DoctorRetro Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 Got a present from Claire... Had to try it out. Lesson 1, if you're an amateur, don't start with a huge panel like a bonnet.. Needs a lot more work. Anyone fancy helping? Isopon, Shite Ron, privatewire and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 ^^^ start with a metallic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 24 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said: Got a present from Claire... Had to try it out. Lesson 1, if you're an amateur, don't start with a huge panel like a bonnet.. Needs a lot more work. Anyone fancy helping? What products are you using, also I think black is the sortest pad, I think orange is the most cutting* *disclaimer - I don't know what I'm doing.. 95 quid Peugeot and DoctorRetro 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 What he said ^ Black is usually the softest pad for fine finishing or possibly polishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 23 minutes ago, Floatylight said: What products are you using, also I think black is the sortest pad, I think orange is the most cutting* *disclaimer - I don't know what I'm doing.. 3 minutes ago, 3VOM said: What he said ^ Black is usually the softest pad for fine finishing or possibly polishing. Cool, thanks. I didn't know what the colours meant. I'm using some sort of G3 stuff, but it's level 1, for cutting. There's a bit to learn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 Don't do it under the hot sun. Cover black trim unless you enjoy spending hours getting white polish marks off! sutty2006, DoctorRetro and loserone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 I'm not generally a fan of Poundland satin black, but a quick squirt of it on those wiper arms would be quite acceptable. tooSavvy and DoctorRetro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 25 minutes ago, wuvvum said: I'm not generally a fan of Poundland satin black, but a quick squirt of it on those wiper arms would be quite acceptable. On the to do list. Mind you, I've not seen spray paint in any of my local pound shops recently. Might have to splash out on some Halfords stuff! 😳 I'm looking to improve this car as much as possible, with a view to eventually being able to move it on, so any 'adjustments' will be in keeping with the originality of the rest of the car. Still in two minds about the wheels, it really needs tyres anyway, so whether to put the alloys on or look for something else. I'm not keen on the 80 profile balloons on 13" steels on there currently. And 4 different makes of tyres isn't a great idea.... tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 5 hours ago, DoctorRetro said: Cool, thanks. I didn't know what the colours meant. I'm using some sort of G3 stuff, but it's level 1, for cutting. There's a bit to learn! See you in a year or two : https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_O Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 For machine polishing, I would recommend recommend orange foam pads. They are the medium one and would work well on a faded red with a medium cutting compound like g3 or I use a cartec one. Green and black bottle, can't remember the grade off hand. A tip when using the foam pads. Before first use, wash the pad thoroughly with hand hot water. This softens the pad and prevents scorching the paint which is a common pain with a new pad. Keep the pad clear throughout cleaning regularly (an air blower blowing on the pad whilst it's spinning is a good method if you have access to one) I avoid using the pads with water. I get a better cut using them dry and you don't get anywhere as much white splatter over everything. Last tip, don't use too much compound at a time and keep going until its throughly worked in and then hand buff any residue off. Oh, and save the black pad, it cam be used with a fine finishing compound or polish as a final step. Just my 2p worth, hope it's some use to you Cheers Ben DoctorRetro and Floatylight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 I think I'd rather just pay someone to do it and know it's done right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 Loving the current 'fleet' , can't wait to get the Polo back so I can do a pic of all 3... Isopon, Burnside and Dirk Diggler 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 34 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said: I think I'd rather just pay someone to do it and know it's done right... Just watch a few videos on youtube of others doing it, like forensic detailing, autoshine Blackpool, obviously don't get drawn into all the 2 bucket wrongun cobblers but a clay mitt or bar and some lube (I use a mix of washing up liquid and water to get the contamination off the surface. As others have said don't do it when panels are hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Shot someone else took at the weekend. bunglebus, Burnside, The Moog and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 18 hours ago, wuvvum said: I'm not generally a fan of Poundland satin black, but a quick squirt of it on those wiper arms would be quite acceptable. Ha! ..... The very thing used on ToMM© Good enough 4me >> good enough 4all *ToMM© is off SORN.... Eyes Peeled, lads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan302 Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 33 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said: Shot someone else took at the weekend. What a great action shot! DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 More pics from the weekend. Let me know if I'm boring anyone and I'll continue anyway 🤣 Isopon, privatewire, juular and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 It all looks amazing! DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Am sufficiently bored. Pray, continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 On 5/31/2021 at 5:20 PM, wuvvum said: I'm not generally a fan of Poundland satin black, but a quick squirt of it on those wiper arms would be quite acceptable. Wipers suitably blacked. Also had to make a bodge to sort the snapped sun visor. It's amazing how much you miss them when they aren't there! Dan302, tooSavvy, wuvvum and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 I'm an idiot Guess that's getting returned then. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 That'll do... Couple of advisories, but at least I now have the piece of mind that it's got a full ticket. brownnova, crad, neil1971 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 New MOT day is always a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 Toyota is now in, awaiting a verdict... I hate waiting until the MOT is due to put it in, I like having a fresh ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 On 5/31/2021 at 5:44 PM, DoctorRetro said: Still in two minds about the wheels, it really needs tyres anyway, so whether to put the alloys on or look for something else. I'm not keen on the 80 profile balloons on 13" steels on there currently. And 4 different makes of tyres isn't a great idea.... DoctorRetro and tooSavvy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 Just now, bunglebus said: YES! I want them! bunglebus and tooSavvy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 @bunglebus Just found the eBay listing... a) wrong stud pattern b) 230 quid I'm oot tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Yeah I did have a search for some that might fit but couldn't see much. Need to check the PCD, centre bore and offset really. Fiesta RS Turbo might work but rare/£££. Might be worth trying the 2nd hand tyre emporiums though tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I commented in my 'new' Swift tredd... Nuts (12 x 1.5) Toyyo run @£12 set. Nuts (12 x 1.25) Swift run @£40 set. $hite... However, I weighed £70 for 5 alloys against the sleeve nut prices and reckon I'm generally ahead DoctorRetro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorRetro Posted June 4, 2021 Author Share Posted June 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Yeah I did have a search for some that might fit but couldn't see much. Need to check the PCD, centre bore and offset really. Fiesta RS Turbo might work but rare/£££. Might be worth trying the 2nd hand tyre emporiums though 4 X 100, 54.1 centre bore. bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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