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I liked #80 till I saw how much it filled on the GTi and I had to redo loads. Sticking with the Menzernas from now on.

Mine was on 4700 when I replied to the thread. 5700 odd miles now - hence why I sold it, 1000 miles in a year what a waste lol

Useful guide - I have linked it a few time from here - http://www.alcantara.com/en/experience/manutenzione/manutenzione.shtml Also is a PDF to download of it.

Sod them both, I.P is where it is at !

You will probably find the quality of paint is better than the waterbased s**t they use nowadays.

As it is metallic it will be lacquered just like you clio.

I like the Poorboys Wheel Sealant and the shampoo is ok. The paint sealants and waxes can be bettered for the money IMO.

What colour paint ?

Indeed, hoping not to have to use IP on mine again once done. Final Finish of a finishing pad hopefully with be enough in future :)

Go for a 250 ml bottle of each IMO.

Same products/process as you would use on on your Clio paint is fine. Depending on the colour of the old car paint it may be single stage so be prepared for some paint transfer on pads and cloths.

That's a whole new topic tbh x

Speak up boy ! I am sure you must have noticed how much longer you can work the newer versions for ?

Yeah even for the first pass with it four small pea sized blobs are enough . Following panels you may only need one of two added to the pad.

I have both to be honest, the PO85RD 3.02 produces a better finish if you have the time, If I am pushed for time I use the PO91L. Either way you can't go wrong, if I had to choose one I would go for the PO85RD 3.02. You will do more passes, but once you get used to how little you need you...

Oh right - I don't have any #83 to compare it to these days, #83 always removed marks quicker than the Scratch X for me by machine though ?

The fact it was originally formulated for hand use I would say it has less cut.

Thought I would miss mine, but driving around in the GTi the last few days, windows down, sunshine roof open all is good!

PO85RD 3.02 was developed for Ceramiclear such as those found on Mercs etc where the clearcoat is hard, is more lubricated and has a much longer work time - can take ages to brake down by PC, you use very little but will take lots of passes. As said has slightly more cut, leaves a good finish...

Nice work - Keeping the finish swirl free after is the nightmare - take your time over washing and maybe look into a water filter so you don't have to dry.

Are you holding the machine flat against the panel or have you got it slightly at an angle ?

Looks like it has come up well. I have spent 2 days on the 106 so far and still more to do !

Been working on the GTi again today, washed and wax.

You missing the main big cost in your fist post the difference in what the tax will be between the two.

Don't have to be ... prefer the ones without sugar on them, but don't want to sound fussy ;)

Mine was one of the first in the country too, does not sound the same as it used to but I believe they are serviceable , a mate gets Porter Cable parts for his machines that he uses in the building trade from the states. Spent another hour on the car again this morning, just on the rear...

:( How bigs the scratch ?

pmsl !

Off the shelf if the AG is not cutting it, Wonder Wheels is the next step up. I am having the same trouble with the wheels on the GTi, getting some trade range Autoglym Wheel Cleaner to try. I will do it for a bag of Cola Bottles ...

lol - I bet that wipes of easily without any dust !!!!