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  1. #1
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    That's why I put mudflaps on my Mk III, as un-cool as it may look.

    See my thread a little further down.

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    thanx for fast response,
    if i buff it out, do i do it by hand or the electric powered for more speed
    and what sort of attachment/wax should i use

    havent been working on paint before

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    by hand first then with buffer but dont keep in one place to long

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    is it stuck on your paint?


    I would try to get it off with a clay bar

    you can get a meguiars clay bar from supercheap, wolfies etc

    it comes in a pack with quick detailing spray which is like a lube.
    spray very liberally over the area, get the clay bar (which is like play doh) and roll it into a ball, this will heat up the bar and make it more malleable, then rub it over the spots in a circular motion.

    this will strip previous wax off your paint. but is the best method for giving your paint a deep clean and can also be used for tar spots grime etc

    also if your clay bar is picking up this grime you sould fold it to expose a clean area each time you use it. But the main thing is you need plenty of lube spray

    I'd reccomend claying the entire car every 6 months, then following that a good polish and then a couple of coats of wax and your paint will be silky smooth

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    cut and polish works a treat with stuff like that mate ALWAYS do it by hand, keep away from the buffer until the final once over!
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    from autopia car care

    this explains it better than what i can

    http://autopia-carcare.com/inf-clay.html

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    thanks for all ya tips fellas, was helpfull
    i got some cut n polish paste and it worked so well on thos spots that i decidet to do the rest of the car and it worked really good, used good long polish afterwoods
    the car is improved amazingly well, im so surprised, cant believe i never used it before
    anyway, cheers and thanks again

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