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Old Apr 26th, 2008, 07:19 PM   #1
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Finally got around to cleaning the car properly

Got our 54 plate Cooper a few weeks back but not had a chance to clean it properly.

At first glance, it looked OK, but seeing it in the sun revealed just how badly swirled and scratched it really was, below:

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So, after a wash and CLay Bar, it was time for the Ported Cable to come out.

This is the same bit of bonnet about 1/2 hour later and while it's not finished at this point, you can see how much better it looks already.

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Some time later, after polishing and waxing, here's the same bit of bonnet again:

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And, the obligatory finished shots too:

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All in all, took me from about 9.30 am to 5.30pm - but the result is worth it.
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Old Apr 26th, 2008, 07:21 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Also - while doing it, the postie turned up with my new Chrome repeaters:

So I wnet from Black & Orange to Chrome and clear. Also tried Black and clear just to see how it looked. Defintely looked better than black&orange:

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It's going to Mini Pirate on Tuesday for the full UJ on the roof too...
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Old Apr 26th, 2008, 09:00 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Great job on the bonnet

Car is looking very , & will be even better after your visit to Planet Pirate.
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Old Apr 26th, 2008, 09:42 PM   #4 (permalink)
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So whats Ported Cable then?

Nice finish by the way.

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Old Apr 26th, 2008, 10:46 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Its an orbital polishing machine
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Old Apr 26th, 2008, 10:51 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Looks fab

I wouldnt dare use that on my car, although it sure does the trick!!
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Old Apr 27th, 2008, 06:52 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)
Looks fab

I wouldnt dare use that on my car, although it sure does the trick!!

Well, the thing about the Porter Cable is that, unlike a rotary polisher, it's orbit is random. It's not impossible to damage your car, but it's certainly harder than with a rotary polisher.

You just have to remember not to put a sanding dic on it...
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Old Apr 27th, 2008, 07:52 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by RooniusMaximus (original)
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This is the same bit of bonnet about 1/2 hour later and while it's not finished at this point, you can see how much better it looks already.

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Oh crap. How are you going to wipe the windscreens now?!

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Old Apr 27th, 2008, 09:57 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Ah - you spotted the de-washer mod then...

PS - typical. It's raining today.
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Raining, and it's ALL your fault.

I just washed the car too, but that's mere coincidence.
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Old Apr 27th, 2008, 10:13 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Very nice, always loved my CR Cooper when washed and Polished

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Old Apr 27th, 2008, 01:45 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Good effort man, I'm the kind that would just call out the pro-detailers to my MINI if/when I find swirls.

I love it but not enough to get a PC
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Old Apr 27th, 2008, 04:43 PM   #13 (permalink)
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hope you didn't polish and wax the roof as I will be depolishing it next week

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wow great results, im going to get my polished with a machine next year pricey though

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Old Apr 27th, 2008, 07:36 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Quote: Originally Posted by Phil Craddock (original)
hope you didn't polish and wax the roof as I will be depolishing it next week

Nope - left the roof alone. Just gave it a quick wipe.
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