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    Default Started to repair my paintwork

    After my horrendous trip to tesco's (see here) I decided to try and fix what I can by hand.

    It will need the DA treament after. This is just to make me feel a bit better as its hurts driving around in the state it's in.

    Wiped down the car with a damp cloth to remove any dust / grit.

    Then using black hole gave the whole body the once over.

    I don't have the wax I want at the moment so I used AG Extra Gloss protection for the meantime.

    It has made a big difference and lots of swirls are gone or at least hidden but look close and its not perfect by any means.

    Anyhow a good way to lose four hours in a day

    The first shot is a panel before I attacked it. The whole car is like that.
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    looks a lot better all ready.

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    Looks a lot better buddy that will teach ya being lazy lmao

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark-R View Post
    looks a lot better all ready.
    Thanks Mark. I do feel much better about the vec again

    Quote Originally Posted by paulvectrac View Post
    Looks a lot better buddy that will teach ya being lazy lmao
    Cheeky S*D but got me bang to rights, thank you though

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    yes a vast improovment and looking much better, let this be a lesson to anyone thinking of using a hand wash place.

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    Lol it's Lookin spot on fella

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulvectrac View Post
    Lol it's Lookin spot on fella
    LOL now thats better feedback

    Just messing

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    Great turn around m8 looks excellent now well done

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    Good job mate, much improved. If you we're closer I'd lend you the DA.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ralphwells1967 View Post
    Great turn around m8 looks excellent now well done
    Thanks very much Ralph.

    Its not finished yet. Only a DA will truely sort it out but im much happier so far.

    Ian H is going to help me out in a few weeks with his DA.

    Then i can sit back and smile again.

    Chris

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