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Tyres :: RE: shiny tyres

Author: Smart Valeting
Subject: shinny tryes?
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:01 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 4

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Directory of valeters :: Mobile Car Valeting

Author: Smart Valeting
Subject: Mobile Car Valeting
Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:55 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 0

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Washing & Waxing :: RE: scratches

Author: Danny
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:08 am (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 1

The T-cut is just a temporary product so you can't seal it in I'm afraid.
Your best bet is probably to touch it in with a non-metallic paint similar to yours. Using a colour darker than the actual paintwork often works better on dark cars. Using the actual colour, especially if it is metallic will often stand out really badly. The metallic flecks often sink lightening the bottom of the touch in, so it's best to use non-metallic sometimes.

Washing & Waxing :: RE: Water Temperature?

Author: Danny
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:03 am (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 1

Usually, the warmer the better. It seems to help the detergents work.

However, on a really hot day it may be best to use cold water to slow down evaporation to prevent dirty water drying on your car.

Washing & Waxing :: RE: new car - how to keep it scratch free

Author: Danny
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:00 am (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 1

I'm afraid waxes don't really offer any scratch protection, although sealants like Diamondbrite and Supagard do seem to have a small effect... but not enough to protect from anything much more than wash marks.

I'm afraid there are no easy answers.

Washing & Waxing :: scratches

Author: seaneyb
Subject: scratches
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:56 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 1

hi guys

i own a fiat punto i know not the most loved car in the world but it means alot to me

someone has keyed both sides of the car and i dont have alot of money to repair it i used a correct it pen from fiat for the colour but it dont match very well. I also then put some mettalic blue tcut on to then buffed it in with a buffer i bought. It worked for a while but when i cleaned it again the scratches appeared like they were before

can anyone reccomend a product i can get to seal in the colour after tcut or any other tips.

Many thanks
Sean

Washing & Waxing :: new car - how to keep it scratch free

Author: ajoyc
Subject: new car - how to keep it scratch free
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:00 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 1

Hi All,

At the beginning of September I am fortunate enough to be taking delivery of a new non-metallic black Audi A3 - the first brand-new car I have ever had. Although I am looking forward to the experience, I am sure I am going to get annoyed with the car getting scratched etc.

My car is kept in a residential parking space at the back of my house, and whilst I live in a nice area, there are kids around ....in my opinion, the biggest killers of a nice paint job.

They're not BAD kids and they definitely don't set out to damage cars on purpose, but my current 1999 VW Passat has lacquer scratches on it from where grit from footballs has rubbed against the paint. I have chosen a flat black colour on purpose as I was under the impression that it can be buffed more easily.

I must say that once the honeymoon period of owning my passat wore off, I got bad at keeping it waxed - maybe I should have had a valeting company do it every so often. I washed the car in auto-car washes, although for what it's worth I did get the programmes with wax (not that i think they make much difference!) The fact that I live by a Quay doesn't help too much either with the seagull poo!

I see other cars around with (almost) flawless paint, and I am sure not all these guys have garages (though I appreciate that I never look at everyone else's cars like i look at my own).

My question is, if I keep the car well-waxed, does it offer any scratch-resistance? If so, what is the best product to use please? And apart from installing a Mosquito or moving house, does anyone else have any tips to help keep it scratch free?

Thanks in advance for any answers!
Ajoy.

Washing & Waxing :: Water Temperature?

Author: cmaxdave
Subject: Water Temperature?
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:46 am (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 1

Hi Chaps, what is the best temp for the water when washing my car? I always use warm water as it seems shift the dirt/bugs better but will it make it more likely to mark the paintwork, any advice appreciated.

Smart Repair Service :: Kbs Rust Seal

Author: therustshop
Subject: Kbs Rust Seal
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:08 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 0

Don't forget to use rust seal before completing your repairs on any bodywork where the paint has chipped. Make sure that that awful rust doesn't get into those vulnerable places.

www.therustshop.com

Tyres :: white wall tyre paint

Author: therustshop
Subject: white wall tyre paint
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:03 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 0

White wall tyre paint has now arrived in the uk. Take a look at www.therustshop.com

Valet and Car Care Supplies :: Cartec - Hollands no1 Valeting brand

Author: squince
Subject: Cartec - Hollands no1 Valeting brand
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:06 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 0

Cartec - Hollands no1 valeting brand is now available to the general public in the UK for the first time by visiting and buying on line from www.idssupplies.co.uk

Some great opening offers available.

Valet and Car Care Supplies :: Cartec Valeting products onine to buy

Author: squince
Subject: Cartec Valeting products onine to buy
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:02 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 0

Hi Guys

There's a new website selling Cartec valeting products.

www.idssupplies.co.uk

There are some good opening offers on this site.

Cartec is Hollands no1 leading valeting brand and the products are great.

Until now in this country Cartec has been a strictly trade only product but now the general public have the chance to buy these great products at good prices.

Airtools, sprayguns & handtools are also available on this site.

Washing & Waxing :: RE: Auto Car wash streak marks

Author: Danny
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:23 am (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 1

Headlights can be polished too. Although you may not get them 100%.

If you aren't confident in the valet companies in your area, you could try a reputable bodyshop. I'm not suggesting you get a respray, but bodyshops do more machine polishing than most valeters.

It does sound like machine polishing will be the only solution, and paying a body shop to do it will likely be cheaper than going out and getting all the gear to do it yourself.

Smart Repair Service :: RE: Help! no-one will come out!!

Author: Danny
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:18 am (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 4

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, I have had a stomach bug, then I got the flu, and I'm only back at work today... i have a lot of catching up to do!

Anyway, what I suggest you do is try to take photos of the damage to your car and then send them to any companies that you would like to do the work.
One of the problems that static sites like us face, and that mobile sites face is wasted journeys.

Mobile companies lose money if they travel out only to find they can't do anything when they get there.
Fro us it's different, we don't lose money, but we don't like to have disappointed customers driving half way across the country only to have to return home with the same old problem.

Smart Repair Service :: RE: Help! no-one will come out!!

Author: cmaxdave
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:58 pm (GMT 0)
Topic Replies: 4

Danny, i was looking on your profile to see where you were and i saw your website, clicked on it and to my amazement it was one of the places i was thinking of contacting, i know it would be a bit of a drive but do you think you would be able to help me (free steak as well!) let me know you thoughts

Dave