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Tue 13 Nov 2001 15:22
Mer - Ian Bishop
I have for the last five years used a polish called Mer on my cars every two to the three months, but having recently noticed that it is slightly abrasive is this doing my paintwork more harm than good? I have a 91J metallic red Escort which has brilliant paintwork, (owned by me since new) but I am wondering if there is much of this paintword left as I have been using Mer on it. Also should I take different precautions when polishing metallic or none metallic cars?
Thanks in advance for replies.
Ian
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Tue 13 Nov 2001 16:57
Re: Mer - Peter M
Ian,
I've used Mer on my car for the past 14 years,(polish about every two months,-hot wax wash-2 capfulls to a gallon-every week or so,) with excellent results. Bodywork still rustfree and no paint worn away. I have a metallic red Peugeot which I think has a clear top coat.
P.
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Wed 14 Nov 2001 12:36
Re: Mer - Martyn [Back Room moderator]
Peter M wrote:
>
> Ian,
> I've used Mer on my car for the past 14 years,(polish about
> every two months,-hot wax wash-2 capfulls to a gallon-every
> week or so,) with excellent results. Bodywork still rustfree
> and no paint worn away. I have a metallic red Peugeot which I
> think has a clear top coat.
> P.

I'd echo that, Peter. Never a problem. More recently I've used John Cooper's additive instead for the intermediate wash-waxing, with equally good (and easy) results, but since I believe they're ceasing to supply it any more it will be back to Mer.
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Wed 14 Nov 2001 22:56
Re: Mer - markymarkn
I use Mer too, good stuff.

If you dont want an abrasive polish though, you need a proper wax.

check out www.zymol.co.uk - I was gonna by some of this as my mate heavily recommends it, but its a tad pricey (see online shop section)
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