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30th June 2008, 11:54

Dash boards are made of plastics which are prone to UV degrations.You should used a cleaner containing UV absorber which cleans and protects fading further.You can try Meguiars "Gold Class Dash and Trim Foam".The product is really good in its class as I have seen its results.

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Originally Posted by greenhorn

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I bought a bottle of this, spent and entire half day spraying and rubbing. My indica's dash and door panels still looks the same sunlight faded gray, with all the small scratches intact. I feel so ripped off

. Does this particular product not work, or is it my fault ? I sprayed it on, and rubbed it with banian waste.kinda looked ok immediately after, but after a few hours , it looks like the same old

greenhorn · 30th June 2008, 18:48

I remember seeing some sort of matt black spray on TV that restored the colour of faded bumpers/dashboard trim. Any idea where it is available ?

MC Mayank · 1st July 2008, 16:33

Anyone has any experience with Amway Silicone Glaze Auto Polish?

Would I need to use a wax also after this?

ankushmulay · 8th July 2008, 17:55

Hi All,

Recently bought Hyundai Getz 1.3GLS in Pune - Midnight Grey color.
I have also bought the F1 Polish & Shampoo. Shampoo is good, tried it once.
However about using the polish I need some advice. Can it be done by hand?
If a buffing machine and the buffing sponge is to be used where can I get them in Pune? What is the cost of the machine and the sponge?
Can the sponge be held in any rotating machine and be used for polishing? eg: an old blender,drill machine etc.
Above questions may sound stupid but I have never used such stuff....

cyneverdie · 9th July 2008, 01:46

Aesthetics - SONAX SONAX SONAX

Car internals - OWS OWS OWS

Cant say more

me_sid · 10th July 2008, 10:26

Rudra, Thank you for a wonderful article, just phataphati... somebody mentioned about tyre foams, well he is right about the cost 200 bucks. However the one I bought didnt even last for 3 washes. And the initial shine is lost after the first wash. I am not aware of the brand, but if somebody has got any idea which brand to go for, that will be helpful.

GTO - Touring · 10th July 2008, 11:16

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Originally Posted by me_sid

However the one I bought didnt even last for 3 washes. And the initial shine is lost after the first wash.

Whichever the brand, no tyre shine will last more than a handful of days. They are best used after a wax job, service or delivery ONLY for the feel good factor. The best way to make your tyres look good is to clean them with plain water everyday.

10th July 2008, 15:03

If you are not fimilier with buffing machine , its better not to use it. It requirs some skill to use , otherwise it may damage the paints.
I think the F1 wax you brought is DIY type of product.You can use it with the help of a applicator pad by hand.Just apply it evenly throughout the body, leave for few minutes and wipe off...Ask the shop for one good applicator pad..

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Originally Posted by ankushmulay

Hi All,

Recently bought Hyundai Getz 1.3GLS in Pune - Midnight Grey color.
I have also bought the F1 Polish & Shampoo. Shampoo is good, tried it once.
However about using the polish I need some advice. Can it be done by hand?
If a buffing machine and the buffing sponge is to be used where can I get them in Pune? What is the cost of the machine and the sponge?
Can the sponge be held in any rotating machine and be used for polishing? eg: an old blender,drill machine etc.
Above questions may sound stupid but I have never used such stuff....

PatienceWins · 10th July 2008, 16:41

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Originally Posted by GTO - Touring

Whichever the brand, no tyre shine will last more than a handful of days. They are best used after a wax job, service or delivery ONLY for the feel good factor. The best way to make your tyres look good is to clean them with plain water everyday.

I am using cyclo and experience has been the same. I use it after wax/ detailed cleaning just to make me completely satisfied.

revved_up · 12th July 2008, 18:17

Fantastic article Rudra Sir.

I had read somewhere that a diesel soaked cloth can be used to get rid of tar stains that accumulate on the lower part of the body. I had tried this and it sure does work.
Just wanted to know if repeated use of diesel on the body(say twice a month or so) can do any damage to the paint???

hrsraghav · 12th July 2008, 18:38

I got a line from a ball pen on the roof of my Palio Adventure.
Its around 5-6 cm long, Is there any way to get rid of it without fading the fabric of roof.

abhinav.s · 12th July 2008, 22:02

Very useful and wonderful article Rudrah sir!!! You have covered almost everything to do with car care.. One stop shop for full car care

theMAG · 13th July 2008, 01:20

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Originally Posted by hrsraghav

I got a line from a ball pen on the roof of my Palio Adventure.
Its around 5-6 cm long, Is there any way to get rid of it without fading the fabric of roof.

Give it a 3M interior treatment. Dont be surprised if the mark isnt visible anymore after that.

hrsraghav · 20th July 2008, 11:45

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Originally Posted by theMAG

Give it a 3M interior treatment. Dont be surprised if the mark isnt visible anymore after that.

Is it a product or comlete package of geting whole interior treated at some place?

Rudra Sen · 20th July 2008, 11:56

3M has tied up with lot of dealers. You can check that out.

30th June 2008, 18:48	#257
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,835 Thanked: 4,713 Times View My Garage	I remember seeing some sort of matt black spray on TV that restored the colour of faded bumpers/dashboard trim. Any idea where it is available ?
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1st July 2008, 16:33	#258
MC Mayank BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 108 Thanked: 3 Times	Anyone has any experience with Amway Silicone Glaze Auto Polish? Would I need to use a wax also after this?
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8th July 2008, 17:55	#259
ankushmulay BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 28 Thanked: Once	Maintaining car shine Hi All, Recently bought Hyundai Getz 1.3GLS in Pune - Midnight Grey color. I have also bought the F1 Polish & Shampoo. Shampoo is good, tried it once. However about using the polish I need some advice. Can it be done by hand? If a buffing machine and the buffing sponge is to be used where can I get them in Pune? What is the cost of the machine and the sponge? Can the sponge be held in any rotating machine and be used for polishing? eg: an old blender,drill machine etc. Above questions may sound stupid but I have never used such stuff....
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9th July 2008, 01:46	#260
cyneverdie BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bombay Posts: 440 Thanked: 6 Times	Aesthetics - SONAX SONAX SONAX Car internals - OWS OWS OWS Cant say more
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10th July 2008, 10:26	#261
me_sid BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 318 Thanked: 208 Times	Rudra, Thank you for a wonderful article, just phataphati... somebody mentioned about tyre foams, well he is right about the cost 200 bucks. However the one I bought didnt even last for 3 washes. And the initial shine is lost after the first wash. I am not aware of the brand, but if somebody has got any idea which brand to go for, that will be helpful.
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12th July 2008, 18:17	#265
revved_up BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 802 Thanked: 793 Times View My Garage	Fantastic article Rudra Sir. I had read somewhere that a diesel soaked cloth can be used to get rid of tar stains that accumulate on the lower part of the body. I had tried this and it sure does work. Just wanted to know if repeated use of diesel on the body(say twice a month or so) can do any damage to the paint???
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12th July 2008, 18:38	#266
hrsraghav BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 292 Thanked: 24 Times	I got a line from a ball pen on the roof of my Palio Adventure. Its around 5-6 cm long, Is there any way to get rid of it without fading the fabric of roof.
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12th July 2008, 22:02	#267
abhinav.s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B'lore,Coorg Posts: 2,778 Thanked: 1,284 Times	Very useful and wonderful article Rudrah sir!!! You have covered almost everything to do with car care.. One stop shop for full car care
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20th July 2008, 11:56	#270
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,657 Thanked: 6,620 Times View My Garage	3M has tied up with lot of dealers. You can check that out.
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