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    Glad you finally picked it up.
    Sounds like quite an options list.

    Maybe look into a set of higher output bulbs to reduce your desire to get xenons.
    My 65W Osram Ralleye bulbs have proven a worthy upgrade path.

    Mine is hovering just under 10k and it hasn't skipped a beat.

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    Do you live in Dee Why? It loons like one of the streets leading down to the beach haha
    2014 Golf GTI PP - Pure White

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    Also, you need to do something about that Chrome Grill ASAP!

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    So, I spent hours (to be honest I don't know how long but better part of my day) cleaning Thomas. The process I've undertaken so far is:

    1. Two bucket wash with microfiber mitt. I used regular dishwashing liquid to strip back whatever the dealer put on it.
    2. Dry off (used a old microfiber cloth & have to buy a drying cloth).
    3. Dodo juice born slippy clay (so much better then the mothers product).
    4. Nanolex the paint work.
    5. Glass clean with stoners glass cleaner and glass microfibre.

    Now for some advice please. I was very conservative applying the Nanolex with about 4-5 drops for the bonnet. I left it on for about 20 minutes before trying to wipe it back with another microfiber cloth. I've been over the car nearly 6 times and still can't get some of the swirl marks (lack of better term) off. I've tried taking photos but it doesn't come up. Does anyone have any ideas how I can fix this?

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    I only left my nanolex spray on for about 5-10 minutes max otherwise i fidn it gets hard to buff off.
    The swirls will come out with water from memory (mine did)

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    Quote Originally Posted by team_v View Post
    I only left my nanolex spray on for about 5-10 minutes max otherwise i fidn it gets hard to buff off.
    The swirls will come out with water from memory (mine did)
    I'll know in future to only leave it on for a shorter period. When you say water, do you mean washing, hosing or just when it rains?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ralp2dam View Post
    I'll know in future to only leave it on for a shorter period. When you say water, do you mean washing, hosing or just when it rains?
    Hosing works best but it has also come out when it rained on the car.
    The sealant is still on it protecting though.

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