New car needs some TLC

[r0ss172]

Hi all,

Ive just bought myself a Seat Arosa TDI (black) and the paintwork is in need of some TLC.

The lacquer has faded in parts, and there are plenty of swirl marks. What i need to know as ive never really been a polisher is, what do i need to buy to get this all sorted and have the paint work in a decent state.

My idea of a car wash is... bug/tar remover, normal garden hose, bucket of warm water and car shampoo, then a chamois at the end.

Not looking to spend a fortune or get too carried away but any help would be much appreciated

 

[MatthewR]

If your not looking at spending a fortune id be looking at this:

http://shop.autofinesse.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=17&product_id=148

Id also look at getting a microfibre drying towel from Asda (£2.50) and some microfibre cloths and applicators.

That should see you right for a basic wash and protect.

 

[r0ss172]

Ok thanks for the reply, as you said that should be good for the basic wash, but ideally im looking at what i need to bring the paint back to a decent standard, something to bring the lacquer back to life.

Any suggestions?

 

[Advikaz]

/\ Machine polish job I'd say.

 

[Prestigechris]

Depends how much you want to spend.

1) buy all the gear and do it yourself if you are going to continue looking after it.


2) pay a pro to do the machine work then adopt a good washing routine

a decent polisher will set you back £100 + and that's without the polish/pads etc

 

[r0ss172]

Yeah thats a little more than i was looking to pay. I might see if i can borrow a machine polisher off someone. More than happy to put in the elbow grease needed but dont want to spend a fortune as the car was bought on a budget and to save money, hence it being an eco friendly motor lol! any money i do spend on the car is going to be maintenance costs for servicing.

So buying some kind of paint renovator like the auto glym one is a bad idea? or some poor boys wax?

 

[Chi]

Ive got one of you want to borrow it mate.

 

[Coby.]

If your not really into car cleaning I wouldn't go attacking the paintwork with a machine, Personally I'd get it addressed by a pro or an experienced member on here.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Autofinesse tripple will help, as linked by MatthewR