awd man wrote:

light cut then poilsh and wax back up. (like a new car detail I suppose)

How far fom London?

nathanh1 wrote:

I would be happy to show you machine polishing, A DA would be a good start... When your confidence grows you can progress to a rotary...

Thanks

John

That would be greatly appreciated and much needed! ive got a busy rest of month with family wedding, holidays etc but sometime in September would be great when it suits us both

Thanks

Nathan [/quote]

No problem just give me a holar when your ready

awd man wrote:

chris mc wrote:

Sod this detailing lark

My local garage now offers a machine polish for £120, worth doing 2 or 3 times a year I recon

Thats an incredible price bearing in mind to polish a RRS to a level that doesn't have buffer trails and holograms on it takes about 10 hours, then you have the application of the protection...

Here is a pic of a RRS I have polished very recently:

Not that I am doubting that price for one minute.. But I have seen valeters who have machine polished cars, using the same mop head for the last however many cars and then using a filling polish and when you pick it up it looks amazing but as soon as you wash it the first time the fillers come out and your left with the half moon buffer trails that you see on some cars that come out of dealers.

What you also have to bear in mind is that you only have approx 140 microns of paint on the average vehicle. This is made up of Primer, Coloured Paint and then Clear Coat. 140 Microns is about the thickness of 2 A4 sheets of paper. This is for all 3 layers so, if you have your vehicle Machine Polished 3 times a year I shouldn't think by the end of year 2 that there will be much clear coat left and you "could" get Clear Coat Failure...

When I polish a vehicle I will always use a paint depth gauge which will give you an indication of the amount of paint on the vehicle and also give you a good indication if there have been any smart repairs or accident repairs.

I am not meaning to make this post sound like doom and gloom I just want you guys to be fully informed about machine polishing and the processes involved.

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Johnnyopolis wrote:

awd man wrote:

chris mc wrote:

Sod this detailing lark

My local garage now offers a machine polish for £120, worth doing 2 or 3 times a year I recon

Thats an incredible price bearing in mind to polish a RRS to a level that doesn't have buffer trails and holograms on it takes about 10 hours, then you have the application of the protection...

Here is a pic of a RRS I have polished very recently:

Not that I am doubting that price for one minute.. But I have seen valeters who have machine polished cars, using the same mop head for the last however many cars and then using a filling polish and when you pick it up it looks amazing but as soon as you wash it the first time the fillers come out and your left with the half moon buffer trails that you see on some cars that come out of dealers.

What you also have to bear in mind is that you only have approx 140 microns of paint on the average vehicle. This is made up of Primer, Coloured Paint and then Clear Coat. 140 Microns is about the thickness of 2 A4 sheets of paper. This is for all 3 layers so, if you have your vehicle Machine Polished 3 times a year I shouldn't think by the end of year 2 that there will be much clear coat left and you "could" get Clear Coat Failure...

When I polish a vehicle I will always use a paint depth gauge which will give you an indication of the amount of paint on the vehicle and also give you a good indication if there have been any smart repairs or accident repairs.

I am not meaning to make this post sound like doom and gloom I just want you guys to be fully informed about machine polishing and the processes involved.

The thought of machine polishing scares me. Can you recommend anybody detailing around Glasgow area or in central belt of Scotland?

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Try not to complicate this process. if you are new to home detailing then start easy and learn the best way forward

2meters wrote:

Johnnyopolis wrote:

awd man wrote:

chris mc wrote:

Sod this detailing lark

My local garage now offers a machine polish for £120, worth doing 2 or 3 times a year I recon

Thats an incredible price bearing in mind to polish a RRS to a level that doesn't have buffer trails and holograms on it takes about 10 hours, then you have the application of the protection...

Here is a pic of a RRS I have polished very recently:

Not that I am doubting that price for one minute.. But I have seen valeters who have machine polished cars, using the same mop head for the last however many cars and then using a filling polish and when you pick it up it looks amazing but as soon as you wash it the first time the fillers come out and your left with the half moon buffer trails that you see on some cars that come out of dealers.

What you also have to bear in mind is that you only have approx 140 microns of paint on the average vehicle. This is made up of Primer, Coloured Paint and then Clear Coat. 140 Microns is about the thickness of 2 A4 sheets of paper. This is for all 3 layers so, if you have your vehicle Machine Polished 3 times a year I shouldn't think by the end of year 2 that there will be much clear coat left and you "could" get Clear Coat Failure...

When I polish a vehicle I will always use a paint depth gauge which will give you an indication of the amount of paint on the vehicle and also give you a good indication if there have been any smart repairs or accident repairs.

I am not meaning to make this post sound like doom and gloom I just want you guys to be fully informed about machine polishing and the processes involved.

The thought of machine polishing scares me. Can you recommend anybody detailing around Glasgow area or in central belt of Scotland?

Sure, you could try Gordon at Defined Details - mention my name and he should look after you his number is 07817 224 869

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bump.

Meguiars Lambswool Wash Mit
Autoglym - High Defenition Cleanser Kit
Autoglym - High Definition wax
CleanYourCar - Wash Bucket Set
Valet Pro - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner (1 litre)
Handi-Hold Bottle (947ml)
Chemical Resistant Sprayer
3M 3434 Masking Tape
Foam Lance - Various fittings
NXT Generation Car Wash 64oz
Meguiars NXT Glass Cleaner
Zaino Finishing Towels (SET OF 3)

About to order this from clean your car, have i missed anything for a full detail apart from the clay and polish?


Thanks

Nathan

What about paint sealant

Ady 555 wrote:

What about paint sealant

Im getting very confused! What stage does this come in?

Thanks for your help and time though!

I'll let one of the pro's give you the order in which they should be applied Over to you johnny

Ady 555 wrote:

I'll let one of the pro's give you the order in which they should be applied Over to you johnny

Thanks Mate!

Nath, I will reply in the next 24 hours as I am currently away till wednesday lunchtime.

ATB

Johnny

nathanh1 wrote:

bump.

Meguiars Lambswool Wash Mit
Autoglym - High Defenition Cleanser Kit
Autoglym - High Definition wax
CleanYourCar - Wash Bucket Set
Valet Pro - Bilberry Wheel Cleaner (1 litre)
Handi-Hold Bottle (947ml)
Chemical Resistant Sprayer
3M 3434 Masking Tape
Foam Lance - Various fittings
NXT Generation Car Wash 64oz
Meguiars NXT Glass Cleaner
Zaino Finishing Towels (SET OF 3)

About to order this from clean your car, have i missed anything for a full detail apart from the clay and polish?


Thanks

Nathan

Johnnyopolis wrote:

Ady 555 wrote:

I'll let one of the pro's give you the order in which they should be applied Over to you johnny

Thanks Mate!

Nath, I will reply in the next 24 hours as I am currently away till wednesday lunchtime.

ATB

Johnny

Mine is in for a paint correction at the moment, i am going to post a step by step guide with pics when i get it back assuming Tony Spears has taken the photo's for me

Ady 555 wrote:

Johnnyopolis wrote:

Ady 555 wrote:

I'll let one of the pro's give you the order in which they should be applied Over to you johnny

Thanks Mate!

Nath, I will reply in the next 24 hours as I am currently away till wednesday lunchtime.

ATB

Johnny

Mine is in for a paint correction at the moment, i am going to post a step by step guide with pics when i get it back assuming Tony Spears has taken the photo's for me

Look forward to seeing it

Johnny

andy r wrote:

Kinda puts my builders bucket, old T'shirt and Fairy liquid to shame !