mk1turboestate

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I bought myself a new to me car in white and wanted to see if I could get I better shine to the paintwork, having never properly cleaned a car before I visited Halfords and bought some tcut for some very minor swirl marks, clay bar shampoo and some maguires wax,
The clay took quite some time but I was really impressed with what it removed

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I think it's come out well but I'm considering another coat of wax, will it make any difference?

Caddyshack

Nice car. You can do a Lot better with 3m compounds, a da and some decent wax after. Looks nice though and a new car only needs the factory crap correcting.

mk1turboestate

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Thanks for the info, I will look into the 3m gear and I was considering a da machine also

Caddyshack

I hope my post did not come across as dissing your work, I am sorry if it did...the car looks perfect to me, I was just meaning that you can do a really good job with the pro products.

Caddyshack

The Wax just helps protect the work you have done and seals the paint

Caddyshack

ALSO, it is worth buying a clay bar for a white car as it will help you remove things like tar stains off the road etc.

mk1turboestate

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Didn't offend whatsoever, it's a learning curve for me, I used a clay bar for the job, never used one before and was really impressed with what they do.
Iv considered buying a DA to see what can be done

Caddyshack

If you use cut, then fine then superfine with the correct pads on a DA you would be amazed at the results....especially on a dark car.

gcfcos

Nice car that mate and looks good after the clean!

Rsmat

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Good first attempt mate ..if you want tips and stuff follow my hobbie page on Facebook ..called OCD Productions.

RichieST

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I use a clay mitt, after the usual tar and iron remover. Find it much quicker and easier than a bar. Nice effort that though, it's hard to get a good shine on a white car.

RichieST

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Following your page matt, some great work there!

Rsmat

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Thanks mate its about my car and others i do ..anyones free to follow and ask questions etc ..i will.always help where I can mate ..thanks for following .

mk1turboestate

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I'm not on Facebook mate, I'm new to this cleaning properly

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