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Phil mcavity

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Will detailing get this any more shiny??
« on: 01 May 2008, 20:32 »
Ok had a good break in the weather down south today, so it was time to get Physical!!!! , see what you detailing experts reckon?







A few swirls i spotted but dont know if thats excessive and worth having it detailed by a pro.
« Last Edit: 01 May 2008, 20:40 by Phil mcavity »

Offline Rhyso

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Re: Will detailing get this any more shiny??
« Reply #1 on: 01 May 2008, 20:33 »
get it detailed - you'll be amazed at the difference  :wink:

Offline 182_blue

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Re: Will detailing get this any more shiny??
« Reply #2 on: 01 May 2008, 20:34 »
you may struggle to get it more shiny, but those swirls need to go !!  :grin: , i think a pro would get rid of the marks, protect and seal the paint and give you a good base to continue yourself

Phil mcavity

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Re: Will detailing get this any more shiny??
« Reply #3 on: 01 May 2008, 20:47 »
cheers blue, im gonna start saving some pennys, it amazes me how well red polishes up, compared to metallic colours ive had previously.
« Last Edit: 01 May 2008, 21:07 by Phil mcavity »

Offline JonnyG

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Re: Will detailing get this any more shiny??
« Reply #4 on: 01 May 2008, 20:48 »
The sun shows up those swirls quite well in Photos 1 & 3   :sad:

As we get into Summer they will be be more evident in the sun (if we ever get any sun that is!)

A machine polish will get rid of them quite easily and then a good washing technique should keep you swirl free  :smiley:

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Re: Will detailing get this any more shiny??
« Reply #5 on: 01 May 2008, 20:57 »
Porter Cable 7424 or the Meguiars G220 will sort that out, photos 1 and 3 the swirls are very clearly visible.
Looking good though, fully detailed it will look "wet"!

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Re: Will detailing get this any more shiny??
« Reply #6 on: 01 May 2008, 21:00 »
cheers blue, im gonna start saving some pennys, it amazes me how well red polishes up, comparded to metallic colours ive had previously.

Red would have been my other choice, its just the dealer had a White one ready to go, if he has red too it would have been a hard choice , if you lived close to me i would help you out with it

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Re: Will detailing get this any more shiny??
« Reply #7 on: 01 May 2008, 21:34 »
You had a new tyre fitted at the back Phil? Picture 4
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Phil mcavity

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Re: Will detailing get this any more shiny??
« Reply #8 on: 01 May 2008, 21:36 »
yes tagnut, fitted 2 new rear dunlop Sportmax's today for £87.50 each. Kept in keeping with the same brand of tyres in the end.

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Re: Will detailing get this any more shiny??
« Reply #9 on: 01 May 2008, 23:52 »
Why not save up the pennies for a  machine polisher and some detailing goodies and do it yourself :wink:
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