Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
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Pete K wrote: I would avoid electric polishers.
You just don't need them once you have clayed it.
That's not strictly correct.
The clay bar is part of the paint cleaning process only, it's not part of the polishing process which will give you the shine you desire. Once all the dirt and contaminants have been removed, you should really correct/polish, then seal for best results. You may be happy to hand polish but a DA will make life a lot easier and give a much better and faster result.
If you're happy with the results after claying only, you're definitely missing out on a much better finish by not completing the polish/correcting stage.  Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
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 22nd Jul 2017 5:45 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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I have hand polished it and yes I have seen an improvement.
I guess I worry about mechanical polishers doing damage
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| 22nd Jul 2017 7:08 pm |
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Narpy
Member Since: 18 Jul 2011
Location: Stockport
Posts: 7830
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Thought that might be the case Pete but with the new type DA, dual action rotation, they tend to prevent mishaps. 
Gotta be honest though, I think you still need loads of patience even with a DA.  Mods:
Front Fogs + Halos
FBH Remote Control
The 1st Ever RRS Modded Grill
Garmin Nuvi + D4 Surround + Reversing Camera.
D4 Steering Wheel.
Rear Boot Spoiler.
Twin Brake Lights.
Wing Mirror Indicator Repeaters.
Long Roof Rails
Make your own Narpy grill thread
I'm not scared, I'm outta here.
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| 22nd Jul 2017 7:39 pm |
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gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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been looking at the meguires DA polishers which don't look half bad , see they also sell a complete kit with all the pads etc
imagine i would have to allow at least a good few weekends to clean it properly 
can then at least protect it for the winter season
what do i guys think of the autogylym products plse
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| 22nd Jul 2017 9:59 pm |
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Batfink
Member Since: 31 May 2017
Location: Isle of Sheppey
Posts: 1514
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Always been quite happy with most Autoglym stuff. Did buy a Lifeshine kit a few years ago. Still got most of it. 2006 TdV6 HSE.
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| 22nd Jul 2017 10:06 pm |
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gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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Pete K wrote:I have hand polished it and yes I have seen an improvement.
I guess I worry about mechanical polishers doing damage
imagine u would have arms like popeye after hand polishing it 
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| 22nd Jul 2017 10:06 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10543
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Well, after claying has made the surface glass smooth its not hard work.
You can really feel and hear the difference when running your hands over the surface after claying.
That and the fact I have only polished the bonnet 
autoglym car wash shampoo and leather products are ok.
Much prefer meguires now for other stuff
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| 22nd Jul 2017 10:15 pm |
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Batfink
Member Since: 31 May 2017
Location: Isle of Sheppey
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The first time I washed mine after getting it I pulled all my right shoulder muscles gripping the roof rail to wash the roof. Won't be making that mistake again 😂
Access height and step ladder. Doesn't help that my road is quite steeped from side to side and a one way street. 2006 TdV6 HSE.
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| 22nd Jul 2017 10:15 pm |
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gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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Pete K wrote:Well, after claying has made the surface glass smooth its not hard work.
You can really feel and hear the difference when running your hands over the surface after claying.
That and the fact I have only polished the bonnet
autoglym car wash and leather products are ok.
Much prefer meguires now for other stuff
will be interesting to see what the results are
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| 22nd Jul 2017 10:27 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10543
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So have you ordered the clay.  
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| 22nd Jul 2017 10:47 pm |
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gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13873
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hi pete
not yet , been busy looking through the kits
tempted to get the clay mitt as knowing me i would be dropping a clay bar every 5 x mins,
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| 22nd Jul 2017 11:00 pm |
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ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
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Clay mitt does a good job for me, just keep the surface lubed as you wipe.
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| 23rd Jul 2017 7:22 am |
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MarkOne
Member Since: 23 Jul 2011
Location: County Antrim
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A clay mitt is faster, never worry about lube, I clay the car with left over water and car shampoo does exactly the same job as over priced clay lube.
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| 23rd Jul 2017 7:58 am |
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gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13873
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ClassikFan wrote:Clay mitt does a good job for me, just keep the surface lubed as you wipe.
thks , still browsing at the kits
with me clumsy i think the mitt would be a safer bet for me, as i would just end up dropping the clay bar all the time
meant to ask, how's the disco going
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| 23rd Jul 2017 8:41 am |
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gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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MarkOne wrote:A clay mitt is faster, never worry about lube, I clay the car with left over water and car shampoo does exactly the same job as over priced clay lube.
i also wasn't going to bother with clay bar solution, think a bucket of decent shampoo will be suffice
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| 23rd Jul 2017 8:42 am |
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