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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    Thanks Artsci Yes its ridiculous that there are no instructions provided as to how to use the product. Thanks for the reply. TheMac
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    Application of Glare micro finishing Artsci Thanks for such a prompt reply. My comments re the gloss durability were just made in passing. May I inquire as to whether you use the micro finish at all and if so, whether you apply it with the cyclo? I have read, dear knows where, that to work...
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    That seems to be significantly at variance to the findings of your test. I wonder if you have considered obtaining confirmation by using your gloss measurer. As you may already have gathered I know little about paint but perhaps the corrective work that you carried out on the clear coat has, to...
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    Artsci Many thanks for the reply. The machine polisher seems to be the way to go and I will certainly have a look at the Cyclo Orbital Polisher although I suspect it will be too expensive for me as I am retired. Also from your reply I take it that your car still looks well between Gare...
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    I bought a load of Glare polish some time ago and I am now thinking of investing in a little help.Someone on the net suggested that Glare polish is a machine paste and that polishing by hand does not do the product justice. Can anyone tell me how to apply Glare polish with a polishing machine? I...
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    I used the Glare vinyl and leather cream on the inside of the MX5 and Audi including the plastic sills - unbelievable. Even sorts out any Glare polish that has previously been used on the plastic.
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    Firstly I have to say that I find it difficult to be completely subjective when it comes to judging how good the level of shine is on my car. Nevertheless, having washed my car with Maguires car wash which contains polymers I was disappointed with the residual Glare shine . It still looked good...
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    cabriolet hood protector Has anyone used a product called Fabsil for their cabriolet roofs?
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    Many thanks for the information -all. We are off to Portugal tonight but I will catch up on my return. Regards TheMac
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    Can anyone tell me what the best cabriolet hood protector is? Thanks in anticipation. TheMac
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    what detailing spray are you using? - - - Updated - - - Unless I have misunderstood the spreadsheets it seems that whatever product tested the additional shine would be almost non existent after 2 weeks not 3 months. The key will be in the ability to boost the shine to the post wax stage if...
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    My understanding is that if correctly applied Glare wax will protect your paintwork for approx 5 years. I also understand from the tests recorded on this forum that the additional gloss shine provided by the product will be almost non existent within a couple of weeks - depending on the weather...
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    As the Glare shine fades within a two week period do you use any detailer to help boost it? I have just detailed my A5 and my son's MX5 and the current finish is outstanding. - - - Updated - - - With glare do you use a wax free shampoo? Glare shampoo isn't available in the UK.
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    Thanks. By the time I read your reply I had already used it and like you had guessed that rubbing it in wouldn't do any harm.
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    There are no instructions whatsoever as to how to apply Glare micro-finish!!!! Can anyone help? - - - Updated - - - ddruz I don't see where my last reply disappeared to but the answer was yes to all. The websites only seem to cater for America and not G B.
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    Car Care: Controlled experiment - test gloss and durability of the top paint finishes

    Apologies if this is slightly off topic but having read the results of your tests I decided to cancel the purchase of Klasse high gloss sealant and invest in Glare products. I live in the UK and contacted the official UK distributor firstly for technical advice and secondly to purchase the...