veeg33 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Got some time in lieu accumulated so took half day off today to detail my car. Borrowed a car polisher from my mate, brought some sponge, and some masking tape. Products: Farecla G3 polishing compound Farecla G10 super fine polishing compound Halford's stone chip repair kit Turtle Wax car shampoo Meguiars all metal polish Gtechniq C4 plastic restorer Before: Lots of scratches around the rear hamburger 🔠Some of the visible scratches Unfortunately, I only managed to polish the rear wing and rear boot area before the rain starts. :o hence can't take pics of the polished area around the rear hamburger. 80% of the scratches are removed and only some still visible if you look close. Will get it sorted out tomorrow and take more pics. What's left? 3/4 of the car Rear exhaust tips All black rubber trims Kuro black paint on the stone chips and scratches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Better to do just a few panels at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Thanks for the tips mate. I've been doing research for the past 3 weeks before I start today 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Nice t-shirt!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Did you mean you brought a sponge along, ...or that you bought a sponge? Either way take that sponge and f**king burn it. You really shouldn't use a sponge when cleaning your car or any car or painted surface for that matter. You really need to buy one of these to replace the sponge; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sonus-Ultimate-Sheepskin-Wool-Wash-Mitt-Car-Detailing-Shampoo-Glove-Lambswool-/130936852049?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item1e7c71ce51 It's a lambswool wash mitt and won't damage your paintwork like a sponge will. Where is ilogikal1 when you need him? Check out the detailing section further or just ask if you want any advice. Nice Zed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Did you mean you brought a sponge along, ...or that you bought a sponge? Either way take that sponge and f**king burn it. You really shouldn't use a sponge when cleaning your car or any car or painted surface for that matter. You really need to buy one of these to replace the sponge; http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1e7c71ce51 It's a lambswool wash mitt and won't damage your paintwork like a sponge will. Where is ilogikal1 when you need him? Check out the detailing section further or just ask if you want any advice. Nice Zed. FFS.. GM!! go easy on the fella! it is the weekend after all 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seasider Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Plus one for the lambswool wash mitt - you need two buckets too. (One with soap in for washing - one with clean water for rinsing after you've had contact with the dirt on the car) Oh and the sponge? Burning too good for it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinjj Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Sponges suck! .... literaly lambswool mitts are great, even got a fly scraper offy kind of thing on mine... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Plus one for the lambswool wash mitt - you need two buckets too. (One with soap in for washing - one with clean water for rinsing after you've had contact with the dirt on the car) Oh and the sponge? Burning too good for it. *High five* Exactly, looks like veeg33 loves his Zed just like the rest of us so let's give him good advice when we can. FFS.. GM!! go easy on the fella! it is the weekend after all Tbf though I didn't even mention the single bucket so I thought I was being pretty chilled out. Seasiders filled him in on that mistake now though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) I've got 2 sponges and one lambswool wash mint. Normal for use with G3, super soft for G10 and lambswool for use with Nu Finish once a year polish. I kept the sponge wet with a water spray every now and then. I also use lowest speed and lots of movement to avoid burning 🔥 That's the recommendations from Farecla website 😤, I should had read for advices here. Thank you guys! Appreciate your input. I'll exchange those spare sponges I have with the lambswool. Edited August 15, 2014 by veeg33 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seasider Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 If you really want to take the full sad tour. - try a website called 'detailing world'. Just please promise if you go on there don't mention the 'sponge' word .... Or that I sent you ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Where is ilogikal1 when you need him? I'm here. There's nothing wrong with using a sponge... ... if you slice them up and use them as tyre dressing applicators. Personally, I prefer these to the lambswool just because they don't rot like all the lambswool mitts I've had, but either would be kinder to the car than the sponge. OP, I've noticed you mentioned polishes but no wax or sealant. You'll want to add some protection after going to the effort of polishing (after the paint touch ups though, obviously). Also, look up the "2 bucket method" (or 3, as you're cleaning the wheels too - I spotted that wheel brush - or 4 if you want to go overboard with the wheels ). I've got 2 sponges and one lambswool wash mint. Normal for use with G3, super soft for G10 and lambswool for use with Nu Finish once a year polish. I assume you're referring to the polishing pads here? The advice above is referring to your wash sponge, not the polishing stage. Perhaps you could give a quick run down of your current process, just to avoid any misunderstandings? