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Golf 5 GTI Polished
12-12-2010, 10:09 PM
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Golf 5 GTI Polished
Hola 7

Hows this machine polished by me .... all by myself. Now my back needs a detail.

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A wash was done with Shield Wash and Wax
Then I used Braso to remove some scraches and marks
I now proceeded to the paint, this was when I decided only the best would do, so I took my new variable drill and popped a lambs bonnet on and slowly polished this baby.
I used another lambs bonnet to remove the polish.
Polish for this car was Waynes Colour Revivor.

For the wheels and tyre I used Handy Andy and then polished it with the same polish as the paint.

So I did not use meguires as the owners budget was tight and my polisher is broken and I made a plan with my drill.

All in all gents this was how it came out after whole saturday. Chech my bakkies reflection on the car.

Next time I want better products and polisher, as the customers watch u like a hawk.
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13-12-2010, 07:22 AM
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RE: Golf 5 GTI Polished
Lol. I'm not sure if ur serious or having a laugh here

brasso handy andy power drill. Interesting

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13-12-2010, 07:27 AM
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RE: Golf 5 GTI Polished
Well its a start, I guess it can only get better from here when products designed for automotive paint are used.
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13-12-2010, 07:49 AM
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RE: Golf 5 GTI Polished
As Lambchop has already commented - I'm not sure if you're taking the piss here or if this is a serious post.

Some comments
  • Handy Andy with it's ammonia content should not be used on painted surface - even if it's only the wheels.
  • Removing an LSP (you refer to polish) with a lambswool bonnet is not an optimal process as the lambswool is harsh and will cause holograms (particularly when used with a drill)
  • Limited budget or not - you've done the customer a disservice by using unconventional methods and product replacements
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13-12-2010, 08:21 AM
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RE: Golf 5 GTI Polished
LOL RoflRoflRofl

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13-12-2010, 09:28 AM
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RE: Golf 5 GTI Polished
You're not serious... right?

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13-12-2010, 03:19 PM
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RE: Golf 5 GTI Polished
(13-12-2010 09:28 AM)onyx Wrote:  You're not serious... right?

hehehe , got ya

i started with APC on the wheels and citrus wash on the body.
started with CG's proprep and polished as much scratches out.
Then used some of my left over Sonax prods and finished off with some wofgang prods as a lsp.

still learning and experimenting gents, i' waiting 4 a detail college and i'll b 1st in line

oh, 4 the tyres I used some muti from sonax as well ....

polisher of choice was a magnesium ryobi with lots of vibration

any1 selling a good 1?
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13-12-2010, 03:38 PM
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Shhez ... you had us worried Bluebiggrin

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13-12-2010, 06:06 PM
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Bluebiggrin

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13-12-2010, 07:47 PM
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I nearly collapsed

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13-12-2010, 08:53 PM
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RE: Golf 5 GTI Polished
Clap

Ok... so where's the rest of the pics then?

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14-12-2010, 06:52 AM
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(13-12-2010 03:19 PM)PAP AND FLIES Wrote:  still learning and experimenting gents, i' waiting 4 a detail college and i'll b 1st in line

Why not join us at the Meguiars detailing classes then? Check the Meguiars section on this board for more information.
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14-12-2010, 08:50 AM
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Rofl .. read this on Sunday .. was too scared to be the 1st person to post a reply ... didn't know what to say ... Bluebiggrin April's still a few months away dude ...

Yeah, attend the Meguiar's training ... lucky for those in GP ...
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14-12-2010, 08:52 AM
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(14-12-2010 06:52 AM)Woodie Wrote:  
(13-12-2010 03:19 PM)PAP AND FLIES Wrote:  still learning and experimenting gents, i' waiting 4 a detail college and i'll b 1st in line

Why not join us at the Meguiars detailing classes then? Check the Meguiars section on this board for more information.

+1
Do it!

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14-12-2010, 09:03 AM
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I choked on my cornflakes. RoflRoflRofl

Nice one for "yanking our chains". Join Woodie's class in January.
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14-12-2010, 06:29 PM
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+1 on the classes...Will be well worth the effort to attend!

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14-12-2010, 09:13 PM
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(14-12-2010 06:29 PM)Carn Wrote:  +1 on the classes...Will be well worth the effort to attend!

Kewl, anyone know how much its goona cost? and where and when?

Who's selling a good polisher gents? there must be sum1 upgrading to a better 1, this Ryobi I bought from Makro works, but with a hectic vibration even on speed 1.

Any1 want to help me detail a Bently Continental? We'll split the moolla?I seem to pick up a couple of top cars in our office park that we wash at.

let me know plsssssssssss.. i don't wanna mess this 1 up.. i get intimidated just looking at the beast

tx

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14-12-2010, 09:56 PM
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(14-12-2010 09:13 PM)PAP AND FLIES Wrote:  Kewl, anyone know how much its goona cost? and where and when?

Who's selling a good polisher gents? there must be sum1 upgrading to a better 1, this Ryobi I bought from Makro works, but with a hectic vibration even on speed 1.

Any1 want to help me detail a Bently Continental? We'll split the moolla?I seem to pick up a couple of top cars in our office park that we wash at.

let me know plsssssssssss.. i don't wanna mess this 1 up.. i get intimidated just looking at the beast

tx

j

Details for the classes are in the Meguiars section of the forum. The classes are also free Thumb

See here for some more info.


On the machine side my Makita may be up for sale shortly...Got a new toy coming in the next few days Bluebiggrin

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15-12-2010, 10:53 PM
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RE: Golf 5 GTI Polished
(14-12-2010 09:56 PM)Carn Wrote:  
(14-12-2010 09:13 PM)PAP AND FLIES Wrote:  Kewl, anyone know how much its goona cost? and where and when?

Who's selling a good polisher gents? there must be sum1 upgrading to a better 1, this Ryobi I bought from Makro works, but with a hectic vibration even on speed 1.

Any1 want to help me detail a Bently Continental? We'll split the moolla?I seem to pick up a couple of top cars in our office park that we wash at.

let me know plsssssssssss.. i don't wanna mess this 1 up.. i get intimidated just looking at the beast

tx

j

Details for the classes are in the Meguiars section of the forum. The classes are also free Thumb

See here for some more info.


On the machine side my Makita may be up for sale shortly...Got a new toy coming in the next few days Bluebiggrin

Tx bud,

I'll grab it
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30-12-2010, 10:36 PM
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RE: Golf 5 GTI Polished
(15-12-2010 10:53 PM)PAP AND FLIES Wrote:  Tx bud,

I'll grab it

Grab the free Meguiar's class and then a dual action polisher before dashing for the world of rotary polishers. Bentley should not be used as a canvas for picking up rotary skills
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