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Old 16 January 2012, 06:33 PM
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Just ordered a Machine Polisher with all the bits from Germany. I don't think it's a top of the range one but we all have to start somewhere. Should be here by weekend I hope. I take a picture and post it up. My dads going half with us he's into cars and got a Corolla T-Sport. Will have a clean off

Also ordered some Gunk Engine Degreaser, Meguairs deep paint cleaner, wax, polish, shampoo, hot tyre shine, wonder wheels, clay bar etc. Can try out my new Jet Wash n all

Never gone this mad before but it really needs it. Shame I haven't got a car porch or something. I'll wait till its warmer tho to start it.

Looking forward to doing it. Might even loose some weight!
Old 16 January 2012, 07:56 PM
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Sounds like you`re gonna be a busy chap Remember the pics when you`re done.
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Sounds like you`re gonna be a busy chap Remember the pics when you`re done.
Will do mate. I can't help taking pictures, prob seen that in my garage

Had a baby boy just over 7 months ago and I haven't touched the car since then. I have to change the Centre Console & Clocks but that's it I haven't it cleaned tho, keep going to the local car wash and let them do it for £5. No excuses I know, they do a great job and use good stuff. I know them

Nobody ever cleans it like yourself tho
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7 month old? You got your hands full then My excuse for driving a dirty car at the moment is that it`s just too cold to wash it
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Originally Posted by ScoobySteve69
7 month old? You got your hands full then My excuse for driving a dirty car at the moment is that it`s just too cold to wash it
Got his first tooth n all. Not easy times at the moment! Saying that it is too cold as well
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you're in a similar position to me then with youngster, dirty cars and lack of sleep
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you're in a similar position to me then with youngster, dirty cars and lack of sleep
Yeah not easy is it. Even more so in our house because the Mrs knows she's number 3 on the list.

1: My Little Boy
2: The Car
3: The Wife

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Had an update over the polisher today. Should be here 2mrw! Fingers crossed its all in one piece
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Looking forward to this Craig!
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Originally Posted by Einstein RA
Looking forward to this Craig!
Me too Maz in strange sort of way
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Polisher turned yesterday. Didn't have time to post up last night. Shopping night Friday. We like to live life on the edge

All looks good, all what they said I'd get n that. Weather too pants to try it out but I'm sure it all works n that. Quick picture!





Acouple of the other products have arrived as well. Wax, Polish, Gunk And Rain X. Like Xmas day all over again

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Old 08 February 2012, 04:46 PM
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Good luck mate show photos when done
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Here's a few things I've bought since I last posted up. Cash is abit tight with the little one but I'm getting there, slowly. Lol.

I know the Wonder Wheels isn't really great but mine are well in need of a Refurb. When there done i'll get the good stuff. Only £2 anyways! Still some more items to get but got most of the big ones!


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With the clay bar it's cheaper to get a cheap bottle of car shampoo and put some in the bottom of a spray bottle and mix with water, works exactly the same as the spray lube and saves you paying £20 odd quid for a clay kit, also you can buy 3 clay bars for between £5 and £10 of certain car cleaning sites, and these will last you more than a year.

I bought 3 a year and a half ago and have used them on 2 cars and still have 1 left, and clay every 4 months.

Just a tip for the future, hope you get the results that your after.
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Thanks buddy
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Go very carefully with the polisher if you have never used one before, and start with the finest grade polish and the least aggressive pads; it`s very easy to strip all the clearcoat with a 1400W rotary. Dual action polishers are much more forgiving; I don`t mean to teach you to suck eggs! Good luck.
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Cheers mate. All help and advice is appreciated as ever! I will be nervous doing it don't get me wrong. My mate owns a bodyshop so I might ask him for a 30min lesson. The only polish I have is the Meguairs one in the picture. Should be ok with that I think!

Thanks again buddy
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