I must admit I do like spending a bit of time keeping me motors looking as good as they can.
Did this to the "Track Dawg" YESTERDAY.
Before.......
After.......
Will get some more up when I can
What you put in, you'll get back ten fold
***** THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE SITE AND HELPING YOU,OTHERWISE IT CLOSES AND ALL THIS ON LINE GARAGE IS GONE FOR GOOD*****
Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
the menders is free, but like everything there is a cost to run things and bills( we are just happy its not a heating cost), so if we have saved you hundreds, please throw a small donation in the pot so we can keep on going to carry on helping others in the same way .
*** we are currently looking for a sponsor for this year, so if you have the passion and can see this sites worth to everyone , please get in touch and step forward to help***
And thank heavens that we are now on the way back up the brighter ,warmer longer days, "come on summer", and lets see those project builds.
M-m
Greetings and welcome to menders, this site was built for every owner that might need her to help keep those bills low and also keep them on the road where they belong, she is run by very passionate enthusiasts owners for passionate enthusiastic owners, see her like a on line garage, there is a lot of tech stuff hopefully explained for everyone to use, if there is something you cannot get your head around, or you feel that there is a strong walk through guide missing that needs creating by one of us or from yourselves, please let us know, we are also on false book and youtube, which as short tech vids to help, and again if you feel there is a vid that would help please get it touch.
the menders is free, but like everything there is a cost to run things and bills( we are just happy its not a heating cost), so if we have saved you hundreds, please throw a small donation in the pot so we can keep on going to carry on helping others in the same way .
*** we are currently looking for a sponsor for this year, so if you have the passion and can see this sites worth to everyone , please get in touch and step forward to help***
And thank heavens that we are now on the way back up the brighter ,warmer longer days, "come on summer", and lets see those project builds.
M-m
Machine Polishing
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Machine Polishing
No more 1996 Ex ministerial Jaguar Sovereign - The "estranged/venomous one" has it - hey ho, onwards and upwards
1990 Custom paint MK1 Eunos - A joy to drive
1994 Black MK1 Eunos - Track Dawg
2005 Mitsubishi L200 Club Cab Pick-up
1990 Custom paint MK1 Eunos - A joy to drive
1994 Black MK1 Eunos - Track Dawg
2005 Mitsubishi L200 Club Cab Pick-up
Re: Machine Polishing
Well done that man. I love polishing.
Eunos 1.6 special 1989 with a few added extras
Eunos 1991 1.6
Eunos 1990 1.6 project
Mk2 1999 1.8
Eunos 1991 1.6
Eunos 1990 1.6 project
Mk2 1999 1.8
Re: Machine Polishing
What compound do you use? I've tried G3 (very messy but quite effective), Poorboys SSR2 (less messy but not as aggressive).
2006 2.0 Sport in Copper Red
How many times do I have to say "No it's not a hairdresser's car...."
How many times do I have to say "No it's not a hairdresser's car...."
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Re: Machine Polishing
Uncle T i have a new one here that could do with some of that magic doing buddy, fresh here from kettering.
Come and see buddy
M-m
Come and see buddy
M-m
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
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Re: Machine Polishing
Ratz wrote:What compound do you use? I've tried G3 (very messy but quite effective), Poorboys SSR2 (less messy but not as aggressive).
It depends on the amount of work needed. I personally have 3 different mops, 3 different polishes/compounds, and a dual action polisher with variable speed setting. This is before applying polishes and waxes.
Will get you the info later, but I get all my stuff from cleanyourcar.co.uk
Some of the work done there is quite astounding (well out of my league), have a look at their forum.
Also, take a look at this guy (Probably the Lionel Messi of the detailing industry)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK7DWeMZyFQ[/youtube]
No more 1996 Ex ministerial Jaguar Sovereign - The "estranged/venomous one" has it - hey ho, onwards and upwards
1990 Custom paint MK1 Eunos - A joy to drive
1994 Black MK1 Eunos - Track Dawg
2005 Mitsubishi L200 Club Cab Pick-up
1990 Custom paint MK1 Eunos - A joy to drive
1994 Black MK1 Eunos - Track Dawg
2005 Mitsubishi L200 Club Cab Pick-up
Re: Machine Polishing
I would love to learn how to use an electric polisher. Keep looking at them, reading about them but am scared I would do something really wrong.
I do have swirl marks on my car (which I'm blaming on rubbish washing by my kids) that I know would go but I'm too scared.
BTW that video above is brilliant Thanks for posting it.
I do have swirl marks on my car (which I'm blaming on rubbish washing by my kids) that I know would go but I'm too scared.
BTW that video above is brilliant Thanks for posting it.
Vicky
2008 Sunlight Silver 2.0i Niseko Special Edition Roadster Coupe
2003 Brilliant Black Mk2.5 S-VT 1.8 Sport
2008 Sunlight Silver 2.0i Niseko Special Edition Roadster Coupe
2003 Brilliant Black Mk2.5 S-VT 1.8 Sport
Re: Machine Polishing
Sorry mate just noticed this post 3M fast cut & also a finer one tooRatz wrote:What compound do you use? I've tried G3 (very messy but quite effective), Poorboys SSR2 (less messy but not as aggressive).
