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Old 24 January 2014, 11:57 AM
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Default Light scratch remover / polish

Can you guys recommend a high quality wax/polish that will remove light surface scratches and protect the paint work? I have a silver Hawk 2007. I've heard mixed reviews of t-cut etc

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Old 24 January 2014, 12:09 PM
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a wax wont remove the swirls, you want a polish, dodo juice lime prime has light abrasives so can do this but ideally for swirl removal you want to do it by machine rather than by hand.

Poorboys blackhole can be applied by hand and will hide the swirls a bit....
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p.s get yourself on detailing world..
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meguiars-P...item258733f572
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thanks guys
Old 24 January 2014, 01:04 PM
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I used some megs 205 n a kestrel das6 pro. Very time consuming but results were brilliant. Be sure to prep the car properly before polishing
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Ideally you want to wash, tar remove and claybar before polishing otherwise you will just be rubbing the contaminants into the paint causing more damage.

Gtechniq P1 is a good fine polish that can be applied by hand with an aplicator sponge.

youtube it

i get my stuff from www.elitecarcare.co.uk
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I use 3M excellent stuff
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/3...FaQfwwodDjAA-Q
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Also prevention is best. Use a lambs wool mit and use two buckets with grit catchers, one bucket to rinse and clean mit the second bucket for your soapy water 😃
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Originally Posted by marco58
I always cover his mouth when he's washing mine.
Old 24 January 2014, 09:50 PM
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Clean your car are doing this for £99 if you go to DetailingWorld forum and get the discount code
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polish.../prod_673.html

ring them and you can get advice on what you can use to get rid of the light swirls on your car
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Poorboys ssr range are good at removing swirls and scratches if used with a decent da machine
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spend a few hours looking through these

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polish...sh/cat_16.html

you need a DA with them though

you'll get better results.. polishing your car has never been so addictive lol
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what kind of scratches(surface damaged or just a bit of marring) are you talking about ?
A picture of the worst will help point you in the right direction.
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