how to get you car to shine like never before ?, buy a pc

[Scotty_b]

Ok i spent ages doing the front wings and bonnet and there still not great. Loads of big swirls now (fewer but larger ovals) Ive been looking at other swirl removal stuff and was thinking of using the meguires swirl remover #9 i think. Any ideas on what this is like?

 

[RobDon]

If your car is that bad, you may have to try some cutting compounds - I see Autopia have their Sonus SFX-1 on sale - says it's for damaged and abused paint!

The PC7424 machine is down to $119 - only £67!!!

 

[PhatPhil]

Typical I put my order through last night!!

Still can't wait for it to arrive though!!

 

[Scotty_b]

I cant see it is, as its only a year old! Just cant get rid ofthe swirls!

 

[182blue]

yeh sfx 1 is an option, its quite aggresive, the other option is 4" pads with #83 on, I did notice that the ovni paint is quite hard, well compared to my old clio, i also did a porche recently and there paint is mega soft, so it will need working with the aggresive polish, also scratch x is an option

 

[Scotty_b]

Is scratch X ok with the PC? Im sure i read somewhere not to use scratch things with a PC?
Any ideas on how to run etc? number 4?

 

[182blue]

Is scratch X ok with the PC? Im sure i read somewhere not to use scratch things with a PC?
Any ideas on how to run etc? number 4?

yeh, i used scratch x on my clio, be carefull with it tho, i used it on number 4, and it worked well for me, i know of people who have done the whole car with it

 

[aebli]

Some one any idea from where I can order the PC, Poorboys etc.? Autopia don't ship to switzerland. Know any from you guys a shop/good address, maybe in UK?

 

[Scotty_b]

Just thinking my car was super guarded from new, could this be causeing the problems?

 

[RobDon]

Why not join the Autopia forums - there are some serious detailing boffs on there, pros too - they may have the answers you seek.

http://autopia.org/forum/index.php?

 

[RobDon]

Some one any idea from where I can order the PC, Poorboys etc.? Autopia don't ship to switzerland. Know any from you guys a shop/good address, maybe in UK?

You can order Poorboy's, P21S, Wolfgang, Pinnacle, etc. online from here: http://www.motorgeek.co.uk/

Also Mothers, Pinnacle, Wolfgang, Swissol, etc. here: http://www.allthingscarnauba.com/eShop/Default.asp

Also Mothers, Meguiars, etc. here: http://www.performancemotorcare.com/


I've heard the new Mother's SynWax is pretty awesome stuff.

 

[RobDon]

Soon I'm going to try a full Clearkote detail - I've heard many good things about how wet and deep the finish should be.

1. Wash with CK shampoo, rinse and dry.
2. Vanilla Moose wax by PC.
3. Red Machine Glaze by PC.
4. Yellow Cream Moose wax by PC.
5. Carnuba Moose wax by PC.

Each step is supposed to do something different like the VM should remove swirls etc., the RMG adds depth and reflection, the YCM adds smoothness and slickness and finally the CMW adds wetness and depth to the finish. I'll take pics along the way.

 

[aebli]

Thanks Rob for the links...m'waiting for the pics ;-)
One more question: how do I have to remove fly's form the front of the car? With the clay bar as well?

 

[RobDon]

My 4-Star UPP (ultimate paint protection) arrived today, so will give it a go soon - heard nothing but rave reviews about it. Here's my detailing collection so far (minus the wheel cleaning stuff):

A decent collection so far ... but nothing compared to this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Or this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Must be about 10 years supply in these guy's garages!

 

[Saul]

so, im a relative noob to car care, stick it in a jetwash and if its lucky a polish once a year.

what would be the best way to go about it for joe bloggs who likes to have his car look nice, but wont spend over £100 on shampoos and waxes and a whole weekend doing it?

anyone want to take up the saul is lazy challenge?

serious post btw, i am interested

 

[RobDon]

Probably an easy one-step cleaner wax, on-off by hand. To name a few would be:

1. Poorboy's polish with carnuba
2. Clearkote Vanilla Moose Wax
3. Meguiars NXT
4. Meguiars Cleaner Wax
5. Zymol Cleaner Wax
6. Klasse All-In-One

Any of these would clean the paint, polish it and leave a small amount of wax. For better weather protection you can do another step and add a wax or sealant. All of the above products are under £20. Spend another £20 on some shampoo, microfibre cloths and wax applicators and you're set.

 

[Saul]

ill give one of those a whirl then

cheers rob

 

[aebli]

My 4-Star UPP (ultimate paint protection) a...

Do you bougth them all in one or step by step? What's the price? By the way, I'm now busy to order the PC from Canada I think. Saw the shipping costs.. The set (PC) plus a couple of towels (polish etc.), Clay bar and so on cost me 330$, and the shipping: 130$. :crying:

Rob, what do you think about my "beginner-set":
Have now made a proposal:

1 Sonüs DAS Polisher Kit 189.95
1 Sonüs Ultimate Drying Towel 14.95
1 Concours Buffing Towel 13.95 (? seems good for finnish and so on)
2 Sonüs Der Wunder Applicator, Pkg/2 7.90 (tought for some hand-work)
2 Sonüs Der Wunder Polishing Towel, Pkg/2 21.90 (tought for some hand-work)
1 Wash N Dry Trio 20.21
3 Foam Wax Applicator, Pkg/1 3.00
1 Sonus SFX Ultra Fine Detailing Clay 16.95
1 The Perfect Shine Detailing Clay Intro Package 9.95
1 Meguiars Slide Lock Detail Brush 4.95 (tought for some hand-work)
1 Sonüs Total Eclipse 12.95 (interior)
1 Sonüs SFX Professional Applicator 9.95 (tought for some hand-work/interior)
1 Autoglym Engine Cleaner 10.95

Subtotal: 337.56

Shipping: 120.80

 

[RobDon]

I got the UPP from a guy in Portugal, I mentioned on the Autopia forums that I wanted some and he offered to send me 3 bottles, so I paid him via PayPal and they arrived 3 days later - no import charges!

General concensus seems to be that 4*UPP is truly awesome - we'll soon find out!

 

[182blue]

i darent show you my cleaning collection ,LOL