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 lukejenks101
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bristol Registered: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 5,694 Status: Offline |
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My mum has asked me what i want for christmas and i do not have a clue what do ask for, now i want a detailing kit so can anyone reccomend a good one?________________________________________ PS3 I.D - jenkers101Live i.d - Lukejenks1201 |
 Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 10:50
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jsoulman
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bristol Registered: 19 Apr 2006 Posts: 13,662 Status: Offline |
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Have you been a good little boy this year though Luke? Dont you write a list like all the other boys and girls and put it with milk and cookies before you go to bed ready for Santa to stand at the end of your bed and empty his sack? |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 10:53
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aaron6
Seasoned Pro  Location: On the sofa in maidstone Registered: 16 May 2006 Posts: 5,840 Status: Offline |
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Nattys paste and a clay bar mate.  ________________________________________ See the sheer power and might of the lesser known burrowing owl. |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 11:07
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro  Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
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lukejenks101 wrote: My mum has asked me what i want for christmas and i do not have a clue what do ask for, now i want a detailing kit so can anyone reccomend a good one? Start at the basics. Good shampoo (Dodo's BTBM), couple of quality wash mits, two wash buckets and a decent drying towel (im using a Eurow monster fluffy MF towel at the mo). Next look at a clay bar system. Ive used Bilt Hamber clay (with water as a lube) for years with good results. Then look at wheather you need to "correct" your paintwork to remove swirls etc or if you can go striaght for the polishing/waxing stages. You could be in the realms of hundreds of pounds before you know it. Detailing Worlds a good site - lots and lots of advice on there as well ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster  owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 11:12
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lukejenks101
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 5,694 Status: Offline |
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I do want to get rid of some swirls, was looking at a dodo juice machine polisher but im not too confident________________________________________ PS3 I.D - jenkers101Live i.d - Lukejenks1201 |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 12:05
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
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lukejenks101 wrote: I do want to get rid of some swirls, was looking at a dodo juice machine polisher but im not too confident Best way to start if you have never used a machine polisher is a DA type machine, like a meguires G220. Then choose some polishing compounds to suit the typically rock hard VAG paint. I've used the Megs stuff in the past but use the 3M range of compounds and pads. How bad are the swirls? If only minor and your not confident, you can "mask" over them by using polishes with fillers in them, such as Poorboys Black Hole, and even AG super resin would do. ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 12:11
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lukejenks101
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 5,694 Status: Offline |
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They're not awfull, i was looking at the dodo juice polisher as its a bit cheaper, il look in to prices of stuff later on  ________________________________________ PS3 I.D - jenkers101Live i.d - Lukejenks1201 |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 12:19
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
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lukejenks101 wrote: They're not awfull, i was looking at the dodo juice polisher as its a bit cheaper, il look in to prices of stuff later on Any advice you want, just shout up. I used to do it for a living so have tried most stuff. ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 12:21
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dangti6
aka JKshooter  Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
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Be careful with cheaper polishers.Some detailing companies rebrand Silverline and the likes. See if you can find out which machine Dodo Juice are sticking their own sticker on. ________________________________________  |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 12:22
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
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a voucher for a proper job by a pro ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 12:30
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lukejenks101
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 5,694 Status: Offline |
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The dodo juice one is £99 so not the cheapest, il have a shop around, whats the rought price for a g220?________________________________________ PS3 I.D - jenkers101Live i.d - Lukejenks1201 |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 12:37
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
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lukejenks101 wrote: The dodo juice one is £99 so not the cheapest, il have a shop around, whats the rought price for a g220? I've never purchased a G220 myself, from memory they were about £150 ish. I use a Makita rotary polisher, have done for years. A cheaper alternative to the Makita is a Variable speed Clarke one from Machine mart. However Rotarys are harder to use and can strike through paint so much easier if you are not sure whats going on. ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 12:44
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lukejenks101
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 5,694 Status: Offline |
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This is the dodo juice one, ClickyI have never used a machine polisher before so dont want something too hard  ________________________________________ PS3 I.D - jenkers101Live i.d - Lukejenks1201 |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 12:46
