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For me, this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-G17216EU-Ultimat...
And either:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poorboys-World-White-Diam... for a lighter coloured car; or:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poorboys-Black-Hole-473ml... for a darker coloured car
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-G17216EU-Ultimat...
And either:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poorboys-World-White-Diam... for a lighter coloured car; or:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poorboys-Black-Hole-473ml... for a darker coloured car
Good question. Any photos OP?
Monty Python said:
nickfrog said:
I really like BH products but that doesn't sound like a polish.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Number-Carnauba-Car-Wax-Polish/dp/B0033GFW88Get a selection of Menzerna polishes and one of these:
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/das-6-pro-dual-acti...
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/das-6-pro-dual-acti...
Have to agree with Nickfrog here.
The thread is confusing the products which are designed for very separate jobs.
To remove swirl marks, scuffs and light scratches in the clear coat you need some form of abrasive polish and it can be very difficult not to mention time consuming to do this job well by hand.
You can buy cheap dual action polishers for about £80 and they are MASSIVELY worth it for those who like their cars to look nice which is most PH's! Im talking domestic use here not some professional kit.
For deeper scratches a heavy cutting compound can be used and then following that you would go to a polish (which is just a lighter compound) and then finish off with a wax or sealant or what ever takes your fancy.
People can spend a small fortune on products and not bother with a basic DA polisher which is nuts.
General rule of thumb ( a bit basic but this is for first timers!) clean the area thats scuffed up and then pour clear clean water over it.
If the scuff disappears when under water then generally a DA will shift it very easily. If it still remains and is clearly visible under water then the scuff or scratch is usually deeper and beyond just the clearcoat.
If your prepared to invest about £100 you can get a basic but still effective for homn use DA polisher, some cheap pads for it, a compound and also a polish. Chances are it will look brand new and if your car is a little older do the whole car with a light machine polish and it will look brand new using the same products.
I would heartily recommend Meguiars Compound (it has a red bonnet of the front) and also Meguiars Ultimate Polish (black bonnet on label) as both these products are not too aggressive and can easily be worked by a newbie without too much worry.
They still give excellent results and can be readily had for less than £25 for both together (about £10 to £12 each)
A million YouTube videos on polishing and using a DA for the first time, its easy and relatively cheap because after that first job youve now got the kit to keep on top if for ever. I use mine for all sorts of jobs and the neighbours are often seen parking their cars on my drive for me to tidy up their little swirl marks and stuff just before they go to sell their cars im nice like that!!
The thread is confusing the products which are designed for very separate jobs.
To remove swirl marks, scuffs and light scratches in the clear coat you need some form of abrasive polish and it can be very difficult not to mention time consuming to do this job well by hand.
You can buy cheap dual action polishers for about £80 and they are MASSIVELY worth it for those who like their cars to look nice which is most PH's! Im talking domestic use here not some professional kit.
For deeper scratches a heavy cutting compound can be used and then following that you would go to a polish (which is just a lighter compound) and then finish off with a wax or sealant or what ever takes your fancy.
People can spend a small fortune on products and not bother with a basic DA polisher which is nuts.
General rule of thumb ( a bit basic but this is for first timers!) clean the area thats scuffed up and then pour clear clean water over it.
If the scuff disappears when under water then generally a DA will shift it very easily. If it still remains and is clearly visible under water then the scuff or scratch is usually deeper and beyond just the clearcoat.
If your prepared to invest about £100 you can get a basic but still effective for homn use DA polisher, some cheap pads for it, a compound and also a polish. Chances are it will look brand new and if your car is a little older do the whole car with a light machine polish and it will look brand new using the same products.
I would heartily recommend Meguiars Compound (it has a red bonnet of the front) and also Meguiars Ultimate Polish (black bonnet on label) as both these products are not too aggressive and can easily be worked by a newbie without too much worry.
They still give excellent results and can be readily had for less than £25 for both together (about £10 to £12 each)
A million YouTube videos on polishing and using a DA for the first time, its easy and relatively cheap because after that first job youve now got the kit to keep on top if for ever. I use mine for all sorts of jobs and the neighbours are often seen parking their cars on my drive for me to tidy up their little swirl marks and stuff just before they go to sell their cars im nice like that!!
bmwmike said:
So is super resin polish an actual polish or does it fill in the scratches?
Fancy a DA polisher myself (carbon black with swirls) but worried about burning through the clear coat. There must be a limit to how many times a car can be polished, even by a pro?
SRP is an all in one, polish, glaze/fillers and (some) protection.Fancy a DA polisher myself (carbon black with swirls) but worried about burning through the clear coat. There must be a limit to how many times a car can be polished, even by a pro?
Typically clear coat is 60 microns thick and a DA may cut 5 to 10 microns, so with a conservative pad/polish combo you should be OK, particularly if you've had the car from new and/or know how many times it has been corrected. You could buy or borrow a paint thickness gauge if not.
Edited by nickfrog on Thursday 10th December 15:56
I'd HIGHLY recommend Koch Chemi polishes with either their older style foam pads (they have recently replaced them with a new style much firmer pad which is not very good at following contours, you'll know if its the new pads as these are sold individually packaged in cardboard boxes), or Meguiars microfibre pads.
I've used products like the Auto Glym super resin polish in the past, which no doubt can get a decent finish, but you dare not get it ANYWHERE NEAR any black trim or it will leave very very hard to get out stains and dusts up terribly.
Below is some of the results you can get with the above mentioned Koch Chemi and Meguairs pads.
I've used products like the Auto Glym super resin polish in the past, which no doubt can get a decent finish, but you dare not get it ANYWHERE NEAR any black trim or it will leave very very hard to get out stains and dusts up terribly.
Below is some of the results you can get with the above mentioned Koch Chemi and Meguairs pads.
I think foam pads are easier to use for a newbie than the microfiber pads. I find the microfiber can clog up with product much easier whereas the foam pads (even cheap ones) have a wider scope of operation and thus are a bit more forgiving.
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FOR those reading this i wouldn't worry about burning through clearcut too much it can take a lot of abuse before that happens. Just go slow and steady and watch plenty YouTube videos beforehand from newbies.
Slow n steady step by step = easy and looking MUCH better than if you tried by hand
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FOR those reading this i wouldn't worry about burning through clearcut too much it can take a lot of abuse before that happens. Just go slow and steady and watch plenty YouTube videos beforehand from newbies.
Slow n steady step by step = easy and looking MUCH better than if you tried by hand
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