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The Official Detailing Guide for Your GTi

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Removing swirls by hand is very hard work. Using a DA is the way to go. Take a look at this brilliant guide also on detailingworld.co.uk > http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=63859

Mk5 GTian:
Jules,

Thank you for such a brilliant and comprehensive guide to detailing. I'm using the Meguiars 1 step headlight restoration kit tomorrow, which involves using a polishing buff pad that connects to an ordinarly drill.

Would you  avoid using a normal drill for general polishing of bodywork? I've bought some buff pads from Halfords to fit into the chuck of my normal drill, but you  talk about a random movement polisher. Is this absolutely necessary for machine polishing?

I'm going to buy a decent mitt and waffle drying cloths tomorrow, so thanks again. Really helpful, and much appreciated.

Ian.

stealthwolf:
I'd worry about the risk of buffing right through the clear coat. Not impossible to Do even with a DA. Use a proper machine polisher for the job or pay a pro to do it for you!

Mk5 GTian:

--- Quote from: stealthwolf on December 26, 2011, 12:32:39 am ---I'd worry about the risk of buffing right through the clear coat. Not impossible to Do even with a DA. Use a proper machine polisher for the job or pay a pro to do it for you!

--- End quote ---

Do you use one? What are the top makes and models?

I'll take your advice and stick to elbow grease for now!

Thanks

stealthwolf:
Quite a few DAs on the market. Ideally aim for one with a kit of pads and polishes to get you going. You can then build up from there.

I have a megs G220 but quite a few have come out since then eg kestrel, silverline, dodo etc.

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