Ant1974 said:

No dealer PDI done?

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They had the car for a couple of days... installed my WFS alarm from the accessory line.

I'm happy they didn't swirled it to hell

For example, I still feel the glue and protective wax from transport even after I washed it once (two weeks old).

PL

pedroleite said:

They had the car for a couple of days... installed my WFS alarm from the accessory line.

I'm happy they didn't swirled it to hell

For example, I still feel the glue and protective wax from transport even after I washed it once (two weeks old).

PL

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Yes , Dealer = many swirls. Get joined up on detailingworld .
You obviously have the detailing bug

I've been experimenting a bit because different manufacturers use different paint and application techniques......so one brand of wax that brings a Renault, Toyota or Citroen up good does not work so well on a Fiat or Audi.
I've tried quite a few on the G. Punto and I think that the one that gives the nicest, shiniest finish and also conveniently doesn't leave any of the deadly white residue on black plastic (although this was not the deal breaker, finish and shine were the important one's) is.......Meguiar's Gold Class, Clear Coat Liquid Car Wax £13.99 from Halfords or cheaper on line.....it also lasts quite a long time and is probably the easiest to apply and polish off.
AutoGlym's stuff is good but Meguiars has the edge.
It doesn't clean the paintwork in any way though....only a wax and shine job....but it's outstanding for not scratching the laquer on the darker metallic G. Punto colors like New Orleans Blue, Black etc.....Very good on the Sporting's Alloy wheels....the black brake pad dust and dirt just doesn't stick.
Really worth a shot.

polish

have heard that there is a certain type of polish i should be using on my sporting is this true or do i need to buy a certain one, if so any reccomandations 1.4 sporting new orleans blue Thanks for any help you can give

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From what I read and talk to others...

Polish is not to be taken lightly, it's a task that can produce worse results than you have now.

You should read this two links:

Good Washing Technique

,and,

A guide to rotary polishing

On the other hand, there's lot's of products to fill little scratches and such. Called glazes, sealants, and waxes even.

This other forum I'm referring can guide you a little more.

I believe you should keep this in mind, all actions that could be avoided to worsen the paint should be taken... before trying to fix things.

I'm still very carefully dealing with glues and protective wax from the car transport from the factory, after three weeks of having the car. Better safe than sorrow.

PL

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Yep as above, check out the car care for guides or get yourself on detailingworld for the A-Z of expert car care

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Brilliant website.....the very best.

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Are you doing it by hand ?

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yep and have now done it by hand looks great used turtle color magic plus and a polishing glove got ride of the few small scratchs as well