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Offline mrggg

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Removing dirt from candy white gti
« on: November 04, 2014, 07:16:04 pm »
Hi I have a product called demon shine rapid dirt shifter, however after spraying it and then pressure washing it away I can still see dirt on my car. I have do this 3 or 4 times until a thin layer of dirt is left, I then shampoo and dry my car. However I dont use wax or sealant etc, but I have now bought meguairs quick wax, will this make my car less likely to attract dirt?

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Re: Removing dirt from candy white gti
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2014, 07:19:07 pm »
If there is dirt and grime in the previously applied waxes and residues you will need to use a clay bar to clean the paint up
Not as scary as it sounds and leaves your paint fresh and ready for fresh waxes and sealants - have a look over on detailing world!

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Re: Removing dirt from candy white gti
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2014, 08:25:07 pm »
Have a look in the trader sales section, Mandy was selling clay mitts. Easy to use and do a great job.

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Re: Removing dirt from candy white gti
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2014, 08:48:25 pm »
Personally I've found that if a car has never been clayed before then clay mitts/ towels arnt really aggressive enough. I prefer to use a clay bar first time and then a clay mitt/ towel to maintain as they make life a lot easier.

No spray on rinse off product will clean a car fully (especially if its not waxed/ sealed) they just help to remove the loose dirt and larger bits/ grit ect. This time of year is the worst for keeping cars clean particularly white and black.

If I were you its worth taking the time to do a full clean/ clay/ protect on the car once and then its a lot easier to maintain, also helps protect through winter against road salts and the harsher weather.
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Re: Removing dirt from candy white gti
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2014, 09:08:13 pm »
I have used and will continue to use Megs Clay Bars
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/smooth-surface-clay-kit.aspx?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=MerchantCentre&variant=841&gclid=CPisjYrt4cECFSPHtAodhxYACA

I only do it a couple of times a year usually around this time before Winter sets in with all the salt and crud left on the roads and again in Spring before the pollen starts - keeps the paint is fresh and sparkling all year with minimal effort!  :happy2:

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