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MetzgerMeister · 18-12-2017 05:10PM

There seems to be paint removed from the surface. The best that can be done with that polishing-wise is the whiteness taken off it but you may still see the lines underneath from certain angles. Depending how deep it is it may need to be sprayed.

markc1184 · 18-12-2017 05:14PM

I thought that would be the case alright, there is bits of paint missing in spots. The maddening part is whoever done it, knew they had because the finger marks aren't from me so they obviously got out and gave it a rub themselves then left without even so much as an acknowledgement.

MetzgerMeister · 18-12-2017 05:28PM

There's only 1 thing for it:

Seriously though, you might have a look at other cars around where it happened to see if they have similar damage on theirs. You'd never know!

MetzgerMeister · 21-12-2017 01:08PM

Did you get any further with this Mark?

Noccy_Mondy · 23-12-2017 09:43PM

Had a bit of an incident earlier, ran into the back of another car

Anyways, judging from this photo, should most of this come out? Rubbed petrol on it to take off the other paint and a lot of the scrapes disappeared while the petrol was wet, so there not too deep, if that makes sense? I'd like to avoid a respray if possible....

markc1184 · 23-12-2017 11:15PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Did you get any further with this Mark?

I have cleaned it up a bit and got most of the paint off from the other car. It doesn't look as bad now but it will do until I can get it touched up or resprayed in the new year.

Curran · 24-12-2017 11:05AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Had a bit of an incident earlier, ran into the back of another car

Anyways, judging from this photo, should most of this come out? Rubbed petrol on it to take off the other paint and a lot of the scrapes disappeared while the petrol was wet, so there not too deep, if that makes sense? I'd like to avoid a respray if possible....

Only viewing picture on my phone but looks like most will tidy up. The heavy scratch on the crease of the bumper will need touch up. Guessing 90% improvement will be achievable

MetzgerMeister · 24-12-2017 03:05PM

If the damage disappears when it's wet then there is a big chance that it will polish out.

Noccy_Mondy · 24-12-2017 11:07PM

MetzgerMeister wrote:

If the damage disappears when it's wet then there is a big chance that it will polish out.

Was watching it today, and had trouble seeing the damage when it was wet, so fingers crossed!!

DaveyDave · 26-12-2017 10:22PM

Hey guys, is there an affordable solution for clay lubrication or do I just have to buy a spray bottle of lube? Just looking to clean up the glass

Foxhole Norman · 26-12-2017 10:30PM

DaveyDave wrote: »

Hey guys, is there an affordable solution for clay lubrication or do I just have to buy a spray bottle of lube? Just looking to clean up the glass

Car shampoo and water is a good cheap combo but can degrade clay bars I found, they tend to fall apart but works well with clay cloths and the like.

mikeecho · 26-12-2017 10:34PM

DaveyDave wrote: »

Hey guys, is there an affordable solution for clay lubrication or do I just have to buy a spray bottle of lube? Just looking to clean up the glass

Water on it's own will work.. but use lots of it.

Did i mention to use LOTS of it.

micks_address · 27-12-2017 12:00AM

mikeecho wrote: »

Water on it's own will work.. but use lots of it.

Did i mention to use LOTS of it.

I just use a spare old spray bottle and use shampoo water mix

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 27-12-2017 02:36PM

Deamon Shine is basically quick detailer, sold without the massive markup in 2 liter bulk cans. I use it neat for claying and its works a treat.

Noccy_Mondy · 02-01-2018 01:29AM

Does that discount for detailingshed end at midnight? Feck...just doing an order now

DaveyDave · 02-01-2018 01:35AM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Does that discount for detailingshed end at midnight? Feck...just doing an order now

There was a discount? Feck I need to spend about €100 in various bits but am holding out for a bit.

Noccy_Mondy · 02-01-2018 01:40AM

Yeh 15 percent according to Facebook, of course slow Joe here started the order earlier, didn't have the card to hand and now when I get back to it it's passed midnight!!

Curran · 02-01-2018 02:11AM

Jezz yiz are terrible - I'll see what I can do! I know the boss man!!

DaveyDave · 02-01-2018 03:44AM

Ah sure it's a new year, no harm in treating myself to a few supplies

M S E · 04-01-2018 12:07AM

Hi all- there are a few things that I want to get done to the car in the spring-waiting for the worst of the weather to pass. One of them is definitely to focus on the paintwork-remove scratches and in general improve the overall look of the paint. The scratches don’t seem to have gone through the paintwork. I get the car waxed/polished (would be reluctant to go at it myself) but it doesn’t remove the scratches I mentioned. I was thinking of a compound. Would ye recommend a compound or would ye recommend something else? Thank you.

StereoSound · 04-01-2018 01:16AM

Bought a red Hyundai coupe as a second car... Paint looks fine and not faded. I want to really bring it up though. For red cars what can you recommend? Should I use a wax designed for red cars? I know turtle Wax have products specific to your car colour. Would t cutting the car be a good idea before applying the wax? The car doesn't appear to have any pinkish tinge to any of the panels, for a 2006 this red paint is holding up well.

Curran · 04-01-2018 01:48PM

M S E wrote: »

Hi all- there are a few things that I want to get done to the car in the spring-waiting for the worst of the weather to pass. One of them is definitely to focus on the paintwork-remove scratches and in general improve the overall look of the paint. The scratches don’t seem to have gone through the paintwork. I get the car waxed/polished (would be reluctant to go at it myself) but it doesn’t remove the scratches I mentioned. I was thinking of a compound. Would ye recommend a compound or would ye recommend something else? Thank you.

