I'm a motorist again.

[Matblack]

Circular scratches in the paintwork often caused by putting a car through a car wash or washing the car with a circular action using an abrasive tool such as a sponge with grit in it.

[Matblack]

Have a look here for an example

http://www.finestdetail.co.uk/services.html

MB

[Zirax]

Always always liked these MR2s. The mr2, 200sx and 300zx are some of my favourite motors. Being a rev A I think those are the ones that are a little twitchy (more so than later revisions).

[Wossi]

Always wanted a car like that, never got round to buying one though

[Justsomebloke]

I like 'em, Deffo bike cans on the back though You Dodgey Old Bill seller Dude
What's the chances that our freind von copster had illegal cans fitted to his road car Would be comedy gold if so
Nice cars though & surprisingly one a long'en like me can fit in

[Von Smallhausen]

Originally Posted by Zirax

Always always liked these MR2s. The mr2, 200sx and 300zx are some of my favourite motors. Being a rev A I think those are the ones that are a little twitchy (more so than later revisions).

Very twitchy but that was the fun for me.

I always drove it within my limitations and those of the car but the car could do more. Once you find your niche then the driving pleasure is awesome. It must be treated with respect being RWD, mid engined and turbo charged, especially in the wet.

It was my plan to get the car re-sprayed etc as it is 17 years old now. It is aesthetics that need the attention as a lot has been spent on it mecahnically. Once touched up, T-cutted and the alloys done, it will look awesome.

On a country road with the roof off on a summers day, it is hard to put into words how enjoyable it is.

I have a kid on the way so my practical side kicked in although I was sad to see it go. I am pleased that it has gone to a good home though.

[Justsomebloke]

Originally Posted by Von Smallhausen

I have a kid on the way so my practical side kicked in although I was sad to see it go. I am pleased that it has gone to a good home though.

Waits for the spec me a people carrier thread

[Stan_Lite]

Originally Posted by Matblack

If the car has swirls its unlikely that you'll get them out with a home detail
MB

O RLY?

It can be done with a lot of hard work and the right gear.



I made a start today. Washed first, using the two bucket method, then dried thoroughly. I spent about an hour trying to get the key scratch out of the drivers side with the Sonus SFX-1. I got most of it but there's a bit that's too deep and probably won't buff out completely. I left that and decided to do a large area to see how it was going to work. I decided on the bonnet.

Before Pic:


I started with a couple of goes with the Sonus swirlbuster polish, using the mechanical polisher. I then used the Sonus SFX-3 finishing polish. I then applied the Poorboys sealant and followed that with the Natty's Blue Paste Wax.

After Pic:


Not bad for a first effort. It's not perfect but it's a damn sight better than it was before. I'll do it again in a week or two to get the last of it done. That's all I got done this afternoon as it's quite hard work and very tiring on the arms. I'll hopefully get the rest done tomorrow or at the weekend (weather permitting).

Whilst washing and polishing, I found a lot of stone chip marks and a couple of scratches which are too deep to buff out. Also, there is a large dent and two puncture marks in one of the sills (looks like it's fallen off a jack or something). there are also a few dents that aren't noticeable until you're really close. I'm going to have to get it into a body shop at some point to get all that sorted and a respray but none of it is hugely noticeable unless you're up close so there's no hurry. I can get the brakes and wheels sorted out first.

[Haly]

Stan 1 Swirls 0

[Kell_ee001]

Originally Posted by Haly

Stan 1 Swirls 0