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Bizarre. Two coats applied, no topping up, one half arsed wash a few months later (just spray on RDS and jet down at the local jet wash) and mine still looks a hell of a lot cleaner and beads jolly well!
/Halfarseddetailing
So I've just picked up another 10 bottles of this in Morrisons. £4 each. I'm going to see if Halfords will match it and see if I can get a sneaky 342 deal as well.
That's a fairly stereotypical "dummy out" post, right there. All over some (highly likely to be illegal) number plates... ho hum.
Anyway, both cars look great. Save for the s**t plates, naturally.
Wax looks a little thick, Caz. Next time, try a damp applicator to ensure the layers are thin as possible. Good start, any after buffing? And let us know on the beading and longevity.
Pre Wash:
Auto Finesse Citrus Power (probably the best wax safe pre cleanser even if it's a tad expensive)
Wash:
Obviously 2 buckets and grit guards (any really)
Pressure washer (Any really)
Hyperwash does the job for me.
Car Pro Wool wash mitt (I bloody love this)
Hubikote Shampoo (Can't...
You two watched the first episode of the new Drive "Inside Bentley" show? Saw a guy wielding a massive wool pad and angle grinder on the front wing of a finished vehicle and shuddered. Lol.
2000 grit is not exactly a high grade chap. Flatting should be 2-2500 followed up by 3k and 4k before polishing, so no wonder you can't get the marks out.
And if FC+ can't shift the marks, they're either below the lacquer or your technique is incorrect.