Eunos 1.6 special 1989 with a few added extras
Eunos 1991 1.6
Eunos 1990 1.6 project
Mk2 1999 1.8
Eunos 1991 1.6
Eunos 1990 1.6 project
Mk2 1999 1.8
Re: Machine Polishing
Vicky wrote:I would love to learn how to use an electric polisher. Keep looking at them, reading about them but am scared I would do something really wrong.
I do have swirl marks on my car (which I'm blaming on rubbish washing by my kids) that I know would go but I'm too scared.
BTW that video above is brilliant Thanks for posting it.
You can find out how to do this on line. But be careful on the edges.
I'll have a look to see if we have any further stuff on how to do it on here too
Eunos 1.6 special 1989 with a few added extras
Eunos 1991 1.6
Eunos 1990 1.6 project
Mk2 1999 1.8
Eunos 1991 1.6
Eunos 1990 1.6 project
Mk2 1999 1.8
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Re: Machine Polishing
I'll get Ste to put something together, as he was over here yesterday showing me how to use one, one with different speed settings is good one to get ,you can get them of the bay off e for under ÂŁ60 for a full kit.
M-m
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
Re: Machine Polishing
I've watched stuff online and spent far too many hours on detailing forums But I'm still being a complete girl about it
Vicky
2008 Sunlight Silver 2.0i Niseko Special Edition Roadster Coupe
2003 Brilliant Black Mk2.5 S-VT 1.8 Sport
2008 Sunlight Silver 2.0i Niseko Special Edition Roadster Coupe
2003 Brilliant Black Mk2.5 S-VT 1.8 Sport
Re: Machine Polishing
Vicky wrote:I've watched stuff online and spent far too many hours on detailing forums But I'm still being a complete girl about it
I wouldn`t have a scooby doo either Vicky. Wash & polish is my limit!
I did have a full detail done on my old V-Spec years ago ready for my daughters wedding & it came up great........trouble is i sold the car before the wedding & took her to the church in the blue Sport
DAVE
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Vicky wrote:I've watched stuff online and spent far too many hours on detailing forums But I'm still being a complete girl about it
Ste will put something up in easy to follow terms, and please ask as many questions as you wish, it is what we are here for Vic.
M-m
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
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Mk 1 Eunos 93 black V.S II 1.8 ,
Mk 2 .1/4 Roadster 99 black & gold V.S 1.8 .
Mk 1 Eunos 90 1.6 soul red ..f/ build
MK 2.1/4 Blue V.S Roadster 1.8 99 ..
MK1 1.8 ,white import.. (Ashleighs)
MK1 1.6 yellow J ltd import.f/build
MK 1 1.8 black Tokyo Ltd..f/build
http://www.mx5oc.co.uk/ http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/ http://miata.net/ http://www.autolinkuk.co.uk/
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Re: Machine Polishing
The only way to polish successfully is to have the confidence to do it in the first place.
At work we have one of these http://www.powertoolsalesuk.com/milwauk ... -240v.html
Yes it could be a little expensive for at home, and as m-m has said you can get cheaper ones, but the abuse this gets at work day in day out it would outlast you and your car combined for the home use.
At work for many years of happy customers we always use 3m fast cut compound
http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/p-2880-3m-per ... pound.aspx
With the green pad in this picture
http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/p-1998-3m-per ... e-box.aspx
Followed by a 3m finesse it glaze with yellow pad from the picture
The key to polishing is to get a little heat into the panel, and always run the polisher direction off a panel not on to it. If your in any doubt about polishing your own car, take it to a bodyshop, if you burn through paint it will cost more to put it right than a full car polish would of been.
Ive also done a post in the body work section for a full flat and polish of a front end. If you want a quote on a polish drop me a pm or a ring at work link to our bodyshop is in my signature
Regards
Ste
At work we have one of these http://www.powertoolsalesuk.com/milwauk ... -240v.html
Yes it could be a little expensive for at home, and as m-m has said you can get cheaper ones, but the abuse this gets at work day in day out it would outlast you and your car combined for the home use.
At work for many years of happy customers we always use 3m fast cut compound
http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/p-2880-3m-per ... pound.aspx
With the green pad in this picture
http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/p-1998-3m-per ... e-box.aspx
Followed by a 3m finesse it glaze with yellow pad from the picture
The key to polishing is to get a little heat into the panel, and always run the polisher direction off a panel not on to it. If your in any doubt about polishing your own car, take it to a bodyshop, if you burn through paint it will cost more to put it right than a full car polish would of been.
Ive also done a post in the body work section for a full flat and polish of a front end. If you want a quote on a polish drop me a pm or a ring at work link to our bodyshop is in my signature
Regards
Ste
Re: Machine Polishing
That kit looks a good deal Ste I use 3M too
Eunos 1.6 special 1989 with a few added extras
Eunos 1991 1.6
Eunos 1990 1.6 project
Mk2 1999 1.8
Eunos 1991 1.6
Eunos 1990 1.6 project
Mk2 1999 1.8
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