jonw440

I love that first picture!!

Did you polish it first? What were the preparations before applying the P21S?

I don't use chamois or MF towels to dry my Wifes Black car. I use my shop vac.I put the hose on the exhaust side so it blows the water off without adding more scratches to the paint.

If you already own a shop vac its free!

To wash I use a 100% Austrian wool wash mitt. It tends to hold any dirt the shampoo lifts from the paint and holds it until it is rinsed away in the rinse bucket.

I use two buckets for washing. One with the shampoo and a second filled with plain water. I use the plain water to rinse the mitt after I have washed a section of the car. This way any dirt gets released into the rinse water and cant be picked up when you grab more shampoo.

Black just is a hard color to keep scratch free.

After having the new car for a few months, now there's several dent, scratch & mark on both sides of the car. It's obvious that it's done when those idiots opening their cars doors, and some were hit on hard. Does anyone concern about this issue or is there anything to do or avoid ?

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I park WAY......away from the front parking spots.

If it takes me 20-30 seconds to walk that distance, I don't mind.

They do make a door edge guard(in black,and other colors) that sticks out from the door a little bit, which might help.

Had an email through this morning and Autopia have a sale on :D

20% off

Coupon code is                  SAVEBIG

Webby

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Yes it's good timing...

I like using a natural sheepskin wash mitt. It removes the dirt and bugs better then a sponge. Plus it holds the dirt in the nap so it doesn't scratch the paint.

http://www.decocarcare.com/howtowashhtml.html

The SFX pads are designed for use with the restorative SFX products, i.e. for restoring badly faded or oxidised paintwork.

For polishing paintwork that is already in reasonable condition the DAS pads are the better option and easier to use due to their flexability.

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I changed my mind and took the extra discount changing to the SFX kit. Jon advised that the difference in the pads was not too great so I thought "why not". You can of course buy the DAS pads or kit seperately and Autopia have a franchise in the UK where you can also buy the Porter machine complete with transformer etc. Here is the link:

http://www.thepolishingcompany.com/foryourcar.html

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That company sure is dear compared to ordering it in yourself.

Got mine delivered within 6 days that includes a weekend.

Very pleased with the quick delivery will be using them again in the future.

Sonus SFX Polisher Kit SON-SFXPOL-KIT 1 199.95

Subtotal 199.95

Coupon discount (sfx) -39.99

Subtotal 159.96

Shipping 47.00

Tax 0.00

Total $206.96

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Wow thats how fast I get to the east coast in the states!!

Did it come from San Diego CA or the polish company in the UK?

Everyone who wants one please email me so I can give you the discount code for the group buy.

Thank You to all who partisipated in this!!!!

My email is

jonw440@charter.net

I have always been impressed with Autopia's high standard of service and will continue to shop there........ :D

A quick question for you....

The owners of which make/model care for their ride the most? In your opinion of course.

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I have talked to folks with Ferrari's Porsches, Bentleys, all the way to 1986 Buick. I really dont think the car make matters, It's the people who own them.

but I think, Porsche and Corvette owners out number the rest.

I ordered some polishing bits and pieces from Autopia on Thursday Evening at 11pm and it all arrived safe and sound this afternoon at 3pm. Allowing for a weekend that was a fantastic performance. Shame there is no automatic discount for LOC members but even so I am delighted by this standard of service and the way they do it minimises the risk of any customs or other duties. You would be exceedingly lucky to get that sort of response in this country. So well done to Autopia and I will be back.

Kent.

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Thank You for the kind words Kent!

At Autopia we do really care about our customers and will always strive to make each and every order like our first!!

Thanks again,

Jon

What is the difference between the two kits?  

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The differance is the pads.

The DAS pad kit is a great " starter" kit.The pads are soft and flexable. They are really useful on cars with cuirves.

The SFX kit pads are a bit more firm.

Here are a few pictures showing what the proper tools and products can achieve.

The Porter Cable 7424 SFX and DAS pads.

All three Sonus SFX polishes.

This Black Durango was scratched on purpose to see how the SFX polishes work.(Yes its my Wifes Black Dodge Durango and NO she doesn't know I scratched it with a plastic pool brush she would KILL me :D )

I used the SFX Yellow pad with the SFX-1 Restore polish, the Green DAS pad with SFX-2 Enhance Polish and the Blue DAS pad with the SFX-3 final finish polish.

Enjoy!

These two pictures are from her Black Grand Prix she owned before the Black Durango...She Loves black vehicels.

its here http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...topic=26112&hl=

lots of activity on these forums so it got pushed to page two of the active threads.

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Many Thanks!

Did someone delete the thread about the group buy on the PC 7424?

It comes straight from Autopia. Which is a sponsor of Lexus-owners club.

Anybody Know?

Put me down for the SON-DASPOL-KIT please.

Cheers

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Great! Thats 5 PC with DAS pad kits!

Half way to 10!!!

To use the PC 7424 in the UK you will need the following.

A] 110 volt transformer

B] 110 volt extension lead - the length will depend on the distance you need to cover. 14 metres is standard but longer leads are available or you can use two 14 metre cables

C] A 110 volt accessories plug

You can order these times from www.screwfix.com and they will cost you about £65 in total. Alternatively you can pop along to your local builder's merchant and get the same items for a similar amount. Just tell the guy you're running a 110 volt power tool and he'll know the rest. I don't know if Jewson or Travis Perkins are in your neck of the woods but they will stock them.

Converted using Yahoo.....

http://finance.yahoo.com/currency/convert?...&submit=Convert

Shipping: $54 is about 29.36 UKP

Costs in UKP

C-7424 6" - Variable-Speed Random-Orbit Polisher

(MSRP)81

(10%)73

(15%)69

(20%)65

SON-SFXPOL-KIT - Sonus SFX Polishing Kit

(MSRP)103

(10%)93

(15%)87

(20%)82

SON-DASPOL-KIT Sonus DAS Polishing Kit

(MSRP)108

(10%)98

(15%)92

(20%)87

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Thank you Jiberjaber :D

I am interested but would like to know what the full price including shipping to the UK would be if we got 20 people? Thanks :D

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Global Priority Mail

Most ppl get it in 3 days

Shipping would be around $54.00 US, The weight once its packaged is about 11 lbs or 22Kg.

Was about to ask if price was USD and does it include shipping?

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Shipping would be extra.

I do know when we send packages to the U.K. we place a very very reasonable value amount so you wont have to pay high duty taxes.

Guys,

jonw440 is Jon Wilson - a very experienced detailer.

Jon is a one of Autopia's support people, and provides extensive support to our US LOC forums.

Think we should welcome Jon to LOCUK  :D

And thank him for setting up this great group buy :D :D

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Thanks Matt!

I should have introduced myself....... Thanks for taking care of it for me.

Thanks Guys!!

Now only 8 more. If we get the 8 pretty quick, should we continue to 15?

nt

Sounds good fella, some of it is covered by the Autopia guides I think though mate?

As for number 4, what's that then :P

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Just an update on the Autoopia Guide to detaoling.

David Bynon is just about ready to release the new version!(By end of this month)

It will include better graphics, easier printing and more chapters!

Until then here is the current version.

Download it and enjoy!

When the new version is released, all registered users will be notified how to update to the new version.

Jon

Download the Guide to detailing

Can one of the mods please update the Autopia link in the car care forum home page, it doesn't link properly to the Autopia shop

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