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14-11-2011, 09:24 PM
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im here at last
Hi guys
I have just started to take polishing my car to the next level and love all the tips and tricks you guys have . Also want to start with other cars soon as well . My transportation device : 2004 Storm beige Citi Golf My current location : Durban My existing range of products : turtle citrus wash and wax - exterior and rims multi cleaner - engines and arches paraffin - for tar (works very quickly) a range of microfibre cloths , chamois and wheel brushes mothers california gold clay kit 3m imperial compound presta p1 cutting creme auto glym - super resin polish farecla wax top collinite 845 resistor wax megs gold class carnuba wax mothers aluminim polish turtle wax nano tyre gel silicone spray for engine dressing (i know but im still learning) I don't have any machines as yet so its all by hand for now .... cheers The right amount of elbow grease will make anything shine .... |
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14-11-2011, 09:44 PM
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Welcome to the forum dude!
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14-11-2011, 10:47 PM
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Welcome
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15-11-2011, 09:23 AM
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Welcome
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15-11-2011, 10:40 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
Get yourself a good washmitt, preferably microfibre, for washing your car. |
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15-11-2011, 11:06 AM
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Welcome!
Ditch the silicone spray! Has the parafin not stained? |
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15-11-2011, 07:36 PM
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thank you for the welcome wise men ...
@ springbok , i use microfibre cloths to wash car , seperate microfibre and brush for wheels and wells @onyx , what would you suggest as a good dressing , was looking at the megs range but still not certain . the paraffin loosens the tar and a light polish takes it clean off the paint , so far never seen any signs of stains . The right amount of elbow grease will make anything shine .... |
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16-11-2011, 07:27 AM
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Welcome
David : 083 642 2118 www.mobileimage.co.za |
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16-11-2011, 06:27 PM
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Welcome Bud..just hope you using the 2BM method when washing the car, especially since you using an mf cloth to wash. You'll be amazed how much damage a dirty MF could do.
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16-11-2011, 08:00 PM
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yes i do , btw how effective are those mitts and which type should i get
The right amount of elbow grease will make anything shine .... |
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16-11-2011, 08:34 PM
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Welcome to waxon !!!
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17-11-2011, 06:12 PM
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I use the Megs wash mitt, its a bit worse for wear now lol, any of the reputable detailing brands should work, but hey you could buy the most expensive wash mitt out there, but if your technique aint right, you still gonna do some damage.
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18-11-2011, 01:19 PM
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So when does posting pictures of your ride and your kit become compulsory for new members?
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24-11-2011, 09:37 PM
(This post was last modified: 24-11-2011 09:53 PM by citiguy.)
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My Transportation device after some cleaning
I clayed with the mothers clay kit then presta cutting creme by hand follwed by autoglym super resin , sealed with farecla wax top , finished off with collinite resistor wax , glass treated with wynns c-thru , exhaust tip with mothers mag & al , rims super resin then collinite , tyres with turtle wax nano gel ... Looking for a decent method to achieve good gloss , protection and clarity that i could apply by hand , i'll invest in a da polisher at a later stage for now i want to get the best results i can by hand . The right amount of elbow grease will make anything shine .... |
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24-11-2011, 10:36 PM
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Looking good cuz
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26-11-2011, 12:24 PM
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Looking good bud
David : 083 642 2118 www.mobileimage.co.za |
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26-11-2011, 01:15 PM
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Great job, especially all by hand.
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26-11-2011, 09:09 PM
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Looks good.... Well done!
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27-11-2011, 07:34 PM
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thanks guys , i do hope the next time i do a full clean up during my holidays gives me even better results . i have alot still to learn and it helps having so many people to give advice ...
The right amount of elbow grease will make anything shine .... |
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