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Detailing n00b

  • 06-05-2012 11:32pm
    #1
    kilianmanning
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭


    Hello guys, don't know much about detailing so have to ask a few questions! Have an old clio that I want to clean up.. There is light scratches on the car that I would like to take off.. How would I go about doing this? I would also like to make the car as shiny as possible & really bring the paint to the best I can get it.:) Friend of mine has a buffer out of aldi but not too sure if I should use to be honest.

    Another question, that friend is in the middle of reviving an old diesel corsa, the bumpers & wheel arch trims have become so dull & he needs to bring them back to life? How would we do this?
    His paintwork is pretty much the same as mine too.

    Thanks:p


Comments

  • #2
    Curran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,377 ✭✭✭Curran


    You need to look into machine polishing. And not with the buffer type from Aldi! ;)
    You'll need a D/A polisher, as you are a beginner. It is a long, but rewarding process.

    Have a look through this thread - a member who bought a polishing kit recently and who is doing great work.


  • #3
    kilianmanning
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭kilianmanning


    Curran wrote: »
    You need to look into machine polishing. And not with the buffer type from Aldi! ;)
    You'll need a D/A polisher, as you are a beginner. It is a long, but rewarding process.

    Have a look through this thread - a member who bought a polishing kit recently and who is doing great work.

    Looks lovely:O


  • #4
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,626 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    To revive the black plastic trim use a heat gun VERY CAREFULLY..!!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-utsG8u5h0


  • #5
    eringobragh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    vectra wrote: »
    To revive the black plastic trim use a heat gun VERY CAREFULLY..!!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-utsG8u5h0

    Second that I've done it and it works great...I got the heat gun for €12 in aldi..so keep your eyes peeled.


  • #6
    ongarite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,372 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Never seen that heat-gun trick. Why does it work?


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  • #7
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,626 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    ongarite wrote: »
    Never seen that heat-gun trick. Why does it work?

    Now you are getting technical.
    But to answer you anyway.
    I have no Idea :pac:


  • #8
    kilianmanning
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 641 ✭✭✭kilianmanning


    vectra wrote: »
    To revive the black plastic trim use a heat gun VERY CAREFULLY..!!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-utsG8u5h0
    Cheers! gonna have a go at this this evening....


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