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Where is ilogikal1 when you need him? I'm here. There's nothing wrong with using a sponge... ... if you slice them up and use them as tyre dressing applicators. Personally, I prefer these to the lambswool just because they don't rot like all the lambswool mitts I've had, but either would be kinder to the car than the sponge. OP, I've noticed you mentioned polishes but no wax or sealant. You'll want to add some protection after going to the effort of polishing (after the paint touch ups though, obviously). Also, look up the "2 bucket method" (or 3, as you're cleaning the wheels too - I spotted that wheel brush - or 4 if you want to go overboard with the wheels ). I've got 2 sponges and one lambswool wash mint. Normal for use with G3, super soft for G10 and lambswool for use with Nu Finish once a year polish. I assume you're referring to the polishing pads here? The advice above is referring to your wash sponge, not the polishing stage. Perhaps you could give a quick run down of your current process, just to avoid any misunderstandings? Lol, I use polishing sponge (polishing pads). For the wash, I use a mop like cloth. Start from top to bottom to avoid picking up dirts which usually more at the bottom. Then dry the car with microfiber cloth. Then start off with a normal sponge (polishing pad) with the G3 polishing compound. Haven't got chance to finish the whole car yet. Plan is polish the whole car with G3, then switch to the super soft sponge (polishing pad) with the G10 super fine, then final round with the lambswool mitt with Nu Finish once a year polish/wax. Good advise on the sealant, I'm not sure if the Nu Finish is a polish or wax. Need a closer look at it. That was a gift from my mate who owns a body shop back in Malaysia. He highly recommends it. Edited August 16, 2014 by veeg33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerzed Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 So you all know better than Paul Dalton then www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpUNglIi5A4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Good advise on the sealant, I'm not sure if the Nu Finish is a polish or wax. Need a closer look at it. That was a gift from my mate who owns a body shop back in Malaysia. He highly recommends it. This the stuff? If so it appears to be an AIO. With some pretty... "interesting" claims actually. I've not used it (or even heard of it before actually ) myself so I can't comment on how good it is or isn't, but this made me chuckle; The only car polish tough enough to be called “The Once-A-Year Car Polish.†Followed by the instructions stating; For maximum protection, apply second coat in 30 days Sorry, simple things... So you all know better than Paul Dalton then www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpUNglIi5A4 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Here's after 7 hours of sweat...... Defo worth my time and sweat when my zed had a mirror finish........ Sweet! Shall see how long Gtechniq C4 plastic restorer last. Happy with the results and I only need few drops to get is sorted. I actually kind of liking the blue masking tapes on the zed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdm owner Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Looking good there bud.. as for sponge there only good for applying tyre dressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Looking good there bud.. as for sponge there only good for applying tyre dressing. Thanks mate. Will keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seasider Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I find the birds love cars when they are that shiny - I would imagine they will be leaving their deposits of appreciation any time now! Looking good (thumbs up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 Lol, I shall post a pic if I find any appreciation mark(s) tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed divine Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Nice bit of gloss there, be good to see it in direct light. Im a sponge user zymol for me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Lovely job. I started mine and then it piddled down so gave up. :scare: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seasider Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 They will be there any time soon - just mark my words. I washed my two today and the deposits of appreciation appeared within the hour :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerzed Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Nice bit of gloss there, be good to see it in direct light. Im a sponge user zymol for me I use a sponge too. Mines a dodo juice much better than the mitt I binned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350zedd Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Awww come on lads !!! GM will throw a wobbler if he reads this lot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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