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Ellis

I have used Autoglym for years now but even with the most careful application and polishing I seem to get "swirls" on my paintwork.

I must be doing something incorrectly but what?

All advice will be gratefully read.
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1964 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4 litre
1962 Land Rover Series 2a 88"
2002 BMW M3 E46 Cabriolet

47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

Without going into a post 4 pages long have a read at Detailing World Forum That should keep you out of mischief for a week or two.

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Ellis · Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 1:21 am Post subject:

Thank you and what a beautiful Rover.

There must surely be an entire thread dedicated to your car.
Can you point me towards it, please?

Edit. Thank you for the link to Detailing World. I have just enrolled as a member.
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1964 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4 litre
1962 Land Rover Series 2a 88"
2002 BMW M3 E46 Cabriolet

47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

Oh dear, whatever have you done becoming a member of DW, you do realise your wallet will be empty very soon indeed.

Link to my website for more information on the Rover
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Nic Jarman · Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:22 pm Post subject:

How do you get dribble out of your keyboard?
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1973 MGB roadster
1977 MG Midget 1500
Dax Rush

47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

Here's a few more to drool over

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Phil - Nottingham · Joined: 01 Jan 2008 Posts: 1252 Location: Nottingham

Every time I see these I must confess I have never seen a paint finish that is even more mirror like than mirror!

It was brillaint before its little incident but now Shocked

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Rover P4
Rover P5 & P5B
Land Rover S2 & S3
Morris Mini Traveller Mk2

47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

There are still plenty blemishes on it Phil and unless I want to remove almost 30 years of patina by having it sprayed I will have to live with it. What I did learn from the guys who sorted her out was using different polishes glazes and waxes really does make a massive difference.
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47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

I splashed out on a display cabinet for Tilly's trophies

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bob2 · Joined: 06 Dec 2007 Posts: 1727 Location: Malta

Nice cabinet, would like to do something simnilar, have quiet a few from the days when I used to do shows with my cooper and then with the green mini, but the problem is I need a proper garage first, the present one I've got is fine but too messy, I'd like to buy another one to keep the oldies in and put on some display cabinets, wall frames etc!!
Sad

It won't be happening too soon though!!

Riley Blue · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 1750 Location: Derbyshire

To return to swirl-free paintwork - my Riley is currently undergoing a full re-spray. How should I treat it when it returns from the bodyshop? It's being painted in two-pack.

47p2 · Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 2009 Location: Glasgow

I doubt if you will get the Riley back from the paint shop swirl free, most body shops mop over their paint jobs and leave lots of swirls. Use a very fine polish Autoglym Super Resin is a popular one, apply it with a microfibre cloth but do not put it on thick, work it well into the paint, you should see the swirls disappearing. After the polishing stage you need to wax the paintwork, again Autoglym HD wax is an excellent product. Post up some before and after pictures for us all to see.
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