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What's a good swirl removing polish that can be applied by hand? I've only ever used AG UDS and that is dusty and needs a lot of work, the fillers fade after a week or so. Would it be a better idea to use a glaze like Poorboys Black Hole and then sealant/wax over it? Rather than trying to repair the scratches.
I have that and its looking a bit threadbare even after not being used all that heavily. Im thinking of getting a microfibre mitt, anyone else use one?
Yes, nowt wrong with mine after a lot of use.
How do you care for it? It needs to be hand washed after every use
i use these: http://www.sheepskinshop.co.uk/productlisting.aspx?cid=77&pid=69&c=Sheepskin Wash Mitts
you get 2, and are awesome, last me ageeeees
The Megs mitts dont like being left to soak, hand wash them or machine wash them at low temps and dry asap.
Guys, what would you do for a new car, Ive got a Black A4 on order (dont hold it against me lol), I'll be putting on FK1000 as the wax, but in between, should i put anything else on, I havent had a black car for many many years and i really want to protect this from the get go, but with minimum maintenance, hence the FK1000P of which i will be putting 2-3 layers on.
Guys, what would you do for a new car, Ive got a Black A4 on order (dont hold it against me lol), I'll be putting on FK1000 as the wax, but in between, should i put anything else on, I havent had a black car for many many years and i really want to protect this from the get go, but with minimum maintenance, hence the FK1000P of which i will be putting 2-3 layers on.
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You can put a sealant under the wax, something like EGP. FK1000 is a hybrid so you might not need a sealant, you could however make it more shiny by applying a glaze underneath like amigo or meg #7, or Dodo juice Blackhole.
p.s. there are some discussion about the FK1000 shouldn't be used on top of a glaze as it is solvent heavy, so if you were going to use a glaze, use a natural wax on top.
p.s. there are some discussion about the FK1000 shouldn't be used on top of a glaze as it is solvent heavy, so if you were going to use a glaze, use a natural wax on top.
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I did put it in the wash once, on low heat, with no washing powder - just a rinse cycle. I do wash it by hand now after every use, but I still find bits coming away now and again.
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btw, anyone tried this?
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=932
I am thinking about getting it for the plastic trims outside the car.
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=932
I am thinking about getting it for the plastic trims outside the car.
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Is it dirt or is it corroded?
You can try some Iron X first to see if that works.
You can try some Iron X first to see if that works.
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Try some Iron X, it's not that expensive and everyone should have it really, great cleaner.
and if it still bugs you then have them refurbished.
and if it still bugs you then have them refurbished.
I have a Black Astra, bought it 7 weeks ago, however some nice chap decided to key it, cheers pal.
Any ideas if i could get rid? they are pretty deep scratches, dont want to spend the money on a respray it covers the door panel and the rear section (3 door car).
http://imgur.com/a/DI2VD#0
Any ideas if i could get rid? they are pretty deep scratches, dont want to spend the money on a respray it covers the door panel and the rear section (3 door car).
http://imgur.com/a/DI2VD#0
I have a Black Astra, bought it 7 weeks ago, however some nice chap decided to key it, cheers pal.
Any ideas if i could get rid? they are pretty deep scratches, dont want to spend the money on a respray it covers the door panel and the rear section (3 door car).
http://imgur.com/a/DI2VD#0
Some chump hit my Astra in the works car park this week and scuffed the wheel arch and rear bumper with scratches similar to that.
The panels and the bumper haven't deformed so lex are sending auto restore out to it to repair it.
With scratches like that a decent body shop won't charge the earth to repair it, the certainly won't need to do the whole door.
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