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Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:05 pm 
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Howdy mate, great to help out

Give the beast a wash, then rinse the suds off
Then cover one panel at a time with shampoo and use the clay.
Rinse off the shampoo and move to the next panel

Once the whole car is done, dry it with microfibre (best option) and then wax it

Just remember that wax is not going to enhance the finish, only protect it.

If it needs polishing, then do it but do not use anything too strong.
It is all about prep, you do the polish prep (one to five steps) then seal or wax it and you will have a magnificent finish

 

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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:01 am 
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Aurora,

This thread is fantastic.

Do you have a recommendation for a protectant to use on the dashboard?

I have some Meguiar Gold Class Dash & Trim Foam and have done a small test on the passengers side, but am worried it will be too shiny and relfect onto the windscreen especially on really sunny days.
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:13 pm 
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Looks like ill be buying some polish then :)

Thanks for the help.

 

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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 1:18 pm 
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man i love having a silver car, its basically shiny no matter what i do to it :P

 

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Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:28 pm 
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True but it can be shinier than you have it at the moment.

 

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 Post subject: Remove Dust after paintwork
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:16 pm 
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Hi,

I had a respray of my fairlane done by a mate of mine. Jobe came out quite good, but there are a few settlements of dust on a few places. I was told to do a cut polish on it.

What would the best way be to get about this? I have a electric buff at home.
Can anyone tell me what products i need to use and what pads etc?

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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 3:31 pm 
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Hi, I used the clay a couple of weeks ago, it worked great, I washed the car first and it was amazing just how much crap came off after using the clay, mainly the driver door. My paint now feels beautiful.

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 Post subject: Re: Remove Dust after paintwork
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:10 pm 
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dawg1000 wrote:
Hi,

I had a respray of my fairlane done by a mate of mine. Jobe came out quite good, but there are a few settlements of dust on a few places. I was told to do a cut polish on it.

What would the best way be to get about this? I have a electric buff at home.
Can anyone tell me what products i need to use and what pads etc?

Thanks,


A 1000 to 1500 grit compound and 2000, 2500 and possibly 3000 grit polishes to finish off
If this doesn't do it, may have to sand it or get painter to fix it

 

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Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:19 pm 
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dave_efii wrote:
Aurora,

This thread is fantastic.

Do you have a recommendation for a protectant to use on the dashboard?

I have some Meguiar Gold Class Dash & Trim Foam and have done a small test on the passengers side, but am worried it will be too shiny and relfect onto the windscreen especially on really sunny days.


yes I have a few
I will need to know what your preference is
Matte or satin. Obviously you don't like glossy

Many are oil/petroleum based protectants. A water based petroleum free one is best.

Prima Nero, Einszett plastic reiniger & tiefenpledger
Easy to apply and remove.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Remove Dust after paintwork
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 11:19 am 
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Aurora 98 wrote:
dawg1000 wrote:
Hi,

I had a respray of my fairlane done by a mate of mine. Jobe came out quite good, but there are a few settlements of dust on a few places. I was told to do a cut polish on it.

What would the best way be to get about this? I have a electric buff at home.
Can anyone tell me what products i need to use and what pads etc?

Thanks,


A 1000 to 1500 grit compound and 2000, 2500 and possibly 3000 grit polishes to finish off
If this doesn't do it, may have to sand it or get painter to fix it


Thanks Mate,

Will give it a go when i get a chance. BTW can i do it right away or should i leave the paint for abt 3 weeks before try to polish? its just been painted
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Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:32 pm 
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Unsure, I'm not a painter so cannot say.
Although it may be easier to do now before the paint cures
P.S. Quit my job today, to focus on the business 100% so this means more tips, faster replies to your emails and quicker posting of orders to you guys

 

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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:35 pm 
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Cutting down on products

It's a good idea to cut out any products you do not need

Instead of using window cleaner of any type, use a quick detail spray to do them instead
These dry quickly and with a quick wipe with an MF towel, your glass will be sparkling and protected.

Wheel cleaner is also no longer required, as long as you wash them weekly or better still, clay them, polish and seal them with any polymer or acrylic paint sealant.

 

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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:54 pm 
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NEWS - Will have a display at the Holden Vs Ford show in glenelg (adelaide)

My AU XR6 VCT plus an ED XR6 in le mans red with 225 rwkw

Come on over for a chat.

 

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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:55 pm 
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Does that ED belong to Lee? Thats a nice car!
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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 1:58 pm 
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Gee how did you know that
Well it will be spectacular one I finish with it.

 

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