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Old 12 April 2004, 04:14 PM
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My bodywork is in need of some TLC. Stonechips everywhere.

Secondly it was/is in need of a good polish, so with Maquires products to hand I set about it but I can not get rid of those tar spots and other comtaminents. Body work still feels like sandpaper

Tried Maquires tar remover, didn't do it. So I think I will call in the proffesionals.......

So my thoughts are stonechips first then a good valet

Can anyone recommend companies around the Harlow area.
1 for stonechips.
2 for Valet (does waxwizard still do house calls ?)

All the best
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Old 12 April 2004, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by PeterUK300
Hi all
My bodywork is in need of some TLC. Stonechips everywhere.

Secondly it was/is in need of a good polish, so with Maquires products to hand I set about it but I can not get rid of those tar spots and other comtaminents. Body work still feels like sandpaper

Tried Maquires tar remover, didn't do it. So I think I will call in the proffesionals.......

So my thoughts are stonechips first then a good valet

Can anyone recommend companies around the Harlow area.
1 for stonechips.
2 for Valet (does waxwizard still do house calls ?)

All the best
Pete
hi pete sorry cant help with paint problem but ive got uk300 any ideas on
mods? got full exhaust sports decat im told.tec3 but dont know how much
hp car as got would you know or is your car still standard(or does anybody
know) thanks
steve
Old 12 April 2004, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by STEVE300UK
hi pete sorry cant help with paint problem but ive got uk300 any ideas on
mods? got full exhaust sports decat im told.tec3 but dont know how much
hp car as got would you know or is your car still standard(or does anybody
know) thanks
steve
Steve
Mine has PPP with HKS Hyper system with standard downpipe and uppipe.

Your bhp with tec3 should be around 260+ I beleive. I'm sure people with your set up can correct me.

All the best
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Old 12 April 2004, 07:25 PM
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1. Go to Hertfodshie, get into littleknock. Lovely pub to go to while you wait.

2. Big Mick, the best valeter in town (mobile)
Old 12 April 2004, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by PeterUK300
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Tried Maquires tar remover, didn't do it. So I think I will call in the proffesionals.......
Pete
Good grief! Don't use a commercial tar remover, this will ruin your paintwork!

To remove tar spots, use a small amount of Flora margerine. Wipe the flora on to each tar spot & then leave for 10 mins. Then use a cotton towel & gently wipe off the flora & the tar spot.
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Best stuff for tar, is autogylm Intesive tar remover..

Also gets rid of bugs, road grime, stickers any adhesive etc with the minimum of effort..

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thanks pete(whats a hks thingymebob)

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i would go for a valet 1st, then you can re-assess how bad those stone chips are after touching them up. there is nothing more annoying than spending £500 having a frt end painted and then getting a stone chip three days later , howeverif your determined to get your stone chips painted then don't get the valet done first, the bodyshop won't love you for having a newly waxed and siliconed frt end to paint
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