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WAX
WIZARD
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Let The Wizard Work His Magic!
AWESOME GLOSS…
LASTING PROTECTION!
THE WAX WIZARD ADVANTAGE…
SCIENCE AND NATURE IN HARMONY!
Owners Manual
Copyright September 2000
Kirkwood Marketing Ltd, 34 Molesworth Rd, PLYMOTH, PL1 5NA
Freephone: 0800 074 1608, Tel: 0044 1752 500968/561911, Fax: 0044
1752 563100
Welcome!
• To possibly, the world’s finest
range of car care products!
• This guide is produced to give
assistance with products within
the Wax Wizard range.
• By following the directions in
this guide you will achieve
maximum gloss and protection.
• We trust that you will keep this
guide safe and handy for future
reference.
Please Remember:
The Glow and Gloss
Has Not Gone…It’s
Just Hiding!
BEFORE YOU BEGIN..
Learn Some Essential Facts.
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All paints age from exposure to ultraviolet light, pollution
and acid rain. Beautiful finishes gradually become rough,
dull and chalky. Waxing alone cannot restore a paint’s
original colour and life (body).
The secret to a perfect gloss is “cleansing” the paint with
Wax Wizard Cleanse” before you wax initially and again
at regular intervals of around every six months. For show
vehicles this operation maybe done yearly prior to the
commencement of the season.
Cleansing is a vital operation as this deep cleans the
paint, removes old waxes and polishes, reduces or even
eliminates swirl marks and revitalizes the top layers of
the paint.
Use Wax Wizard Cleanse prior to first time waxing. After
the initial waxing, cleanse as needed to remove surface
spots and embedded road grime.
To make life simple, get into the routine of waxing your
vehicle as often as possible as this will create a skin and
reduce the number of time that you’ll have to cleanse.
FOR BEST
RESULTS..
• Always work in a shaded area and
out of direct sunlight.
• Always use the terry towel
applicators, dry poly-foam
applicators and cotton terry towels
provided in kits.
• Always start each session, be it
cleansing or waxing, with clean
applicators and towels.
• Always work slowly and
methodically for optimum results.
• Always work one section or one
panel at a time.
3 Simple Steps To A
Perfect Finish.
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WASHING: is the process of removing loose
surface dirt and grime from your vehicle’s
paintwork and other areas.
CLEANSING & CONDITIONING:
Cleansing removes dead, oxidised paint as well
as stubborn contamination (acid rain deposits, tar
spots etc) that cannot be removed by washing
alone. Conditioning restores valuable oils to the
paint, eliminates fine scratches and swirl marks
whilst creating an incredible high gloss. You will
see a dramatic difference when you cleanse the
paintwork on a dark coloured car. REPEAT
EVERY SIX MONTHS IF A ROAD CAR OR
YEARLY IF A WEEKEND/SHOW CAR.
WAXING/FEEDING: waxes are designed for
durability. Waxing will improve the shine (gloss)
of the paint but its main function is to improve
durability and to protect the paint.
Stage 1: Washing.
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Wax Wizard Shampoo has the smooth, silky feel and aroma of a luxury
body wash gel. Your sponge or wash pad will glide effortlessly over the
surface removing road grime. Made with natural coconut oils and is pH
balanced and 100% biodegradable. Contains no wax, sodium, silicones or
harsh solvents and will not remove existing wax.
Directions:
Ensure your vehicle is cool or in the shade.
Rinse your vehicle thoroughly to remove loose dirt. Use a hose if at all
possible.
Wax Wizard shampoos are highly concentrated. Measure a level
tablespoon full into a clean bucket. Fill with luke warm water to activate
the concentrated shampoo.
Wash your vehicle from the top down using a synthetic sponge, natural
sea sponge, cotton terry towel or wash pad. As you wash the natural oils
attach to surface dirt. Rinse often. These oils act as a lubricant and grit etc
will gently slide off in the rinse water without scratching the paintwork
surface.
