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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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For doing a proper clean polish/wax etc om my 6 month old performance blue focus rs

What products to use that sort of thing

I have a snow foam lance and nilfisk washer and am using cherry snow foam with a bit of megs shampoo(can't remember the name it the purple stuff)

so can anybody help me with a proper guide to keep it looking mint would like it to look wet if you get me also what the best tyre shine
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=4637

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...splay.php?f=17
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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Yes... Wash or snowfoam it so it's nice and clean then claybar it but make
Sure you use plenty of lube.... Then use either dodo juice lime prime or mega 205 then I'd use a decent wax... My choice would be dodo juice fainforrest rub.... Then hey presto it will look fantastic or you could drive to mine and let me
Do it you.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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And best tyre shine by far...( my own preference ).... Would be megs endurance tyre gel last ages and makes them look like new.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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nice one cheers for that guys

Mat i'm on my way loll
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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No probs mate anytime.
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How long before carbon is seen on this one?!
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How long before carbon is seen on this one?!
Ummmmm NEVER gunna happen mate
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Originally Posted by rsmat
And best tyre shine by far...( my own preference ).... Would be megs endurance tyre gel last ages and makes them look like new.

what do u use to put it on ? paint brush ?
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Originally Posted by Ben26
what do u use to put it on ? paint brush ?
No mate..I use a old megs polishing sponge pad...it spreads evenly and makes the gel go further.
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