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First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:31 pm
by IRD
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:35 pm
by IRD
I didn’t ‘claw’ the paintwork. I ‘clayed’ it.
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:41 pm
by Chris_D
You just need to get rid of those outrageously mis-placed M badges now...and it will look tip top.
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:52 pm
by enuff_zed
Got any 'after' pics?
Just kidding. Looks good. And I do like those wheels.
Pretty impressive wheelie bin collection too.
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 1:05 pm
by Pooltee
The best and most rewarding colour to detail! Looks fantastic. If you are bored I have another one you can practice on if you want
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 1:55 pm
by maxman
Looks good,now next project.
Looks like Red is the must have colour in your house.
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 2:48 pm
by IRD
Thanks guys. I really enjoyed doing. The weather was kind too. Dull, cloudy and very little breeze.
Chris D. The MSport badge was on the car when I bought it. I expected to get some stick but so far after nearly two rears you are the first to mention it. However, you will be pleased to know that I have some black replacement grills which will be fitted soon.
Pooltee , thank you for your kind offer but I’ve still got a long list of jobs to be done here.
Madman, yes we do like red cars. The Corolla is new and zi have given it a couple of coats of Meguiar’s ceramic gubbins so I am going to make that do for now.
Cheers
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 2:50 pm
by mjennings23
Out of curiousity, what specific pads and polish did you end up using?
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 3:18 pm
by IRD
mjennings23 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 2:50 pm
Out of curiousity, what specific pads and polish did you end up using?
Following the advice of the guy at ‘Clean my Cars’ I used:
Meguiar’s DA Microfibre 5 inch cutting disc with DA Microfibre Correction Compound and then DA Microfiber 5 inch finishing disc with DA Microfiber Finishing Wax.
Finally I gave it a coat of Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant by hand. This goes on very easily and wipes off with no effort after leaving it for about twenty minutes to harden off.
One of the things that surprised me was how well the paint protection film on the front third of the bonnet came up. Before using the polisher it was really dull with lots of scratches. It now looks like new now. So overall I am really delighted.
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 3:24 pm
by idej_z4
Looks great and taking 3 days is a good amount of time to get it just right.
I remember the feeling when I first used my DA, standing and marveling at my brilliance...which just means any idiot can do it with a DA.
It was Clean Your Car who helped me with the right setup. They're top guys who will always take the time to advise you.
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 3:40 pm
by IRD
idej_z4 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 3:24 pm
Looks great and taking 3 days is a good amount of time to get it just right.
I remember the feeling when I first used my DA, standing and marveling at my brilliance...which just means any idiot can do it with a DA.
It was Clean Your Car who helped me with the right setup. They're top guys who will always take the time to advise you.
Yes very helpful indeed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:13 pm
by GAZA62
Looking at the views behind your Z they are some fine barracks to be confined to and as for the Z she looks superb red has got to be one of the most rewarding colours to detail nice work
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:30 pm
by PDJ
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First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:32 pm
by IRD
GAZA62 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:13 pm
Looking at the views behind your Z they are some fine barracks to be confined to and as for the Z she looks superb red has got to be one of the most rewarding colours to detail nice work
Yes we are lucky, having a decent garden which opens on to the fields at the back so we can safely walk our two dogs, often not seeing anybody else. I feel sorry for those folk who have no outside space, especially if they have children.
As far as colour goes red is definitely my favourite colour for cars. But some cars look better in different colours. I had an E85 in silver which I really loved too.
First attempt with a DA polisher
Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:33 pm
by Beedub
Great work!!!