Use a separate bucket of water to clean wheels together with separate
sponges to negate the migration of harmful brake dust particles.
Rinse copiously preferably using a hose set to a spray pattern.
Dry paintwork with a well rinsed chamois leather or artificial leather,
clean terry towel or water blade.
The use of a hobby pressure washer is highly recommended
NEVER USE DISHWASHING DETERGENTS! This is because these
have been developed to strip grease and oil and will actually accelerate
the “drying out” of a painted surface. This is known as “detergent burn”.
Stage 2: Cleansing.
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This process will remove dead, oxidised (starved) paint, swirl
marks, moderate scratches, tar and acid deposits etc and will
reveal your original paint lustre for a dazzling wet-look show car
gloss. Whilst cleansing it will feed essential oils to the top layers
of the paint. It is impossible to restore completely oxidised
colour coats or mis-formulation of the paint itself.
Wax Wizard Cleanse No: 1 A soft but mild paint pre-wax
cleaner, to be used initially after washing your vehicle. This
almond based cleanse will remove trapped dirt, impurities, swirl
marks, light scratches etc. Reveals a deep, wet look gloss and
leaves the surface “squeaky-clean” ready for waxing/feeding.
Easy to apply and to wipe-off. Paintable and clear coat safe
Wax Wizard Cleanse No: 2 A richer and more powerful
formulation designed to remove more stubborn/older
contamination and more difficult swirl marks and scratches etc.
Reveals a deep, wet look gloss and leaves the surface “squeakyclean” ready for waxing/feeding. Easy to apply and to wipe-off.
Paintable and clear coat safe.
To remove contaminants like industrial fallout, acid rain
deposits, bug splatter, hard water deposits, bird and insect
droppings, railway fallout etc. on paint, chrome, alloy or
glass in seconds use a Wax Wizard/Erazer Clay Block. To be
used in conjunction with Wax Wizard Quick Finish or
Erazer Lubricant/Gloss Enhancer. This innovative product is
a technologically advanced non-abrasive clay bar and it will
leave the surface silky smooth ready for waxing. It is safe for
all paint finishes including clear coats.
Stage 2: Cleansing….Directions.
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Wax Wizard Cleanse
No1 & No2.
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Wax Wizard/Erazer
Clay Bar.
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Take a small section of paintwork,
say half a front wing.
Apply some product to the cotton
terry towel applicator pad and
massage well into paint.
Immediately buff with cotton
terry towel that is folded to size of
a sheet of A4 paper.
DO NOT ALLOW PRODUCT TO
DRY.
Continue working around your
vehicle until complete.
Ensure to turn your buffing towel
frequently to reveal a clean
surface.
Cleanse initially and repeat every
6 months (say April and October).
Wash and dry applicator and towel
in normal wash after use. Do not
use fabric softeners.
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Spray area to be worked with
either Quick Finish or Erazer
Lubricant/Gloss Enhancer Take
one clay bar from container and
place in palm of hand..
Glide the clay bar over the area
but do not use any pressure. If you
feel that the clay bar is sticking to
the paint, apply more Quick Finish
or Erazer Lubricant/Gloss
Enhancer.You will feel the clay
bar “eating” the contamination.
When resistance is no longer felt,
wipe area with a clean terry towel.
Turn towel and buff.
Repeat process until all effected
areas have been clayed. It should
take you no longer than 45
minutes to “clay” an average car.
Don’t forget you can clay alloy
wheels, glass etc. Clay bars are
great for removing bug splatter,
railway fallout etc.
Be sure to wax any areas that have
been clayed to restore any lost
protection.
Each clay bar will clean around
five cars. When both sides have
become dirty, warm clay bar in
hands and knead. Pull (stretch)
clay bar and fold to reveal a new
fresh working surface. Discard bar
if dropped onto ground as this will
attract grit. Store clay bars in
container provided.
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Avoid getting product onto
plastics. In case of cross
contact, wipe immediately
and buff with a clean towel.
On more pronounced swirl
marks apply pressure when
applying cleanse.
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OPTIONAL..
Do You Want Extra Deep Wet Look
Gloss?
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If your paintwork is a “flat” paint e.g. plain red, black, dark blue, dark
green etc and is non metallic or has no lacquer coat, then this is for you!
For this process you will require Wax Wizard Superior Hand Wax &
Polish. This product is oil rich and is designed to replenish the lost oils
originally in your paint. Furthermore, this product is extremely easy to use
and the more coats you apply, the deeper the wet look gloss and depth of
clarity and colour that will be regained.
Shake bottle vigorously. Apply product to terry towel applicator and
massage gently into paint over as wide an area that you can comfortably
cover. The product takes a long time to “flash” as it is oil rich. Whilst the
product is still wet, continue to massage into paint.
Allow product to air dry for around a minute or so and during this time
oils will sink into the paint. Taking a clean terry towel folded to a size of
A4 paper, wipe the area. Turn towel and buff briskly.
One or two applications is usually sufficient to provide a deep wet look
gloss. If you desire to apply additional coats, please be advised that
saturation point will be reached after around 4 or 5 applications, as the
paint will no longer be able to absorb any more oil. Your paint will now
feel silky smooth. If you find that the product is streaking after buffing,
this indicates that you need a clean towel!
TIP: As this product is oil rich, you will find it useful to use at least 3 or 4
terry towels for buffing this product. Additionally, warming your towels in
a tumble dryer will enhance the buffing leaving a streak free finish.
This operation needs to be done only after cleansing.
Stage 3: Waxing/Feeding
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Congratulations on your investment in a range of the
purest, most transparent waxes ever produced!
Wax Wizard Waxes such as Magical Wax, Le Mans Wax,
Merlin Wax, Audi/VW Wax, BMW Wax, Mercedes Wax,
Jaguar Wax, Show Wax and Mystery Wax have been
hand crafted in Plymouth, UK, by a perfectionist who
cares as much about your car as you do.
Other waxes such as Light, Dark, Superior, Italian,
Subaru, 911, 356, Performance and Divine have been
hand crafted in Zurich, Switzerland, by a sister company,
equally perfectionists, who care as much about your car
as you do.
We here at Wax Wizard trust that your purchase will
enhances your car’s appearance and your enjoyment of
driving.
To make life simple, get into the routine of waxing
your vehicle as often as possible as this will create a
skin and reduce the number of time that you’ll have to
cleanse.
Waxing frequently will lessen the damage caused by
stone chips as the oil balance contained within the waxes
will feed the paint. This in turn provides extra elasticity
within the upper strata of the paint.
Stage 3: Waxing/Feeding..Directions Part 1
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For these waxes (Magical Wax, Le Mans Wax, Merlin Wax, Audi/VW
Wax, BMW Wax, Mercedes Wax, Jaguar Wax, Show Wax and
Mystery Wax) proceed as follows:
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Ensure that you have cleansed initially or have washed and dried your car.
Using the polyfoam applicator provided, wipe a very thin coat of wax over as big an
area as you can comfortably reach. In practice this would equate to an area the size of
a front wing or half a bonnet on larger panels.
As soon as you have applied the wax, take one of the supplied 100% cotton terry
towels and fold to the size of a sheet of A4 paper. There is no need to allow the wax to
dry out.
Place your hand on the towel pad and then gently but briskly buff the wax to an
incredible shine.
Repeat this process around the car section by section, waxing and buffing as you go. It
should take no longer than 30 minutes to wax a car the size of a Mondeo Estate.
Ensure that you turn your towel frequently.
TIPS:
Always apply wax with a clean applicator. Store the supplied wax applicator in plastic
bag supplied to keep it moist and ready for next use. Alternatively store the applicator
inside the wax pot.
Applying a second coat of wax, within 1 days, will deepen the gloss.. After that, reapply the wax regularly (I suggest once every 2 weeks) or when water stops beading
or whenever desired to renew the gloss. “Le Mans” wax needs only to be applied
once every 2 months.
Wax the roof, boot lid and bonnet more often if your vehicle is exposed to direct
sunlight or high temperatures.
Ensure that each time you wash your car, apply wax to areas such as headlamps, light
clusters, front air dam, wing/door mirror pods, etc as this will help to reduce damage
from stone chipping and bug splatter.
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Dirty or wax saturated buffing towels can produce an uneven gloss.
Change to a fresh towel if the wax does not buff easily to a uniform shine.
Carnauba wax is inherently hydroscopic and can occasionally streak on
dark colours in times of high heat and humidity. Streaking is usually
caused by applying too much wax or waxing a surface that is too hot.
Always apply the thinnest coat of wax possible and work out of direct
sunlight.
If streaking occurs after buffing or if the gloss is uneven, lightly mist the
surface with distilled or cold boiled tap water and re-wipe & buff with a
clean towel.
Stage 3: Waxing/Feeding..Directions Part 2
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For these waxes (Light, Dark, Superior, Italian, Subaru, 911, 356,
Performance & Divine) proceed as follows:
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Ensure that you have cleansed initially or have washed and dried your car.
Using the polyfoam applicator provided, wipe a very thin coat of wax over an area 3’
x 3’. Once you are well versed then you can increase the area but certainly no larger
than area 1/3rd the size of a bonnet.
As soon as you have applied the wax, allow the wax to stand for 30 to 60 seconds and
then take one of the supplied 100% cotton terry towels and fold to the size of a sheet
of A4 paper. There is no need to allow the wax to dry out.
Place your hand on the towel pad and then gently but briskly buff the wax to an
incredible shine.
Repeat this process around the car section by section, waxing and buffing as you go. It
should take no longer than 90 minutes to wax a car the size of a Mondeo Estate.
Ensure that you turn your towel frequently.
TIPS:
Always apply wax with a clean applicator. Store the supplied wax applicator in plastic
bag supplied to keep it moist and ready for next use. Alternatively store the applicator
inside the wax pot.
Applying a second coat of wax, within 1 days, will deepen the gloss.. After that, reapply the wax regularly (I suggest once a month as a minimum) or when water stops
beading or whenever desired to renew the gloss.
Wax the roof, boot lid and bonnet more often if your vehicle is exposed to direct
sunlight or high temperatures.
Ensure that each time you wash your car, apply wax to areas such as headlamps, light
clusters, front air dam, wing/door mirror pods, etc as this will help to reduce damage
from stone chipping and bug splatter.
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Dirty or wax saturated buffing towels can produce an uneven gloss.
Change to a fresh towel if the wax does not buff easily to a uniform shine.
Carnauba wax is inherently hydroscopic and can occasionally streak on
dark colours in times of high heat and humidity. Streaking is usually
caused by applying too much wax or waxing a surface that is too hot.
Always apply the thinnest coat of wax possible and work out of direct
sunlight.
If streaking occurs after buffing or if the gloss is uneven, lightly mist the
surface with distilled or cold boiled tap water and re-wipe & buff with a
clean towel.
Detailed instructions for applying Performance and Divine waxes are
supplied with the products.
Other Hints and Tips
• Alloy Wheels
• Glass Care
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Follow usage instructions
supplied with the product.
Allow product to soak into
grime and apply to all 4 road
wheels.
If heavily soiled agitate with a
soft bristle brush that has no
metal parts.
Using a pressure washer, blast
wheels to remove product and
grime. If you do not have a
pressure washer use a separate
sponge and another bucket of
luke warm warm.
Rinse thoroughly with low
pressure or running water direct
from a hose.
