Rob R
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Prefer menzerna power gloss for the heavy duty stuff myself. G3 normaly means get it done quickly as possible imo
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Mattb
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Originally posted by olliejones8
lol, that boot lid cool yeah Matt, forgot to ask
Its all good.. must have come off a poverty spec merit or something... no hole for the rear wiper   which is good 
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wilson_sri
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Not really, most people use it like that. But if you know how to use it properly and take your time it has excellant results.
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Rob R
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oh yeh without a doubt, just that too many people seem to think a quick run over with a rotary and some G3 will solve all their problems
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Mattb
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Originally posted by Rob R
oh yeh without a doubt, just that too many people seem to think a quick run over with a rotary and some G3 will solve all their problems
Can easily cause even more problems......
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wilson_sri
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Yeh exactly, got to be VERY carefill while using G3. Is far to easy to leave holograms and burn through paint. Went through the paint a couple of times on bumpers im afraid to say.
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olliejones8
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No hole for the rear wiper, sorry Matt mate i didnt even realise.
A mate at work said i could borrow his buffer thing, is it worth me using that or is that the Rotary thing your on about. Sorry i really dont know alot about this kinda thing
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wilson_sri
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To be honest mate, sounds like you dont know what you are doing so buffing the car is very risky! Just stick with t-cut as thats a safe option or ask around for a good valeter on your are and pay them to do it is my advice.
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olliejones8
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yeah Wilson i think you might be right,lol. Your nova is proper clean
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wilson_sri
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cheers mate, just wait till the rebuild is finished 
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olliejones8
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haha, seriously though, it looks mint
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Mattb
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Originally posted by olliejones8
No hole for the rear wiper, sorry Matt mate i didnt even realise.
Nah, its cool mate.. doesnt bother me 
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SXI - Matt
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Just use a good polish i used meguires 3 step system paint cleaner followed by polish then wax looked amazing doesnt take to long and lasts a fair while i did mine every other week end and looked really good ill see if i can find some before and after pics for you
[Edited on 07-02-2008 by SXI - Matt]
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olliejones8
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That would be cool SXI-Matt, iv seen a few Flame red corsa's with the paint shining and its a really nice colour. Just need to put some serious time into it i guess.
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Rich H
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If you've got a machine polisher / buffer you will find it a lot easier than doing it by hand.
But a good slightly abrasive polish followed up with a good couple of coats of wax will be a good start. You will then need to keep the polishing / waxing topped up from time to time to keep the colour.
I may be able to help you if not - see my post in classifieds
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mwg
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Pay a detailer about £300 and let them sort it out properly.
[Edited on 08-02-2008 by Matty G]
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olliejones8
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£300, thats like half what the cars worth mate, i think i will have a go myself
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Edd
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Originally posted by Mattb
Clay barring is tedious, and also unnecessery if you are going to t-cut the car. Bear in mind that t-cut is much finer than the likes of G3 and may not give as good results, but it will help
t-cut will not take away any where near the level of contaminants a clay bar will
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Scotty_B
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Originally posted by Mattb
Dude, i would recommend a good going over with a mop with G3 compound then a finer polish and finish up with some decent wax
It's the only real way to do it.
If you don't have a mop then use extra finegrade G10 compound by hand.
[Edited on 08-02-2008 by CorSRi_BT]
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little_duke
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mop ollie
mine went from
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Rich H
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If you get it mopped, make sure it's a reputable bodyshop that does it. I've seen some pretty bad jobs done before which despite making the paintwork look shiny, they've also buggered the paintwork and left lots of buffer trails.
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olliejones8
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Mate your car is the same model as mine, and i want my paint that nice,lol.
what wax, polish etc did you use to get that good result?
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little_duke
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my mate mopped mine with 3m products.about 3 different lotions then paint sealer to keep the colour in .took about 1hour 30 mins
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SXI - Matt
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for the sake of a couple of quid (£25 / £30) compared to £200 upwards for a mop id deffinantly give the meguires 3 step system ago you wont be disapointed, and were as with a cutting compund and polisher you cant go wrong with the meguires as in not gunna make the paint any worse
[Edited on 08-02-2008 by SXI - Matt]
[Edited on 08-02-2008 by SXI - Matt]
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SXI - Matt
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The bottom one is when i first got the car and had'nt polished it or any think and the top ones are after using the meguires system and i hadnt waxed it there had just went over with the paint cleaner and polish think it looks pretty good considering i used pads and man power
[Edited on 08-02-2008 by SXI - Matt]
[Edited on 08-02-2008 by SXI - Matt]
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