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Old 23rd August 2018, 14:47   #1
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Thumbs up First Proper Clean

New bar of clay arrived this morning, so time to give it a job First rub over removed loads of contaminates, turned the clay green
Second pass ended up with the paint as smooth as a baby's berm
Bit of SSR2 then polish, glaze, wax & finally a coat of Hydro Silex. Don't think this cars seen wax for years
But.............

A polisher & a fettler
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Old 23rd August 2018, 15:17   #2
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Clay Bar, tried and failed, such a tedious procedure. Perhaps I gave up too quickly?
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Old 23rd August 2018, 16:17   #3
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That has come up beautifully! I’m longing for the time I get a good day free to give my car this treatment. Try for at least twice a year. Haven’t managed yet.


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Old 23rd August 2018, 16:29   #4
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Very nice. And with that low mileage, I'm not jealous at all .

Nice to know she's found a good home .

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Old 23rd August 2018, 16:33   #5
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Very nice. And with that low mileage, I'm not jealous at all .

Nice to know she's found a good home .

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Thanks Cliff, only done the tops for now, started raining Interior still to do. After washing the engine bay, it's surprisingly good changed a few slam panel bolts for stainless, but it'll never get like yours
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Nice job there Ronnie
Keep meaning to give my primer a clay one day
What’s SSR2 by the way?
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Nice job there Ronnie
Keep meaning to give my primer a clay one day
What’s SSR2 by the way?
https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/poorb...-swirl-remover
Good stuff, takes away scuffs etc & not too harsh
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That does look a lovely car Ronnie, what is the last product you use (Hydro Silex) ? saw the video and it looks amazing where do you get it
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That does look a lovely car Ronnie, what is the last product you use (Hydro Silex) ? saw the video and it looks amazing where do you get it
Thanks Keith, I got it from a Facecloth link, it's only generally available in the US, but through the link I got a bottle. £30 Fantastic stuff, water just rolls off
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Thanks Ronnie!
Can’t see the swirls on mine so, no need for any of that
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