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and bought a PC kit from Utopia

and I am going to practice on the girlfriends focus in that horrible purply blue

Lots of swirls etc etc

Hit me with what I should use

PC wise only as I have car wash, towels etc etc

Just want advice on polish, wax, sealent etc etc


I guess I will be washing

Claying

THEN POLISHING

If I get the hang of it then onto my subie

s70rjw

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Take a look on www.detailingworld.co.uk for some top advice togetherwith the link here to www.polishedbliss.co.uk next day delivery too

corradoboy

The guy who'll be doing mine measured the depth of my paint with an ultrasound device and stated that it would be wise to only polish it once, possibly twice on the outside. For this reason alone I decided that buying my own PC was pretty pointless, when he will be doing the full detail including using the PC and all the products for approx 40% of the cost of my own PC alone. A lot of money to use something once, maybe twice, and after that risk fecking up your paint alltogether IMHO.

Tone Loc

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You can use the PC to apply your waxes and sealents etc too tho and not just the polishes, so use it at least twice/three times a year? Or am i missing something?

Tony.

Phil

Thats what I thought

I would like to have a go with one of these but to be honest I am happy with my Paintwork as it

Good luck TKAO

When we finally get to meet you at least your girlfriends car will be shiney

Rasher

would like to see a car that has a P/C osed on it in the metal as it were,the pictures look fantastic, because I was thinking of purchasing one. Perhaps Rich could advise us on whether they are worth purchasing for general waxing/ sealing of the cars bodywork??

Rasher

wouldnt that depend on how abrasive a polish he used in the first place, is your paintwork in good or bad condition????

Rich @ PB

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Exactly. Whilst it may be true that your paint is thin, and therefore should only be compounded aggressively once or twice, it will be fine to PC it regularly using finishing polishes and glazes (I personally don't like to use the PC for applying waxes or sealants, as it tends to waste product). Here's some food for thought. Even using one of the most aggressive compounds I sell (Power Gloss) and a light cut spot pad on the PC, I've only managed to record a removal of 2-3 microns with my digital paint gauge... out of a total thickness of 100-140 microns on average. Using finishing polishes, I have never recorded any paint removal. The truth is that the PC is a burnishing machine rather than a compounding machine. It is capable of a small amount of paint removal (hence why it can be used for correction), but in general, with normal use it simply burnishes paint rather than cutting into it. So, in my opinion, a PC is not a waste of time for anyone, even if they have soft, thin paint - you just have to act accordingly and select mild finishing products and pads.

corradoboy

That makes sense, I suppose the first time you rejuvinate (sp?) a car it may require quite aggressive cutting back, but thereafter if treated with respect further defects should be minimized requiring less remedial action. The paint on my Scoob was below 100 microns in some places (leading edge of bonnet, roof etc) BTW.

Aztec Performance Ltd

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Do you mind me asking how much he is charging and what it covers?

Mine could do with a little TLC

corradoboy

YHPM

Rich @ PB

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100 microns isn't too bad - the Civic I posted up last week only had 67 on the leading edge of the bonnet!

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So guys

What should I use for the car ??

What comes with the kit?

or do you recomend something different

I know have the tracking number for the PC so it will be here soon and I want to get to work on it this weekend

Rich @ PB

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I would look at the Menzerna or Optimum line up of polishes - both work really well on Scooby paint. What's the extent of your paint defects?

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Its a Ford Focus !!

its 8 years old loads of swirls

Phil

Doesn't the kit you bought come with some polish ?

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Not sure tbh

Just assumed that I would order some stuff from Mr Bliss

The PC has just left San Diego according to the tracker, 3KVa Tansformer and plug on its way from Screw fix direct

JUST NEED SOME POLISH NOW

Rich @ PB

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Oh, missed that, in that case the Poorboy's SSR range is worth a look, as Ford paint is softer and can be worked well with it. I would start with SSR2.5 using a white polishing pad, and see how you go. If some of the defects persist, I would then drop down to a light cut pad, again with the SSR2.5. If you have any really bad scratches you may need SSR3 to get them out fully, although a light cut spot pad with SSR2.5 would also suffice for such tasks. Once the majority of the defects are out I would then do a final polishing step with SSR1 using a white polishing pad - this will enhance the gloss no end and leave a perfect finish for the last step. The benefits of the Poorboy's range are good value, ease of use for beginners (they are much easier to learn with than the Menzerna polishes) and good cutting power on Ford paint.

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Thanks

I can't see these bits on you site

Can I ask for links so I can order them asap

What LSP do you suggest I order

Thanks in advance

Rich @ PB

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Poorboy's SSR's here...

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...135polish.html

As for last step step products, what type of finish are you looking for? Wet and glossy, shiny and reflective, something in between?

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Lets go something in between

and what about the pads

Should my PC come with the right pads?

Sorry to be a pain

Rich @ PB

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What kit did you order? The SFX kit? If so you'll be okay, but may need an extra white polishing pad. How many white pads in the kit?

As for last step, a thin coat of EX-P sealant topped with Natty's Blue paste wax would look great on that colour paint (the EX-P could be skipped if you want to keep it more simple).

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Bought this one

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-sfxpol-kit.html

Thanks for that I will order in the morning when I get to work

Rich @ PB

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Aye, looks good, you will need another white pad (one for the SSR2.5, one for the SSR1). The yellow pad can be used with SSR2.5 if the white pad doesn't get everything out.

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Thanks

So finally point me to your pads on the website and I will let you go to bed

I will order in the morning

THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR HELP

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Placed order and arrived this morning 5*'s for Customer Service Bolished Bliss

Just waiting for PC now it appears to be stuck at LA Airport

Rich @ PB

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Yeah, mine too, and I needed it for this weekend.

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Not sure what the problem is

Have emailed them asking

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What have you broken your one then?

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Email just received