I have a 12v polisher form Halfords and....

jonathan63 · 3rd July 2016, 16:58

...I want to get sparkle out of my Royal Blue Tourer.

I'm on a budget so:
What should get to cut it back?
And what should I do then?

PS: Couple of years ago I used Tesco Daisy and Tcut (by hand) followed by Turtle wax on my White Gold Tourer. It made a massive difference but it took all weekend.

Avulon · 3rd July 2016, 17:10

Well they aren't great shakes (either of them) at really going to town in a professional style: but they will help speed things up and make it a little easier. Be ready for taking the weight and holding either against the car sides especially below the (car's) waist line.

A simple suggestion would be to follow a single manufacturer system like this one Meguiars deep crystal 3 step system. I've used the Meguiars on my Starlight silver and it does pretty well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-De.../dp/B002W6C6NE

(N.B this is not a recommendation for Amazon)

jonathan63 · 4th July 2016, 14:42

Cheers for that. Would you still recommend washing in Tesco Daisy first??

jonathan63 · 6th July 2016, 11:12

Off to the shops in a few days to buy the Maguires stuff. Would a clay bar be a useful addition? and would it be best to use it after step 1?

Cheers

v-man · 7th July 2016, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonathan63

Off to the shops in a few days to buy the Maguires stuff. Would a clay bar be a useful addition? and would it be best to use it after step 1?

Cheers

In short -
Wash
Clay
Wash
Step1
Step2
Step3

steve1975 · 10th July 2016, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by v-man

In short -
Wash
Clay
Wash
Step1
Step2
Step3

You forgot prewash, also de-tar before claying as tar will destroy the clay in minutes

3rd July 2016, 16:58	#1
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	I have a 12v polisher form Halfords and.... ...I want to get sparkle out of my Royal Blue Tourer. I'm on a budget so: What should get to cut it back? And what should I do then? PS: Couple of years ago I used Tesco Daisy and Tcut (by hand) followed by Turtle wax on my White Gold Tourer. It made a massive difference but it took all weekend.

3rd July 2016, 17:10	#2
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Well they aren't great shakes (either of them) at really going to town in a professional style: but they will help speed things up and make it a little easier. Be ready for taking the weight and holding either against the car sides especially below the (car's) waist line. A simple suggestion would be to follow a single manufacturer system like this one Meguiars deep crystal 3 step system. I've used the Meguiars on my Starlight silver and it does pretty well. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-De.../dp/B002W6C6NE (N.B this is not a recommendation for Amazon) __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

4th July 2016, 14:42	#3
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	Cheers for that. Would you still recommend washing in Tesco Daisy first??

6th July 2016, 11:12	#4
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	Off to the shops in a few days to buy the Maguires stuff. Would a clay bar be a useful addition? and would it be best to use it after step 1? Cheers