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Nick

Would e great to meet up and if you could get me some CLOTHS that would be great, as there is no costco near me to make it worth the trip.

What's the best for cleaning/polishing the black window pillars? Should they be waxed like the rest of the car? No longer FF owner but still interested. Present car Jaguar XE
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Previous car Td6 SE
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Previous LR- Disco 300TDi Auto

Great info, What is best for rubber floor matts ?

Adam

I use autoglym vinyl and rubber care for the mats  FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

Can't find the Meguairs 3 Stage Paint kit on the Meguairs site. Can someone indicate the three products required? .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

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Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

this should help:


http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/378/Step...t-Cleaner/

http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/204/Step-2-Deep-Crystal-Polish/

http://www.meguiars.co.uk/product/207/Step...nauba-Wax/ 2007 3.0L Diesel VW Touareg SE
2003 4.4 LPG, Vogue, Silver

Woolite does wonder for leather-google it

OK just ran a test on bringing up a great looking finish (not on an FFRR just yet)

Last summer, I rattle can sprayed up one of the doors on my MG Midget (primer, nightfire red metallic (2 coats), lacquer (3 coats)). The finish wasn't all that glossy (hard to apply deeply enough lacquer without it running).

With nothing to lose, I took to the panel with some 1200 grit wet and dry (and water) and lightly sanded it down to a dull finish. Wipe off then attacked with the polisher and Meguiars Stage 1 Paint Cleaner. After going over once I wiped down then went over it again with the Stage 1.

Wow - talk about mirror finish!

Got even better after applying Stage 2 (Polish) and Stage 3 (Wax).

Nice to be able to try this out on something less important before tackling the FFRR with it, but its a great confidence giver. I have rust bubbles on my rear left wing that need sorting out. But could be used all over. Probably saves a lot of elbow grease, no need to clay etc. Depends on the paintwork you are starting with! If 1200 grit sounds too aggressive try 1500. Need a goodly amount of clear coat on your paint too  .
Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember
Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE
MG Midget Mk1 1962

Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

I've used 2000 grade emery paper on car paint work before polishing.
Certainly get a mirror finish.
Not used it on the FFRR but there's time

RRUK wrote:

The first thing a proper guy does is remove the handle as they need finger tip control (In fact this is the acid test of a pro when we try them out if they leave the handle on they are bluffing).

This needs to be taken with a pinch of salt....true in so far as machining whilst holding the handle doesnt give you the same finite control as holding the machine as if it wasnt fitted, but the D handle if left in place does allow you to put down your machine without it rolling over and picking up grit onto the pad I dont have one fitted on my rotary as it doesnt tend to roll over, but have left it on on my DA for that exact purpose. I dont use it when machining though

Vince - Pallas Auto Refinishing

Having less and less time means the weekly Saturday routine for keeping our two cars clean is getting harder to fit in. I usually pressure clean, shampoo and towel dry. I also clay bar and wax every 6 mths. As the cars live outside I often have to give them a wipe over to deal with bird and bat droppings before they eat into the paint.

I've started to use a quick detailer spray which seems pretty good. It's not as good a result as the full routine but it's ok and a lot quicker. I will continue the full routine just not nearly as often. Buying detailing spray by the bottle is expensive. So I'm thinking about buying a concentrate which is about 1/10 of the price.

Has anyone had long term experience with using quick detail sprays generally and in particular with Chemical Guys detailer sprays? ______________________________
Vogue tdv8 08MY poverty pack - wow

A good tip for those thinking of using an electric( or air polisher.) To protect the edges /swage lines on panels,we use 3M fine line tape. Comes in 2 widths 3mm and 6mm .Carefully stick it ( raised ) areas before polishing.You can polish over it ,as you do the panel. Comes off easily.Available on e bay about £5 a roll/ 36 yds long..