:

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Re: Polishing a freshly painted car?
« Reply #15 on: 23 March 2011, 18:34 »
Sorry to keep going on but i want to buy stuff in bulk rather than loads of daft orders.

Whats the best way to dry the car after washing?Ive always used a chamois but now im taking more on an interest in detailing there must be a new spangly fancy way of doing it?

Hairdryer? :evil:

Im quite liking the look of this?
http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=646&idcategory=85


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Re: Polishing a freshly painted car?
« Reply #17 on: 23 March 2011, 18:45 »
Ooooh i never saw the big ones.Thanks Chris.

Right so if you dont mind too much id like you to look over what im planning to do after reading up.
(Bare in mind i will just use the polish i bought off you last time for a month like you advised)

Wash with Dodo Juice born to be mild with a lambs wool mitt

Dry with that spangly towel

polish with Mequiars 205(using the LC CCS PAD)

Glaze with Poor Boys Black hole(not sure what pad to use?)

Then wax with Dodo juice Supernatural.

Using whatever microfibre cloths you recommend on the site to buff off?

Does this sound ok?

Sorry to keep asking questions i just like to do the job right and do a bit of research before i tackle stuff. :embarassed:

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Re: Polishing a freshly painted car?
« Reply #18 on: 23 March 2011, 19:09 »
Yep sounds good to me.

Pads for the Blackhole - http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=527&idcategory=75

You can also use them pads to apply the Supernatural wax. They are lovely and soft.

Microfibres - I'd probably go with the Dodo Juice Fantastic Furs or maybe the Supernatural Buffing Towels  :wink:

Ask away with any other questions  :smiley:

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Re: Polishing a freshly painted car?
« Reply #19 on: 23 March 2011, 19:13 »
I really appreciate your help  :cool:

I have one more question and i think im done.

Can you over wax a car?

I mean once ive done all the above stuff,is there any benefit from me waxing the hell out of it 3 times a week until it goes on the road?  :grin:

Or am i just being a bit anal :evil: