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I've only ever used PNEU tyre dressing from Swissvax, very impressed and a really nice matt finish after a couple of coats. It just doesn't last used in wet weather.

I know their waxes are held in high regard.
 
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I wouldn't have bothered replacing what I have to be honest, but searching for stuff on Matt paints bought these to my attention so thought I would give them a go. Will let you know how they work.
 
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I was considering having the car paint correct but as it is in fairly good condition, despite a couple of areas with the odd light swirl under specific light finding it hard to justify the £300/500

So I have been considering having a fairly basic go myself.

Do they have an actual shop that you can go in and browse or is it just a unit? May give them a call and enquire as they are only 10 minutes from me so that’s convenient.
I've no idea what the setup is to be honest, I just knew he was located in or around Sheffield. Getting rid of minor swirling yourself isnt too difficult (usually). You could even use a decent filling glaze like KKD regloss to "hide" the majority of it.
 
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Can someone recommend a budget dual action polisher?

Was thinking of this one or do I need to spend more?
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8647300

Thanks.

My mrs has ‘grazed’ the front wing of her Mini Countryman on a wooden post. She ‘fessed up and asked me to take a look. Told her it was very superficial and would probably polish out ....... with a polisher. Wasn’t really a hint but she bought me a Tacklife DA polisher. Seems a decent thing though with no experience I’ll grab a car wing on farm scrap heap and practice on that first :eek:
 
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Checked the water coming through my Raceglaze tonight and found that it's back up to about the TDS reading is back up to 290ppm. I had noticed a few more water spots appearing recently, but that's pretty much what it is without filtration. Guess a combination of too much washing and the exceptionally hard water in my area have done for it...bought it in May last year, so not quite a full year.

Any advice of where best to buy replacement resin? It's £45 for 7 litres from Raceglaze, but I'm guessing it's a generic resin which might be cheaper elsewhere.
 
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Anyone find a product that actually works to remove those white marks on black textured plastic. I've tried a fair few and they might look better for a few days then it fades and the marks are back.
 
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The white on plastics is usually dried polish and it's terrible to get off, the best thing I have used and it works is a pencil rubber that you used in school, give it a try.
 
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Checked the water coming through my Raceglaze tonight and found that it's back up to about the TDS reading is back up to 290ppm. I had noticed a few more water spots appearing recently, but that's pretty much what it is without filtration. Guess a combination of too much washing and the exceptionally hard water in my area have done for it...bought it in May last year, so not quite a full year.

Any advice of where best to buy replacement resin? It's £45 for 7 litres from Raceglaze, but I'm guessing it's a generic resin which might be cheaper elsewhere.

Can't speak personally, having never used it. But if I search for MB115 resin I can find a lot of 25litre options for £80, so around £3.20 per litre, compared to the £6.40ish from raceglaze? In fact the 25litre option from raceglze is £150.
 
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Managed to wash both cars today. Autobrite SPRINTS on the IPACE last wash to just a towel dry was enough for the colour to really pop in the sun. Still a game with water spots so got some magiseal to try in their sale. MINI wants another coat of abyss now as I did it last time in March last year. Does makes washing so much easier when paint is protected.
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