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Old 04-08-2005, 10:10 PM   #1
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Question "Cut n Polish" places?

hey guys,

im looking at getting a "cut n polish" professionally done to my car and was wondering if anyone on here knows a good place to get it done (east melb).

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Old 05-08-2005, 07:57 AM   #2
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Daniel,

I know a good place in Chelsea.

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Old 05-08-2005, 11:38 AM   #3
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Does anyone know of a quality place in the western suburbs of Melbourne? I'd be willing to cross the city for a place that does a superior job though (make a fun afternoon of it!).
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Old 05-08-2005, 05:26 PM   #4
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if anyone does get a good job done put up where it was and how much, might get mine done when im down next
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Old 05-08-2005, 08:51 PM   #5
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The best guy in australia in my opinion is my friend and machine buffing teacher, antonio massari of boutique shine, now working for AG group as sales rep

If he is too busy to help, he should know the next best guy in melbourne.
Unfortunately some detail shops australia wide are not staffed by pro's.

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Old 05-08-2005, 09:04 PM   #6
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SVR73 sorry to jump in on this thread but seeing as you're the detail dude, can you tell me what a good product to remove watermarks is? My detailer is telling me to remove them he acid washes the car then buffs it, but to be honest I dont like the sound of acid on the car and I'd like to have a bash at it myself.

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Old 05-08-2005, 09:28 PM   #7
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SVR73 sorry to jump in on this thread but seeing as you're the detail dude, can you tell me what a good product to remove watermarks is? My detailer is telling me to remove them he acid washes the car then buffs it, but to be honest I dont like the sound of acid on the car and I'd like to have a bash at it myself.

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Depends on if he means white vinegar (a mild acid that is fine for cars) or a true acid product such as ACIDET, which is in powder form that you mix into 10 litres of warm water and wash your car with it
That crap softens the clear coat and makes it easier to scratch

If the marks are surface, washing with white vinegar should do it, if not, wash with shampoo and 10ml of KLASSE AIO and then clay the paint
Then re seal the car with wax or sealant

If they are etched, the cars needs to be washed with white vinegar, clayed after drying and then machine buffed. Menzerna polishes are best for this
have had great success removing surface waterspots that have dried up for a whole day with P21s finish restorer.

Ask him if he uses white vinegar or an actual purchaseable acid wash product like ACIDET

If he does use acidet or similar, find someone else or do it yourself
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Old 05-08-2005, 09:46 PM   #8
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SVR73 sorry to jump in on this thread but seeing as you're the detail dude, can you tell me what a good product to remove watermarks is? My detailer is telling me to remove them he acid washes the car then buffs it, but to be honest I dont like the sound of acid on the car and I'd like to have a bash at it myself.

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Put some effort into your polishing you big nancy boy. :
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Put some effort into your polishing you big nancy boy. :
: I do, my boney girl arms are almost gone from all the car polishing! :

Dont think he meant white vinegar but now that youve told me it works I might try it myself. Just straight white vinegar in a bit of water or something? Or should I dilute it a fair bit? The wax covers it but after washing they're still pretty obvious to the point where I wanna remove them.
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Old 06-08-2005, 05:29 AM   #10
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[QUOTE=back2thefutura]: I do, my boney girl arms are almost gone from all the car polishing! :

This is why I am doing clinics, hopefully in the future I will be able to do them for eastern staters.
Hand polishing is harder than using orbital, PC or rotary but the days of circular motions pushing hard into the paint are gone.
I suggest you try a hitachi or other brand of orbital buff.

Get huggy b from another ford forum to teach you, he's in your neck of the woods I believe.

I haven't done it that much myself. My mates at the detail forum do and with good success. You will have to re seal the paint after though
I believe so, stick a fair amount in a 10L bucket of water and wash away

It may not do the trick or it could work magic, all depends how long the spots have been sitting there and etched in.

Have a go.
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Old 06-08-2005, 11:33 AM   #11
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Alrighty, I'll give it a go after i finish typing this. Plan of attack is about 300mls of vinegar in a bucket of water, ill hose down the car first to remove all the dirt etc, then have a go at it with the solution. After that I'll wash it as usual, then wax it, and hopefully all should be good.

If there's no paint left on the car after that, I'll hunt you down and kill you, so its nothing to worry about : :king: .
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Old 02-09-2005, 12:17 PM   #12
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I don't know if you recieved my reply but I am able to come to you to cut n polish your car for $180.00, that includes another hand polish one month later also. If you want you can call me on 0404 248 560.(Pat)
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Old 02-09-2005, 12:28 PM   #13
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hey pat im interested in a cut by u nexus ring me on 0403280095
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Old 02-09-2005, 12:52 PM   #14
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ive used a few waxes/cutting agents on my orignial white paint on my eb...
the best thing ive come across for it was t cut...its coloured and gets into little scratches..brings up your paint like new....also removes waters stains like a charm
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Old 02-09-2005, 07:24 PM   #15
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Nexus - why polish a month later?
What would you use to cut the paint?

Very curious
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Old 02-09-2005, 07:47 PM   #16
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I have always used that place on Racecourse Road next to the freeway, magic car wash???

My last 4 new cars always had a cut, polish there.

Good thing you can sit outside with you car and watch them work.
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Old 03-09-2005, 02:34 PM   #17
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Try VIP Car care - the owner is a club member, and so are a few of his mobile guys. 03 9553 2111.
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Old 04-09-2005, 02:18 PM   #18
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Call Damian,

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Old 04-09-2005, 04:09 PM   #19
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Ok Same queation but where in Sydney could one go?
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Ok Same queation but where in Sydney could one go?
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What kind of $$$ are we talking about?
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What kind of $$$ are we talking about?
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It really depends on what you want done. You would be better off giving them a ring then me trying to give you an idea.
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Nexus - why polish a month later?
What would you use to cut the paint?

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Curiousity killed the cat. SVR73 the brand I used to cut the car is called ferecla , there are two types that I use one is a little more course for the first stage then I go over it again with a finer cut (same brand ), then I apply a hand polish (another brand) to seal the work I have done. One Month later I like to reseal the hand polish because you don't know what people wash or treat there cars like and all that work goes down the drain, this way I can be sure my work is not wasted . Like lambs wool, cat fur is also no good. have a good one.
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Oh yeah, I know farecla, I ditched it for Menzerna and SFX
Menzerna is unmatched worldwide in ease of use (all swirls/holograms gone in two steps), quality of finish, the product range, can use ceramiclear polishes on conventional paints and how you can use any other product on top of it.

Farecla however is better than 3M, Magnum top gear and others.
I don't touch lambswool pads.
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these guys mobile are they?
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Yes they are. They also use the same products as I do plus a lot more.
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