Drive car and apply brakes to
clean rust marks from brake
discs.
If you find embedded brake dust
on the rims use a clay bar and
lube to remove. Wipe clean with
a spare clean cloth.
WAX YOUR WHEELS RIMS
REGULARLY AS THIS
PROTECTS AGAINST
CONTAMINATION.
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Ensure that you have washed
loose dirt away and then towel
or chamois dried.
Follow directions on product
bottle for correct usage. Always
use a lint free cloth or a terry
towel.
When buffing dry to streak free
finish always have a dry area of
the cloth/towel. You can also
use some old newspaper as this
is very absorbent.
We strongly recommend the use
of Rain-X on all exterior glass
work and that it be reapplied
monthly for optimum
performance.
If you find by feeling, rough
contamination on the outside of
the windscreen, remove such
contamination by using a clay
bar. After claying a windscreen
be sure to use Glass Cleaner to
restore optimum visual clarity.
If required re-apply Rain-X
A Useful Tip
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Each year, from May through to October, your vehicles are “bombarded”
by suicidal flies and insects. The result is what is known as “bug splatter”.
On a vehicle that has just been prepared for the summer months i.e.
cleansed and waxed, the sight of bug splatter spread over the frontal areas,
makes the vehicle look untidy. The effected areas will be, the front air
dam, leading edge of the bonnet, the headlamps, front number plate, wing
or door mirror pods, driving lamps, the A pillars and the leading edge of
the roof line.
However, if your vehicle has been properly prepared for the summer
months and waxed on a regular basis, then such removal of bug splatter is
very simple and easy to carry out. There is no need for the use of
chemical bug spray removers!
The only articles required for this operation are a cotton terry towel, an
indoor plant water misting bottle full of tap water.
Methodology:
Starting with driver’s door mirror, mist water to effected areas and
proceed around the front of the vehicle finishing with the passenger door
mirror. Ensure areas mentioned above have been misted.
Starting again at the driver’s door mirror, take your terry towel and fold
into a pad. Gently but with little pressure wipe away bug splatter.
Continue like this around the front of the car finishing at the passenger
door mirror. If stubborn deposits are encountered, apply a little more
pressure.
Turn terry towel inside out and fold again to form a dry pad. Starting
again at either door mirror, gently buff effected areas to a high gloss.
Time for this operation should be no longer than a few minutes.
Every time you wash and dry your vehicle be sure to apply wax to the
frontal areas of your vehicle. Do not forget to apply wax to such areas as
lights, number plates etc. Never allow bug splatter to dry out for more
than 48 hours (2 days).
How Do I Maintain That “Just
Waxed” Look Between Regular
Waxings?
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Have you ever wondered how we maintain that “Just
Waxed” look?
Easy! We use either Quick Finish or Erazer
Lubricant\Gloss Enhancer.
Taking a clean terry towel folded to the size of a sheet of
A4 paper, lightly mist an area of paintwork with the
product.
Wipe in one direction and you will see the product bead.
Turn cloth to expose a dry area and buff gently until the
paint surface is dry and glistening.
On average you will need two terry towels for this
operation.
The product is best used after you have washed and dried
the car.
Application time should be no longer than 20 minutes to
achieve a perfect finish.
Keep a bottle of product and some towels in your car in
case you arrive somewhere special and want to give your
car a “buff” up. This is what we do before arriving at an
event. People always ask how we manage to drive so far
yet arrive so clean and shiny!
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is “pH” balance and what does it mean? The term “pH” is a
measurement of the relationship between hydrogen ions and hydroxyl
ions. When you have more hydrogen ions than hydroxyl ions, you have an
acid. Like wise, if you have more hydroxyl ions than hydrogen ions you
have an alkaline. Any solution with a water base has a pH measurement.
