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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 09:56 PM
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Hi all, I just bought a 4 year old C180 coupe here in Melbourne, Australia. I am wrapped and love my c204 to bits. I just need some advise around cleaning and touching up, do you have any suggestions?

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I can't seem to wash the "Sand" off


I can't seem to wash the "Water Spots" off, I have tried vinegar to no avail

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Tiny scratch on bonnet

Any help would be appreciated
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Old Jul 13, 2015 | 10:44 PM
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You should probably take your car to a professional detailer. I would recommend a wash / clay bar / polish / wax/sealant. It should cost you around $200USD and you will be very happy with the results. Make sure you point our your areas of concern. You may be able to polish those scratches out, but if you do need touch-up paint I would recommend Dr. Colorchip.
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Old Jul 14, 2015 | 01:21 AM
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You should probably take your car to a professional detailer. I would recommend a wash / clay bar / polish / wax/sealant. It should cost you around $200USD and you will be very happy with the results. Make sure you point our your areas of concern. You may be able to polish those scratches out, but if you do need touch-up paint I would recommend Dr. Colorchip.
Thanks, anyone you could recommend for that price to do a thorough job? I live in the CBD.
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Sorry, I do not even know where CBD is!
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All good, Melbourne City (CBD = Central Business District)
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Your dealer/sales dude may provide help here also.


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A google search yielded this:

http://www.theultimatedetailer.com/f...ing-melbourne/
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