Well i made a start this afternoon and just got back from the garage after doing the roof....

got this the last week:



so finally got round to starting the GP today im still waiting on my spot pads but have several larger pads so i got cracking on the larger areas...



settled with the following method 2 hits on each area with megs #83 worked till the polish broke down, on a Polishing pad

then 1 hit with megs#80 on a polishing pad

followed up with 1 hit with #80 on a finishing pad


before


after



3/4ers done



almost done



given a coat of Collinite 915



then taken outside









took about 1.5 hours to do the bonnet

looking good andy did mine last friday still have a few RDS (mostly on the bonnet ofc) but all my swirls have gone will get them sorted next time i go home...hopefully

Ninja59 said:

looking good andy did mine last friday still have a few RDS (mostly on the bonnet ofc) but all my swirls have gone will get them sorted next time i go home...hopefully

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I have a few RDS's but im really happy with the results...

Andy Monty said:

I have a few RDS's but im really happy with the results...

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Time for some wet sanding then my old fruit.

You getting on OK though?

It's a long process, try machining 12 hours a day 2 days solid on customers cars on a regular basis. Nightmare

At least fiat paint is easy to correct and yours didn't look in too bad nick.

Finish looks decent. You could probably get more clarity from #80 though IME, you'll just need to experiment a bit.

Mark Elvin said:

Time for some wet sanding then my old fruit.

You getting on OK though?

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Not overly bothered about the few RDS's To be honest it look ALOT better than what it did did the Boot lid and left hand rear quarter to the drivers door this morning then it started to rain packed my gear away rinsed out pads and slung them in the washer for a rinse and spin and the bloody sun came out :bang:

richie.guy said:

It's a long process, try machining 12 hours a day 2 days solid on customers cars on a regular basis. Nightmare

At least fiat paint is easy to correct and yours didn't look in too bad nick.

Finish looks decent. You could probably get more clarity from #80 though IME, you'll just need to experiment a bit.

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that after shot is after the 83 IIRC i am working the polish in well (utill it turns almost clear, Just waiting to see what the Menzerna Final Finish Polish - P0 85 RD is like when it turns up



Just a quick Question how do you chaps clean pads out mid detail on a DA? i have tried a nylon brush and it wont remove the built up polish residue (dont think i am using too much polish 3 smartie size drops per 1 1/2 is foot square) ??

which reminds me i have been numpty...forgot to wash one of them i used

Ninja59 said:

which reminds me i have been numpty...forgot to wash one of them i used

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what i have been doing so far (unless someone tells me im wrong)

is rinsing them in a bucket with the hoze with a fan jet to remove the bulk then putting them in the washing machine with a bit of detergent (liquid) and putting them on a 30^C quick wash and spin,,,

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=105649&highlight=Cleaning+polishing+pads might be helpful only saw it yesters lol so sounds bout right really

Andy Monty said:

that after shot is after the 83 IIRC i am working the polish in well (utill it turns almost clear, Just waiting to see what the Menzerna Final Finish Polish - P0 85 RD is like when it turns up



Just a quick Question how do you chaps clean pads out mid detail on a DA? i have tried a nylon brush and it wont remove the built up polish residue (dont think i am using too much polish 3 smartie size drops per 1 1/2 is foot square) ??

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85RD will finish it off nicely, no better finishing polish available IMO

I use a megs detailing brush, the smaller more brittle end.

2 pea size drops is about what you should be using.

good work Andy

wow! :worship:

Thanks chaps Tris i did get some practice first why go and buy a couple of scrap panels when there is mums car to practice on :devil: ...



http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=105712


came up rather well even though i do say so myself

richie.guy said:

85RD will finish it off nicely, no better finishing polish available IMO

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See, just what I said in my PM!!!!!

Mark Elvin said:

See, just what I said in my PM!!!!!

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:worship:

well my order from Elite has been dispatched so the weather this weekend better be good

Andy Monty said:

Thanks chaps Tris i did get some practice first why go and buy a couple of scrap panels when there is mums car to practice on :devil: ...

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haha, think i will be investing in a kestrel later this year... are they easy enough to use?

think i will still get a few scrap panels to play with first... or do my sisters lol

Good work on the KA though

Tris Harris said:

haha, think i will be investing in a kestrel later this year... are they easy enough to use?

think i will still get a few scrap panels to play with first... or do my sisters lol

Good work on the KA though

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i had no problems at all no horror stories or oh **** moments its a joy to use if a bit time consuming you know where to find me anyway tris if you want any help (should have a good idea once i have done mine and my dads estate car (that could take some time)

Andy Monty said:

i had no problems at all no horror stories or oh **** moments its a joy to use if a bit time consuming you know where to find me anyway tris if you want any help (should have a good idea once i have done mine and my dads estate car (that could take some time)

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haha, you'll be going for hours on the roof of that!

mines showing swirling already unfortunately but im holding off getting one till summer i think

Damn i need to step my game up and get my kestrel ordered lol

Well after i got cracked on today its nearly all done

Just need to hand polish and wax the door jambs and all the panel edges found a few marks that were a bit too deep to remove fully and some new ones that i didn't know were there (the joys of parking it in a supermarket carpark no doubt )

but it looks A LOT better than what it did....

the sun was out all the time i was polishing then decided to go into hiding when i got the camera out

this was the car after polishing and a coat of Lime prime lite





then after a coat of Collinite



















followed by me looking thoroughly knackered