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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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sorry people i cant seem to find it on here but whats the best polish for metallic blue scooby thanks
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Are you applying by rotary or by hand? What condition is your paint in?
If you have fine swirls/ minor imperfections and are applying by hand, then Autoglym SRP is your friend. It is a cost effective one stop method of improving the look of your paintwork. Before you polish the car, I suggest you claybar it to remove bonded on contaminants such as tree sap or air borne fallout. Once you have clayed, your paint will feel as smooth as glass.
Then apply the ARP sparingly. SRP contains a lot of fillers. Applying too much will leave you with a chalky mess.
Once you have filled in your imperfections, you need a decent wax to seal your hard work with the polish. Collinite 476 is very durable and is reasonably priced. If you have a rotary , then it is very much dependant on the condition of your paintwork. The choice is massive. Applying some polishes by hand will not realise their true potential, they will not break down by hand. Make sure you use microfibre cloths as oposed to old T shirts etc to prevent scratching that paintwork. Best of luck and post some pics. Bob

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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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doing it by hand mate i know this may sound stupid what is does clayber mean ? cheers for all the infomation
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobyrob2002
doing it by hand mate i know this may sound stupid what is does clayber mean ? cheers for all the infomation
Have a read through this guide lots of good info
https://www.scoobynet.com/car-care-3...t-subarus.html
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobyrob2002
doing it by hand mate i know this may sound stupid what is does clayber mean ? cheers for all the infomation
A claybar is a synthetic bar of clay which you drag across your paintwork with a lubricant sprayed on first. It "pulls" the minute particles that make your paintwork feel rough off the car, leaving it clean and ready to polish.
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Old Jul 6, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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where do i get one of those claybar from also i have a deep scrach on the back of my boot gone down to the white got told it cost me 100 to get spayed any other tips what i could do to get rid of it ?
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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If it's gone through to the primer (i.e. looks white and you can catch your fingernail in it) then it will need painting; nothing else will fix it. If you can't feel it with your fingernail then it should polish out; see this link for details and links to the recommended products, including the clay bar...

https://www.scoobynet.com/car-care-3...t-subarus.html

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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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Blackfire wet diamond on Sonic Blue is amazing, topped off with a few layers of Jeffs and your on a winner, just remember preparation is the key to shine
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Agree

intensive polish first then blackfire gloss enhanching polish then blackfire wet diamond then if youve got the cash blackfire paste wax - all this on sonic blue looks
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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If you get the Menzerna Intensive Polish don't even think of using it in direct sunlight. It's the biggest pain ever as I foolishly found out
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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lol - every polish ive ever tried does the same

always use your works warehouse to do details
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