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Detailed teh blob anit!
So I took it upon myself to machine polish the Scoob, after first practising last weekend on the daily hack - Which is now very shiny too!
I was very kindly lent a machine polisher and paint thickness gauge along with some machine polishing chemicals! (thank you!), after taking measurements last week, and being wowed by the time it took in comparison to doing this sort of job by hand I thought it was a no brainer to give the Scoob the once over as well. Process was as follows:- 1. Snow Foam! Hurray! 2. Clean wheels, no acid just a nice gentle ph neutral shampoo (they are pretty clean anyway) 3. Rinse the car half way through doing the above! 4. Clean car:- 2 bucket method (lamb skin mit etc) Rinse. 5. Tardis each panel one at a time, rinse and wash again. 6. Clay Mitt the car - to be honest it was pretty dam clean after the Tardis but this should be done anyway 7. prepare car for machine polish - stick tape everywhere! 8. Cut car with cutting compound :polish:- buff off 9. Polish car with less abrasive stuff :polish:... ooo shinney - buff off 10. Glaze with poorboys black hole.:polish: - buff off 11. remove all the tape everywhere! - Put the machine away! 12. Wax with Dodo Juice Blue velvet pro applied with an applicator by hand as this is a hard wax - buff off Job done.. 9 till 5.30 (no stopping!) this used to take me 2 days! :) Pics... Please excuse the iphone snaps, and they don't pop all that much due to the crappy grey weather today! http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psfi4l76r9.jpg This is post Tardis/clay etc:- http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psgqzl7l2v.jpg Prep! http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psoyzekxx1.jpg and several hours later!! http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psislvdqei.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psh3wzloap.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psomcgpvtq.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...pslwkuhv82.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...pslb8mahb5.jpg Im very happy with the results there is not a single swirl in the paint anywhere *just lots of stone chips! argggH!*.. I don't think I can return to "doing it by hand" again! :polish::polish::polish::polish::polish: |
Wow looks great Dave :polish: :10:
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EPIC job there Dave ! Love the thumbs up reflection too :ok:
Awesome job ! Ryan |
Very tidy 👍
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Ha ha ha, thumbs up for sure Dave! Looking lovely, always wanted to have a go with a machine polisher! I presume you had to tactically avoid any of the stickers.
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Looks fantastic Dave - very nice job. Glad it went well :ok:
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Like your headlights 👍
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Terrific job Dave. :five::doubleup:
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looks great Dave.:more:
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This is my kind of thread. :D
Excellent work mate. What tape do you use? I get a bit nervous, but then always regret it as the polish etc. gets in the nooks and crannies and on the trim. |
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I'm.sure Dave will post but it's 3M blue masking tape - it's low tack so doesn't leave and residue. Most car cleaning sites will stock it.
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Cheers for all the comments guys
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Cracking job Dave :doubleup:
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Come do mine please! :D
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I feel more confident with personal recommendations of things. I'll give it a whirl. :ok: |
Awesome job you have done there, car looks fantastic :ok:
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Nice job well done there Dave, looking really good 😄
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A few hours ? is that all LOL....
How many passes with the DA polisher did you do and what grade Mezerna ? I need to restock my 500 and 2500 grades. Doing in by hand to keep on top of things is fine once the paint is smooth. I only DA'd my black SEAT once in twice in 2 years as it didn't start to show significant swirls until after about 2 years. |
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One of my fav cars...
And one of my fav owners For a reason ; ) Great stuff Dave as always ! |
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Aww shucks ;) |
Took some better pics today as it was sunny and used the proper camera. Just about ready for its next road trip :) .. I really need to paint that splitter!
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:ok: awesome Dave... Sit back and have a coffee or 7 whilst admiring ur work :-)
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Looks amazing as always Dave! :10::10::doubleup::doubleup:
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Looking good mate :ok:
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This has got to be one of the best blobs in the country.
I loathe mudflaps. but even they look right on it! |
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Great job you have done there:doubleup:
Car looks spot on |
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