Pics of your Fast Estate...

[bolidemichael]

I think that key is that the job of polish is to fill in the swirls in lacquer that cause cobwebbing (unless it's a mild abrasive).

[Blown2CV]

bolidemichael said:

I think that key is that the job of polish is to fill in the swirls in lacquer that cause cobwebbing (unless it's a mild abrasive).

well, all i know is it is multi-stage and takes a lot of effort... as well as tons of other materials, compounds, tools, techniques...

[Escort3500]

DoubleSix said:

Escort3500 said:

As you say, a really good all-rounder. I’ve had mine for two years now and it’s proved to be capable in all road conditions, enhanced by the superb auto ‘box. It’s not quite as quick as my RS4 (and certainly not in wet conditions ), but otherwise generally on a par with it, though the build quality isn’t as good. My only real gripe is the awful run-flat tyres, which will be replaced with non-RFs.

High speed tip run….

I’m not allowed to use ours for that

[Muppet007]

RicksAlfas said:

Nice. I've been looking at these but decided they were just too big.
I went for a V60CC instead, but sadly they don't do the T6 engine in that, just the T5 (now called B5 as it has a 48 volt battery on it).

Looked at V60CC as well but thought sod it, I'll go all out

[DoubleSix]

Blown2CV said:

bolidemichael said:

I think that key is that the job of polish is to fill in the swirls in lacquer that cause cobwebbing (unless it's a mild abrasive).

well, all i know is it is multi-stage and takes a lot of effort... as well as tons of other materials, compounds, tools, techniques...

Exactly. It didn’t want to ‘get into it’ but yeah, a lot of equipment and time and knowledge involved in doing it properly.

I deployed all the above, hence “paint correction”

[leglessAlex]

Escort3500 said:

I’m not allowed to use ours for that

At the risk of sounding stupid because I've missed something, isn't that kind of the point of these cars?

[bolidemichael]

DoubleSix said:

Blown2CV said:

bolidemichael said:

I think that key is that the job of polish is to fill in the swirls in lacquer that cause cobwebbing (unless it's a mild abrasive).

well, all i know is it is multi-stage and takes a lot of effort... as well as tons of other materials, compounds, tools, techniques...

Exactly. It didn’t want to ‘get into it’ but yeah, a lot of equipment and time and knowledge involved in doing it properly.

I deployed all the above, hence “paint correction”

After a 'wash and polish'

[DoubleSix]

Escort3500 said:

I’m not allowed to use ours for that

Much care was taken, (interior lined with tarp etc) and I wouldn’t put anything truely minging in there!!

[Escort3500]

DoubleSix said:

Escort3500 said:

I’m not allowed to use ours for that

Much care was taken, (interior lined with tarp etc) and I wouldn’t put anything truely minging in there!!

I was being a bit flippant (though I’m not allowed to carry rubbish, building materials etc without plenty of heavy protection) A good, thick boot liner should do the trick if I’m to get away with it

[Blown2CV]

bolidemichael said:

DoubleSix said:

Blown2CV said:

bolidemichael said:

I think that key is that the job of polish is to fill in the swirls in lacquer that cause cobwebbing (unless it's a mild abrasive).

well, all i know is it is multi-stage and takes a lot of effort... as well as tons of other materials, compounds, tools, techniques...

Exactly. It didn’t want to ‘get into it’ but yeah, a lot of equipment and time and knowledge involved in doing it properly.

I deployed all the above, hence “paint correction”

After a 'wash and polish'

depends what your starting point is and how careful you are generally with washing it. It's obviously possible not to ruin the paint thus negating the need for a paint correction... i'm just saying that a wash and a polish of an already nice condition car is not the same thing as a 7 day detail and correction job of a car that would obviously be badly in need of it.

[Biggus thingus]

Focus ST Line X Estate

Company car which could be getting changed for EV later this year

Not showing the back bumper and boot.....it's seen better days!

[bolidemichael]

Blown2CV said:

bolidemichael said:

DoubleSix said:

Blown2CV said:

bolidemichael said:

I think that key is that the job of polish is to fill in the swirls in lacquer that cause cobwebbing (unless it's a mild abrasive).

well, all i know is it is multi-stage and takes a lot of effort... as well as tons of other materials, compounds, tools, techniques...