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dangti6
aka JKshooter Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
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^ that's just a Kestral DAS 6 with a £13.95 Dodo Juice sticker on it.http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/kestrel-das6-dual-action-machine-polisher-cat10.html @£86 ________________________________________ |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 12:51
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wilyoldave
Seasoned Pro  Location: Yeovil Registered: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 1,642 Status: Offline |
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I want to get a clay kit - would be the first time using one - have been looking at the Mreguirs kit fro about £25 - is this a good one to start with?Sorry to jump on your thread Luke! ________________________________________ No more peugeots Snap - no more RS clio Now Ph1 RS clio |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 12:56
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lukejenks101
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 5,694 Status: Offline |
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No worries mate!I might just get this just to make sure i dont break anything! Click ________________________________________ PS3 I.D - jenkers101Live i.d - Lukejenks1201 |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 13:01
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
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A lot of the Megs stuff is aimed at retail, hence the nice boxes, pretty pictures etc etc. Bilt Hamber have their own website, buy direct off them, postage is spot on and its (IMO) a better clay to use, as warm water is all you need as lube. Yes it comes in a little boring blue box but who cares. Last clay bar i got from BH was about £13, and theres enough in there to do about 4 cars ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 13:03
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AndyJ
Seasoned Pro  Location: Birmingham Registered: 09 Apr 2005 Posts: 5,894 Status: Offline |
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I've worked as a detailer/painter for the last ten years and have always used a chicago pneumatic mop, and 3m compounds. Not the cheapest of gear but easily the best imo.________________________________________ For we are many.PS£ ID: Monkey369 |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 13:48
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
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I find the 3m stuff is simply consistant tbh. Used Menzerna but didnt get on with it at all. Very temperature specific.The 3m pads are very long lasting as well i find. Where do you work Andy? ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 13:56
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ian7675
Techno Viking  Location: Gloucestershire Registered: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 6,068 Status: Offline |
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Never used a Clay bar but I might get one. How the hell do you use it?________________________________________ Less than 24 hours to go! |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 14:04
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owain
Seasoned Pro  Location: Essex Registered: 20 May 2009 Posts: 9,185 Status: Offline |
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ian7675 wrote: Never used a Clay bar but I might get one. How the hell do you use it? Spray on the lubricant stuff, go over the paintwork with the clay bar. The friction removes all the little specs you can't see but can feel. Piece of p*ss and does a really good job ________________________________________ Membership expiring soon, get in contact on our new little forum project. |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 14:19
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matt evans
Seasoned Pro Location: Stourbridge Registered: 16 Sep 2009 Posts: 2,290 Status: Offline |
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owain wrote: ian7675 wrote: Never used a Clay bar but I might get one. How the hell do you use it? Spray on the lubricant stuff, go over the paintwork with the clay bar. The friction removes all the little specs you can't see but can feel. Piece of p*ss and does a really good job ^^^ This. Use it on the glass as well, you'd be amazed at how much shit sticks to them even when they look "clean" ________________________________________ 1999 Astor Grey GTi-6 OEM+ (now gone...)2004 Aegean Blue 206 GTi 180 (also gone...) 2006 Skoda Fabia vRS in Sprint Yellow honestly3k wrote: Do you wrestle for a living matt? You sound like a monster owain wrote: Nothing involving a 306 can be considered worthwhile. |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 14:28
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ian7675
Techno Viking Location: Gloucestershire Registered: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 6,068 Status: Offline |
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Cheers guys, job for the weekend. Sorry about the thread hijack Luke.________________________________________ Less than 24 hours to go! |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 15:01
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roland rat
Yeeeah Rat fans!  Location: Swansea Registered: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 22,282 Status: Offline |
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I use washing up liquid,if its good enough for my plates then its good enough for my cars |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 15:05
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gtisid
Seasoned Pro  Location: chelmsford Registered: 22 Mar 2003 Posts: 4,992 Status: Offline |
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good advice roland, your paint will look crap in another year.i bought a kit from chemical guys which is mid range also bought the bucket and orbital polisher clicky it is all good stuff and really does the car well. have to be honest and say it really is the most boring thing you can do ever and the thought of claying another car deswirling, glazing , sealing and waxing makes me want to vomit ________________________________________ puglessPhase 1 GTI 6 1996-1997 Subaru Impreza GB270 2007-2008 rare spiderman comics same day international courier |
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Posted 6th Dec 2011 at 15:17
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