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30-12-2005, 08:31 AM
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export tyre shine... $3 / can from supercheap
easy to apply, cheap, looks good, seems better than armour all, brings up plastics real nicely, lengendary stuff...
however, I have been told that on hot days it leaves residue on windows (interior)
any of you detailers got advice on this one??
for the price it seems to be magic, and appears to outperform anything else...
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30-12-2005, 11:07 AM
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Ride: VX SS Commodore
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any 'oily' substance that coat your plastic, dash board etc will leave a residue on windscreen. The worst of the lot is armourall..I've never tried this one you speak of as I don't like to put anything on the dash - they just attract the dust and it sticks to it and makes it look worst in about half a day.
The only way to remove this oily substance is to have a damp chamois in your glove box and wipe it over regulary. Not forgetting to wash the chamois regulary to remove the oily build up.
I simply wipe my dash and interior of the car with a damp chamois during regular cleans to keep it looking spick. If the interior has built up dirt and grime mix a little methylated spirits and water (1/4 metho 3/4 water) in spray bottle and clean with that...roof lining, sunvisors, door trims etc etc.
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30-12-2005, 02:18 PM
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this is a really good thread.
i got an 87 VL, and as you could imagine 18 years of sunshine would leave it looking pretty dull, i was wonderign what should i use to polish it, it is gold.
and what type of paint do you recoment to get it resprayed in 2pac or acrylic?
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30-12-2005, 03:05 PM
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2 pac if you can afford 2 pac lasts longer and looks better longer.
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30-12-2005, 03:13 PM
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A good cut n polish to cut back the weathered layer and then give it a spick shine is the way to go. I'm not really going to say brands as there are so many out there and we all have our own preferences...I personally prefer the Turtle Wax, Meguiars and Mothers brands. It may take a couple of go's but it all depends on the severity of the damage as to how good you are going to get it.
As far as the paints are concerned...I'm not a spraypainter and really don't know much about paints...sorry not the person to ask that one....maybe someone reading this does ????
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30-12-2005, 10:01 PM
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what is the best product for the black trim on the outside of the car, i mean like mud spats, and the bumpers of a vn?
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30-12-2005, 10:36 PM
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I swear by export Tyre Shine (supercheap $3 / can)
cheap
effective
natural looking
easily applied
shine lasts awhile
as far as these sorts of things go - does'nt attract large quantites of dust
this is a pretty personal sort of thing but...
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30-12-2005, 11:31 PM
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yep....armourall or export tyre shine lol
is the best for black bumpers, black door strips, the black strip around windows, door handles, tyres...
I just don't like that stuff for interiors of cars...but agree with Holden#1..it's a personal sorta thing...
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30-12-2005, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Lish071
yep....armourall or export tyre shine lol
is the best for black bumpers, black door strips, the black strip around windows, door handles, tyres...
I just don't like that stuff for interiors of cars...but agree with Holden#1..it's a personal sorta thing...
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I personally wouldnt reccomend using armor all to anyone, it cuts plastic and rubber life drastically.
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31-12-2005, 07:08 PM
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thats what i have heard too, i usually use spray and whip for interior.
Mr Sheen works great in the engine bay..........again personal sort of thing
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01-01-2006, 11:37 AM
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yeah it does....but not having any kinda protectant on the black rubber/plastic is worse...it's much like going in the sun without sunscreen....it will cause the rubber to discolour and eventually crack.
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01-01-2006, 12:36 PM
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Problem with armourall is the high level of silicone, I used it for years not knowing the affects it can have, now after recommendations I use 303 aerospace protectant gives same level of protection yet without the high level of silicone, wish I knew about this years ago but you learn something new everyday  .
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01-01-2006, 01:23 PM
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where do ya get this 303 aerospace protectant?
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01-01-2006, 01:43 PM
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Arrr ****! trying to remember....think it was either supercheap or autobarn any good auto store should have it, great stuff, and great protection without the greasy slippery too shiny look.
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