Recommendations for car wax please
Wax
#1
Posted 19 May 2017 - 10:42 AM
#2
Posted 19 May 2017 - 10:43 AM
#3
Posted 19 May 2017 - 11:47 AM
#4
Posted 19 May 2017 - 12:24 PM
Very easy to use. Hand applied - I used to DA apply Meguirs stuff before.
Looks great, sheets as well as the fancy Meguirs but don't know the longevity yet. Brings out the metallic fleck well, seen it on red and it seems to deepen the colour a small touch.
#5
Posted 19 May 2017 - 12:58 PM
Personally I always go for a more basic wax (given its sole job is protection NOT shine), I use Turrtle Wax Original in liquid or paste form.
If its been over 2 years since last done or if its hazed, id recommend first of all (washing and drying then):
Step 1 Clean: Applying a basic soft compound, try not to spend over £15 for 500ml as you will struggle to notice the difference, apply with DA/orbital polisher as usual or by hand using mid pressure and get 10 stripes/circles over a single spot (i.e you have rubbed 10 times over), then buff off with a microfiber. This step was to remove oxidised/contaminated/rough surface.
Step 2 is to Polish - add shine: I use Autoglym Super Resin, this stage brings back the shine (as after compounding it will look worse but it gives a clean slate and its at the other stages you will see the benefit), same as above for application only let this one dry on and haze before buffing off. Step 3 deeper scratch repair: Next up use a colour polish, I tend to go for the Turtle wax Colour Polish matched to the car in question, apply this by hand only and like you would a wax so light pressure circular motions of 1 or 2 inch diameter, wait to haze and buff off only this time buff off and continue to buff to really bring out the shine. This stage was to fill any remaining minor scratches and swirl marks that have not been dealt with by the previous layers. Your car will at this point look its best, However this shine you have produced with all that hard work will not act more than a month if that, SO we wax.
Step4 - Protect: Waxing will add a protective layer, I use as stated above a Turtle Wax Original / Metallic wax and apply as with the previous step only this time 2 - 4 inch circles. A final step you could do is to add further protection with a product such as Autoglyms "deep gloss protection", but this will knock the edge off the shine however this will last A LONG TIME, here you apply by wiping over the surface of the paint, waiting half an hours and buffing off.
A final few bits, Never do any of the above in full sun or rain, if any product will not buff off and is dry spray with a light mist of water an buff off rather than buffing harder, Always use car shampoo and never fairy liquid and finally if at any point you drop your cloth GET A NEW ONE or risk grinding grit into the paint (even if it looks okay or was just for 5 seconds - 5 second rule is only for food!)
Im sure someone on here will have different views on how its done and it is all about finding what works best for you (after all classic car ownership should be fun and not a chore!), for me this works well and from it I have my own car detailing business. My views on pricey products are that for the most part they are a waste of money!! Yes there is a limit to how cheep you go, id steer clear of home brands, but if your spending over £25 for 500ml your probably not going to see a result for that extra money.
James :), J Newsam Detailing and Autocare Ltd.
#6
Posted 19 May 2017 - 03:35 PM
For polishing my car, I use http://www.acrylicwerks.com/
I haven't found a product invented that can transform a car like this one can. And that includes plastic, chrome and rubber surfaces.
#7
Posted 20 May 2017 - 11:45 AM
I use 3M or Farecla polishing compounds for getting out scratches and scuffs, or if it's been a while since last valeted. I then use Poorboys polish and wax, I am a big fan of the Poorboys stuff.
#8
Posted 20 May 2017 - 12:04 PM
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk
After everything it gets a coat of of a LSA (last stage application) product such as Finishkare #425 ultra slick polywipe to help it stay slick, I only use microfibre drying towels and edge less polishing cloths on paint these days, never a blade or leather
#9
Posted 20 May 2017 - 11:52 PM
I used to love using Autosmart Wax however I've found a love for Nipponshine Soft 99.
Fk1000p and Colli 476s are good too. Look at your shampoo too as some will strip the protection off...
Edited by Twincam, 20 May 2017 - 11:53 PM.
#10
Posted 21 May 2017 - 08:58 AM
#11
Posted 21 May 2017 - 03:54 PM
I tried this one after reading about it here, and do not want to try any other
http://www.carcarepa...uto-balm-250-ml
#12
Posted 21 May 2017 - 04:23 PM
Always a big variety of responses to polish / wax questions.
I have used many over the years but predominantly Autoglym / Megs, however I do like the Poorboys which I find is not particularly long lasting but an absolute breeze to apply and remove - Even in sunlight / heat!
#13
Posted 27 May 2017 - 08:39 PM
*lol* I got me the posh "Austintacious" wax from Dodo Juice because of its name - and apply with hands after a good wash,then polish off with a soft, fluffy microfibre cloth.
Very amateur, I know, but then again, my Mini is far from Show`n`Shine anyway...
(love the pearly effect when it's raining though)
#14
Posted 27 May 2017 - 08:41 PM
#15
Posted 27 May 2017 - 09:28 PM
At "clean your car" website
Very easy to use and great wet look !
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