corsamat
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I no his might sound daft but went down lmf todat to enguire bout my exhaust while i was there i mentioned bout my flame red corsa fading & if there was any way to refurish it but aparantlyey there isnt unless you get it re-sprayed (not doing that) how ever if i keep polashing it like every 2 weeks is this bad for the paint apaernly im guna were down to the primer im onlyy keeping car for bout 12 months is it guna hapen in this time if thats true at all?
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gavin18787
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if you use something with a cutting compound in it like t cut yes it will.
ordinary polish and wax i cant see been a problem 
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ed
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Just make sure you use a non abrasive wax or polish. Luckily all the stuff you buy off the shelf at Halfords is non abrasive. Apart from stuff like T-Cut or ScratchX, though even those compounds are so fine you probably wouldn't do a lot of damage with them...
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Ben G
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is auto glym super resin polish abrasive?
also is that the best auto glym polish to use for a black corsa?
sorry for hi-jacking 
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corsamat
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dats ok mate i use meguires 3 step paint cleaner, polish & wax looks awsome
3 for 2 on at moment to lol
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=354269
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corsamat
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each step is a diffrent prodict
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VegasPhil
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
is auto glym super resin polish abrasive?
also is that the best auto glym polish to use for a black corsa?
sorry for hi-jacking
Super Resin is slightly abrasive yes.
Try the Deep Shine polish from Auto Glym 
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Corsa Phil 666
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Have your car mopped which will cut back the laquer but will restore the pint work and prevent it from fding so quick. I done mine last month. It also removes all the swirls in the laquer which you see in the sun light. Looks fab now. It'll cost a bit unless you know someone in the trade like i do.
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Corsa Phil 666
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Also if ya can get hold of it try smart wax. It's brand new from the states but it's fantastic. Especially the sealent. Use their polish then wax then selant and it lasts for ages. No dust when polishing and really easy to remove. I used to swear by autoglym super resin and megauirs tech wax until i tried this. Fantasic stuff. Highly recommended.
[Edited on 22-04-2007 by Corsa Phil 666]
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corsamat
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cheers for advice, how much do you rekun wuill cost to get skimmed? and were bouts can i get hold of that wax, strange how people usingtwo diffrent makes of wax and polish with each other might have to try that super resin and deep shine not sure thou as im reali pleased with this meguires stuff, deffinatly guna look into getting it mopped if thats the correct name for it thanks mate
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Corsa Phil 666
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Yes it's called mopping. They use a high speed polisher (basically) and a cutting compound such as farecla' G3. Couldn't quote a rough price as i've never paided for it. Go to some local bodyshop's and get quotes. Shouldn't be too much at all. At a random guess £50?????
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corsasriboy
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mat,think i can get that polishing stuff from work for free.you can get it in all diferent grades.
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dan_almond
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Super Resin polish is idea for you flame red car mate. Polish it well, then apply a coat of sealent, and a couple of layers of wax.
Then the car wont, and all youll need to do it apply wax as and when really.
Oh and also mopping is not very good mate. Depending on the bodyshop who does it, that can often make more harm than good.
Im a professional detailer so pm me if you need the names of products etc. you will not need a respray mate. Ill get a pic of my flame red corsa and put it on here later.
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