Matte black paint.

"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa) 07/08/2014 at 21:40 • Filed to: frustratedlopnik

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Can't keep it clean.

*eye twitch*

Svend > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 07/08/2014 at 21:51

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Ouch, I feel your pain man. Have you any anti-static summer shampoo to help repel dust? Or a quick detailer to keep on top of it?

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Svend 07/08/2014 at 21:52

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I've never heard of any of those things. Off to google I go.

Svend > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 07/08/2014 at 21:58

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Gtechniq have one called 'UV Wash' which is a shampoo with anti-static and UV protecting properties. I'm not sure if it's available in the U.S. yet though.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Svend 07/08/2014 at 22:03

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Awesome. I'll take a look at applying something along these lines when I get my bumper fix and do some spot-fixing places where the paint has peeled.

Svend > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 07/09/2014 at 02:28

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Here's the item. It's out of stock currently but should be back in stock very soon.

http://gtechniqna.com/wash/w3-uv-was…

Now you might think that $19.95 for 500ml or $34.95 for a litre is expensive compared to others but it has a dilution ratio of up to 1:1800. Some reading material below from Gtechniq U.K. website http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-ca… :-

UV-Wash has been specifically formulated to offer maximum gloss retention and minimum colour fade for marine finishes.

Not only does the positively charged UV absorbtion filter bond strongly to all types of marine finish, it also offers significant anti-static properties helping to maintain a superb dust free high gloss finish.

UV-Wash is 100% biodegradable and contains no bulking agents. This makes for a significantly more concentrated (can be diluted as much as 1:1,800) shampoo that uses up less valuable storage space on board.

UV-Wash is a pH neutral formula of the finest shampoo raw materials available and not comprised of low quality harsh detergent type ingredients. This translates into exceptional cleaning ability with the added bonus that it will not strip off any protective coatings applied to your yacht. UV-Wash is extremely gentle on your skin and will not irritate eyes.

Directions for use

Shake bottle thoroughly

Mix up your wash solution using 2 caps per 10L bucket for light dirt and 4 caps for heavy dirt

Rinse the area to be washed with fresh water to dissolve salt spots

Whilst the surface is still wet wash using your wash solution and either a Gtechniq WM1 Wash Mitt, microfibre wash pad or soft brush

Rinse surfaces thoroughly to remove all soap residue

To avoid hard water spotting remove all surface water using a Gtechniq MF2 oversized drying towel or flexible water blade or rinse again with fully softened water

My own little test at post 5.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthre…

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Svend 07/09/2014 at 09:50

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Wow, awesome post. Definitely saving this for later.

Svend > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 07/09/2014 at 11:34

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Cheers fella. It was originally made for the marine side of Gtechniq but we asked if we could try it on cars and Rob at Gtechniq said it works well and made it available in smaller sizes for us to try and use. It is now my summer maintenance shampoo.