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I've been cleaning, polishing and waxing... #1200310
11/04/2011 16:11
11/04/2011 16:11
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Robin_Banks Offline OP
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Just a few pictures from my phone. I'll take some with my proper camera and upload once I've finished it all.

I've still got the roof to wax and both sides to polish and wax. getting there though and I'm pleased with the results. Also got rid of a few scuffs and small scratches smile

After a wash, machine polish and wax:
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Waxed:
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Waxed:
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Nice a$$!
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Re: I've been cleaning, polishing and waxing... [Re: Robin_Banks] #1200313
11/04/2011 16:23
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nice results!

Re: I've been cleaning, polishing and waxing... [Re: Robin_Banks] #1200359
11/04/2011 18:05
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Good work, looks awesome!

Did you use a medium pad for swirls or just a machine polish for easy results?

The worst feeling is the next day when its covered with dust! Grrr.

I use a quick detailer spray to keep it clean in between washes, but it depends on how much dust has built up, id imagine it can scratch if its too heavy.

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Re: I've been cleaning, polishing and waxing... [Re: Robin_Banks] #1200369
11/04/2011 18:18
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That blue is mint, I love it!


Re: I've been cleaning, polishing and waxing... [Re: mayzon] #1200374
11/04/2011 18:32
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Originally Posted By: mayzon
That blue is mint, I love it!


agreed 100%, my fave colour by far love

Re: I've been cleaning, polishing and waxing... [Re: Robin_Banks] #1200392
11/04/2011 18:55
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Yes yes

My favourite blue for the Fiat Coupe

Re: I've been cleaning, polishing and waxing... [Re: ] #1200418
11/04/2011 20:03
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That looks so clean frown And your lights look MINT mate. love.
I need one of those machine polishers I think. tongue

Re: I've been cleaning, polishing and waxing... [Re: ] #1200428
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Looks love

Re: I've been cleaning, polishing and waxing... [Re: Robin_Banks] #1200535
11/04/2011 23:04
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Thanks all smile

It's been hard-ish work, but worth it. I was planning on doing some more this evening but the weather turned sour.

Rog, I borrowed a simple (quite old I think) machine polisher from a friend. It's pretty big and cumbersome, but it's doing the job OK.
With the machine, I've used Sonus SFX-1 Restore Polish on scuffs and heavy scratches and then Sonus SFX-2 Enhance Polish to remove swirls and give a polished finish. Then, by hand, I applied Klass All-In-One (not sure if this step was necessary, but I had it so used it) and buffed to a shine. I then applied the wax and buffed by hand. I feel you regarding dust - I also had to give it a quick detail spray with a microfibre towel the day after I started. Real handy stuff, but yeah, not good for heavy coats of dust/muck.
Of course, I used a clay bar on tar marks etc - not too many thankfully.

I'm quite happy with it, but I could do with treating myself to a better machine and some decent pads to REALLY get rid of ALL swirls etc. However, I'm still pleased with the results.

Fullpint. For the lights and cups, I just applied the SFX-1 and then SFX-2, by hand, with the supplied applicator and buffed off. Oh, I also waxed them. I was really surprised with the results as they were very dull before hand. I wish I'd taken before and after pictures now.


Thanks again and I'll update as soon as...




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