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16-11-2006, 08:15 PM
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I have an AU 2 Falcon with high kms (almost 200,000kms). The paint needs to be polished and I'm wondering whether or not the AU 2 Falcon Forte has a clear coat finish on the paintwork? If not, then I'll use a mild cut and polish. Anyone know if a) it has a clear coat, and b) if a cut and polish would work well? I used a cut and polish on my old car and it came up awesome. I'm hoping to do the same.
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16-11-2006, 08:17 PM
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yes & yes.
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16-11-2006, 08:20 PM
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Yes they do have a clear coat. A mild cut normally works ok but don't get to carried away or do it to often or you may find yourself having to get a re-spray.
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16-11-2006, 08:22 PM
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Tried a clay bar yet. Did that to mine and it came up a treat (I paid someone else to do it)
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16-11-2006, 08:24 PM
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16-11-2006, 08:26 PM
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16-11-2006, 08:53 PM
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16-11-2006, 09:43 PM
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Ok thanks guys. I thought if you used a cut and polish it removed the clear coat? I don't want to remove the clear coat which is why I'm asking whether a mild cut and polish will be a good thing or a bad thing. I'm guessing if I use a cut and polish it won't remove the clear coat? This is what I want to achieve - a good polish without removing the clear coat.
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16-11-2006, 10:45 PM
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16-11-2006, 11:03 PM
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I have a dull spot on my front guard and what i think is wax streaks or something on the rearbar. Tried polishing the front bit didn't work. Anyone have and ideason what to do?
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16-11-2006, 11:26 PM
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Okay unless someone suggests otherwise I intend on (first thing tomorrow):
1) Rewashing/drying the car (I washed it an hour ago) 2) Applying a clay bar with a lubricant 3) Applying a cut and polish to the paintwork 4) Applying a wax to seal it Does that sound reasonable? |
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17-11-2006, 12:05 AM
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There are cut and polishes around that are suitable for clear coats - just make sure you buy one that is and you will be fine.
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17-11-2006, 10:56 AM
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Not every colour is clear coated of the top of my head I don't think white or red are, either way they can all be polished as long as you're sensible you'll be fine.
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17-11-2006, 11:39 AM
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17-11-2006, 05:43 PM
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I was told that the flat red and white don't have clear coats, is this true?
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18-11-2006, 02:11 AM
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19-11-2006, 08:46 PM
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venom red has clear coat. If depends wot type of paint it is, metalics dont have clear.
wots the best polish to use to remove swirl marks and fine scratches from the clear? |
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AU Falcons have a clear coat?
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