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they don't seem to say what the
Ultra durable Glass / Nano / Ceramic coating applied offering 12-24 months durability with minimal maintenance required!
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Paint cleanser applied by hand or via Dual Action machine polisher (where deemed advantageous) to prepare paintwork for protection layers
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doesn't the use of a rotary show more confidence. (albeit I have done damage with a DAP)

will they assess paintwork state - for any feedback to the dealer too ?
 
Guys, I have just purchased a black car with a few small stone chips at the front - really nothing major .

I wanted to give it a polish this weekend so can any9ne recommend a polish that would maybe colour in the chips ?

Would a black colourfast polish work at all ?
 
Jonnycoupe said:
Washed my recent purchase for the first time today (after 1200 Miles).

Well impressed with the citrus prewash in the bumper image.
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Looking very nice, I'm sure the paintwork will shine after a nice polish/glaze and sealant.

Great idea on doing it with the fuel cap open, I usually just under my fuel cap first.
 
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Looking very nice, I'm sure the paintwork will shine after a nice polish/glaze and sealant.

Great idea on doing it with the fuel cap open, I usually just under my fuel cap first.
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Quickly put a layer of project 32 gloss enhancer in the next day and it looked amazing. Loads of fallout on the paint I need to sort though and I’m out of iron X
 
Jonnycoupe said:
Quickly put a layer of project 32 gloss enhancer in the next day and it looked amazing. Loads of fallout on the paint I need to sort though and I’m out of iron X
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I guess its your luck day ;)
(Discount codes in bold)

https://liquidelementsuk.co.uk/collections/krystal-kleen-detail - Look for BF at the end of products for discounts
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/ - Black17 for 10% off
https://www.prestigecarcareshop.com/ - Black17 for free shipping
https://www.bouncerswax.com/store/index.php?page=black-friday-deals - Bead Juice is a bargain in particular!
https://www.perfectlycleaned.co.uk/ - BF15 for 15% off
https://www.highdefinitiondetail.co.uk/collections/christmas-sale-up-to-50-off - Good discounts on KKD, Autobrite etc
http://www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/black-friday.html - Really really good microfibres on offer and the more you buy the less they are.
http://car-chem.com/store/black-friday-quick-detailer - £5.99 for 4L Quick Detailer/Clay Lube
https://www.shopnshine.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home - BF17 for 15% off
https://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/collections/black-friday
https://angelwax.co.uk/ - BF24 for 24% off everything!
http://cleanyourcar.co.uk/ - BF15 for 15% off everything!
https://carpro.uk.com/ - BlackFriday for 20% off
 
jpaul said:
they don't seem to say what the

is ?
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doesn't the use of a rotary show more confidence. (albeit I have done damage with a DAP)

will they assess paintwork state - for any feedback to the dealer too ?
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Not for a cleanser it doesn't. There's nothing to breakdown and no need to work certain areas more than others.
 
Jonnycoupe said:
Quickly put a layer of project 32 gloss enhancer in the next day and it looked amazing. Loads of fallout on the paint I need to sort though and I’m out of iron X
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I'll take a look at that stuff, but still have 4l of Sonax BSD to work through.

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The beast got some rotary love this weekend. Managed to just get everything finished as the sun started to go down. Pics ready for the Gumtree Ad so I can get her sold in preparation for the new car, which is the polar opposite when it comes to size and fuel economy!

I have to say this Sonax Perfect Finish is a revelation and certainly lives up to the name. It corrects 80-90% of swirls and light scratches, leaving a stunning finish ready for sealant/wax. You only need x3 pea sized blobs for the majority of panel (E.g. door) and work it at around 900-1200-900rpm sequence over 2mins. A quick spritz over the car with Sonax BSD and she's good to go.

Also grabbed some DLUX for the exterior plastics, but that needs 24hrs to cure without any moisture/rain touching it. Meh!
 
DAIR said:
Any tips on cleaning a car without an sort of pressure hose?
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Rinse down with a citrus based cleaner or BH Autofoam in a pressure sprayer (works really well, although it wont be a foam).
Rinse down with water (hopefully you've got decent water pressure)
Two bucket wash with a very high quality mitt and very good shampoo
Rinse down with water
Dry with decent drying towels
QD
 
I live in an apartment. My car chills in an underground carpark. So using a hose of any type isn't possible.
 
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I live in an apartment. My car chills in an underground carpark. So using a hose of any type isn't possible.
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find a good car wash or go to local tesco self service car wash, spray your own tang on it and use two bucket ;) do-able, not fun but do-able then pressure wash it off.
 
grudas said:
find a good car wash or go to local tesco self service car wash, spray your own tang on it and use two bucket ;) do-able, not fun but do-able then pressure wash it off.
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What he said.

Plenty of places have pay per use pressure washers you can use.
 
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Recently bought a car and now I need to keep it clean, since I am a complete noob in this field I've got a couple of questions

I've got a nilfisk pressure washer, can I use it to clean the exterior?
How do I clean the interior? (seats are half-leather)
Recommendations for products?
 
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