[StarMonkey]

Quick question, when using DC1 or DC2, how hard should the stuff be rubbed into the paintwork before buffing off? I checked the megs forums but couldn't really find any answers.

At the moment, my strategy is just "give it some welly then rub it off". Am I doing it right?

[spenspuma]

DC#1.....you can rub in quite firmly as it is claimed by Megs that it removes minor swirls so youll need quite a bit of pressure when applying to do this.

DC#2...you shouldnt need to rub very hard at all as it is a polish and should just be applied to the paintwork and then buffed off...it will mask any light swirls and will add oils to the paintwork to make the finish appear glossy.

[Midnight Blue]

I have been advised on here that I shouldn't wax new paint for 3 months ..... is polish OK?

[spenspuma]

I have been advised on here that I shouldn't wax new paint for 3 months ..... is polish OK?

I did actually notice this on the other thread...but to be honest i cannot say either way as i do not know much about new paint and wax/polishes.

BUT, if it is advisable not to add anything to the paintwork for a certain amount of time to let the new paint breathe then i wouldnt add polish just in case.

[StarMonkey]

I think polish is ok, but wax will stop the new paint breathing.

That's what I've read on here and the megs forums

[PG12]

I think polish is ok, but wax will stop the new paint breathing.

That's what I've read on here and the megs forums

Yep, should leave it for a few months to harden before applying wax

[Midnight Blue]

I did actually notice this on the other thread...but to be honest i cannot say either way as i do not know much about new paint and wax/polishes.

BUT, if it is advisable not to add anything to the paintwork for a certain amount of time to let the new paint breathe then i wouldnt add polish just in case.

If you go to my thread again, there is a link to the Megs site which is really informative - you should read it as you are one of the detailing experts on here

[Jessie]

IIRC Spen got a bit of grief a few months back on here for a few things he said about Pumapeople on there and one of the members there came over here to tell us

He's a bit better behaved now

[spenspuma]

IIRC Spen got a bit of grief a few months back on here for a few things he said about Pumapeople on there and one of the members there came over here to tell us

You mean the time i upset the Megs guys by not rating their products and they came on here spouting rubbish that i never said to get there own back!!!...i remember


Hilarious to think that i now own a garage full of Megs stuff!!

[Jessie]

All in the past now anyway

[spenspuma]

He's a bit better behaved now

Hey..im ALWAYS well behaved

Well....before the watershed anyways!!!

[Jessie]

Yeah yeah, that's why you end up reading a thread asking how hard you rub

[BenF]

Yeah yeah, that's why you end up reading a thread asking how hard you rub

well when I read the title of the thread I immediately wondered whether a lubricant was being used, in which case...

[spenspuma]

Yeah yeah, that's why you end up reading a thread asking how hard you rub

Rumbled

Yeah yeah, that's why you end up reading a thread asking how hard you rub

So Jess.....how hard should you rub then??

This post has been edited by spenspuma: 10 July 2006 - 09:59 PM

[Midnight Blue]

well when I read the title of the thread I immediately wondered whether a lubricant was being used, in which case...

trust you to lower the tone

[spenspuma]

Yeah Ben......you should know better!!!

This post has been edited by spenspuma: 10 July 2006 - 10:03 PM

[Jessie]

Rumbled
So Jess.....how hard should you rub then??

See the castle coombe thread for piccies of me rubbing hard

[spenspuma]

See the castle coombe thread for piccies of me rubbing hard

No wonder Matts always got a smile on his face!!

[Jessie]

Yeah but that's just the paintwork

[spenspuma]

Yeah but that's just the paintwork

Thats what i meant..you filthy swine!!!