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Offline megastream

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Had some pretty bad paint swirls caused by the dealers terrible washing techniques :shocked:

2 days spent prep'ing with wash, towel dry, de-tar, clay bar, re-wash, towel dry, DA Polish, wash, towel dry, HD Wax  :laugh:









Odd thing to say, but it actually hurts your eyes to look at the car it's such an intense red  :cool:

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Re: First showing of mine after detailing DA Polish
« Reply #1 on: 09 June 2013, 08:44 »
Looking good... :smiley:

Red is the best for a good shine... :cool:

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Re: First showing of mine after detailing DA Polish
« Reply #2 on: 09 June 2013, 09:20 »
Great job buddy  :cool:
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Re: First showing of mine after detailing DA Polish
« Reply #3 on: 09 June 2013, 11:35 »
Wow!  That looks stunning.  Excellent work  :cool:
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Re: First showing of mine after detailing DA Polish
« Reply #4 on: 09 June 2013, 13:36 »
Seriously good finish

The red is such a sweet colour when clean!
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Re: First showing of mine after detailing DA Polish
« Reply #5 on: 09 June 2013, 15:20 »
Which DA polisher do you have, thinking about getting one....
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Re: First showing of mine after detailing DA Polish
« Reply #6 on: 09 June 2013, 15:22 »
Which DA polisher do you have, thinking about getting one....

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Re: First showing of mine after detailing DA Polish
« Reply #7 on: 09 June 2013, 17:03 »
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Re: First showing of mine after detailing DA Polish
« Reply #8 on: 09 June 2013, 17:56 »
Cheers for the comments.

I got the a DAS-6 Pro polisher as a kit with pads and polish from the link below. I practised on a couple of other cars before plucking the courage to let loose on my car, but it really is easy to use.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-sonus-and-menzerna-kit/prod_677.html

Start with a fine compound and work up grades if further correction is needed. The difference between done and not done panels  was amazing, the red really does jump out really bright now. The car was clean before but it's a whole new level of clean now.

I practised on our 3 year old black Mazda 5, again the swirls and scratches on that came out to leave a flawless finish.

Highly recommend getting a DA to anyone, the guys at Cleanyourcar are also really helpful as I had not got a clue what kit was best for me.

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Re: First showing of mine after detailing DA Polish
« Reply #9 on: 09 June 2013, 18:48 »
you should have videoed it, I wouldnt mind watching the step from a newbie.....its ok watching on YouTube, they make it look really easy....

I think im gonna have to bite the bullet and buy one....Like you said though, there is so much choice out there. Not sure which to buy for Carbon Steal Grey.

Ps, do you buff bumpers, or just metal work?
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