Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
Location: Sydney
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Looks good. It takes me a day just to wash and clay it ready for the polish
23rd Mar 2015 9:48 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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I used a clay bar on mine for the first time the other day. Yes it did take me all day too! BUT it did remove the annoying tiny brown marks that seem to spoil a white car.
23rd Mar 2015 9:52 pm
maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171
Re: Gave the disco a polish the other day!
MHP wrote:
Had a go with dads new polisher the other day!
What type / make was that then
Steve
23rd Mar 2015 10:02 pm
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Re: Gave the disco a polish the other day!
MHP wrote:
Had a go with dads new polisher the other day!
That was brave (of you both ).....I've heard some horror stories about burnt paintwork etc and have yet to pluck up the courage to have a go myself......looks like you made a good job though.
Yes,claying is a slow tedious process,but the results are self evident.....it's made easier by using "Demon Shine" as a lubricator....it's crap as a stand-alone product,but works really well to help with the clay bar "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
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Extended roof rails
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Black side tubes,grill and vents
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23rd Mar 2015 10:22 pm
motolite
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@euang, dodo juice for me
23rd Mar 2015 10:26 pm
euangibson
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I'll have a go "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
23rd Mar 2015 10:31 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
Posts: 10564
Treat it right from day one and clay does not take long as nothing sticks too it.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
23rd Mar 2015 11:21 pm
markthegad
Member Since: 06 Sep 2009
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 636
2nd that with Russell, takes no time at all to clay the car.
Might have took a bit longer first time.
24th Mar 2015 5:27 am
TRicks
Member Since: 19 Jan 2015
Location: Oxford
Posts: 25
Dual Action polishers are very safe, it's only the rotary polishers that will burn paintwork if not handled properly. Perfect bit of kit if you like to do your own paint correction every so often
24th Mar 2015 8:28 am
Partickpebbles
Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
Location: Leeds
Posts: 269
Looks great. Autoglym do a great Clay, and there general cleaning stuffs pretty good! Black D4 December 2014
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24th Mar 2015 9:09 am
MarkOne
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Location: County Antrim
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It looks good real professional looking job
24th Mar 2015 12:08 pm
Russell
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Location: Kent
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The water and dirt just run off when it rains or when I gets washed.MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
24th Mar 2015 12:25 pm
frk79
Member Since: 15 May 2012
Location: Essex
Posts: 150
Right which one of you kind gents is going to do mine then
24th Mar 2015 1:52 pm
dubbs
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Mine yesterday.....
MY15 DIY Black Pack (Better than factory and half the price!)
Prospeed rock/tree sliders w/steps
HSE Winter wheels
TransK9 B24
Travall Cargo Guard
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).....I've heard some horror stories about burnt paintwork etc and have yet to pluck up the courage to have a go myself......looks like you made a good job though.
