Door panel, polishing test

Feb. 6 , 2008

I've been desparate to start polishing the car up, but these short evenings don't give you a lot of time. As a test I set about doing just the drivers door.

Firstly the car was washed with Auto Glym Body Conditioning Shampoo, not something I normally use but I wanted to ensure that any product previously applied was removed. During washing the clay bar was used.

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Results from rear offside door and roof, then front offside wing.

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Results from nearside.


Paint before work

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'Holograms' again.

During

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My first half'n'half picture!
First pass was done with green Cyclo pads and AG SRP

After

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Door looks swirl and scratch free.
Chemical Guys Ez-glaze applied after buffing off SRP.

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Note 'holograms' on back door, compared to front.

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Door finished and trim treated with Meguiars Endurance Gel.
Just the rest of the car to do now!