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Hi all,

I have an early 944 Lux in almost Guards Red (bit more polishing).

As she will be 30 years old this year I am concentrating on getting all those little jobs done ready for a lot more miles this year.

Not many early cars in this area only a black 944 turbo that I see on a regular basis and a red 928 which is just parked up (real shame).

Cheers, Jeff

Hello and Welcome,
What a great car these 944 are and as an owner (Also) of the fastest colour I can recommend Meguiars Ultimate Compound to get that Guards Red looking its beautiful self.
Wish you many miles of happy motoring Jeff.
Cheers Clive
ps Photos are appreciated - perhaps in the 944 Post your pride & joy here (with loads to look at) :-
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Hi Welcome


We all like to see the photo's

Hello and welcome, which part of the South are you from, and I don't think its been mentioned yet so lets see some piccies

Hi,

Being a complete novice when it comes to polishing and waxing etc.
Do I just need to use the Meguiars or do I need something else as well ?

Will get some pics posted.

As I am from sunny Somerset, hopefully should get some nice weather to do some more pictures.

Cheers, Jeff

Hi Jeff.Greetings from the frozen north! Car sounds nice.Mine is only 28 years old. Yours must be one of the oldest in the country.

Managed to find a couple of reasonable pictures - posted on the pride & joy thread.

Would be interesting to see if there are any other '82 cars about.

Nice Photos.
Regarding "Detailing" Thats a topic on its own, best look on Meguiars web site and perhaps a search on Car Detailing To give it the full monty you need LOADS of TIME eg Washing (Soaking, Washing, rinsing, drying!). Ultimate compound, clay bar, + 3 step Paint cleaner, paint Polish & then waxing. although they now have more modern applications which cut down on products needed.
I used to spend more hours cleaning than driving my previous 944 (S2 Cab) but now just enjoy the driving & it gets cleaned if it gets too mucky!

The Meguiars range will give you a very good finish. The NXT range is very easy to use.

It might be worth a look in the detailing section, most topics have been covered.

Hi Sean,

After looking at the Meguiars site I noticed they do a "restoration kit" which seems to have most things.

That appears to be good enough to get it from Guards Pink to Guards Red.

Then I can just drive it with the occasional wash 'n' polish.