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    My first detailing attempt

    Use iron x and tar remover before clayin, they definitely sell tar remover in halfords not sure if they do a fallout remover similar to iron x
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    A4 Cab black - my 2nd ever go with a DA

    I keep dabbling with the idea of a machine polisher but trying to justify cost over use. I would possibly only polish once maybe twice a year but I suppose I could use it for glazes more often.
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    When to re-apply wax etc?

    I would say polish twice a year. Got to remember polishing is an abbrasive so its slowly cutting away at the clear coat. I know by hand won't remove as much as machine polishing but still something to think about. I would say give the car a good wash. If the paintwork still looks clean with no...
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    Best Wax/ Polish for Dolphin Grey Colour

    Polished Bliss also sell the Blackfire range,helpful guys too if your stuck on what to get and free postage in the UK too. Took about a week for my stuff to arrive if your not in a rush. Blackfire Wet Diamond Kit | Synthetic Car Paint Protection Kit
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    Best Wax/ Polish for Dolphin Grey Colour

    I have just cleaned my car and laid down some protection for winter. I went with Werkstat Acrylic kit from Polished Bliss. Was a bit expensive but not as expensive as the Blackfire stuff but so far it looks good. Attended to a few light scratch's by hand first using Meguiars Ultimate compound.
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    touch up paint! am i doing it wrong?

    From the guides I have seen you tend to do a couple of coats of colour then about 4-5 coats of lacquer, by this point the touch-up is above the level of the rest of the paint, you then sand it down with 3000 grit wet 'n' dry used wet then polish it up after to restore the shine to the paint...
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    Novice car cleaner advice

    You order of stuff is correct though you may want to consider a clay bar in between the wash and black hole. This will cleanse the paint of contaminates before glazing/polishing then the wax. Will mean you start with a fresh clean paintwork before laying enhancement products on. Try giving Juicy...
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    Recommend a cleaner wax?

    Iron x, tar remover then clay followed up by lime prime. Also AF rejuvenate is supposed to be good too has a bit more abrasives than lime prime.
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    Want to give Dodo Juice a try...

    Best applicator I heard was the finger mitt. Also Super natural hybrid is supposed to be good. If just going for a sealant not wax I would recommend red mist tropical.
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    Worth getting a machine for just paint cleansing?

    Have you got DA or a rotary? I can see me end up using it for paint cleansers and glazes minimum.
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    Worth getting a machine for just paint cleansing?

    Did you have bad swirls and scratches or just minor swirls from washing? I don't think I need anything too aggressive on mine as the major swirls are only in on small area which I will tackle by hand.
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    Worth getting a machine for just paint cleansing?

    I have been looking at getting a dual action machine for probably the sole task of applying paint cleansers and glazes. My car only has some light defects mainly swirls due to I think the previous owners was technique as I have always used the two bucket method. From having a look at another...
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    2nd go with the DA

    This is what I need to make my mind up on purchase a machine over doing the job by hand with a microfibre applicator. My car only has light swirls mainly from previous owner wash technique I think, I have used the two bucket method for ages. I ain't into getting the condition immaculate just...
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    2nd go with the DA

    Just seen this linked from another post. How did you find lime prime with a white hex pad? Did it remove minor swirls? It's a combo I am looking at for using on my A4