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Recommendation for YouTube or other article on polishing / paint correction ?
Looking to treat our 3 cars with some restoration / correction of the paintwork…
Looking to some good tutorials on how and when to do it..
Internet littered with many but would like something that the ‘experts’ here would concur with…
Looking to some good tutorials on how and when to do it..
Internet littered with many but would like something that the ‘experts’ here would concur with…
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is Previously a slightly less modified Atacama Yellow 20i MSport
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is Previously a slightly less modified Atacama Yellow 20i MSport
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This has always been my go to site with lots of How to etc . Beware it can get to be an expensive pastime https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/
Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .
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"can" be? There is no "can" about it, it "will" be
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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I only ever watched one video , think it was "the forensic detailer" once you know the basic technique its more a learn on the job type thing
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I totally agree, that's the same guy I probably watchedmr.tourette wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 9:26 am I only ever watched one video , think it was "the forensic detailer" once you know the basic technique its more a learn on the job type thing
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The only advice I would give is to take your time and don't take short cuts!
I've ended up with a process that works for me and the products I am happy using, but the key thing is to do it properly or not at all i.e. put the time in, use product correctly etc.
I've ended up with a process that works for me and the products I am happy using, but the key thing is to do it properly or not at all i.e. put the time in, use product correctly etc.
Currently BMW Z4 E85 3.0si
Previously
BMW Z4 E86 3.0si
Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
Toyota Celica ST205 GT4
Nissan R33 Skyline GTST
Vauxhall VX220 NA
Nissan 350z
Previously
BMW Z4 E86 3.0si
Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
Toyota Celica ST205 GT4
Nissan R33 Skyline GTST
Vauxhall VX220 NA
Nissan 350z
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Great advice, slow and steady gets great resultscoldel wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 10:15 am The only advice I would give is to take your time and don't take short cuts!
I've ended up with a process that works for me and the products I am happy using, but the key thing is to do it properly or not at all i.e. put the time in, use product correctly etc.
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I’d also recommend the Forensic detailing channel, lot’s of videos for beginners and those who really want to plunge into details. Here’s a good one to start with: https://youtu.be/MI_m2rO-OpMSpecial Kay wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 10:04 amI totally agree, that's the same guy I probably watchedmr.tourette wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 9:26 am I only ever watched one video , think it was "the forensic detailer" once you know the basic technique its more a learn on the job type thing
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Thanks everyone...I'll sit down and review the materials now..
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is Previously a slightly less modified Atacama Yellow 20i MSport
A very modified Atacama Yellow 35is Previously a slightly less modified Atacama Yellow 20i MSport
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MeguiarsUK or AmmoNYC both worth a look...
MeguiarsUK
https://www.youtube.com/@meguiarsuk
AmmoNYC
https://www.youtube.com/@AMMO-NYC/playlists
MeguiarsUK
https://www.youtube.com/@meguiarsuk
AmmoNYC
https://www.youtube.com/@AMMO-NYC/playlists
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Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Recommendation for YouTube or other article on polishing / paint correction ?
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3
Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Thank you all for the information. I've just treated myself to some Meguiars products, and I need to wait for a cool day to get polishing.
It would be interesting to see before and after and any lessons you've learnt.
Thanks,
Nick
It would be interesting to see before and after and any lessons you've learnt.
Thanks,
Nick
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Jim White of White Details, the best on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteDetails
Also, I AM Detailing in California. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_ ... +detailing Their Dry Ice Cleaning is astounding
Also, I AM Detailing in California. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_ ... +detailing Their Dry Ice Cleaning is astounding
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Ditto, got some amazing results with detailing from this channel and its products that are tested almost obsessivelySpecial Kay wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 10:04 amI totally agree, that's the same guy I probably watchedmr.tourette wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 9:26 am I only ever watched one video , think it was "the forensic detailer" once you know the basic technique its more a learn on the job type thing
White e89 Red leather interior (But that's the wife's and don't I know it :/ )
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Montego Blue Coupe manual si sport (Faster than the above....much faster
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Based on Peter’s workshop, Lift, air conditioning/heating and big turbo builds… I think £500+ on a quality D/A, pads, compounds etc won’t raise a bead of sweat on his brow1536Z4 wrote: ↑Tue May 02, 2023 9:16 amThis has always been my go to site with lots of How to etc . Beware it can get to be an expensive pastime https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/
In all seriousness, Peter, go for something like a Flex forced drive D/A with a 6’’ backing plate and 7’’ Rupes pads - 3 cars is a chunk of work, it’s harder than it looks from the videos.
You might as well get stuck straight into learning on a forced drive machine, faster results, especially on curved panels - of which the E89 has many. Google FLEX SupaBeast, there’s an American guy Mike Phillips, a little annoying, but a skilled and experienced detailer who does make some good tutorial video’s, especially around forced drive machines that don’t stall.
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Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i