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Rhys

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Posted: 21-October-2005 at 19:03

Whoa, is that new or what

Looks superb

V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate
J Reg Saab 900i 16v
'63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe
R reg Honda PC50 moped..

No BMW as yet...

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DAT 635

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Posted: 23-October-2005 at 07:45

Robmw wrote:-

can you explain the term flattening of the paintwork , What does this do ?

To flat & polish paintwork you only flat down the surface of the lacquer to remove all the grime & small scratches which have built up over the years, then you power polish it which brings the paintwork up like new, sometimes better than new. You have to be very carefull not to polish through the lacquer, in particular on the edge of panels, spoilers, wheel arches etc. This is not something I would do myself it is best to use a trained technician!

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Drew540i

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Joined: 15-August-2005
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Posted: 23-October-2005 at 16:47

Flatting and polishing required a rubber block,
Superfine 1500 grit wet and dry plus soapy water.
You can then use either a fine grade of rubbing
compound or preferably T Cut with an electric mop.
The effect it has either on metallics or flat colours is
remove orange peel. I once painted a gloss (non
metallic) black XJ-S in cellulose after a body rebuild
and after a month, did this but with T Cut and by
hand. It came up like glass - you could literally shave
in the reflection.
As an additon I used to add a bit of paraffin to the
rinsing water when cleaning it.........as the old saying
goes 'it shines like a new sixpence on a Monkey's
A*se"

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Rhys Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Coffee addict... Joined: 02-February-2003 Location: from the Latin locātiō Status: Offline Points: 10053	Posted: 21-October-2005 at 19:03
	Whoa, is that new or what Looks superb
	V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet...

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DAT 635 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Advanced Newbie Joined: 30-September-2005 Location: Tyne & Wear Status: Offline Points: 39	Posted: 23-October-2005 at 07:45
	Robmw wrote:- can you explain the term flattening of the paintwork , What does this do ? To flat & polish paintwork you only flat down the surface of the lacquer to remove all the grime & small scratches which have built up over the years, then you power polish it which brings the paintwork up like new, sometimes better than new. You have to be very carefull not to polish through the lacquer, in particular on the edge of panels, spoilers, wheel arches etc. This is not something I would do myself it is best to use a trained technician! Edited by DAT 635

Drew540i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Available from all good newsagents! Joined: 15-August-2005 Location: The Mansfield Massive Status: Offline Points: 632	Posted: 23-October-2005 at 16:47
	Flatting and polishing required a rubber block, Superfine 1500 grit wet and dry plus soapy water. You can then use either a fine grade of rubbing compound or preferably T Cut with an electric mop. The effect it has either on metallics or flat colours is remove orange peel. I once painted a gloss (non metallic) black XJ-S in cellulose after a body rebuild and after a month, did this but with T Cut and by hand. It came up like glass - you could literally shave in the reflection. As an additon I used to add a bit of paraffin to the rinsing water when cleaning it.........as the old saying goes 'it shines like a new sixpence on a Monkey's A*se"