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Doug

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19th Aug 10 at 22:46

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150426838134&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

This looks to be a decent enough package. Could maybe be had a bit cheaper though.

So I assume I would do a No.1 wash then a 2 and then a 3 and repeat the cycle.

1:
Clay
Lime Prime
Purple Haze
Red Mist

2:
Lime Prime
Purple Haze
Red Mist

3:
Red Mist

Would I need anything else like a final sealant or anything?
Also I have never used wax from a tub. To you wipe your cloth in the tub then on the paintwork?

[Edited on 19-08-2010 by Doug]

Colin

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19th Aug 10 at 23:13

quote:
Originally posted by Doug

Also I have never used wax from a tub. To you wipe your cloth in the tub then on the paintwork?

Slightly damp applicator pad for applying wax.

Dunno about anything else!!

Ask Rich he'll tell you whats bet!!

mike56gte

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19th Aug 10 at 23:16

looks like a good package may invest in this.

craig8

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20th Aug 10 at 00:43

i dont get what your asking about the cycle?

Wash
Clay
Lime Prime
Purple Haze
Red Mist

then after each normal wash when you dry it off give it another coat of red mist

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Doug

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20th Aug 10 at 07:48

Surely you would not clay the car everytime?

Doug

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20th Aug 10 at 08:14

What I am trying to get at is would I need any final sealer in that kit or is that everything?

Also at what time would you use what products?

Doug

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20th Aug 10 at 12:51

I thought this forum was full of detailers!

Scotty_B

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20th Aug 10 at 12:58

quote:
Originally posted by Doug
I thought this forum was full of detailers!

www.detailingworld.co.uk

pow

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20th Aug 10 at 13:16

U2U will_doyle mate

adiohead

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20th Aug 10 at 13:20

Sorry to hijack, but I've got a question that I'm hoping someone will answer:

I need to clean my exhaust tip as it's caked in black. What should I use?

Wire wool and some sort of polish?
I'm not going to purchase any new shit so I'll just use whatever I have in the garage.

John

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20th Aug 10 at 13:21

The wax is basically the seal, although you get specific sealers which are like wax but synthetic.

You could get the same stuff from other manufacturers for cheaper though.

Doug

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21st Aug 10 at 20:03

So what would people recommend then?

That isn't a bad package on ebay, but I assume slightly over priced.

Daveskater

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21st Aug 10 at 20:09

That looks like a pretty good package, all you'd really need if you're after a starting off kit.

You would wash, clay, polish, 2 coats of wax and red mist it, then each time after that you'd only really need to give it a good wash and red mist for about 6 months which is when they recommend to put new wax on, aka clay it and start again.

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Cole

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21st Aug 10 at 20:25

quote:
Originally posted by adiohead
Sorry to hijack, but I've got a question that I'm hoping someone will answer:

I need to clean my exhaust tip as it's caked in black. What should I use?

Wire wool and some sort of polish?
I'm not going to purchase any new shit so I'll just use whatever I have in the garage.

autoglym metal polish and wire wool job done

Ben J

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21st Aug 10 at 20:41

quote:
Originally posted by Cole

quote:
Originally posted by adiohead
Sorry to hijack, but I've got a question that I'm hoping someone will answer:

I need to clean my exhaust tip as it's caked in black. What should I use?

Wire wool and some sort of polish?
I'm not going to purchase any new shit so I'll just use whatever I have in the garage.

autoglym metal polish and wire wool job done

But the fine wire wool. The more abrasive stuff will leave scratches. Try some polish on a rag first.

Cole

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21st Aug 10 at 20:46

i worked through the grades of wire wool came up a treat

neil h

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21st Aug 10 at 21:02

Spray some strong degreaser on it first, (xlite muc off works well) you'll be surprised how much of the cack just dissolves.

Ben G

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21st Aug 10 at 21:10

quote:
Originally posted by adiohead
Sorry to hijack, but I've got a question that I'm hoping someone will answer:

I need to clean my exhaust tip as it's caked in black. What should I use?

Wire wool and some sort of polish?
I'm not going to purchase any new shit so I'll just use whatever I have in the garage.

autosol as it's cheaper than the autoglym polish and works brilliantly. used to use it on the focus tips which were always black.

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