Opening the can again: Detailing

[CatmanV2]

You can buy all the bits and try, but if you aren't one of those people who relish spending hours washing and cleaning a car, as I hate doing it, just pay the detailer lol.

In spades! (and I started the thread!)

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[philw696]

Will let you know my own thoughts on these products but body professionals I know swear by this brand.

 

[EnzoMC]

Menznerna is great stuff, use it on some cars.
im sure your know but in case it helps others;
take your time, check work frequently with bright light source and keep an eye on panel heat. shouldn’t be hot to the touch.

 

[allandwf]

In spades! (and I started the thread!)

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I always add my hourly rate, just to add to the cost of me doing it, then detailer works out the cheapest lol. Job done lol .

 

[Chrisb2015]

Will let you know my own thoughts on these products but body professionals I know swear by this brand.
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I use Menzerna. Best complete system I have used….enjoy!

 

[philw696]

Absolutely amazing stuff I can't fault it and you only need a small amount too.
I spray the panel frequently with water and now I know why professionals use an apron.
Also altering the speed to and mine has a digital display so I can see where I'm at easily.
I'm playing on new paint and it's unbelievable the results.

 

[Oneball]

Will let you know my own thoughts on these products but body professionals I know swear by this brand.
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That’s what I used on the Vette but Autoglym instead of 4. Their polish cleaning spray is brilliant for wiping off between stages.

 

[Gransport Devon]

I bought a Maguire's kit and learnt to do this during lockdown.

 

[philw696]

Just for a bit of fun to show my twin brother what a polisher can do as like me he has always hand polished.
My 99 Citroen XM dark metallic blue.
First picture as it was.
Second clayed with my clay cloth.
Third with cutting compound on the polisher.
No actual polishing done yet.
I will let you lot decide on 5 minutes work.

 

[fphil]

a cabinetmaker that I knew well said to myself that for furniture varnished with alcohol you simply have to polish with a dry cotton cloth

 

[philw696]

Just for fun I thought let's try my 69 R16 bonnet to see what would happen

 

[GeoffCapes]

Just for fun I thought let's try my 69 R16 bonnet to see what would happen
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So it's true. You can actually polish a turd!

 

[philw696]

So it's true. You can actually polish a turd!

What I've learnt is that with the right products you can revive something quite easily.

 

[GeoffCapes]

What I've learnt is that with the right products you can revive something quite easily.

With the results, you're obviously getting pretty good at it.

 

[philw696]

With the results, you're obviously getting pretty good at it.

I'm finding it quite enjoyable and a change from oil and the associated mess.
Some good music on and away you go.

 

[Oneball]

That’s very Triumph Toledo in that colour.

 

[philw696]

Getting fuel earlier

 

[Bebs]

Getting fuel earlier
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Which petrol station is that? Might have to make a detour next time I need to fill up..

 

[stikey]

Will let you know my own thoughts on these products but body professionals I know swear by this brand.
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here the result from minevery good stuff that

 

[Italiano]

Thought I'd add my two bits worth.
I'm lazy. Had mine professionally done, I just keep up the wash and foam bit to maintain the professionals job.