b4d1sy Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Really lost the redness on the car and was wondering if anyone knew what stuff i could use to get the red backThanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andy.i Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 t-cut Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4efte_ryan Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 i use quite a high grit compound polish and a mop, after just hand polish with super resin polish works a treat used to have to do my red nova alot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bildo Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 T-Cut isn't necessary, normal polishes will do. I personally would never t-cut an entire car, I hate the stuff.Buy something that's less abrasive like Autoglym Super Resin Polish, give it a good going over and keep polishing until the shine comes through.After that buy yourself some decent wax and work panel by panel waxing and wiping off (or as per bottle instructions) and then do the whole process again so that you build up 2-3 layers. This will enhance the shine and keep it locked in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Evans Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 if its really bad, do the whole car in very fine WET sandpaper, and then buff the whole thing in G3 polish to really bring the colour back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
b4d1sy Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 Thanks alot guys! T-Cut isn't necessary, normal polishes will do. I personally would never t-cut an entire car, I hate the stuff.Buy something that's less abrasive like Autoglym Super Resin Polish, give it a good going over and keep polishing until the shine comes through.After that buy yourself some decent wax and work panel by panel waxing and wiping off (or as per bottle instructions) and then do the whole process again so that you build up 2-3 layers. This will enhance the shine and keep it locked in.What sort of wax am i looking for, is it preferably the autoglym wax? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 ^^^listen to bildo he knows what he is talking about!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bildo Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Rob - Haha, thanks dude, I try hard! b4d1sy - My personal preference with wax is only available online, (well not at retail stores at least.)I personally use Collinite 476S, this is one of the most durable waxes on the market and with 2-3 layers can literally provide constant protection for around 6 months.If I were you, I'd wash the car, clay it, give it a go over or two with SRP until you see the results you were hoping for and then do 2-3 layers of Collinite. Collinite is a paste wax it's not a liquid, so although it might sound expensive you will use small amounts when doing the entire car so that tin will last you a very long time.You can get it here:http://www.detailedobsession.com/catalog/p...;products_id=55 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
b4d1sy Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Thanks alot bildo!! Yuu the mann! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 srp is the perfect polish for hand spplication its slight cutting action improves the finish but it also containes small amounts of fillers to leave the best appearance possible.that reminds me i need to order some stuff off detailedobsession after i get paid before i give the SR some tlc!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joel_ep91 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 the only wax i would use on my car is valintines bring one hell of a shine and makes my red look really deep,here is a pic of my starlet didnt use any polish for about 5 months and gave it 1 coat of valintines(meant to give it 2 coats) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B11G KY Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Woooow That colour Pops!!Love Red starlets ShanyBs V rep looks Mint! i think he uses Meguiars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 yea but its no good waxing poor paint!!! you need a good finish before you wax it!! polishing is where its at to restore the colour/finish before any lsp is applied!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bildo Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Sounds like you've been reading into this Rob. I have returned your PM b4d1sy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shaneyb Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Yep Rob is right. Wax wont do much if anything to the paint finish. Its to protect the paint. You need to get a decent finish by restoring/polishing the paint first.Autoglym super resin polish is an excellent polish that you can use by hand and is available from halfords. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Sounds like you've been reading into this Rob. I have returned your PM b4d1sy.gee i wonder whos fault that would be?!?!?! eh bill!! just got a few more bits to order then ill be ready to attack the sr!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
b4d1sy Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Alot of info here..Cheers guy will deffo be giving the SRP a go this week...how many times do i keep repeating this guys? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
enots Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 depending how bad it is you might need 2 layers of srp then you wanna seal it with either a wax or sealant like autoglym EGP otherwise it'll just fade again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bildo Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 gee i wonder whos fault that would be?!?!?! eh bill!! just got a few more bits to order then ill be ready to attack the sr!!Haha not guilty! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 ^^^^YEA right EGP is good for speed and ease but to keep propper preotection will need to be re-applied on a regular basis but a couple of coats of a hard wearing wax like the collinite that bill recomended will give a longer protection with less maintenance!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bildo Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Alot of info here..Cheers guy will deffo be giving the SRP a go this week...how many times do i keep repeating this guys?I have responded to your most recent PM mate, sorry for the delay.I have just posted up an SRP FAQ in the Detailing section, please take a look as it will most likely give you more information. HERE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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