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Thanks. I would say a pro detailer will do a better job than me but I enjoy getting maybe 90 percent there. It is hard work, I think your price is quite good.

The stuff that goes purple is iron-x by the way.



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I'm jealous of your garage! Car looks to have improved massively. Stunning :)

Now you need to wash carefully to avoid spoiling it.

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2 minutes ago, Comedian said:

I'm jealous of your garage! Car looks to have improved massively. Stunning :)

Now you need to wash carefully to avoid spoiling it.

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Thanks man. That iron  X  stuff absolutely stinks.

Yeah I'll need to get some of the approved car wash and the detailer is giving me an after wash spray to protect the coating.

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Just now, Flytvr said:

I’ve got to drive it on Friday to get some new tyres. Not happy about taking it out of the garage!

It'll be fine, silver hides everything :smile: 

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11 minutes ago, Warrington guy said:

And I thought it was black at Kemble :yahoo:

I thought your’s was just brilliant silver!!!

Apologies for destroying this thread. I will be sending Blue, Gray, White and T-Bone to the headmaster’s office. Some of us take car detailing very seriously 

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1 hour ago, Comedian said:

I enjoy (sad isn't it?) Doing my own. Use a DA polisher with various pads depending on the car. The rc only needed a light paint restore and gentle pad. Then coated with king of gloss which should last about 12 months. But it's only 20 quid a tub. Takes me about 4 to 6 hours to do a full job but between is just normal wash and towel and it looks waxed again. 8a6fdc6e450f76d3f9ce4998397c9372.jpg

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Doe you need to use/do anything special because of the seal-healing top coat on these cars?

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12 hours ago, NemesisUK said:

Doe you need to use/do anything special because of the seal-healing top coat on these cars?

I wasn't aware of any seal healing properties.

More info appreciated.

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48 minutes ago, Comedian said:

I wasn't aware of any seal healing properties.

More info appreciated.

All new models after MY2014 have self healing clearcoat to heal light swirls and scratches. Needs heat to be activated I believe.

Technically you shouldn't really polish these paints with abrasives as it removes the self-healing aspects but whether it makes much difference is yet to be seen.

I personally would have stuck Fusso on it - found it lasts much longer than King of Gloss.

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I like the life span though. I think something can last too long and then be too hard to remove if required. It's important to get the right products for you.

I have no idea if previous owner polished the self heal away. I have machine polished with R222 so may have affected it myself. 

It looks great and I'm happy polishing so maybe it's more of a concern to someone who doesn't enjoy that stuff?

I did not know abut the self heal though and I did months of reading and research before buying.

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As promised some pics of the finished job. I can't believe the difference it's like a different car. Happy as with it :smile:

Still to get it outside into the daylight to see how it looks.

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So I've just had a dream come true what's better than having one SILVER is-F at your house.......... yes you've got it 2 🤗

Especially when the second one is nicely detailed and hiding the dirt on yours 😂

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Just now, Flytvr said:

The van steals the show!!!!

@Flytvr Yes thankyou she does look resplendent sat there just waiting for her next trip to a pub..... I mean building site..... ‘tis Friday afternoon after all 😂

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