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Old 24-12-2010, 12:13 AM   #1
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Well with 10 days off over christmas I decided to give the ute a bit of love as I have been neglecting her lately and need to do some small maintenance items.

I just wanna know what products you use on you 10 year old paintwork.
Ususally i just use a wash&wax shampoo clean the wheels do the interior and thats about it, but this I'm thinking of using a claybar and the meguires three step system thingy unlees some one has other better ideas please let me know as i'm gonna go out and buy all the stuff i need.

And just a quick question I've never used a clay bar before do i need to wax the car afterwards.

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Old 24-12-2010, 03:43 AM   #2
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Hey mate, have a read of this:
http://fordforums.com.au/showthread....02#post3436302

This should help with a few things....

If you're still wanting some help with getting yours right, I'm around!

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Old 24-12-2010, 01:55 PM   #3
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Clay the living crap out of it mate. the more time you spend, the better the colour and clarity will be

Even though its a professional use only sort of product - Finish Kare's Decontamination wash system is ideal for AU's
My paint is 12 years old and I'm doing all my doors again and this time I am using it

here's my paint (has some damage from summernats trip in the transporter)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQL9PSEiyPk
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Old 24-12-2010, 11:45 PM   #4
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damn looks good hope i can get mine to that standard
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