Body polish

[mariop]

I used Mer - The Ultimate Car Polish on my Obsidian Black C200 (which is 15 months old) to remove some stubborn marks on the bonnet. The marks disappeared but although I had used it 100% successfully before, this time under artificial light I can see a faint cloud where I applied it. I did not damp the cloth by an oversight. Can anyone tell me how to fix this apparent damage?

 

[television]

I used Mer - The Ultimate Car Polish on my Obsidian Black C200 (which is 15 months old) to remove some stubborn marks on the bonnet. The marks disappeared but although I had used it 100% successfully before, this time under artificial light I can see a faint cloud where I applied it. I did not damp the cloth by an oversight. Can anyone tell me how to fix this apparent damage?

I would have thought that a fine cutting polish would take it away,used watered down if necessary.

malcolm

 

[Dave's E55 AMG]

Turtle wax do a fine cutting polish (called restore) for metalic's and solid colour's, that will restore the lustre. I use "Mer" you should have done it wet.

 

[television]

Turtle wax do a fine cutting polish (called restore) for metalic's and solid colour's, that will restore the lustre. I use "Mer" you should have done it wet.

So he should have done it mer wet

Malcolm

 

[dava]

Clay bar. If you've never used it and you will be astonished at the results check here
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4829

I also have a Obsian black R171 and clay bar it once a month and use Meguires NXT polish awsome results. You can buy it at Halfrauds as a kit.

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Store/Product/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=311

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Store/Product/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=262

 

[Dave's E55 AMG]

So he should have done it mer wet

Malcolm

Either that or "wet and dry"





only joking:smile:

 

[dava]

Obsidian Black clay barred and Megs NXT +ugly git (if it works!)

 

[Dave's E55 AMG]

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Obsidian Black clay barred and Megs NXT +ugly git (if it works!)

You can't tell what colour it's supposed to be.

 

[whitenemesis]

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Obsidian Black clay barred and Megs NXT +ugly git (if it works!)

WOW!! That is seriously polished

 

[television]

WOW!! That is seriously polished

You are dead right, just been down to check my polish,its Merguires somthing else, if the sun is shinning in the morning, its Yoevil here I come for some NTX

Malcolm

 

[whitenemesis]

You are dead right, just been down to check my polish,its Merguires somthing else, if the sun is shinning in the morning, its Yoevil here I come for some NTX

Malcolm

Had mine "Star Shield" when bought, paintwork great, but how the hell do I get the rain/water marks off the windows?

 

[television]

Had mine "Star Shield" when bought, paintwork great, but how the hell do I get the rain/water marks off the windows?

If you have a polisher (foam head) glass polish from Frost

http://www.frost.co.uk/classic-car-restoration.asp

If you do get some only get the small packet. For what you want it for you could hand rub it I think.

Malcolm

 

[whitenemesis]

If you have a polisher (foam head) glass polish from Frost

http://www.frost.co.uk/classic-car-restoration.asp

If you do get some only get the small packet. For what you want it for you could hand rub it I think.

Malcolm

Hi Malcolm, I've tried all sorts of creams etc,. Polished, rubbed shammied... always there! Also see it on the trim below the windows but when it comes back from MB service or valet nothing! Is it to do with 'softened water' or something?

 

[Blobcat]

Hi Malcolm, I've tried all sorts of creams etc,. Polished, rubbed shammied... always there! Also see it on the trim below the windows but when it comes back from MB service or valet nothing! Is it to do with 'softened water' or something?

I use Autoglym bumper car on the trim below the windows and that takes the water marks off. Not sure if it is soft water or the chemicals that the dealer cleaners use as I don't get the water marks when I clean my car.

 

[whitenemesis]

I use Autoglym bumper car on the trim below the windows and that takes the water marks off. Not sure if it is soft water or the chemicals that the dealer cleaners use as I don't get the water marks when I clean my car.

Can I bring mine round to yours to clean? I know its trivial but its still annoyng! Dealer seems to zap car with jet washer then drive it round to collection and.... spotless

 

[television]

I have always thought that the glass on some cars is too soft, my 129 was a pig to keep free of spots and stains.

I polished with the glass polish and then used Rain X. I feel sure that it was OK after that. My 230 stays very clean on its own.

Strange subject is glass.

Malcolm

 

[Blobcat]

Can I bring mine round to yours to clean? I know its trivial but its still annoyng! Dealer seems to zap car with jet washer then drive it round to collection and.... spotless

Pls see post 74 here

 

[whitenemesis]

Pls see post 74 here

Sorry, don't follow:?:

 

[mariop]

Thank you for your helpful answers. Clay bar is very interesting but looks rather time consuming; will try it one day.

Television and Dave's E55 AMG should I follow up fine cutting polish with wax?

 

[OZ420SE]

To clay bar is quite time consuming, but the results are spectacular - the finish is soooo smooth.

Just remember, if you drop the piece of clay on the ground - throw it away, grit particles are attracted to it like filelings to a magnet.