Only recently joined, early am today. I spent a number of hours today, taking advantage of cool, ca 17C conditions with cloud cover too start the process of removing minor scratch marks in the clear coat & Clay Baring with lubricant to remove embedded grime in the paint surface.
It is surprising how much contamination is removed, judging by the colour of the clay. Some embedded particles are very stubborn to remove. Slow process, approximately 5 hours today, for 4.5 panels. Not looking forward to dealing with the roof. Had to wash off dark lichen spots along raised edges. Car was previously garaged on the street under deciduous trees. A lot of decaying leaf matter inside of fuel filler flap & under the sides of the rear glass.
Successfully removed a couple of minor surface scratches on the left rear flank with energetic use of a muslin cloth & some extremely fine finishing polish.
Applied a sealing polish to all areas that I clayed today. Reckon I have at least another 3 days off work to decontaminate remaining panels.
Upon completion of the cleaning & polishing I will apply a sealing coat to assist in maintaining appearance. Currently using my Old School AutoGlym products, but will most probably change to the locally produced Bowden's Own
It is surprising how much contamination is removed, judging by the colour of the clay. Some embedded particles are very stubborn to remove. Slow process, approximately 5 hours today, for 4.5 panels. Not looking forward to dealing with the roof. Had to wash off dark lichen spots along raised edges. Car was previously garaged on the street under deciduous trees. A lot of decaying leaf matter inside of fuel filler flap & under the sides of the rear glass.
Successfully removed a couple of minor surface scratches on the left rear flank with energetic use of a muslin cloth & some extremely fine finishing polish.
Applied a sealing polish to all areas that I clayed today. Reckon I have at least another 3 days off work to decontaminate remaining panels.
Upon completion of the cleaning & polishing I will apply a sealing coat to assist in maintaining appearance. Currently using my Old School AutoGlym products, but will most probably change to the locally produced Bowden's Own
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