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    #46
    Originally posted by Hau View Post
    thats what ive used. Doesnt work for my headlight
    can try the turtle headlight restoration kit which comes with a few sanding pads and sprays.

    most of the damage if you look closely would be on the inside of the lens.
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      #47
      Originally posted by Flippit View Post
      can try the turtle headlight restoration kit which comes with a few sanding pads and sprays.

      most of the damage if you look closely would be on the inside of the lens.
      yeah thats why it doesnt work If you see my headlights now thats the best i can do with everything ive tried. sanding, cut compoung, polish, wax and headlight restore kits.
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        #48
        Originally posted by Hau View Post
        yeah thats why it doesnt work If you see my headlights now thats the best i can do with everything ive tried. sanding, cut compoung, polish, wax and headlight restore kits.
        open up your headlights and do the inside
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          #49
          im big on the 2 buccket method and never was my car in sun or when the panels are hot
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            #50
            Question for you detailing freaks.
            Carbon Fibre.
            I've heard that the Gel Coat is not really good against UV (Sun).
            Apparently getting it re-cleared with proper clear coat is a good way to avoid eventual damage to the gel coating...
            I'd prefer not this method..
            Any waxes i should be specifically looking at or am i okay to continue use my Meguires Polish and just rub it in by hand as i've always doing on my DC5?

            Thanks guys.

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              #51
              Originally posted by MYDC5R View Post
              Question for you detailing freaks.
              Carbon Fibre.
              I've heard that the Gel Coat is not really good against UV (Sun).
              Apparently getting it re-cleared with proper clear coat is a good way to avoid eventual damage to the gel coating...
              I'd prefer not this method..
              Any waxes i should be specifically looking at or am i okay to continue use my Meguires Polish and just rub it in by hand as i've always doing on my DC5?

              Thanks guys.
              You can use a wax but on carbon fibre it won't be as durable.
              Your best option would be a 'sealant' Many known brands such as meguiars and mothers sell this product. It is much more durable and can be coated with a wax also for even more long last protection (sorta sounds like a shampoo ad)

              Wash car
              Polish carbon
              Sealant
              Wax.

              Wax i recomend the Meguiars NXT Gen tech wax. Thats just personal preference but you can use whichever you like
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                #52
                Flippit, isnt Wax a sealant?

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                  #53
                  Wax is usually derived naturally or has natural carnauba wax in it (i.e. blended)

                  Sealant is usually termed for pure synthetic last step products (LSP)

                  However the industry now interchanges this.. for e.g. Meguiars call their latest synthetic polymer sealant "Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax"

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                    #54
                    Originally posted by RtN View Post
                    Wax is usually derived naturally or has natural carnauba wax in it (i.e. blended)

                    Sealant is usually termed for pure synthetic last step products (LSP)

                    However the industry now interchanges this.. for e.g. Meguiars call their latest synthetic polymer sealant "Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax"
                    pretty much nailed it.

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                      #55
                      No wonder this terminology confuses the hell out of me.

                      But, essentially one would be used instead of the other? Or would you still use the sealant before a wax?

                      I have much to learn

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                        #56
                        just 2 pics of a charade I detailed today!

                        Before and after pics of rear blinker

                        BEFORE


                        AFTER:
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                          #57
                          will be posting mega detail + 8 way wax/sealant test. in a week or 2 LOL

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                            #58
                            Just bought myself claykit and wax, Just need to get some swirl remover, and polish

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                              #59
                              Just a question for you guys, I'm abit scared of using a clay bar on my feash

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                                #60
                                Sorry to continue that ^^^
                                my freshly sprayed black dc5r! Will the clay bar scratch the black !! Cheers

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