Daniel_Corsa
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Only got the rear bumper and one 3/4 panel done tonight due to VAG paint being tough as fooooooooooooooook!
Had a scratch in rear bumper I attempted this first expecting to get no where with it so never bothered to take a picture, but to my suprise it came out a treat:
Rear bumper reflections:
Rear 3/4 Panel:
Products used were...
CYC - Kestrel DAS-6
Meguiars Cutting Pad
Meguiars #80
Meguiars #83
Meguiars Finishing Pad
DoDo Juice Lime Prime
If its another nice day tomorrow I will be attacking some more and getting some DoDo Supernatuaral over the freshly polished parts!
The paint still has some imperfections which I may give another going over tomorrow but for a first attempt on my own car I'm quite pleased with the results!
Will try get some 50/50 shots but without lighting its quite hard to photograph!
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Ian W
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Looks good, mine needs doing but I don't think I can be bothered 
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Jay
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Whats the machine polisher you used?
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Daniel_Corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by JayM
Whats the machine polisher you used?
Kestrel DAS-6 (CleanYourCar.co.uk's own branded one)
[Edited on 12-04-2009 by Daniel_Corsa]
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mwg
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When you get up to scratch you can do mine Dan... 
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ShEp
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I did my whole vectra v6 saloon with a big induastrial machine polisher
My arms were fucked afterwards and it took me 7hours
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RCoughtrie
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nice one dan ! you've been keen to try that out for ages, done the job 
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Jambo
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 Shiney as fuck mate.
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Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
quote:
Originally posted by JayM
Whats the machine polisher you used?
Kestrel DAS-6 (CleanYourCar.co.uk's own branded one)
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/4536/DSC00396.JPG
[Edited on 12-04-2009 by Daniel_Corsa]
Might get one of these what was it like to use? How easy is it to burn the paint? My car is badly full of swirl marks, black too, so as you know it shows every little mark, but the swirls are quite bad.
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Daniel_Corsa
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Matt no worries 
GF wants her black Corsa D doing, Sister wants her black Fiesta done. So should be getting pleanty practice in.
Yeh Ryan I finally bit the bullet and just bought one!
Cheers Jambo hopefully have some finished pics tomorrow
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Daniel_Corsa
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Jay I think you would have to be a total idiot to burn the paint, it has 6 speed settings so just a case of start one 1 with the lowest cut pad and cutting compound, then work your way up until get the results your after!
I was very careful at first, just read lots of guides, information on detailing forums and youtube how to videos.
Don't be scared of it!
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14LS
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Mightily Impressive looking shine.
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gavin18787
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looks like a good job want to tackle mine but the paints so soft I am scared of fucking it up
Mums polos paint is so much better and stronger 
Fucking rice paint 
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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Wrighty
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quote:
Originally posted by ShEp
I did my whole vectra v6 saloon with a big induastrial machine polisher
My arms were fucked afterwards and it took me 7hours
did the beemer last week, that took long enough.
You gotta do it until the polish breaks down & starts to go clear so your there for ages  unless you do that - waste of time!
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Daveskater
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Super clean mate Might invest in one of those polishers myself for the summer.
Numberwang!
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I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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Ian
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I was wondering why you were taking pics of a bag at first until I realised that was the reflection
Nice job!
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Brett
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Ace
Would love to do that. 7hrs puts me off tho
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Jay
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
I was wondering why you were taking pics of a bag at first until I realised that was the reflection
Nice job!
I didnt realise myself at first either
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Jill
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Wow looks fab! How much did the polisher set you back and is it just a temporary fix short/long term for scratches etc?
JILL 
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Daniel_Corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Wow looks fab! How much did the polisher set you back and is it just a temporary fix short/long term for scratches etc?
JILL
Jill its a long term fix but you can't help but put scratches back in when you wash it, no matter how careful you are!
I will only use this on the car every so often but I'm getting rid of 6-7 yrs worth of scratches and swirl marks so hopefully in 6 months time is still no where near as bad as it was.
The polisher can be had for £90 on its own, I purchased it as a kit
1 x Kestrel DAS-6 Polisher
1 x Meguiars Cut Pad
1 x Meguiars Polish Pad
1 x Meguiars Finish Pad
1 x Meguiars #80 Polish
1 x Meguiars #83 Polish
1 x CYC DA Polisher Bag
Was £140 all in I think!
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Jill
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Cheers daniel, I may have to look into this. Not a bad price considering the results, especially if you keep up the routine etc. If I get one no doubt I will be u2u'ing you for tips/hints
JILL
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Daniel_Corsa
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I've just gone of reading guides on:
Clean Your Car
Watched a few how to videos on youtube and give it a bash!
Few people on here you could ask, Rich H (refined detail) is probs your best bet!
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mattk
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Id love to be able to do that, good work!
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Jill
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Cool, thanks for that link Daniel!
JILL
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GSi Ghost
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i think the panels should be clayed before machine polishing. is that right?
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