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    i used G3 fine compound, then autoglym super resin, then autoglym deep gloss, then finish off with either Swiss vaxx sealer wax or autoglym high def wax, ALL BY HAND, I HATE MACHINE POLISHERS...now all it needs it a quick was every now and then, ill post a pic up tomorrow as its Friday clean car day at work
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    My spoiler sometimes goes a little pink after a few days in the sun, so im trying to find a solution for this too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealevo View Post
    My spoiler sometimes goes a little pink after a few days in the sun, so im trying to find a solution for this too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealevo View Post
    i used G3 fine compound, then autoglym super resin, then autoglym deep gloss, then finish off with either Swiss vaxx sealer wax or autoglym high def wax, ALL BY HAND, I HATE MACHINE POLISHERS...now all it needs it a quick was every now and then, ill post a pic up tomorrow as its Friday clean car day at work
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    A thing of beauty right there


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    Quote Originally Posted by M-R-P View Post
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    As helpful as ever Mr P......If i could be trusted with a rattle can i probably would

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealevo View Post
    As helpful as ever Mr P......If i could be trusted with a rattle can i probably would
    Take it off the tailgate first
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    Surely the pink spoiler matches the rest of the car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealevo View Post
    i used G3 fine compound, then autoglym super resin, then autoglym deep gloss, then finish off with either Swiss vaxx sealer wax or autoglym high def wax, ALL BY HAND, I HATE MACHINE POLISHERS...now all it needs it a quick was every now and then, ill post a pic up tomorrow as its Friday clean car day at work
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    that looks stunning

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    Got the roof finished and made a start on the bonnet really pleased the way the paints comming up

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    for anyone intrested this is how the old bus polished up lol

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    Looking really well mate you gotta be happy with that!
    Been stocking up on polish this weekend ready for my new ride, whatever I end up with.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Biff View Post
    Looking really well mate you gotta be happy with that!
    Been stocking up on polish this weekend ready for my new ride, whatever I end up with.
    cheers mate what kinda thing you looking for

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    Cracking job mate, keep it up

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    Chears gav that merc of yours starting to look really looked after and pamperd now

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    Quote Originally Posted by nottsgreent5 View Post
    cheers mate what kinda thing you looking for
    Hopefully a red v70.
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    I think he means the old G3 in the yellow bottle? That's far too abrasive for what you're doing, G3 is a complete range these days.

    I'd use something like Megs Ultimate Compound followed by a good wax.

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    Looking nice it can be hard work sometimes but defo worth it in the end im tempted looking at glossy red cars to buy red again now its soooooo shiney shiney

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    Ha ha.I bet its the diesel one I know lol

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    fair play its looking shiney, i tried to do mine a few weeks ago stoned but i only managed half the roof


 

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