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Sherlock.... How did all your polishes and potions work out ?? 2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
2013 Porsche Boxster S 3.4
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Still not done it yet mate. Decided to get the colour coding done first but now thats done am hoping to do it today. Problem is the weather's crap lookin gout the window right now.

Is it best to wait for a totally dry day first or should I attempt it in a dry spell later?

Did however wash the car on Friday and used the new drying towel I bought and wow how good was it!! So much better than scratchy leathers you have to keep wringing out  TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

When you wash the drying towel only use a liquid washing solution and do not use a
Conditioner

Granular washing powders could leave a bit in and scratch your car

One further question gents please?

A lot of threads talk about using a clay bar which s something I got yet have.

What exactly is clay bar. I get te gist of it but is I a ar, is t a paste, how often do you use it ,what is it? TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

Thanks. My wife used those liquid sachets  TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

Not sure on those I guess if they 100% dissolve they would be ok

Yes the asing go like a gel in only Luke warm water so dissolve totally at 40 degrees. Really really impressed with it though. TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

Sherlock... really glad u bought that drying towel..... not only is it the single most time saving thing u can buy.... it protects the car...
Chamois and synthetics hold grit on the surface and are one of the biggest reasons for all that "swirling"..!!!

Did u buy the CYC clay??
anyway.... clean the car..... then soak it.... and then I assume u havent got clay lube... if u don't use a reasonably good amount of washing up liquid mixed with water to use as a lubricant and spray it on constantly while claying.....
YOU MUST USE LUBE!!!
Claying involves nothing more that light to medium pressure swinging motion with yr hand ... and u will feel the particles breaking off being pulled out...
when they stop.. so do u.... have a feel of the paint b4 and after.... it will feel v smooth after...
If u have loads of contaminants on the bodywork.... just flip the clay over and use the other side.... after that u can fold it and knead it flat......
At the end just give the car a rinse.. or another wash in case any loose bits are still on the car b4 you polish or IPA...
IF YOU DROP THE CLAY ON THE FLOOR..... CHUCK IT..

If u have the Autoglym super resin polish ... it's ideal after claying ... especially if your car hasn't been clayed b4 as it's gonna get rid of a fair bit of crap after... and the AG contains good fillers...

I learnt off a you tube video.... beats me drivveling on

Link
Good luck 2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
2013 Porsche Boxster S 3.4
2014 Audi A3 S line Quattro
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Last edited by andman on Sun Mar 04 2012 11:57am. Edited 1 time in total

Also be gr8 to see the results of yr colour coding.... thinking of getting my Fuji done but not sure it's going to turn out well on white.... 2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
2013 Porsche Boxster S 3.4
2014 Audi A3 S line Quattro
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Really helpful andman, it's de mystified it now thanks. Will look at cleanyourcar site for one TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

Really helpful andman, it's de mystified it now thanks. Will look at cleanyourcar site for one TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

Just bought a clay bar. Bilt Hamber Reg Clay Bar BNIB 200g for a tenner delivered. TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

Car is looking top dollar...... rock on with the side mouldings....I think it will look awesome in blk.... not sure if it will work for fuji white for me .... I can feel a post coming up 2014.5 SDV6 AB Dynamic ... Fuji /Santorini Pan roof and 22's
2013 Porsche Boxster S 3.4
2014 Audi A3 S line Quattro
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