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Looking to place an order with CYC very soon - so far I have some Glaco 99 (a fiver cheaper than Amazon, so I am already quids in) and some Rinseless Wash to dilute and use on the glass.

I have just reminded myself I bought a Silverline polisher about 10 years ago:
gtair.co.uk

Car Polisher Buffer Sander 180mm 264569

Silverline 1200W Sander Polisher 180mm, Variable speed control, Output shaft M14 male, Pad size 180mm, Hook & Loop Backing Pad, Sanding Disc x 1
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Are these the way of the dinosaurs now? Or could I grab some pads and do a quick once over the car? It has just had Ultra Deep Shine on it for the last few years, so it needs a good clay and a proper light cutting polish I think.
 
dLockers said:
Looking to place an order with CYC very soon - so far I have some Glaco 99 (a fiver cheaper than Amazon, so I am already quids in) and some Rinseless Wash to dilute and use on the glass.

I have just reminded myself I bought a Silverline polisher about 10 years ago:
gtair.co.uk

Car Polisher Buffer Sander 180mm 264569

Silverline 1200W Sander Polisher 180mm, Variable speed control, Output shaft M14 male, Pad size 180mm, Hook & Loop Backing Pad, Sanding Disc x 1
gtair.co.uk gtair.co.uk

Are these the way of the dinosaurs now? Or could I grab some pads and do a quick once over the car? It has just had Ultra Deep Shine on it for the last few years, so it needs a good clay and a proper light cutting polish I think.
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Doesn't look like it has a random orbital movement

It'll be fine, but if you're looking to do a decent single stage, then a random orbital + scholl S20 black + spyder blue pad is a great place to start.

It's what I used last year and it was great. Of course, it won't remove orange peel, nor any deeper scratches, but it's still very good
 
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MrRockliffe said:
Doesn't look like it has a random orbital movement

It'll be fine, but if you're looking to do a decent single stage, then a random orbital + scholl S20 black + spyder blue pad is a great place to start.

It's what I used last year and it was great. Of course, it won't remove orange peel, nor any deeper scratches, but it's still very good
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Thanks --- I am looking to avoid ignorance induced damage versus get perfection. You reckon what I have is no good then? I don't think I used it more than once. It definitely isn't a random orbital.
 
dLockers said:
Thanks --- I am looking to avoid ignorance induced damage versus get perfection. You reckon what I have is no good then? I don't think I used it more than once. It definitely isn't a random orbital.
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It'll be fine, but using a standard rotational sander/polisher, you're at higher risk of things like tiger stripes and excessive heat build up
 
Did my vehicles today - pressure wash with several cleaning products in use - removed crazy amounts of grime from salt and dust - once dried there was still a film of it on there :( went over again and it is mostly gone now - just crazy with all the salting, etc. lately. Can't imagine what it is doing to the underneath :(
 
Thinking of picking up a “Stubby Gun” for the pressure washer… Potentially looking at the Autobrite one from Halfords.

Going to buy a new hose which is long enough to circle the car since finding it a chore to work around the car with my current pressure washer setup, the hose is lacking length.

 
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Gilbert89 said:
Thinking of picking up a “Stubby Gun” for the pressure washer… Potentially looking at the Autobrite one from Halfords.

Going to buy a new hose which is long enough to circle the car since finding it a chore to work around the car with my current pressure washer setup, the hose is lacking length.
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I got a replacement from https://www.directhoses.net/ - I haven't used it in anger yet but softer than the hard plastic one I had before. They do stubby guns too.


Gave the Focuseseseses a clean inside and out over the weekend, both were grubby from a winter of use. All undone by today's sahara rain but at least the salt is off them. Trim and plastics coated, boot mat was looking a bit worse for wear but AG rubber and vinyl care brought it back nicely.









 
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Janesy B said:
I got a replacement from https://www.directhoses.net/ - I haven't used it in anger yet but softer than the hard plastic one I had before. They do stubby guns too.


Gave the Focuseseseses a clean inside and out over the weekend, both were grubby from a winter of use. All undone by today's sahara rain but at least the salt is off them. Trim and plastics coated, boot mat was looking a bit worse for wear but AG rubber and vinyl care brought it back nicely.









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Where did you manage to get hold of a brand-new first gen Focus?
 
Gave my wife’s car the quickest wash ever. Can’t beat a good sealant meaning the dirt glides off and AG pure shampoo that leaves the paint lovely and clean. Rinsed the dust off mine too. Haven’t got enough time to do a proper clean, so will leave the paint air dry.
 
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Gave my wife’s car the quickest wash ever. Can’t beat a good sealant meaning the dirt glides off and AG pure shampoo that leaves the paint lovely and clean. Rinsed the dust off mine too. Haven’t got enough time to do a proper clean, so will leave the paint air dry.
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Did the same on the E43. Quick blast with BH and then a rapid AG Shampoo. I then dried it with a bit of rapid ceramic sprayed on as it's not had any protection since October. Looks decent for an hour's work!
 
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Where did that white dusty rain come from! My car looks filthy lol.
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I noticed in a car park today there was only 2 types of cars there - those caked with a film of dust and salt stains with an especially dark layer of crud on the back bumper/lower tailgate and those pristine from just being washed and nothing in between LOL.
 
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