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Lee Dent also sells generic chips.

andyz@supercarparts will likely have one or a few to choose from if you can't source one on the forum.

I agree, the 'tache does seem to make the 89 front end look better in my opinion.

I'll let Oscar upgrade from his old towel to a deep pile microfibre drying towel, he won't mind!

Spooky, I must've just been typing my previous post as you typed that! Have you any experience with either of the above or any other?

Haha, the Junkman advised exactly the same thing. I've had a good look tonight and I think I might go for a pet dryer rather than a leaf blower. They seem to have almost identical motors although the pet dryer will be easier to use I think. This one on Amazon looks ok although I th I most of them are made in the same factory: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ENXRKSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wrKnxb92PRNJ9 There's also this dual motor jobbie which seems to have a similar spec as the master blaster for a 1/3rd of the price: Double motor pet dog dryer https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018ETCJEI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QpKnxbEM3D3HF

"Technique trumps product, 24/7 - 365"!". My little Junkman plug there!

Update: I have an exhibitor pass for the club and we have stand space confirmed. If you haven't already received one, PM me your email addy and I'll send you one as you need this to get in [emoji106]

Here is a link to some key guides on his YouTube account. They're all worth a watch, he is some character and a very good teacher.

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll keep you all updated on how it goes using the Junkmans techniques.

I will be using a leaf blower to dry the car from now on with very little to no contact during drying. One day I might invest in an air force master blaster!

Perks of the job eh! Looking today there Dave, I'd keep the plenum as it is matey, just clean it up again to bring out the silver but don't use any of that polish that goes black!

Yeah, I'll perfect part of the bonnet before I move on. I plan to start with the M205 and a white pad as the swirls are quite fine, if they need more, I'll break out the 105 and the orange pad [emoji106] My main concern for protection is proper washing techniques, but I do have some AG EGP and HD wax which seem to perform as good as any? I have been using the EGP first and a layer of HD wax on top. I shall keep the thread updated with the results Daffy. The first section I tackle, I will mask of to get a clear definition of corrected and damaged which I can hopefully catch on camera.

Ever since my car was painted I always thought the fine swirls left behind was unacceptable, I think the paint shop did a great job but I feel it just needed a bit more attention for perfection. I first noticed it when I got it home on the trailer (in pieces) as the sun shone brightly on the car highlighting very fine swirls. Before the NEC show last year it was my intention to get a professional paint correction carried out on the car but never found the time to organise it. Ever since it was painted, I have been using improper "restricted water washing" techniques or even worse "waterless washing" which has compounded these fine swirls. The paint still looks amazing and with a filler glaze/wax coating, most of them are barely visible but I've still been eager to rectify the damage, protect it and maintain the shine with better techniques. I discovered a range of video tutorials on YouTube by a very entertaining character known as the Junkman and I am now converted! Most importantly, to this thread is his novice guide to machine polishing series which is what I'm going to attempt. I've always been wary of this and usually leave it to the pros but as a full correction now costs upwards of £500 and the Junkman tuition is so good, I'm confident that over a period of several weeks, I can finally get the perfect glass finish that I envisaged at the start (AND KEEP IT THAT WAY!) I have added this little lot to my detailing arsenal to help me along the way following lots of advice and research. I got the car out of the garage today, mainly to give the garage a good clean out to give me room to do the polishing inside and to give the Z a proper wash. It hasn't been properly washed for a while, it had a quick lick at Japfest and got covered in flies on the way home. Whilst it was out in the sun I managed to capture the swirls on the camera to show what I'm working with. I took them before I washed the car so there are a few other marks/spots but you can clearly see the swirl damage, the pictures are of the bootlid from various distances. I am not using any type of paint depth/thickness gauge as I'm working on the assumption that the clear coat is thick enough to allow the damage to be removed, if it isn't, then that area will have to be repainted.

The last slicktop looks like a cracking little number, shame about the gearbox though.

Having spoken to them I get the feeling that I will soon receive an exhibitor's pass for the club stand, which I can then forward on to you all to use meaning you all wasted your time filling out the forms [emoji1] However, as they have a cut-off point to register (which has technically already passed!) I thought it best we all apply to be sure. I'll keep you posted.

That's fine, I have arranged a club stand for between 5-7 cars (this is reasonably flexible). There are no penalties for not turning up but you will not be allowed in without an Exhibitor's pass so I'd suggest filling out the form if you think there's a chance you might make it. Hopefully see you there [emoji106]

I was thinking the same. What an excellent job you did of that car [emoji106]

Good job guys. You should all eventually receive an email with an exhibitor pass attached. Check your junk emails and report back when you have your pass.

Welcome buddy [emoji106]

Haha Alic Smart, we have a winner!

Dougal's Z:

Do it do it do it do it [emoji106]