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A wash mitt won't remove waxes. A de contaminant mitt or claying will. I'd suggest a strong TFR spray to remove all traces and leave a bare surface to start.

Stupidly forgot to get the box from our postroom yesterday - had to wash the car for a wedding this weekend (can't be rolling up in a dirty car!!). Would have been great to use it then, but will wait until next weekend :)

C5 or Dlux TomSx

I don't see any harm in using Reload as a top up for better beading, Kev?

Good man for asking. It does seem to be sinking in that proper prep is key.

Alloy wheels I'd go for Auto Finesse 's Imperial. Acid free and safer for your wheels. It's the test subject for this month so keep an eye on their thread further down. Metal polish wise, autosol is fine. I do find auto finesse mercury has more pull for chemical contaminants. Dash, just a...

Presuming it's surface rust, I'd be tempted to use a rust remover and then polish it up with a metal polish (autosol, mercury etc).

Echo this. Riad did the same and he's flying (deservedly so).

Whoop! So what might this be guys? Auto Finesse

Aye, the cover pal. The airbox is smooth on the outside, the cover is in keeping with the rest. Aren't you a different engine code anyway? Not a BAM for the 240s was it?

TomSx interesting one and you could have had mine, since I have a s2000 filter on. Mine is textured like the rest. Looks good buddy. Desperate to get my wheels refurb'd.

I don't understand the complications here. You bought some fun cars to run alongside the Alfa, so do that with a lower cost Beemer? You're trying to get an everyday work horse to be something fun and exciting. The 335d does what it does well. If you want soul, by something stupid again, like a...

I swear you employ your kids, Dan - there is no way anyone else could go from before to after in the time and detail you appear to manage on your own. Impressive, fella. As always!

I haven't chap, no. I'd be tempted to stick with the stuff you know is good. But then again, we'd not move on if no one stepped away from the tried and tested! Let us know what you think if you do bite the bullet.

A buddy who has just moved to the US has also bought one, good choice.

You don't actually need W&D - it's to speed up the process. You can get perfect results with a machine polisher only.

You didn't work up at all? Christ, Ian - there are going to be a heck of a lot of scratches in the plastic, fella. Most likely irreparable too. 2000. Yes, it takes time. But the simple fact is, anything lower and you'll not get the marks out. This is plastic, not paint. There are no layers...

Direct from the Halfords website; "The Halfords Wet & Dry 240 Grit Paper is made of silicone carbide paper for a professional finish on metal"

240 grit?! Holy hell. Did you have that left over from sanding down metal? God forbid someone follows your advice.

Looks jolly good! Well done!

That was the first recent post after the one in this thread... ;)

You are filling more than polishing, with SRP. You won't damage it.

I heard Luca as amassed more automotive knowledge in the last few months than his dad has over a lifetime? Love TDK and your inability to let it go, regardless of the issues she throws at you. Hope you're well pal.

Echo Danielsan. Brilliant work. Lovely car Chi!

The German applicators are great. And goes along with my point about different foams (density etc).

Not sure that the exhaust will add much real power fella. It'll just sound better but that's contrary to the point of it being a sleeper!

Joe will correct me if I'm wrong, but I've found for pure polishing, the different grades of sponge (much like pads for DA) work best. For an all in one product like Tripple, MF is better. And re waxing, feel the difference between a polish hand pad foam and the Megs or other brand foam...

Is it not the DP and cats that restrict the flow, over the OEM exhaust? I would suggest swapping those out to a larger bore version before changing the exhaust to something loud and non-sleeper-esque.

I would be worried using a Ceramic Sealant over a single coat paint surface, in that it could leave a different finish. I'd be tempted to go with something like C2V3 or Reload on this. It will work well over Tripple.