Half polish then rain!
20 June 2006, 07:22 PM
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Half polish then rain!
Rained stopped play today as I was halfway through polishing using my new natty blue 
I'd already done 1 coat on the bonnet, roof and rear wing and part of the boot, picked the kids up from school, then started again on the same bits. Bonnet, roof and wing and top of boot, when I felt the 1st drops of rain. Didn't seem to bad, and I guessed it would pass over, so started down the drivers side. Just as I was finishing that, the heavens opened, and I made a bee line for the shelter of my small garage. It's not stopped since
So my question is: Will it be ok to leave on now overnight until I can get too it tomorrow afternoon (that is if it's stopped raining?)
My garage is too small to work around the car, I can just get out when I've parked it inside! So I'm not able to continue the process in there.
It looked ok to me when I left it, and it did say apply with a damp sponge applicator
I'd already done 1 coat on the bonnet, roof and rear wing and part of the boot, picked the kids up from school, then started again on the same bits. Bonnet, roof and wing and top of boot, when I felt the 1st drops of rain. Didn't seem to bad, and I guessed it would pass over, so started down the drivers side. Just as I was finishing that, the heavens opened, and I made a bee line for the shelter of my small garage. It's not stopped since
So my question is: Will it be ok to leave on now overnight until I can get too it tomorrow afternoon (that is if it's stopped raining?)
My garage is too small to work around the car, I can just get out when I've parked it inside! So I'm not able to continue the process in there.
It looked ok to me when I left it, and it did say apply with a damp sponge applicator
20 June 2006, 10:47 PM
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Second that what Si says but If it was me would wash the car again or quick detail it as the rain will mix with the dust etc in your garage, you don’t want to be trapping crap under the wax 
- you want to fire on about 2 coats anyway to ensure even coverage (not within 24 hrs of each other) so I wouldn’t worry too much about it as the nattys can be layered as much as you want I think.
Get some pics of the lovely beading effect (god I am sad)
- you want to fire on about 2 coats anyway to ensure even coverage (not within 24 hrs of each other) so I wouldn’t worry too much about it as the nattys can be layered as much as you want I think.Get some pics of the lovely beading effect (god I am sad)
20 June 2006, 11:16 PM
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Thanks guys, it's the only thing I bought at the NBO 
I was tempted to take a few shots of the beading on the roof, as it looked really nice, and a couple of beads had trapped some very small leaves!
Yep, we're both sad Justin
I was tempted to take a few shots of the beading on the roof, as it looked really nice, and a couple of beads had trapped some very small leaves!
Yep, we're both sad Justin
20 June 2006, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cw42
Thanks guys, it's the only thing I bought at the NBO
I was tempted to take a few shots of the beading on the roof, as it looked really nice, and a couple of beads had trapped some very small leaves!
Yep, we're both sad Justin
I was tempted to take a few shots of the beading on the roof, as it looked really nice, and a couple of beads had trapped some very small leaves!
Yep, we're both sad Justin
well at least I am not on my own - Si and me have also lured Brett into the cleaning lark - I wonder whos next 
maybee the cheif
21 June 2006, 08:18 AM
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I wouldn’t worry too much about it as the nattys can be layered as much as you want I think.
Try the 'spit/shine' method nof applying Nattys is works a treat
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Agree with Rasher-spit shine results are awesome. Especially if you use mineral water such as evian mixed every so slightly with Meguairs last touch
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Well, I got up today, after what I believe has been a nice dry day, got the car out to pick up the kids, driving back from there with every intention of finishing this job off, and guess what? Yes, bloody rain again!
So, it's in the garage, and I'm squeezed in there polishing the passenger side, front and rear atm!
Damn english summer!
So, it's in the garage, and I'm squeezed in there polishing the passenger side, front and rear atm!
Damn english summer!
21 June 2006, 10:47 PM
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Managed to finish it off Then went for a spin up the Cat & Fiddle to see if it goes any faster with wax on
Took a couple of nice pictures which I'll upload tomorrow.
Then went for a spin up the Cat & Fiddle to see if it goes any faster with wax on Took a couple of nice pictures which I'll upload tomorrow.
22 June 2006, 06:07 PM
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Using the IP I put the polish on in a cross on the pad then blotted it onto the paintwork then sprayed the pad with a mist of water and then started, once the IP had gone almost clear I sprayed the panel again with water and did the same again then buffed of with a damp microfibre cloth
22 June 2006, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobyverysoon
- what wax did you use before? Car is filthy again after my spin last night and the rain overnight at work. Another good clean and polish at the weekend will mean 2 coats on now Nearly there. On the same subject, what is required for engine bay cleaning?
22 June 2006, 06:21 PM
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22 June 2006, 06:32 PM
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Another alternative is CD2 - lots of people on here have used it - and its nice and easy to use - Halfords sell it on the snipe - I used it a while ago you get the safe degreaser and the detailer/protection spray in a box for about £12.00
I never got before and after pics but it does the job
I never got before and after pics but it does the job
22 June 2006, 06:38 PM
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Using the IP I put the polish on in a cross on the pad then blotted it onto the paintwork then sprayed the pad with a mist of water and then started, once the IP had gone almost clear I sprayed the panel again with water and did the same again then buffed of with a damp microfibre cloth
Cheers Si - I am going to attempt the full works on saturday - all being well - I wish the PC could sort stone chips as its full of them
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Yeah I was going to mention that as well but could remember what it was called !!!, thats my next step the engine bay and the **** thats wealded to my inner boot and front arches , Yeah I know what you mean I have chips on my roof of all places on the drivers side !!!!
Halfrauds have stopped selling CD2 ftrom what I can gather after doing aquick search on here !!!
, Yeah I know what you mean I have chips on my roof of all places on the drivers side !!!!Halfrauds have stopped selling CD2 ftrom what I can gather after doing aquick search on here !!!
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22 June 2006, 06:42 PM
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Yeah I was going to mention that as well but could remember what it was called !!!, thats my next step the engine bay and the **** thats wealded to my inner boot and front arches
they had it on the shelf where the turtle wax is When I got mine - I hope they havent stoped selling it
22 June 2006, 06:46 PM
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27 June 2006, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Polished Bliss
Great work above, loving those pics. Now you know what it's like being a detailer in Scotland!
Sorry you lost the sale of the nattys wax to cleancar at the nbo But as soon as you get some in, I'll be getting some P21s to do my engine
will keep an eye on the site 