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      08-05-2007, 03:06 AM   #1
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A bit more than a claybar...

I picked up some scratches from flying debris on the M25



98% Laquer damage, so time to sort.



A quick wash



And squeege



And the damage is clear...so



Out with the mop, primed with quick detailer



And some G3



Apply to area



First pass


And another


The end result
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If i look hard at the panel, i can see a faint trace of the scratch in the worst area, but i don't have confidence in the quality of BMW paint to hit it again.

Its not a job for the feint hearted, but i have done it before, on crap cars tho.

I used speed 3.5, at moderate pressure, always keeping the buff moving, and not dwelling on panel ridges.

Now for the bonnet
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      08-05-2007, 03:23 AM   #2
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Man, if you wanted to show us pictures of your house, just turn the camera around.

Looks good...more than good...looks fantastic. Best of luck on the bonnet.
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damn that shit worked good, i need to get a couple scratches off my car so i'm gonna have to try it
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Nice work Roofer, I always wanted to try it but haven`t gat the balls.
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wow! Very nice... I have tonnes of swirl marks and minor scratches from what looks like bushes.. as well as some minor stone chips on the bonnet. I guess that is something expected with a used car. However it looks rubbish when the sun hits it.

I have clayed it already and I have various polishes and waxes, just no machine or PC to it properly... which buffer did you use there?
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Very nice.

Is it an imported PC you've got there, Roofer, or another orbital?

I fancy 'detailing' my car properly, but using a PC would simply scare me!

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Very nice.

Is it an imported PC you've got there, Roofer, or another orbital?

I fancy 'detailing' my car properly, but using a PC would simply scare me!

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For me it wouldn't be "simply". I figure an £80 detail by a professional would be much better than if I did it and ended up with an £800 respray.
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but its more than £80, most paint repair detailers charge upward of £250 for a full days swirl removal. I am tempted as it is still cheaper and better than if I bought everything and did it.

I guess I will phone around and get some personal quotes, as I have clayed my car so it just needs swirl removal.. even wax I can do myself.
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Silverline, non orbital



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I figure an £80 detail by a professional would be much better than if I did it and ended up with an £800 respray.
I agree, but had the attitude that if i balls it up, it will get painted anyway
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pics arent showin mate?
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pics arent showin mate?
Take the shades off Carlos- usually works a treat!



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pics arent showin mate?
Looks like its made you go blind after all..

pix showing for me in firefox
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