MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: kevinw90 on April 05, 2011, 09:18:23 pm

Title: Some polishing results!
Post by: kevinw90 on April 05, 2011, 09:18:23 pm
Just thought would share some polishing results from today. Hello aswell, newbie to here!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.static.flickr.com%2F5176%2F5593046980_eb00be3d43.jpg&hash=f3a8dbfa23ad5288e6872d9dcc85ee4b717016a6) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60077085@N05/5593046980/)
DSC00763 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60077085@N05/5593046980/) by kevin_w90 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60077085@N05/), on Flickr


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DSC00765 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60077085@N05/5593030116/) by kevin_w90 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60077085@N05/), on Flickr


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DSC00746 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60077085@N05/5593030496/) by kevin_w90 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60077085@N05/), on Flickr

Maybe best clean the mountain bike tommrow...... ITs supposed to be messy tho!

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DSC00768 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/60077085@N05/5593030742/) by kevin_w90 (http://www.flickr.com/people/60077085@N05/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: TANNER on April 05, 2011, 09:30:11 pm
 Wow!! Good effort. Welcome by the way. :drinking:
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: rich83 on April 05, 2011, 10:01:08 pm
Very good!  :congrats:
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: stealthwolf on April 05, 2011, 10:21:39 pm
Hi and welcome. Awesome shots. :congrats:

What was your pad/polish combo?
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: Top Cat on April 05, 2011, 10:32:41 pm
Welcome Kevin.  :happy2: That T-shirt looks way to big for you.  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: johnhol78 on April 05, 2011, 10:50:12 pm
Hi and welcome. Awesome shots. :congrats:

What was your pad/polish combo?

Could be just a hand polish as no light source to see if swirls are lurking...

Great reflections though.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: Richn83 on April 06, 2011, 08:58:50 am
Welcome good work nice T and bike and they are suppossed to be dirty, mine is far to clean after not riding it since last year.  :sad1:
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: stealthwolf on April 06, 2011, 09:06:27 am
Could be just a hand polish as no light source to see if swirls are lurking...
Erm no. You don't need a light source unless you're doing paint correction. Most swirls are light and can be removed with a single pass with a finishing pad and polish.
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: kevinw90 on April 06, 2011, 10:53:47 am
Thanks for the welcomes!  I have had it out in the sun and was chuffed with my first go that all swirls have gone  :surprised:, was a bit late taking the photos, sun had gone.  Doesn't like to stay out long in Scotland!  My T-Shirt does look like a bloody dress in them photos  :signLOL: . Used menz polishing pad and a finishing pad.  Ultimate polish on the polishing pad and final finish on the finishing pad. My first go at using my new DAS 6 Pro.  Toped up with 2 coats of colante 476 (amazing stuff!). Was going to clean the bike today but going to use it instead. Good week for holidays, actualy some sun!


Thanks
Kevin
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: stealthwolf on April 06, 2011, 02:16:56 pm
I love menzerna polishes - when worked correctly, they give an awesome finish. Did you use a glaze or paint cleanser after the polish and before the wax? If not, try something lime prime lite.

Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: kevinw90 on April 06, 2011, 03:01:40 pm
Everyone seems to be on about lime prime. Never had a chance to use some but may well give it a go.  I put on some poorboys black hole.  Not to hide any swirls! lol.  Just find it gives it a really deep wet shine.
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: matsu on April 07, 2011, 06:15:30 pm
nice reflections mate
i,m just about to take the plunge with a das pro....i think  :scared:
what shopping list did you have... i might use that as my starting point lol
but i,m gonna pester the hell out of stealth :evilgrin:....i can see this getting expensive lol
matsu
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: kevinw90 on April 07, 2011, 06:45:32 pm
I took a long time to finaly get one.  Kept putting it off but after the results on my first attempt I am so glad I did.

This is the kit I got, http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher-menzerna-kit/prod_675.html

Alot of people don't like these pads but I found nothing wrong with them although as I said its my first time.  What a great place to buy from aswell.  Such a great service.  You won't be disapointed!

Kevin
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: swiftlupogti on April 08, 2011, 06:12:14 pm
very nice!
Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: johnhol78 on April 08, 2011, 09:53:31 pm
Could be just a hand polish as no light source to see if swirls are lurking...
Erm no. You don't need a light source unless you're doing paint correction. Most swirls are light and can be removed with a single pass with a finishing pad and polish.

Sorry Detailing guru.....but

Erm yes.....the photos only show reflections so he could have just hand polished and taken photos....

That's why I said it might not be machine polish job. I asked about light source as if he'd photo'ed the paint with a light source showing no swirls then I would have asked the same about pad polish combo

Title: Re: Some polishing results!
Post by: stealthwolf on April 08, 2011, 10:54:12 pm
At the risk of entering an argument, which I don't really want to do:

1. I'm not a detailing guru, pure and simple.
2. You don't need an artificial light source to use a machine polisher. It does help if you're doing paintwork correction or a professional job. Natural light is good for most people.
3. Someone who is into polishing in a big way would definitely posted 50/50 shots - look at Jay's work.
4. The OP has already stated he used a machine polisher


Hope that didn't come across as arrogant or anything.