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Candy Red Paint

bmwtouring
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Hi all, anyone got any help on cleaning a new Candy Red Focus TX. I usually go to my local hand car wash, but I am thinking the car is only 3 weeks old so do I need to be doing anything different to the Candy Red paintwork i.e. polish/wax,what types.

Any help would be appreciated

Kev

P.s Can't fault the car yet!!!! (2.0L powershift diesel, driver assist, privacy, 18"alloys)

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    Hi, I hand wash mine with a sheeps wool mitt using Simoniz car wash, rinse it with a hose then dry it using a microfiber cloth. If it needs a wax I apply Auto Glym's Aqua Wax before drying as this can be used on black trim as well. This is the same method I used on my 'Tango' Mondeo...

    Chris

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    Hi, I hand wash mine with a sheeps wool mitt using Simoniz car wash, rinse it with a hose then dry it using a microfiber cloth. If it needs a wax I apply Auto Glym's Aqua Wax before drying as this can be used on black trim as well. This is the same method I used on my 'Tango' Mondeo...

    Chris

    Yes totally agree !!!!!

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    Thanks for the info guys

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    Thanks for the info guys

    Ive used this Turtlewax enduracoat kit Click Here for my car,

    its a great kit brings out the shine and comes with a case to store all your cleaning equipment,

    also Since your model is candy red you may also like these custom controls mate Click Here B)

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    Hi, that Turtle wax is good just for the box alone, however those heater controls are not for the Mk3 TX.

    Chris

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