Exactly. It didn’t want to ‘get into it’ but yeah, a lot of equipment and time and knowledge involved in doing it properly.

I deployed all the above, hence “paint correction”

After a 'wash and polish'

depends what your starting point is and how careful you are generally with washing it. It's obviously possible not to ruin the paint thus negating the need for a paint correction... i'm just saying that a wash and a polish of an already nice condition car is not the same thing as a 7 day detail and correction job of a car that would obviously be badly in need of it.

I must've been communicating in code, apologies, this was the result of a multi day detail by Divine Detailing.

[DoubleSix]

Blown2CV said:

bolidemichael said:

DoubleSix said:

Blown2CV said:

bolidemichael said:

I think that key is that the job of polish is to fill in the swirls in lacquer that cause cobwebbing (unless it's a mild abrasive).

well, all i know is it is multi-stage and takes a lot of effort... as well as tons of other materials, compounds, tools, techniques...

Exactly. It didn’t want to ‘get into it’ but yeah, a lot of equipment and time and knowledge involved in doing it properly.

I deployed all the above, hence “paint correction”

After a 'wash and polish'

depends what your starting point is and how careful you are generally with washing it. It's obviously possible not to ruin the paint thus negating the need for a paint correction... i'm just saying that a wash and a polish of an already nice condition car is not the same thing as a 7 day detail and correction job of a car that would obviously be badly in need of it.

The general standard of paint condition for a brand new vehicle straight from the dealer is shocking to some peoples eyes, the majority will think it’s “amazingly sparkly”….

It’s all relative. If chap above is happy then so am I.

[Blown2CV]

DoubleSix said:

Blown2CV said:

bolidemichael said:

DoubleSix said:

Blown2CV said:

bolidemichael said:

I think that key is that the job of polish is to fill in the swirls in lacquer that cause cobwebbing (unless it's a mild abrasive).

well, all i know is it is multi-stage and takes a lot of effort... as well as tons of other materials, compounds, tools, techniques...

Exactly. It didn’t want to ‘get into it’ but yeah, a lot of equipment and time and knowledge involved in doing it properly.

I deployed all the above, hence “paint correction”

After a 'wash and polish'

depends what your starting point is and how careful you are generally with washing it. It's obviously possible not to ruin the paint thus negating the need for a paint correction... i'm just saying that a wash and a polish of an already nice condition car is not the same thing as a 7 day detail and correction job of a car that would obviously be badly in need of it.

The general standard of paint condition for a brand new vehicle straight from the dealer is shocking to some peoples eyes, the majority will think it’s “amazingly sparkly”….

It’s all relative. If chap above is happy then so am I.

yes absolutely. Dealer prep is abysmal, along with everything else that dealers do really. I'm not saying people shouldn't be happy with their wash results because they're not a detailer....... i'm just saying it's not even close to being the same thing. Anyway, i'll stop.

[DoubleSix]

We are agreeing. It’s Mr Bolide that wasn’t so clear on what separates a “wash n wax” from a detail, commercial or otherwise.

[phil_cardiff]

DoubleSix said:

We are agreeing. It’s Mr Bolide that wasn’t so clear on what separates a “wash n wax” from a detail, commercial or otherwise.

And MB was also in agreement as he spent a small fortune having his E500 detailed.

[DoubleSix]

Quite right. Apologies, it was the cobra kid that queried the use of ‘paint correction’ to indicate more than a wash n wax.

We digress…

[towser44]

I remember that segment on 5th gear once, when that guy detailed that brand new Rolls Royce. Amazing the imperfections in the paintwork from the factory!

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=fifth+gear+ro...

[blade7]

New daily/dog car. Heart said V8 RS4, head said something with warranty and more sensible running costs.

[bolidemichael]

phil_cardiff said:

DoubleSix said:

We are agreeing. It’s Mr Bolide that wasn’t so clear on what separates a “wash n wax” from a detail, commercial or otherwise.

And MB was also in agreement as he spent a small fortune having his E500 detailed.

Booked in for another 'paint correction' this summer -- the question is, do I get it done before the continental tour... or upon our return?