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polish
« on: May 31, 2009, 07:58:48 pm »
has anybody used this polish and how did you found it
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing/polish/meguiars-swirlx/prod_555.html


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Re: polish
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2009, 09:15:29 pm »
There are a lot of better products then megs (unless its their detailing range)

These are just cheaper products for the masses.

If you are serious on removing scratches you will need a PC (machine polisher)

and menzerna

http://www.autoperfection.com/shop/index.php?cPath=29_30


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Re: polish
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2009, 04:40:29 pm »
If the swirls are quite light, you could try using Dodo Juice Lime Prime, which is a pre-wax cleanser that contains micro-abrasives so has slight "cut" properties, which will help to remove the swirls.  You can apply this by hand or machine, whichever you prefer, and it will leave the paintwork in perfect condition for carnauba wax to be applied over the top, as the pre-wax cleanser is designed to enable the wax to bond with the paint.

As Jules said... if you want to achieve as close to 100% correction as possible, you'd more than likely need to look at a machine correction stage

Hope this helps

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Re: polish
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2009, 06:45:28 pm »
thanks for the advice- will you pm me how much you will charge to do my car i live near scotch corner in north yorkshire

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« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2009, 03:26:17 pm »
PM sent  :happy2:



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Re: polish
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2009, 05:50:48 pm »
I've used Menzerna final finish with a DA polisher and got some fantastic results.

Will have another bash tomorrow. Need to use a little IP for some of the newer swirls.

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Re: polish
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2009, 10:31:38 pm »
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/zaino-z-5-pro-show-car-polish/prod_468.html

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have you used that polish herdy

Yes, I've used probably 20 different types over the last 5 yrs of mkV ownership, but the the Z 5 was the one that stuck in my mind as it was one of the the first polishes I used on the ED30. I still rate both Megs and Autoglym highly, but haven't tried much of the DODO juice products yet (But they do smell lovely :laugh:) :smiley:
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Re: polish
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2009, 09:40:12 pm »
i really want to get into this machine polishing business to. i have some lights swirls that would love to get rid of. what machine polishers do people have and where from? also what polishes do people use with them? i could really do with some advise as im a bit nervous about it lol. :scared:

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Re: polish
« Reply #10 on: June 05, 2009, 03:00:12 pm »
i really want to get into this machine polishing business to. i have some lights swirls that would love to get rid of. what machine polishers do people have and where from? also what polishes do people use with them? i could really do with some advise as im a bit nervous about it lol. :scared:

We do tuition days... a lot of our customers want to be able to keep their car in tip-top condition themselves but don't know where to start, so we spend a day Detailing the car to provide a solid foundation to work from, and we spend the day going through techniques and tips and polish/pad combinations.

Failing that - we'd be happy to spend some time on the phone with you talking things through

Taryn and Jim :smiley: