Lacklustre Starlight Silver - Page 2

James.uk · 9th September 2012, 17:19

>>>Other light colours can be made to look great, they just need to be really clean and contaminant free.<<<

pfftttt... ...

On a more serious note.. I will be down your way (Colyford near Seaton) in November for six-seven days. Do you tonse cars up professionally?

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rovexCDTi · 9th September 2012, 17:25

No just an enthusiastic amateur. I do other peoples cars, but the ability to do it at home is limited due to parking arrangements.

James.uk · 9th September 2012, 19:11

Ah well, it was just a thought, and after having had one, I need to lie down again.. lol...
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GJBridge · 30th September 2012, 15:31

Washed, clayed, glazed and waxed - that was a lot of work; but very happy with the results.

Thanks for all the advice.

Frank Incensed · 30th September 2012, 16:58

tell us what you used. Looks good BTW, Guy (for a silver car

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Appropriate to my forum name, I use Mer. Very old fashioned, I know. I might try something else in a few years time when the bottle runs out.

Your wheels don't look like they're Liquid Silver. Have they been re-painted?

Robert

GJBridge · 30th September 2012, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Incensed

tell us what you used. Looks good BTW, Guy (for a silver car

)
Appropriate to my forum name, I use Mer. Very old fashioned, I know. I might try something else in a few years time when the bottle runs out.

Your wheels don't look like they're Liquid Silver. Have they been re-painted?

Robert

On the advice of RovexCDT (top man):

Pressure wash, water only, to remove 'lumps' etc
Wash with Meguiars Gold.
Clay bar - what a revelation just how much filth remained.
Wash again with Meguiars Gold.
Primo Amigo glaze.
KP1000 wax.

I have to admit I forgot to remove the 'tar spots' - and forgot to do the mirror covers!!

Being a cynic about 'new fangled' things - I did the roof differently, just wash and wax (the old way); there is a tremendous difference!! My friend who is a member of 'The Lagonda Club' reckoned the finish (on the properly done parts) was the best finish he'd seen/ touched in ages and has 'borrowed' my stuff!!!

Another great discovery was the 'wash mitt' - how much easier is that!!

The wheels - they were so bad when I bought the car I was going to buy new ones; but the tyre man rubbed them down, Polyester filled them and sprayed with Autoglym 'Wheel Silver'; and I actually like them.

Parker · 30th September 2012, 17:39

Cleaned, clayed, waxed and polished, look silver does shine

Zafonic · 30th September 2012, 17:46

My supersexiness starlight silver R75 was soaked in Iron X, which is very effective, then 2 layers of Primo Amigo, (Thanks Christian), 4 layers of Poorboys Diamond Glaze and then sealed with AG EGP but i must say, i will never buy another silver car!!

Zafonic · 30th September 2012, 17:48

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Originally Posted by Parker

Cleaned, clayed, waxed and polished, look silver does shine

She looks fab, probably better than mine, hairpins perhaps

Frank Incensed · 30th September 2012, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parker

Cleaned, clayed, waxed and polished, look silver does shine

You've got some reflections there, Parker!

Very impressive. Not seen even the siver Bentleys round Manchester shined like that!

9th September 2012, 17:19	#11
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	>>>Other light colours can be made to look great, they just need to be really clean and contaminant free.<<< pfftttt... ... On a more serious note.. I will be down your way (Colyford near Seaton) in November for six-seven days. Do you tonse cars up professionally? ... Last edited by James.uk; 9th September 2012 at 17:24..

9th September 2012, 17:25	#12
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	No just an enthusiastic amateur. I do other peoples cars, but the ability to do it at home is limited due to parking arrangements. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

30th September 2012, 16:58	#15
Frank Incensed Ex 75 Owner 75 Tourerless Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,147 Thanks: 60 Thanked 156 Times in 93 Posts	Go On Then................. tell us what you used. Looks good BTW, Guy (for a silver car) Appropriate to my forum name, I use Mer. Very old fashioned, I know. I might try something else in a few years time when the bottle runs out. Your wheels don't look like they're Liquid Silver. Have they been re-painted? Robert __________________ Beyoncé's Green Light Used More Rubber 355188 of 355194 Last edited by Frank Incensed; 30th September 2012 at 16:59.. Reason: correction

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Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Cleaned, clayed, waxed and polished, look silver does shine __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

30th September 2012, 17:46	#18
Zafonic Banned Rover 75 Conni cdt 160 Join Date: May 2012 Location: CHESTERFIELD Posts: 1,691 Thanks: 310 Thanked 110 Times in 90 Posts	re My supersexiness starlight silver R75 was soaked in Iron X, which is very effective, then 2 layers of Primo Amigo, (Thanks Christian), 4 layers of Poorboys Diamond Glaze and then sealed with AG EGP but i must say, i will never buy another silver car!!

9th September 2012, 19:11	#13
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Ah well, it was just a thought, and after having had one, I need to lie down again.. lol... ...