Hi all what do people use for bring out the red again in badley fadded to the point its nearly white paint work lol i know theres the t-cuts and so on but is there anything thats any better ie. Less hard work
Poor boys red stuff
Farclea G3 does wonder's ;)
[QUOTE=merc85;728255]Farclea G3 does wonder's ;)[/QUOTE] Is that the same as g3 gav
If you don't have a machine, buy a proper hand polishing pad if you want to make it easier on yourself.
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;728256]Is that the same as g3 gav[/QUOTE] Hi Bud yes mate G3, try the Medium compound one, worked wonders with my old Red t5 :) [ATTACH=CONFIG]26061[/ATTACH]
Cheers lads got a bottle of g3 from ages ago thought it mite be abit coarse for that but ill give it a whirl and post sum pics up after
As volvokid says get a electric polisher will defo make it alot easier and also wet the G3 on the cloth before you start and keep it most/damp. goes further to :)
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;728267]Cheers lads got a bottle of g3 from ages ago thought it mite be abit coarse for that but ill give it a whirl and post sum pics up after[/QUOTE] That's why I don't use the stuff plus its messy, but it WILL restore the colour and if that's all your after it's perfect.
i use the course farcella number 3 then go over again with the finer farcella 2 , it is very hard work though, i sometimes wonder if a bottle of CIF would be easier as its runnier :D
After the g3 i used to use auto glym ultra deep shine and the auto glym high def wax to stop it fading as quick after i got my old car red again
attacked the roof with g3 and elbow grease pretty impressed lol
Good work there mate. Get some sealant on it quick tho, before it gets ingrained with crap. In that exposed condition, even bird crap will do some serious harm.
[QUOTE=M-R-P;728351]Good work there mate. Get some sealant on it quick tho, before it gets ingrained with crap. In that exposed condition, even bird crap will do some serious harm.[/QUOTE] Cheers mate its kept in doors over night and most of the day ill be doing the whole car over the weekend then its staying inside lol
Fair play dude that's come up well! Hats off to you. Bet your arm is killing.
[QUOTE=Biff;728362]Fair play dude that's come up well! Hats off to you. Bet your arm is killing.[/QUOTE] No mate only took 20 min or so pretty easy if you use plenty of water lol
I recommend getting it resprayed gay gold. ;)
[QUOTE=stribo;728377]I recommend getting it resprayed gay gold. ;)[/QUOTE]trying to put value in not take it out lol
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;728375]No mate only took 20 min or so pretty easy if you use plenty of water lol[/QUOTE] I may be getting myself some g3 if I get a red car. Lol
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 :) [ATTACH=CONFIG]26068[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]26069[/ATTACH]
My spoiler sometimes goes a little pink after a few days in the sun, so im trying to find a solution for this too.
[QUOTE=Nealevo;728448]My spoiler sometimes goes a little pink after a few days in the sun, so im trying to find a solution for this too.[/QUOTE] Paint it black :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;728389]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 :) [ATTACH=CONFIG]26068[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]26069[/ATTACH][/QUOTE] A thing of beauty right there :)
[QUOTE=M-R-P;728450]Paint it black :)[/QUOTE] As helpful as ever Mr P......If i could be trusted with a rattle can i probably would
[QUOTE=Nealevo;728452]As helpful as ever Mr P......If i could be trusted with a rattle can i probably would[/QUOTE] Take it off the tailgate first ;)
Surely the pink spoiler matches the rest of the car. :)
[QUOTE=Nealevo;728389]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 :) [ATTACH=CONFIG]26068[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]26069[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]that looks stunning
Got the roof finished and made a start on the bonnet really pleased the way the paints comming up
for anyone intrested this is how the old bus polished up lol
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. :)
[QUOTE=Biff;728654]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. :)[/QUOTE]cheers mate what kinda thing you looking for
Cracking job mate, keep it up :)
Chears gav that merc of yours starting to look really looked after and pamperd now
[QUOTE=nottsgreent5;728661]cheers mate what kinda thing you looking for[/QUOTE] Hopefully a red v70. ;) Watch this space!
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.
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
Ha ha.I bet its the diesel one I know lol
fair play its looking shiney, i tried to do mine a few weeks ago stoned but i only managed half the roof :rolleyes2