For any sort of significant correction will need machine polishing. Do you have a machine, or can borrow on?
Or are you hoping to do it all by hand?

StereoSound wrote: »

Bought a red Hyundai coupe as a second car... Paint looks fine and not faded. I want to really bring it up though. For red cars what can you recommend? Should I use a wax designed for red cars? I know turtle Wax have products specific to your car colour. Would t cutting the car be a good idea before applying the wax? The car doesn't appear to have any pinkish tinge to any of the panels, for a 2006 this red paint is holding up well.

Should you use a red specific wax? No real need to, 95% of the battle in achieving a very well presented car, is in the prep work, prior to applying a wax or sealant - so thats ensuring the paintwork is free of tar, iron, and clayed. Then prehaps a polish to bring back some depth and gloss. After that is protection; a wax or sealant. A colour specific product will enhance the colour but there is no need to seek one out. Id be more concerned about, easy of application / removal, durability, beading, etc

M S E · 04-01-2018 04:45PM

Curran wrote: »

For any sort of significant correction will need machine polishing. Do you have a machine, or can borrow on?
Or are you hoping to do it all by hand?

Should you use a red specific wax? No real need to, 95% of the battle in achieving a very well presented car, is in the prep work, prior to applying a wax or sealant - so thats ensuring the paintwork is free of tar, iron, and clayed. Then prehaps a polish to bring back some depth and gloss. After that is protection; a wax or sealant. A colour specific product will enhance the colour but there is no need to seek one out. Id be more concerned about, easy of application / removal, durability, beading, etc

Thanks for the reply Curran- I don’t have a polishing machine unfortunately. I would be worried about going near the paint myself. I was wondering if I got a compound done would it remove the scratches that I wanted to remove and improve the overall look of the paint? (scratches haven’t gone through the paint as far as I can tell).

Curran · 04-01-2018 06:29PM

M S E wrote: »

Thanks for the reply Curran- I don’t have a polishing machine unfortunately. I would be worried about going near the paint myself. I was wondering if I got a compound done would it remove the scratches that I wanted to remove and improve the overall look of the paint? (scratches haven’t gone through the paint as far as I can tell).

The scratches you speak of, are from poor wash techniques over the cars life? Swirls, such as below.

Yes, they can be removed, by essentially cutting away a thin layer of paint from the surface to leave a smooth fresh surface. Having someone machine polish the car will return it to a like new finish and then it's a matter of maintaining it well by washing it with two buckets, wash mitt and good shampoo. Drying with a good microfiber drying towel.

ianobrien · 04-01-2018 06:54PM

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

Yeh 15 percent according to Facebook, of course slow Joe here started the order earlier, didn't have the card to hand and now when I get back to it it's passed midnight!!

But what about luddites like myself who don't use bookface?

Noccy_Mondy · 04-01-2018 07:44PM

ianobrien wrote:

But what about luddites like myself who don't use bookface?

If you're not in ya can't win Gramps

:pac:

M S E · 05-01-2018 12:11AM

Curran wrote: »

The scratches you speak of, are from poor wash techniques over the cars life? Swirls, such as below.

Yes, they can be removed, by essentially cutting away a thin layer of paint from the surface to leave a smooth fresh surface. Having someone machine polish the car will return it to a like new finish and then it's a matter of maintaining it well by washing it with two buckets, wash mitt and good shampoo. Drying with a good microfiber drying towel.

That's them alright-I bought the two buckets/grit guards, microfiber madness cloth, incredimitt and wheel woolies from ye a while back and have seen the benefits of them without a doubt. It is interesting that you mention the washing technique because I need to make sure that I use them every single time and not become complacent-no shortcuts

. I can see how complacency on my part can lead to the problems in the pictures. Will go ahead with the compound and go from there. Sound.

Curran · 05-01-2018 01:09AM

The Two Bucket Method of washing a car isnt exactly fool proof either, but its as close to as good as you'll get, without being totally stupid about the approach of regular washing on a daily driver. Using a good quality mitt, shampoo and drying towel, and a sensible wash approach, your paintwork will remain very fresh looking for many years....over time you will start to see they light swirls appearing, but nothing as heavy as in the pic above, and the majority will be masked with a wax or a hand polish and wax.

Where abouts are you located - PM me if you want, and I'll see if I can recommend someone in your area

DaveyDave · 05-01-2018 08:51AM

Neighbour dropped in my latest shipment of supplies, I had no idea it was even delivered! It's not like DPD to not leave a missed delivery slip, my phone number was on it and no call either. Good thing he wrote "Left with neighbour" on the box itself

I noticed there's a lot of warnings on some of the cleaning stuff, is it worthwhile getting some gloves?

frozenfrozen · 05-01-2018 09:47PM

DaveyDave wrote: »

Neighbour dropped in my latest shipment of supplies, I had no idea it was even delivered! It's not like DPD to not leave a missed delivery slip, my phone number was on it and no call either. Good thing he wrote "Left with neighbour" on the box itself

I noticed there's a lot of warnings on some of the cleaning stuff, is it worthwhile getting some gloves?

yeah a lot of the cleaning stuff visibly makes **** of my hands so I can only imagine the damage it does by being absorbed into them

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