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ihadablackdog

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Planning on giving my car a good going over this weekend.

Quite happy with what I am going to do:

Tar
Iron
Clay
Sealant

...with washes in between some stages.

My question is this:

Which order do I do the iron and clay?

Do I do iron then clay in the theory i’ve removed as much as possible before clay, meaning it has less work to do, or do I do clay then iron in the theory that if i’ve got more crap off the paint then the iron will be more effective?

Obviously with the level of my skills it will probably make no difference at all, just wondering what the general concensous is....or is it such a silly question that no ones considered it before?
 
Thanks.

I haven’t got a polisher, but do have some old Megs polish that I can hand apply....is it worth doing that? I was going to go straight from clay to sealant (wash in between).


Ok, cricket: why do they cheat by rubbing their balls when they know they are on tv?
 
ihadablackdog said:
I haven’t got a polisher, but do have some old Megs polish that I can hand apply....is it worth doing that? I was going to go straight from clay to sealant (wash in between).
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Do apply a polish, by hand if necessary. Bilt Hamber Cleanser Polish is great, or Megs. polish if that is what you have.
 
ihadablackdog said:
I haven’t got a polisher, but do have some old Megs polish that I can hand apply....is it worth doing that? I was going to go straight from clay to sealant (wash in between).
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Do apply a polish, by hand if necessary. Bilt Hamber Cleanser Polish is great, or Megs. polish if that is what you have.
 
ihadablackdog said:
Thanks.

I haven’t got a polisher, but do have some old Megs polish that I can hand apply....is it worth doing that? I was going to go straight from clay to sealant (wash in between).


Ok, cricket: why do they cheat by rubbing their balls when they know they are on tv?
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I get more concerned when the Aussies start picking bits off there balls. Makes them swing more apparently. :wink:
 
honestly a polish by hand is hard to actually effect any change - mostly it'l just act as a filler, which isn't always a bad thing.
 
Still worth doing by hand as it’ll just lightly freshen up the clear coat without really removing the swirls. It’ll still help the colour pop before you apply the sealant. An extra hour or so but well worth doing IMO
 
jimmybell said:
honestly a polish by hand is hard to actually effect any change - mostly it'l just act as a filler, which isn't always a bad thing.
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After decontaminating and claying, it is better than nothing. If you haven't got a polishing machine, do it by hand. You might feel 'alone' but it will stop the urges. :)
 
I’d rather
Pressure wash
Snow foam
Pressure wash
Iron remover spray
Pressure wash
Two bucket
Pressure wash
Tar remover
Clean again
Pressure wash
Air blow
Dry completely
Clay bar
Clean again
Pressure wash
Air blow
Dry completely
Polish
Buff
Wax
Buff
Tyres, trim, glass, rubbers, etc etc etc
Admire!
 
Truth said:
I’d rather
Pressure wash
Snow foam
Pressure wash
Iron remover spray
Pressure wash
Two bucket
Pressure wash
Tar remover
Clean again
Pressure wash
Air blow
Dry completely
Clay bar
Clean again
Pressure wash
Air blow
Dry completely
Polish
Buff
Wax
Buff
Tyres, trim, glass, rubbers, etc etc etc
Admire!
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Clearly no kids & a part time job :poke: :D
 
8 bloody hours!!!!!

Started at 10am and it was getting dark about 6pm, just managed to finish polishing (by hand) and then spraying some c2v3. Not happy that I had to finish, would've liked another hour really. Next weekend I'll probably do a wash and apply some more sealant. No pics as it was dark!

Blimin left hand side repeater keeps falling out..one of the brackets is snapped, so I've had to sellotape it in place! Seems like a good excuse to get some lci ones!!!
 
ihadablackdog said:
8 bloody hours!!!!!

Blimin left hand side repeater keeps falling out..one of the brackets is snapped, so I've had to sellotape it in place! Seems like a good excuse to get some lci ones!!!
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They twist in like a light bulb. Easy to replace and if your badges are good, just swap them over onto a new blank.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Genuine-OEM-Clear-Side-Marker-Light-White-LH-RH-BMW-Z4-E85-E86-2002-2008/24019311034
 
I think I must have missed the sellotape it back together stage in Truth’s list above :D
 
Thanks, but its an e89

Guess what......fecking bird crap on my windscreen this morning! Typical. Grey car for ages (i.e. filthy) and no bird mess, then a white car overnight and bird poo!
 
mmm-five said:
Truth said:
I’d rather...
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Get in the damn thing and drive it :driving: :headbang:
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In the garage having the new/refurbed calipers all round on, discs and pads at the front and protection plates all round and a MOT. Got tomorrow off and it’s guna be good weather so it’s :driving: :driving: :driving:
 
So I got some LCI side repeaters ready to fit at the weekend and read its a good idea to remove the sealant etc before installing so the adhesive pads stick better.

What do I use to "strip" the sealant in that area? Bearing in mind I have no rubbing alcohol etc (can I use Whisky?)

Dab a bit of fairy liquid on a cloth and rub the area?
 
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