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paul b
02-02-2009, 11:15 PM
Hi guys/girls

I'm planning to get some proper detailing done on my Audi A6 in the next few weeks, just after some general advice.

The paintwork is fine (i.e. no paint fade, it is a 2003 car!), just want to give it some shine and put a smile on my face for a bit.

I've heard that using Farecla's G3 paste is good, I've heard horrible things about T-Cut so I won't be going down that route. But if its rubbish, tell me now. :p

I'm also planning on getting an electric buffing machine, can anybody give me any advice on what to look for in these machines, and what sort of paste to use with them.

I've got a set of Autoglym stuff, polish, glass polish and all sorts.

Cheers!
Paul

mkc
04-02-2009, 11:28 AM
If you have not used an Electric Buffer before I would not start by learning on your car. Its very easy to burn the paint and cause damage that cannot be removed.

Eshrules
04-02-2009, 06:13 PM
If you have not used an Electric Buffer before I would not start by learning on your car. Its very easy to burn the paint and cause damage that cannot be removed.

typically, only if you plan to use a rotary, a dual action polisher almost removes this risk entirely.

I would advise investing in a paint thickness gauge though, to ensure you're not cutting too deep when you come to paint correction.

Redzer
04-02-2009, 07:08 PM
If the paint is good and you just want a right good clean then clay bars followed by a coat of wax do a good job.
I had never used clay bars so i tried one a couple of months back and i was well impressed with the results, the one i used a bilt hamber one (i think thats how you spell it) and they only need water as a lubricant.

The car has to be cleaned very well before you start and you have to keep kneading the clay to keep it clean or else you may as well take a scouring pad to the car :biglaugh: but the clay gets rid of an amazing amount of stuff and does no harm if you are careful.

Col
04-02-2009, 07:24 PM
I've got a rotary and would also say it is easy to burn through if you are a fool with it.

However, keep things nice and wet, nice and slow, don't stay in one spot to long especially near raised corners and edges.

The Farecla stuff works a treat by the way (been using it for years) and is quite cheap but I'd start with some G10 which is a very fine grade paste so there will be less chance of doing any damage. That you could revert to some G3 if need be.

If you used G3 from the outset, youd need to go over it with G10 anyway to get the best finish.

paul b
04-02-2009, 07:36 PM
On the electric buffer thing... I have used them before and feel confident about using one, its just a question of what is the best type and where to get one.

The paintwork is good, I just fancy giving it some extra shine. I've washed and waxed it before, but that was a while ago now.

So I'm best off using G10... is that applied by hand or used with the buffer?

Cheers
Paul

Col
04-02-2009, 07:48 PM
G10, with a rotary.

But before that even, give it a good clay.

This is the kit I use with great effect...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/P7230175.jpg

I also like to do a bit of spraying as well as these are the results ....

From this, bare metal

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/P7250014.jpg

To this, finished job...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/colin__/P8240160.jpg

All with DIY kit. All it needs is a bit time, patience and planning.

paul b
04-02-2009, 07:55 PM
Nice work, Col. Lovely finish! :beerchug:
I've never clayed a car before... hmm... need to do some homework!

elitedetailer
17-02-2009, 10:53 PM
Nice work, Col. Lovely finish! :beerchug:
I've never clayed a car before... hmm... need to do some homework!

Hi

Claying guide on this forum: http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=56071

A starter kit for claying here: http://www.elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin/hcat_catalogue.cgi?fa=display&id=118&crid=&cmrid=1&cmpid=2

Thanks
EliteDetailer

STEWY L
17-02-2009, 11:04 PM
Nice work, Col. Lovely finish! :beerchug:
I've never clayed a car before... hmm... need to do some homework!
you could practice on my bora if you wish.
sadly in need of a lot of tlc,picked up a kick in the backend at the supermarket on saturday!!!
every bit of damage on my car has been done by mindless cretins at supermarkets:aargh4:
regards,
stewy.

paul b
18-02-2009, 12:37 AM
Thanks elitedetailer and Stewy. :beerchug:
Unfortunately due to the Skoda snapping its timing belt and bending its valves this job is on hold.

I did ask for a clay bar kit at my local Minshell, but they didn't have one in and never got back to me. When I'm ready I think a mail order from elitedetailer is the way to go. :)