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Discussion in 'General' started by Unicorn, 26 May 2010.

  1. yuusou

    yuusou Multimodder

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    That looks pretty good, though how do you go about it without the fancy buffing machine? Microfiber cloths and a free weekend?
     
  2. Mr_Mistoffelees

    Mr_Mistoffelees The Bit-Tech Cat. New Improved Version.

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    My own belief is that red is more prone to fading and not just in cars, because colours from the red end of the spectrum absorb a lot more blue and UV light, with the UV likely doing the damage.
     
  3. liratheal

    liratheal Sharing is Caring

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    Anything you can do with a random orbital or rotary polisher can be done by hand - It just takes significantly more effort and more work.

    Ah, honestly, I'm not really up on it - I've never liked red cars enough to actually want one and research paint care for one!
     
  4. MLyons

    MLyons 70% Dev, 30% Doge. DevDoge. Software Dev @ Corsair Lover of bit-tech Administrator Super Moderator Moderator

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    Heck of a thread revival but staff privileges and all that. I own an 07 Corolla hatchback which has a ton of scuffs and marks on i from the previous owner but I want to get it as good as I can. I've never washed a car but I have watched the videos on the Detailing World channel. Like I don't even own a bucket, I do have a pressure washer and some shitty microfibre clothes I use for cases and my mountain bike. I need a "buy everything here and you're good to go" list. I've put together a start using https://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/ but need suggestions for anything else. I'd be happy with maybe a beginner list then maybe another list for if I want to go the full mile during another wash but also would be grateful for any advice.

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  5. mrlongbeard

    mrlongbeard Multimodder

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    A bucket, A bucket!!!!!!!
    You need 2 buckets, both with grit guards
     
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    MLyons 70% Dev, 30% Doge. DevDoge. Software Dev @ Corsair Lover of bit-tech Administrator Super Moderator Moderator

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    My mum owns ones but those are her metal ones for gardening.
     
  7. mrlongbeard

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