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Decontamination Complete

Claying, polishing, waxing... share your secrets in here.
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T8COH
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Decontamination Complete

Post by T8COH » Sat Jul 01, 2023 9:10 pm

Well today consisted of decontaminating the paintwork ready for a machine polish , the usual , pre wash , snow foam , wash , clay bar , fall out remover etc. looks ok from a distance .
Plan a three stage machine polish then the soft top then tackle the interior last.

I think I’ve got my work cut out on this one but I think the finish should be quite rewarding .
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Decontamination Complete

Post by coldel » Sat Jul 01, 2023 9:52 pm

Good stuff, the clay stage makes such a difference. Just stroking that smooth surface!
Currently BMW Z4 E85 3.0si
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Vauxhall VX220 Turbo
Toyota Celica ST205 GT4
Nissan R33 Skyline GTST
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Nissan 350z

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Post by T8COH » Sat Jul 01, 2023 10:19 pm

Definitely it was like sandpaper when I started.

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Post by T8COH » Fri Jul 07, 2023 10:48 pm

Well I’ve started , managed a two stage polish so far .

Still plenty to do , will update with more pics once complete .
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Post by T8COH » Sat Jul 08, 2023 2:32 pm

Couple from mot today .
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Post by paddy wright » Sat Jul 08, 2023 3:19 pm

Looking good
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!

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