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Post by charliefarlie on Oct 28, 2018 18:19:50 GMT
Yes same here cheers Charlie  I gave it a good wash today then decided to polish it using Autoglym SRP (Super Resin Polish) as after i'd dried it Mrs P came down and noticed some dull patches in the paintwork so I tried the SRP on the panels and it got rid of the dullness leaving a lovely deep shine so done all the Rav with SRP and managed to wax the bonnet and two front wings and will finish wax it tomorrow in readiness for when it will be put outside on Thursday. However I having washed it I have noticed more blemishes in the paint work stone chips etc which will need more attention. Piccy of polished and waxed bonnet.   Paul remember SRP is an ultra low cut polish. It also contains fillers which can hide light scratches or swirling. But only till it rains then they appear again. Something like a light cut Menzerna polish.PO85 or similar will give you faster more credible results while staying safe . |
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Post by unclebob on Oct 28, 2018 18:52:00 GMT
Looking good.....do you have a machine polisher to do the yellowing headlamps at some point 👍🏻👍🏻
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Post by Paulus17 on Oct 28, 2018 19:37:17 GMT
You mean THIS stuff Charlie?? This Rav was only supposed to have been a cheap-ish runabout for the winter months and I wasn't going to bother doing much to the body work apart from a quick polish and a wax but now Mrs P wants it to look nice :yes: so looks like it'll be more involved than I was planning on  |
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Post by Paulus17 on Oct 28, 2018 19:40:01 GMT
Looking good.....do you have a machine polisher to do the yellowing headlamps at some point 👍🏻👍🏻 Cheers Bob and no I don't and this was going to be one of my questions. I've tried the toothepaste and metal poish but I think these are too far gone for that so might need polishing? I have a wood lathe and polishing mops but that would mean taking the lights off  |
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Post by unclebob on Oct 28, 2018 19:42:05 GMT
Looking good.....do you have a machine polisher to do the yellowing headlamps at some point 👍🏻👍🏻 Cheers Bob and no I don't and this was going to be one of my questions. I've tried the toothepaste and metal poish but I think these are too far gone for that so might need polishing? I have a wood lathe and polishing mops but that would mean taking the lights off  G3 compound is very good but does need at least a polishing attachment on a drill ....can’t see how bad they look unless you can get a close up shot 👍🏻 |
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Post by Paulus17 on Oct 28, 2018 19:47:48 GMT
Here you go Bob :TU: So could I do that while the lights are still on the car obviously masking off??  |
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Post by unclebob on Oct 28, 2018 20:04:19 GMT
Yes use that blue detailing masking tape and try with a polishing attachment on a drill 👍🏻
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Post by Paulus17 on Oct 28, 2018 20:21:39 GMT
Yes use that blue detailing masking tape and try with a polishing attachment on a drill 👍🏻 Will that G3 make em look clear again Bob or do you think it's too deep? What size tub would I need to do the two lights? |
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Post by unclebob on Oct 28, 2018 21:18:54 GMT
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Post by Paulus17 on Oct 28, 2018 22:05:23 GMT
OK thanks Bob :TU: any chance of a link to a suitable polishing mop or mops?? |
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Post by unclebob on Oct 28, 2018 22:16:31 GMT
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Post by Paulus17 on Oct 28, 2018 22:33:42 GMT
Thanks Bob :TU:
Do i need to put anything on the lenses once the polishing is done to stop them going foggy again, would the colinite protect them??
I have seen YouTube vids where wet n dry has been used to clear them would it be worth trying that method?
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Post by unclebob on Oct 29, 2018 11:12:40 GMT
I’ve never protected my headlamps after polishing ....some of the other guys here maybe able to suggest a product 👍🏻
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Post by Paulus17 on Oct 29, 2018 13:30:45 GMT
I’ve never protected my headlamps after polishing ....some of the other guys here maybe able to suggest a product 👍🏻 OK Bob I don't think the colinite does have any UV protection from what I can find so will have to use summat else as they reckon they start to fog pretty quick once the fix has been done?? |
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Post by Hoovie on Oct 29, 2018 17:26:43 GMT
Anyone who believes a specific wax to suit a specific colour makes one jot of difference please PM me with you bank details. I have a set of Kings new clothes to sell.What size?  I bought a "Black Wax" type kit when I bought the newest car I have ever owned - Black Qashqai; pre-registered the day before I collected it so wanted to mollycoddle it :yes: Did it make a difference? nah. I have bought the Turtlewax "colour magic" polishes a few times though as I do think they can help with scratches on an older vehicle, but probably just pyschological. |
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