Richard Howe
Joined: 23 Mar 2010 Posts: 1684 Location: Streatham, South London
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2011 6:29 am Post subject: Getting ready for shows, etc. |
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Right, with Tara in the fold I'm becoming interested in car cleaning tech for the first time in 20 years - coincidentally this is how long it's been since I worked as a car valeter...
What polishes & stuff do people recommend? The car currently feels very smooth, so I'll check with the former keeper as to what he used but I thought I would also ask you all. I need something that works on both metallic paint & chrome, or at least doesn't leave marks on the chrome if I don't keep between the lines Ease of application would be good, as would something that doesn't require mechanical buffing for the best results - for now at least. Liquid "wax" wasn't as prevalent or trusted when I did this as a job, so it never featured in my bucket o' props.
If I do change polishes from that which the former keeper used, should I be wary of any brands conflicting chemically?
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Further to the polishing question, what other prep do people tend to carry out before going to shows? I'm not thinking of going for Concours, but to ensure I can show her at her best is there anything other than general cleanliness I need to think about? _________________ ...that's why Allegro will look as good 5 years from now as it does today. |
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