The pH scale runs from 1 to 14. The first half of the scale (1 to 6.9)
represents acids and the second half (7.1 to 14) represents alkaline. Pure
water is neutral and has a pH of 7.0. If a substance does not contain water
it will not have a pH. If you know the pH of a cleaner you can ascertain if
it is acid or alkaline. This will help you to know where to use the cleaner.
E.G. A carpet shampoo would have a pH around 7.5 to 8.5, where as an
acid based wheel cleaner would have a pH of 6.5 to 5.0. Use the wheel
cleaner on your carpet and you’ll land up with a right mess.
Do I have to Cleanse every time I wax? No is the simple answer. Our
waxes have absolutely no cleaning properties whatsoever. Cleansing is
essential for the wax to bond fully to the paintwork. After the initial
Cleanse, only a coat of wax is needed, which can be applied as often as
possible. Cleansing is carried out at 6 monthly intervals if a daily road car
or once a year on cars that only see week end use.
I thought waxing was no longer necessary? WRONG! A car’s finish is
exposed to countless environmental factors: catalytic emissions, bird
droppings, acid rain, airborne salts, industrial fallout etc. If allowed to
remain on the surface, they can actually turn into acid and then etch into
even the most durable paint finish! Imagine what would happen if you
brushed your teeth only once per year!! The build up could lead to costly
repairs and disfigurement and you may never get your teeth looking as
good as they did before. They key to easy car care is frequent car care!
Early and regular removal of contaminants is of prime importance before
they become a problem.
What is “paintable”? Paintable is a term we use to describe products that
are safe to use on fresh paint or in a body shop environment. Paintable
products will not inhibit the curing process.
More Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do you have so many cleanser’s and waxes? Some very well
intentioned car enthusiasts use one cleaner as a general purpose tool for
valeting their pride and joy. I often hear people say that they use a product
like Jif (kitchen cleaner) to clean their wheels and Fairy Liquid to wash
the car! This is both dangerous and harmful to the car. After all none of us
would clean the kitchen with alloy wheel cleaner nor take a bath using
Fairy Liquid, so why would we treat delicate car surfaces with harsh
chemicals? We offer a wide range of well balanced products to do specific
cleaning duties and they are all fully proven. The reason we have such
speciality waxes such as Italian wax is because Ferrari in particular as
well as Lamborghini and Maserati use Glasurite Series 21 paint. These
manufacturers use only half the urethane hardener, thus making a two
stage paint process a single stage. That is, they “shoot” (spray) base coat,
colour coat and clear coats all at the same time to achieve the famed “wet
look”. This makes the paint very, very dry and Italian wax replaces the
oils in the paint to retain fluidity of the finish.
How do I look after my towels and applicators? With the COLOURED
SPONGE WAX APPLICATOR keep in the air tight plastic bag after
expelling the air or keep inside the wax pot itself. The WHITE TERRY
TOWEL APPLICATOR is to be washed after use in an ordinary wash
cycle at 40’C and then left to air dry. Store ready for next use. The terry
towels that we specify are to be washed after each use at 40’C. The nap of
the terry towels protects the finish from particles caught between the
surface and the towel. Towels can get soft and fluffy and very absorbent if
fabric softener sheets are used in the tumble dryer. This will help reduce
the amount of towel scratching that may occur.
How long does a wax last? There is no single answer to how long a wax
will last. There are so many variables that influence the life of the wax. In
particular the amount of contamination the car is exposed to, the number
of hours the car is kept outdoors etc all influence the life of the wax. The
simple answer is wax as often as you can but as a minimum once per
month.
Our Guarantee: "If YOU are not completely satisfied with any
item that YOU buy from us within 28 days of invoice date,
simply return it and we will either exchange it or refund the
purchase price."
If you would like more information on our range of products
please contact us:
The Wax Wizard
C/o Kirkwood Marketing Ltd
34 Molesworth Rd
PLYMOUTH
PL1 5NA
Freephone: 0800 074 1608
Telephone: 01752 561911
Fax: 01752 563100
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Email: [email protected]
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